#videogames #podcasts #interviews Richard Lalancette is a dreamer. He's creating video games and they are amazing. This conversation was my last before I started backpacking. We talk video games and the power they have, but most of all, this conversation is about chasing dreams. Take a look at the games Richard has created when this chat is through…

#agentquery #booktube #podcasts Jennifer Chevais joins the podcast. Chatting live at a Second Cup in Calgary, Jennifer and I chat about writing. We talk about being an agent, and going through the process of choosing people, which leads to the benefits and kindness of firing people. It's okay letting people go if it's best for them. Finally, we tal…

#MTG #Podcasts #illustrations It's a war to settle the score. William Holland challenges yours truly to a two out of three commander match up with Magic the Gathering. Who will win this epic game? William Holland Facebook Services Substack - I'm on the road! I'm on substack! You can follow my journey, and if you're so inclined, can support me and f…

#SusanForest #Interviews #Booktube Susan Forest just has an amazing cool life. We catch up at the same place I interviewed Rick at (a little more conversation in the background though, touch busier.) Susan talks about going motorcycling with her husband, her current work and how her travels impact her subject matter, the problems with zoom, and in …

#Interviews #amwriting #podcasts Mark Leslie and I have a tradition of meeting up and doing conversations at When Words Collide. This took place in a bar in the hotel, so there is some background noise, but in the process we have that chat. We talk publishing in how it has evolved to where it is today, Mark's own career path, and in general, we jus…

#comics # booktube #podcasts This is the secret origin of Rick Overwater. From musician to comic creator and writer, he is a jack of all trades, and a master of them. He joins the podcast recorded live at a restaurant, and we talk about what he got into, his love of comics, AI, the importance of style in storytelling, The Calgary Expo, publishing a…

#Entrepreneurs #booktube #podcasts Elaine Pofeldt and I talk about success. Elaine is the author of The Million Dollar One Person business and specializes in case studies. We talk about taking chances and seeking the kind of life they want, as this trend continues. If you're interested in turning your passion into a business, take a listen. Elaine …

Author versus AI is the theme of this episode. Can someone write faster than AI? Alison McBain is on a mission to write a book a week this year. We talk about the conceit of the idea and the work she's doing to make it happen. AI is talked about, and what Alison has learned doing this. Take a listen and check out one of her books. Alison McBain Web…

#comics #podcasts #interviews Coming back to the podcast, Kurt Zauer and I talk about becoming a better writer. Looking back at your work can be cringeworthy at times Why hasn't anyone pulled Spawn's cape over his head? Kurt Zauer is back and we're talking about those things. Check it out. Kurt Zauer Cagey Comics Services Substack - I'm on the road…

#Comics #podcasts #interview Gregory Levitre joins the podcast. We talk about the storybeats that matter to each story. We talk about properties and mediums. This talk comes back to telling stories to mediums in their fullest. Greg has his own philosophies about how to make comics, film, video games, and more. We talk about his formula, RA Salvator…

#KTAnglehart #Booktube #Interviews KT Anglehart joins the podcast. This conversation is all about being true to ourselves. We talk about books that have that energy into it, and the diverse things we both read. We then shift and talk about Canadian cities before finally closing out talking about her latest book, Twin Flame. KT was a blast. Take a l…

#JarrettHartnell #Comics #Booktube Jarret Hartnell joins the show live from Calgary Expo. We talk about his debut Graphic Novel Shout, Kill, Revel, and we talk about stories, cool covers, covers that don't fit the story, kickstarter, learning how to do skills with comics, and so much more. This was a fun chat, and on top of that, I come to you from…

#comics #kickstarter #booktube Steven Yu joins the podcast. We talk about his campaign, Joan. Our conversation dwells into why we create, and why we gravitate to the characters we get into. Steven and I dive into his own connection with Joan. I thoroughly enjoyed the conversation. Take a listen and click the link for the campaign. Indiegogo Campaig…

