Best Nick Swartz Podcasts (2024)

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Wayne’s Comics Podcast #653: Interview with Bobby Campbell 55:06

5d ago55:06

55:06

In Episode #653, we explore the Illuminatus! trilogy, written in the 1970s by Robert Shea and Robert Anton Wilson. It’s being adapted into Tales of Illuminatus, a new comic book series written and illustrated by New Jersey comic book writer and artist Bobby Campbell, who Wayne talks with this week, with the assistance of another comic artist, Todd …

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Episode Three-Hundred and Fifty-Four: Marc Nava 2:27:54

7d ago2:27:54

2:27:54

It's that time of year again when we travel up to PA and attend the Pagoda City Tattoo Festival and hang out with all of the amazing artists. This year, Nick got three great podcasts and the first one coming to you is Marc Nava. Coming all the way from Port City Tattoo in California, this is a great episode detailing some amazing stories involving …

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Wayne’s Comics Podcast #652: Interview with Deb Aoki and Christopher Woodrow-Butcher 48:51

9d ago48:51

48:51

Deb Aoki and Christopher Woodrow-Butcher manage a publishing initiative that recommends great manga to people who haven’t read much of that genre before. The latest manga published by them is Search & Destroy, presented by Fantagraphics. In Episode #652, Wayne talks with them about this latest release. Search & Destroy is the latest manga published…

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Episode 353B: Justin Weatherholz - Pagoda 23:38

14d ago23:38

23:38

Weatherholz is back on NLJBS! This time it's a quick one on the off-week to talk about Pagoda. Alley Cat Tattoo will be there and Nick is sure to lock down some great podcasts for us. But listen to these guys talk about all the fun, and we'll see ya there!

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Wayne’s Comics Podcast #651: Interview with Sara Kenney and Mareid Ruane 45:22

16d ago45:22

45:22

She Could Fly, the groundbreaking graphic novel, is a one-of-a-kind reading experience. And now that experimental graphic novel from Dark Horse Comics and Berger Books is a documentary escape game designed to challenge how we think about the deeply misunderstood mental illness, OCD. In Episode #651, Wayne talks with leader/co-designer Sara Kenney a…

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Episode Three-Hundred and Fifty-Three: Will Lollie 2:00:47

21d ago2:00:47

2:00:47

It's been a while, but Will Lollie is back on NLJBS while visiting the new and improved location of Alley Cat Tattoo in Harrisonburg. It's a great conversation with an amazing tattoo artist that you won't want to miss. The new shop is open and we should be back on track releasing these killer conversations for you. Will tattoos at King's Ave. in NY…

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Wayne’s Comics Podcast #650: Interview with Jordan Morris 47:09

23d ago47:09

47:09

Eisner-nominated creator Jordan Morris talks about his latest release, Youth Group, this week in Episode #650! Jordan is known for his previous book, Bubble and Youth Group, which is now available from First Second Comics at your local bookstore and comics shop! This new book is described this way: “When Kay reluctantly agreed to join the youth gro…

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Wayne’s Comics Podcast #649: Interview with Dave Swartz 49:12

30d ago49:12

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In Episode 649 this week, accomplished creator Dave Swartz talks about his current Kickstarter campaign for Confederate Monster! Dave has been a professional comic book illustrator for 10 years! His current crowdfunding campaign is on Kickstarter, and it’s described this way: “The South will rise Un-Dead, when the story of Frankenstein meets the Ci…

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Episode 352B: Hotline 24 38:17

1M ago38:17

38:17

Well, yeah - this shoulda been a week with a guest, but we were a little busy moving our shop from the place it's been for the last 23 years into a new building. Nick will tell you all about, and then you can hear a few call-ins talking about all kinds of stuff. Enjoy.

