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The podcast where the best in the small press comics scene make one hell of a big noise! The Awesome Comics Podcast is a podcast where the best and brightest in the world of small press and independent comic books get their time to shine. You’ll find out about books you’ve never heard of but you will love. Theres great informative interviews with creators, full of helpful tips for any aspiring comic book creator just starting out. Theres also a ridiculous amount of humour running throughout. Listen, laugh and leave us a review to let us know what you think!
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Aug 12, 2016
Aug 12, 2016
1hr 5 min
The Awesome Comics Podcast stormed the gates of Bristol Comic Expo as it made its triumphant return, and when not making a spectacle of themselves they managed to get some interviews with a whole heap of great independent creators! Emily Owen also stepped up to help out once again and bagged an interview of her own! Theres talk of kick-starters, editing anthologies, paying artists for their work, scrumpy cider, nandos and the convention itself!
Its a great show and a hint of the great things to come for this convention. Check it out now!
Mentioned in this episode are: Bristol Comics Expo Sam Webster, Unfamiliar Skies, Grainne McEntee, Bubbles O'Seven, Bounce Comics, Hellbound Media, Brett Uren, Torsobear, Owen Watts, Psychadelic Journal of Time Travel, Emily Owen, Dani Abrams, Razarhawk, Worry Wart, Jon Scrivens, Little Terrors, Faye Simms, The Foldings, David Broughton, Shaman Kane
The awesome music is from Henry Jackmans amazing score for XMen First Class, which you can get HERE
Let us know what you think!
Email: awesomecomicspod@gmail.com
Facebook: facebook.com/awesomecomicspodcast
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Aug 8, 2016
Aug 8, 2016
2hr 20 min
This week Jamie Smart, a pod favourite creator and the man behind Moose Kid Comics joins the gang to talk about how the yearly free-for-everyone kids comic came to be, what it was like editing so many amazing creators, the world of kids comic publishing, his angry comic creating phase and so much more! The conversation dances in all directions as convention stories are told, gallows humour in kids comics are discussed and artists talk the adventures of Periscoping your work. Also theres some Bristol Comics Expo talk, dirty artist Chat Roulette, Vince steps up his segway game, Tony talks about pranks he's played on his workmates and Dan IS the block.
Don't miss it!
Mentioned in this episode are: Jamie Smart, Fumboo, Moose Kid Comics, Bunny vs Monkey, Corporate Skull, The Phoenix, The Dandy, Readathon, Shit Flingers, Malevolence, Hugo Boylan, John Quigley, Kerrie Smith, Sleigher, Action Lab Comics, The Divine, First Second Books, Work, Kev Brett, Paul Rainey, Tales to Diminish, Story Studio Podcast, Jeff Steinberg: Champion of Earth, Oni Press, Joshua Hale Fialkov, Tony Fleecs, Lost Tales
Get some publicity for your comic and take part in the Small Press Factor 2016
If you love our Intro/Outro music, then check out the brilliant Chad Fifer and more of his musical badassery at www.chadfifer.bandcamp.com
Let us know what you think!
Email: awesomecomicspod@gmail.com
Facebook: facebook.com/awesomecomicspodcast
Aug 1, 2016
Aug 1, 2016
1hr 55 min
This week the gang are joined by K. Michael Russell, a comic colouring professional who not only is working on some exciting upcoming books from Image, but he also offers courses to those who want to know more about the art form of colouring comic books. It's a fascinating insight into a side of comics not enough people know about, and the group discuss the importance of using flatters, how story should always come first, the colours of Dredd, how publishers choose colouring teams and much more. Theres also talk of Doll Man, Jack Palance, lots of great upcoming events and comics, Dan brings the mood up after a sombre remembrance moment, Vince attempts more smooth segways and Tony talks about a book he's wanted to talk about it for AGES!