#Illustrations #Podcasts #comics Paul Gomez is back! In the midst of Drawing Spiderman and Spy X Family, we get to talking about Imposter Syndrome and making time for what matters. Paul and I talk about managing our time for what's important and talking about his books and his beliefs. Paul has been drawing for twelve hours a day and his improvemen…

#music #interviews #podcasts Musician and Grammy nominee Glenda Benevides joins the podcast. We talk about music and making a career as a professional. We talk both about our journey's, where we at, where we're going, and good music to boot, plus her book Courage. Glenda is amazing and there's no other word to describe it. Beyond that, you can list…

#comics #booktube #onlyfans Cory DLG joins the podcast! We talk comics a lot, but we also talk about Cory joining Onlyfans and the opportunities Onlyfans provide to creators right now. This is a fascinating look at a spot few travel to. Cory is also an awesome dude and it was a pleasure to chat with him about stuff. Cory DLG Kickstarter Onlyfans Se…

#RodneyFyke #Drawingshows #Podcasts Rodney Fyke is back and this time we are talking about his brand new show. The Throwdown is an extension of Hazzum and we talk about that. Then we talk about everything else. One of the things I like most about Rodney is he's shrewd, sharp, speaks his mind and is very wise. He's someone I wished I talked to more.…

#acting #podcasts #shakespeare Passion is the heart of this conversation I had with Sarah Nearing, who met me when I saw Riverona, which is the source material of many of the topics here. Sarah and I talk about making your passion a living, her take on Mercutio in Riverona, bad writing, good writing, singing, and much more. Easily one of the most t…

#acting #podcasts #interviews Heart shaped rocks and overcoming obstacles are the heart and soul of this conversation with Terence Mazerolle. Terence and I meet up in Fish Creek and we discuss his fondness for heart-shaped rocks, acting, and what Terence has overcome to get to where he is. We talk about skateboarding, Ukraine and a little bit of ev…

#TherenaCarlin #Interviews #booktube Therena Carlin joins the podcast. We talk about her kickstarter at the time and her discomfort with it. We talk about coming out of comfort zones. We talk about her art, her getting into books and more. Take a listen and check out her novel campaign when you're done. Therena Carllin Novel Campaign Website Servic…

#Podcasts #interviews #journalism Journalism and Batman were the primary points of conversation with my guest. Eric W. Mock joins the podcast and talks about those things, as we talk substack, Batman and the goals Eric has as a creator. It's okay to be honest with the goals you have, and that's the heart of this conversation. Eric W. Mock Patreon W…

#NeilEnock #Booktube #Podcasts What is truth? That was the heart and soul of my conversation with Neil Enock. He was working about the idea of illusion versus Truth. In this hour we talk about Neil getting back into writing. his current work, acting and more. Neil Enock Website Services My Course on Podcasting - I have launched a podcasting course.…

#Podcasts #Interviews #Magazines Micheline Maylor is the Editor in Chief of Freefall Magazine. We talk about Magazines and publishing in this chat. We talk about the decentralization of publishing, and how that challenges of creating a magazine impact this. Plus, we get the origin story of Freefall Magazine, our conversation with goes off into the …

#Podcasts #Acting #Interviews I met Stuart Bentley being Santa back at a Christmas Party. We talk about being Santa, him getting into acting, and all the doors that it has led to. Stuart and I talk about other things, including Star Trek and Christmas, voicing books, and more. All in all, this was a pleasant surprise. I enjoyed this. Stuart Bentley…

#SusanShwartz #interviews #booktube Susan Shwartz is an author with an amazing past, and is a heck of a storyteller to boot. We talk about honesty and integrity, her 9/11 experience, her books, her writing, the characters she enjoys working on, real history and fiction, and so much more. Susan is amazing. Check it out. Susan Shwartz Facebook Sponso…