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Wayne’s Comics Podcast #648: Interview with Christopher Michael 53:09

1M ago53:09

53:09

Christopher Michael from C.R.I.T: Robo Renaissance is the featured guest this week in Episode #648! Chris returns and has a Kickstarter crowdfunding project underway for C.R.I.T: Robo Renaissance that will conclude on July 26! The project is described this way: “Join C.R.I.T. (Constantly Running Into Trouble) as they seek justice, uncover secrets, …

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Wayne’s Comics Podcast #647: Interview with James Aquilone 45:10

2M ago45:10

45:10

James Aquilone, accomplished horror writer/editor, returns to the Wayne’s Comics Podcast in Episode #647! Wayne has a great conversation this week with James, a favorite here at the podcast! He’s crowdfunding this already very successful campaign and his latest project on Kickstarter for the Kolchak: The Night Stalker Novel Deluxe, Limited Edition …

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Finding Balance Among the Herd: Tasha Hubbard of Singing Back the Buffalo 20:43

2M ago20:43

20:43

Filmmaker shares how efforts to revitalize buffalo herds can help sustain the animal, Indigenous people, and the land The post Finding Balance Among the Herd: Tasha Hubbard of Singing Back the Buffalo appeared first on SEE Change Magazine.By In the Business of Change

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Episode Three-Hundred and Fifty-Two: Burnside Tattoo 2:14:28

2M ago2:14:28

2:14:28

It's the final episode in the ol' 990 Reservoir location of the No Lies Just Bullshit makeshift studio at Alley Cat Tattoo's 23 year long location, and the crew from Burnside Tattoo in Hagerstown, MD made the trip down south to see the shop in its current iteration one last time. Join Glessner, longtime friend of the show and former guest and get t…

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Wayne's Comics Podcast #646: Interview with Nick Edwards 51:33

2M ago51:33

51:33

In Episode 646 this week, Nick Edwards from Stilettos talks about his Kickstarter that's ending soon! Nick’s crowdfunding project for Stilettos will conclude on July 2 at 12:00 p.m., and you can support it at this link. Here’s the description: “A promising young woman meets the most dangerous game in this 90+ page revenge thriller graphic novel!” W…

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Wayne’s Comics Podcast #645: Interview with Justin Coke 47:22

2M ago47:22

47:22

Writer Justin Coke is interviewed this week in Episode #645 to talk about his upcoming book SWAT: Eldritch Blue Issue #1! Justin has his very first comic coming to Zoop.gg very soon, and it’s described this way: “A squad of broken-down outcasts, weirdos, and wizards battle to enforce the Grand Bargain—the agreement in which the monsters of the worl…

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Episode Three-Hundred and Fifty-One: Civ 1:11:59

2M ago1:11:59

1:11:59

It's been a while, but Civ is back on the show, calling in to talk with Nick about his upcoming New York Tattoo Convention. It's not the longest episode, but it's a great discussion about all kinds of things and what you can expect with the convention coming up. Always a great time hearing from Civ. Enjoy.…

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Wayne’s Comics Podcast #644: Interview with Patrick McEvoy 50:34

2M ago50:34

50:34

Patrick McEvoy from Gorgo Legacy comes to the podcast in Episode #644 this week! Patrick’s 72+-page graphic novel is being crowfunded on Zoop.gg, which you can find at this link. It is described this way: “1953. World War II is over, and the Cold War has taken its place. A secret international agency known as SERENITY monitors -- and often conceals…

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Episode 350B: Hotline 23 27:16

2M ago27:16

27:16

Here it is: another Hotline episode. You call in and Nick answers your questions and checks out your story. There are some really good ones here and kind of goes all over the place. Enjoy.

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Wayne’s Comics Podcast #643: Interview with Lee Durfey-Lavoie 49:30

2M ago49:30

49:30

In Episode #643 this week, writer Lee Durfey-Lavoie returns, this time to talk about his new book Sink or Swim! Lee is back to talk about his latest book in the Just Roll With It universe! Sink or Swim is described this way: “Summer is here! School’s out, the pool is open, and new adventures with friends await! But what happens when twelve-year-old…

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Episode Three-Hundred and Fifty: Chris Wielk 2:21:45

3M ago2:21:45

2:21:45

You've heard him on here before with Jill Bonny multiple times. Well, now Chris Wielk gets his own episode to sit down with Nick and talk for over two hours about some excellent thoughts about tattooing and much more. But mostly tattoos! Andrew is around for the first portion, and then Jake comes in about halfway. It's a great conversation and the …

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Wayne’s Comics Podcast #642: Interview with Jeremy Adams 57:40

3M ago57:40

57:40

It’s time to talk DC Comics’ Green Lantern and Flash this week with high-power writer Jeremy Adams, who joins us for Episode #642 this week! Jeremy Adams was the scripter for The Flash until recently when he took the reins of the new Green Lantern title featuring Hal Jordan. Here’s the description of the latest issue, #11: “THE FATE OF HAL JORDAN A…

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This Community Bond is Fighting Homelessness: Ryan Collins-Swartz of Tapestry & Nick van der Velde of Indwell 30:39

3M ago30:39

30:39

To tackle homelessness, this charity turned to social finance to fund the development of more affordable housing The post This Community Bond is Fighting Homelessness: Ryan Collins-Swartz of Tapestry & Nick van der Velde of Indwell appeared first on SEE Change Magazine.By In the Business of Change

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Wayne’s Comics Podcast #641: Interview with Trevor Mueller 59:50

3M ago59:50

59:50

In Episode #641, Wayne talks with Trevor Mueller, the award-winning writer for Los Ojos, which is launching on Zoop.gg on Tuesday, May 21! Trevor is the scripter for Reading with Pictures and Albert the Alien, and he’s working with artist Francesco Iaquinta on Los Ojos, which is described as “John Wick meets John Constantine, one man with two guns …

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Episode Three-Hundred and Forty-Nine: Chris Porter 2:23:04

3M ago2:23:04

2:23:04

You know him from Shop Talk, Alley Cat Tattoo and all of his appearances on this show. Give it up to our guy - Mr. Chris Porter. He has now been tattooing for over twenty years. Porter sits down with Nick to discuss several of those years and a lot of things that went down in between, and a whole lot that's still happening. It's a great one celebra…

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Wayne’s Comics Podcast #640: Interview with Matt Kindt and Margie Kraft Kindt 52:13

3M ago52:13

52:13

Matt Kindt, known for working with Keanu Reaves and Jeff Lemire, has a surprising new collaborator who joins us in Episode #640 this week! The new mini-series is Gilt Frame, and eccentric and electrifying crime thriller starring the most unlikely detective duo in the history of murder mysteries! It’s described this way: “Bestselling cartoonist Matt…

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Episode 348B: Hotline 22 36:55

3M ago36:55

36:55

Thanks to everyone who called in so that we could have a Hotline this week. This is a really great way to spark conversations, speak your opinions, and record some of the small stories that happen so they are not forgotten. Everybody loves to bullshit and we all love to listen. Nick expands upon each of the segments with his own thoughts that you h…

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Wayne’s Comics Podcast #639: Interview with Ed Jowett 58:34

3M ago58:34

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He’s one of our favorites here at the podcast, so it’s great to talk again with Ed Jowett with the Empowered Outsiders 2 anthology on Kickstarter this week in Episode #639! Ed Jowett catches us up with the very latest happenings with SoV Comics, including his current Kickstarter for Empowered Outsiders 2! This crowdfunding project is described this…

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Episode Three-Hundred and Forty-Eight: Inksmith & Rogers 40th 3:09:00

4M ago3:09:00

3:09:00

Legendary tattoo shop Inksmith & Rogers celebrated their 40th Anniversary and Nick took a trip down to Florida to celebrate. Along with him were Porter & Sara from Alley Cat and Mark Bell from Main St. Tattoo in Salem, VA - all veterans of the show. In this episode, all four of them discuss the trip, but there are a few segments recorded live at th…

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Wayne’s Comics Podcast #638: Interviews with Sandy King Carpenter and Jeff Haas 1:31:04

4M ago1:31:04

1:31:04

It’s time for another great doubleheader week in Episode #638 as Wayne talks with Sandy King Carpenter from Storm King Comics, then Jeff Haas returns to talk The End of All: Terminus #1 & 2 on Kickstarter! Everything kicks off with my fun interview with Sandy King Carpenter, who heads Storm King Comics! Here’s how this group is described: “Along wi…

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Episode 347B: Hotline 21 39:33

4M ago39:33

39:33

Hey, alright - y'all finally called in enough times to get one of these together for the off week. It's another edition of the NLJBS Hotline. This time we've got some great topics that come up, as well as some goofin' around. But we love doing these, so keep on callin' and share with us what you love about tattooing.…

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Wayne’s Comics Podcast #637: Interviews with Paul Cornell and Rachael Smith, and Matt Schorr 1:28:34

4M ago1:28:34

1:28:34

Episode #637 is another excellent crowdfunding doubleheader as Wayne talks with Paul Cornell and Rachael Smith from Who Killed Nessie? on Zoop.gg, then Matt Schorr from Jesus Christ: Demon Slayer on Kickstarter! It all begins with a fun interview with Paul Cornell and Rachael Smith from Who Killed Nessie? on Zoop.gg! Here’s how this book is describ…