#Booktube #Interviews #Freelancing Lorraine J. Anderson joins the podcast. Fresh from her appearance on the HERitage anthology, Lorraine and I talk about the kind of books we want to write. As a writer, it's important to know what you are writing, and we talk about that. We also talk about honest work. Lorraine and I talk about her day job, being t…

#Poets #Podcasts #Interviews Maria Espindola is a finalist for the Poetry in Voice contest in Canada in 2023. I got a chance to talk to her about poetry and more. Sometimes it's okay to not know all the answers and that's what a lot of this conversation is all about. Maria is about to enter college and find herself. We talk about that, her voice in…

Deborah Herman joins the podcast representing William Stevenson. The big theme of this is looking for answers and critical theory. In a world like this one where there is no clear answers anymore, we talk about the nature of trust and trustworthy. This branch of the rabbit hole leads Deborah and I talk about cults, politics, Alex Jones, the media t…

#Interviews #Podcasts #Comics Thanos Kyratzis is back, and we talk about storytelling in a variety of forms. We talk about anime and Dragonball Z and old comics. Without Dragonball Z there wouldn't be anymore battle anime, but we both don't like it. We then progress to talking about Thanos' latest work, getting into comics, and telling the stories …

#Interviews #Podcasts #Booktube Kelly Anne Manuel joins the podcast. Kelly is the eternal optimist and has written a bunch of books that inspire kids and kid like adults alike, and we talk about it. We talk about reading to kids, the ability to make mistakes and we had a blast just being positive to each other. Kelly is an awesome person who may be…

#BillMaus #Interviews #Comics Bill Maus and I once again draw Nira. (Note: If you see Nira in purple, blame me. Bill said I could have credit.) We talk about the nature of being true to you are in comics. Bill and I enjoy being silly and we are quite a bit. (There is only one highlander movie for example.) But we talk about being true to art and wh…

#theatreofmagick #podcasts #interviews Keight Leighn joins the podcast. This amazing actress, producer and creative genius behind the theatre of magick and I talk about systems of community and governance, as we talk systems today, and community and unity in the future. We wax philosophy about the end of our current civilization, living in small to…

#DianaBotsford #Podcasts #Booktube Diana Botsford joins the podcast! This is a big talk about a lot of different things. We talk about the lack of moral authority in anything today, whether government or social media. We talk about censorship, we talk about the current rise in anti-semitism, and from there we go into the anthology HERitage. This wa…

#EvanCarothers #Podcasts #Comics Evan Carothers joins the podcast. We talk his work in Wolven Press, our comic loves, and discuss his latest kickstarter. Plus, we talk gaming, because we both love games. This was fun. Check out the chat and back up the kickstarter Evan Carothers Kickstarter Mixology Noir Services My Course on Podcasting - I have la…

#Podcasts #Booktube #Crankatsuris Steven Joseph joins the podcast. We talk about his Crankatsuris series as he writes for kids and deals with crankiness. We talk about that, judging people, being cranky, virtue signaling, my truth, being a lawyer and much, much more. Steven is a fun chat. I enjoyed it. Take a listen. Steven Joseph Website Services …

#Podcasts #Comics #Kickstarter Matt Knowles and Steph Cannon are back! This time, they are talking about the Perilous Prospects. But first, we talked football. Steph and I talked the Lions and the 49ers, and the Superbowl. The big topic with the kickstarter is the worldbuilding. Stories often evolve beyond what was initially intended and Steph and …

#TopherThomas #Comics #Wrestling Topher Thomas is back. This episode we talk pop culture. We talk Star Trek, Star Wars, The Wheel of Time, The Boys, Pro Wrestling. We talk in depth about CM Punk and wrestling, and then we talk about Topher's current work. I always enjoy my time with him, and you will too. Topher Thomas Erika Amerika Instagram IMDB …

#Anthologies #Booktube #Womeninalternativehistory DJ Stevenson is back, and this time she brought even more friends that was a part of the anthology. This time, Carrie Harris, Susan Shwartz, Dana Fredsti, and Shabana Kayum join the podcast to talk their stories, which range from Rome to Africa and all places in between. Sometimes we talk about the …

#Booktube #Kickstarter #HeritageAnthology In this episode of Just Joshing, writers from the prose anthology join the show to discuss their anthology HERitage, alternative takes on history. DJ Stevenson, Rosemary Jones, Lorraine J Anderson, and Rasana Atreya join the podcast to talk about their stories in the anthology, why the anthology was created…

#Podcasts #Childrensbook #booktube Zoey Salidas, the other bright star of the Salidas family, joins the show with her martial arts instructor, Eric Umali. Together they have created a children's book, written by Eric and illustrated by Zoey herself. The book, and the duo are awesome. We talk to the creative team about working together, Zoey's marti…

#Podcasts #Interviews #Comics Andrew Mecha Davis returns to the podcast! We catch up on everything from Pro Wrestling, the NFL, confess our love for Taylor Swift, and talk about comics, our shows, and so much more. Always a pleasure to catch up with life in general. Andrew is a good dude, and it's always a thrill to have him on the show. Check it o…

#podcasts #interviews #booktube Haleigh Overseth joins the podcast. This is an existential debate on truth and what is real. We talk about why I hate the term my truth, and the debate of what real is, and how it ties to everything from nature and storytelling. Haleigh Overseth Linktree Services My Course on Podcasting - I have launched a podcasting…

#JenniMacDonald #Acting #Interviews Jenni Macdonald and I catch up after 13 years. We met working on a movie set together, and talked about who we are now. I learned that Jenni is more amazing than I remembered. I used to call her ms MacAwesome on the set, and awesome is appropriate. Jenni is an entrepreneur, motivated, curious and filled with life…

#Interviews #podcasts #booktube Brent Nichols meets up with me at a cool spot in Calgary, and we talk birds and talk about pictures taken...until it rains. We finish the conversation inside Brent's car in which is we talk his books, calgary spots, lethbridge and more. This is a fun if chaotic conversation. Check it out. Brent Nichols Jake Elwood Se…

#comics #games #podcasts Steve Crompton joins the podcast! This is a very fun filled episode talking about treasure maps, comics like Kamandi, television shows we both loved and games in general. Steve is a fun, creative dude that I was happy to have on the show. He's an amazing guy with an awesome career and great works. Check it out. Steve Crompt…

#BetsyRoss #Interviews #Booktube Betsy Ross is back! This time we talk about how far we've come. Betsy has finished the fight series, and we talk about it, the conclusions, and our desire to reach more prestige. And we talk tiktok too. Betsy has come an incredible way as a writer and a person since I've known her. Always a pleasure to have her on t…

This episode of Just Joshing features two interviews. These are my conversations with Brian Pulido and Brianna Winner at San Diego comic con. We talk with Brian Pulido about Lady Death, branching on his own and the secret to his success. With Brianna we talk working out, her books, and being nominated for an Eisner. Plus, I talk about my 2023 and m…

#Podcasts #Cartoonists #Booktube My first audio of 2024 features the son of Katie Salidas in this very wild conversation. Hunter was quite shy, and getting him to open up took time. That said, we saw his cartoons, his love of drawing, and he's quite talented. I enjoyed the interview. It's one of my wilder ones, but it's a good one. Hunter Salidas T…

#ThomasDoherty #Comics #Booktube Thomas Doherty joins the podcast. We talk about him finally making his comic book writing debut. The whole process of putting a comic together is talked about here. Beyond that, we talk about Committed Comics. It has outlasted a ton of comic companies out there. Thomas is a lesson of being true to your vision. I hav…

#KevinWeir #AmWriting #Booktube Kevin Weir is back, and we catch up after the years of the pandemic. Self Deprecation is a big part of the early conversation, as we talk about the confidence of doing so, and who between us is sillier. We go deeper into ghost writing, magic the gathering, podcasts and theatre. Kevin is one of the most talented, and …