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Episode Three-Hundred and Forty-Seven: Uncle Dave 1:07:45

4M ago1:07:45

1:07:45

If you've been listening for a while, you know our guest this time. It's the return of Uncle Dave. Nick sits down at Dave's place for an update on what he's got going on right now. It's not a long episode, but it's a great visit with a great man who has been a favorite many times on the show. Check it out and if you get a chance give the Hotline a …

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Grand Vision to Meaningful Action: Isha Khan of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights 30:10

4M ago30:10

30:10

From a theory of change to a strategic plan, the journey was long and complex. But it was worth it. The post Grand Vision to Meaningful Action: Isha Khan of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights appeared first on SEE Change Magazine.By In the Business of Change

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Wayne’s Comics Podcast #636: Interviews with Madeleine Holly-Rosing and Jordan Plosky 1:22:10

4M ago1:22:10

1:22:10

It’s time for a great crowdfunding doubleheader this week in Episode #636! Wayne talks with Madeleine Holly-Rosing from Boston Metaphysical Society on Kickstarter and Jordan Plosky from Zoop.gg! It all starts off with the return of Madeleine Holly-Rosing, who has a crowdfunding project on Kickstarter for her special edition hardback for Boston Meta…

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Wayne’s Comics Podcast #635: Interviews with Royce Adkins and the ‘Miracle Kingdom’ Creators 1:29:53

4M ago1:29:53

1:29:53

This week, Episode #635 is another excellent doubleheader, so Wayne talks with Royce Adkins from Outcasts on Zoop.gg and Michael David McCarthy and Alonso Molina Gonzales from Miracle Kingdom! Everything kicks off with the return of Royce Adkins, who has a crowdfunding project on Zoop.gg for his new comic Outcasts! Here’s how this latest book is de…

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Episode Three-Hundred and Forty-Six: Andrew Jake & Richie 2:00:58

5M ago2:00:58

2:00:58

Inspired by a recent call from one of the Hotline episodes, Nick gathers the crew together to discuss some of the tattoos that have stood out in everyone's memory over the years. Nick is joined by Alley Cat's very own Andrew Conner, Jake Hockman and Richie Stutler. It's a really fun walk down memory lane with a lot of discussions throughout about w…

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Wayne’s Comics Podcast #634: Interviews with Caleb Palmquist and David Whalen 1:35:55

5M ago1:35:55

1:35:55

In Episode #634, It’s time for another great doubleheader, so Wayne talks with Caleb Palmquist from Dragon Grit and David Whalen from Layton Lightspeed! Everything kicks off with the return of Caleb Palmquist, who has a Kickstarter underway for his new comic Dragon Grit #1 that he created with his wife, Lorelei Jonason! Here’s how this latest book …

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Becoming a B Corp: Charlie Bronks of Crown Agents Bank 32:51

5M ago32:51

32:51

We dive deep into B Corps with CAB which recently achieved certification through a rewarding yet challenging process The post Becoming a B Corp: Charlie Bronks of Crown Agents Bank appeared first on SEE Change Magazine.By In the Business of Change

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Wayne’s Comics Podcast #633: Interviews with Chad Hardin and Shane Berryhill 1:43:27

5M ago1:43:27

1:43:27

This week in Episode #633, It’s yet another great doubleheader, so Wayne talks with Chad Hardin with The Art of Chad Hardin, Volume 4 on Zoop.gg and Shane Berryhill from Deathslinger from Cosmic Lion Productions! Everything starts with Chad Hardin, who has a Zoop.gg project underway for the fourth volume of his The Art of Chad Hardin series! Here’s…

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Episode Three-Hundred and Forty-Five: Molly Gotlib 2:05:59

5M ago2:05:59

2:05:59

Molly Gotlib comes full circle after a guest spot at Alley Cat Tattoo last year, travel across the country visiting a ton of killer shops, to coming back again to tattoo and talk shit with Nick. Jake Hockman and Chris Porter of Alley Cat join in along with podcast returning guest Sam Berenstain and it's a fuckin' good time all around. Molly tells u…

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Wayne’s Comics Podcast #632: Interviews with Jimmy Broxton and Ed Jowett 1:35:06

5M ago1:35:06

1:35:06

It’s another great crowdfunding doubleheader, so Wayne talks with Jimmy Broxton from Fully Loaded on Zoop.gg and Ed Jowett with Grace Under Pressure on Kickstarter, this week in Episode 632! Everything kicks off with Jimmy Broxton, who has a Zoop.gg project underway for his Fully Loaded graphic novel! Here’s how that 100-page softcover book is desc…

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Wayne’s Comics Podcast #631: Interviews with Jay Magnum and Sam Johnson 1:31:39

5M ago1:31:39

1:31:39

We celebrate Women’s History Month through interviews with Galaxy Gal creator Jay Magnum and Geek-Girl creator Sam Johnson this week in Episode #631! First up is the return of Jay Magnum, who discusses his current Kickstarter for Galaxy Gal #1! Here’s how that book is described: “Join us as Commander Gal Gallant, plucky heroine of the intrepid Gala…

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Episode Three-Hundred and Forty-Four: Ronnie Dell'Aquila 1:59:14

5M ago1:59:14

1:59:14

The third episode from the Philadelphia Tattoo Convention a few weeks back. This time Nick sits down with Ronnie Dell'Aquila from Ronnie's Tattooing in Strasburg, PA. Ronnie has been in the game for over fifty years and the stories you will hear on this episode show that. It's a tight two hours of legendary names and all kinds of the things you wan…

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Wayne’s Comics Podcast #630: Interviews with Invader Comics, MechaTon Creators 1:35:07

6M ago1:35:07

1:35:07

Time for another excellent Kickstarter double-header this week in Episode #630 this week. First up is Invader Comics Editor-in-Chief Mike Perkins and Still creator Eli Powell. Then it’s the return of MechaTon creators Dalton Shannon and Wells Thompson! Mike introduces us to Invader Comics, an upcoming company that’s taking on the comics industry by…

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Episode 343B: Hotline 20 26:28

6M ago26:28

26:28

It's another edition of the No Lies Just Bullshit Hotline where Nick takes your calls. But y'all gotta keep makin' those calls. This one is a bit short, but the calls are great, so we hope you enjoy hearing another few stories from listeners and what Nick has to say about 'em. Hell yeah.

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Wayne’s Comics Podcast #629: Interviews with Jerry Carita and Tyrone Finch 1:38:11

6M ago1:38:11

1:38:11

In Episode #629 this week, you’ll enjoy another great double-header! The two entertaining interviews begin with Jerry Carita from The Grizzly Crew #1, then we wrap things up with Tyrone Finch from Ahoy Comics’ upcoming Deadweights! Jerry’s wonderful book The Grizzly Crew is being funded right now on Kickstarter. It’s described this way: “A crew of …

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Making Flowers Bloom on Chicago’s South Side: Quilen Blackwell of Southside Blooms 24:13

6M ago24:13

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Fighting poverty and its effects by turning flowers into opportunities for inner-city youth The post Making Flowers Bloom on Chicago’s South Side: Quilen Blackwell of Southside Blooms appeared first on SEE Change Magazine.By In the Business of Change

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Episode Three-Hundred and Thirty-Three: Angelo Scotto 3:08:02

6M ago3:08:02

3:08:02

The weekend of the Philly Tattoo Convention, once again Nick's hotel room across the way is where the stories get told in order to preserve the words of another industry great. This time it's Angelo Scotto, come down from Champion Tattoo in the Bronx to bullshit with Nick for a few hours. Big George joins in the conversation and the tales told from…

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Wayne’s Comics Podcast #628: Interviews with Bob Fingerman and the Insymmetry Creations Team 1:38:52

6M ago1:38:52

1:38:52

This week, it’s another great double-header in Episode #628! The two fun interviews begin with cartoonist Bob Fingerman from That’s Some Business You’re In, then wrap up with Matt Knowles and Steph Cannon from Insymmetry Creations! Bob’s terrific book That’s Some Business You’re In is being funded right now on Zoop.gg. It’s described this way: “Ess…

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Episode 342B: Hotline 19 48:16

6M ago48:16

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It's another Hotline. Nick answers questions and expounds upon all of the bullshit y'all call in again. And we love it. This is a great one with six different calls and some fun and cool stories to pass the time until we talk with more legends. Hell yeah.

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