Mentioned in this episode are: K Michael Russell, Learn Comic Color Courses, KMRs YouTube videos, Postal, Glitterbomb, Jim Zub, Atlas Comics, Police Action featuring Lomax NYPD, Ness, Chris Welsh, Robert Carey, Julie Nick's Pulp Stories, Julie Nick, Revelations, Horrere, Madius Comics, Adam and Gils Trivia Game, Adam J Smith, Gill Hatcher, Night of 1000 Wolves, Dave Wachter
Get some publicity for your comic and take part in the Small Press Factor 2016
If you love our Intro/Outro music, then check out the brilliant Chad Fifer and more of his musical badassery at www.chadfifer.bandcamp.com
Let us know what you think!
Email: awesomecomicspod@gmail.com
Facebook: facebook.com/awesomecomicspodcast
Jul 25, 2016
Jul 25, 2016
2hr 14 min
Comic Book Stores are some of the best places in the world, and where would us comic fans be without them? Vince, Dan and Tony talk about what they think makes a good store and get some amazing recommendations from listeners. Also, with San Diego Comic Con churning out loads of awesome news and trailers, the gang take some time to talk about the stuff they're excited about. Its a good old fashioned pub chat style ramble of a show thats full of chuckles and talk of this medium we all love. Theres also some great small press books and events to get excited about, and the results of the cheeky competition the gang launched last week are revealed. Plus theres plenty of ranting, rambling, movie talk (don't mention Green Street) and general comic book geekery to be had. Vince finally finds a comic book movie Tony doesn't like, Dan wonders why he reads some articles on the train and Tony tries to say the word anal a lot... again.
Mentioned in this episode are: Sliced Quarterly, Ken Reynolds, The Last Driver, Shaky Kane, Dead Canary Comics, Turncoat, Ryan O Sullivan, Plaid Klaus, Aftershock Comics, Captain Kid, Wilfredo Torres, Airboy, A Certain Symmetry, Water Closet Press
Get some publicity for your comic and take part in the Small Press Factor 2016
If you love our Intro/Outro music, then check out the brilliant Chad Fifer and more of his musical badassery at www.chadfifer.bandcamp.com
Let us know what you think!
Email: awesomecomicspod@gmail.com
Facebook: facebook.com/awesomecomicspodcast
Jul 18, 2016
Jul 18, 2016
1hr 59 min
Matt Rooke, the artist behind Apes 'n' Capes and the brand new primate spy adventure Bubbles O'Seven joins the gang this week. He talks about the brilliant new book, collaborating with Grainne McEntee, his influences and why its easier to draw monkeys rather than people. Theres also talk of James Bond, genre over saturation, the useless pop art excuse for stealing sequential art, the Vagina Monologues, Chevy Chase cocaine stories and so much more. Also Dans a birthday boy, Vince makes a spectacular verbal mistake and Tony desperately wants to go to the theatre with Dan. PLUS we announce another competition, and its one that you'll definitely need to be paying attention for!
Mentioned in this episode are: Matt Rooke, Bubbles O'Seven, Apes 'n' Capes, Bounce Comics, Daemon, Maik Hassenbank, At the Mountains of Madness, I N J Culbard, Self Made Hero, Boxes, Todd Oliver, Tokyo Ghost, Sean Gordon Murphy, Veripathy, Andy Poyagi, Stranger Things, Deep Sleeper, Space Captain 3 Kickstarter
Get some publicity for your comic and take part in the Small Press Factor 2016
If you love our Intro/Outro music, then check out the brilliant Chad Fifer and more of his musical badassery at www.chadfifer.bandcamp.com
Let us know what you think!
Email: awesomecomicspod@gmail.com
Facebook: facebook.com/awesomecomicspodcast
Jul 11, 2016
Jul 11, 2016
2hr 16 min
Comic conventions are an integral part of being a small press creator, and this week marks the first time we talk to one of the hard working folk behind the events. Shane Chebsey, the man behind the Shrewsbury Comic Arts Festival and ICE events, joins the ACP crew to talk about the joys and perils of organising comic events. Theres talk of getting pro guests for events, the responsibility of convention organisers, people selling prints of other peoples characters and so much more. Its a great insight into the behind the scenes of event organising! Theres also talk of some awesome books you need to check out, Last of the Summer Wine, Dan brings out his pop culture guns, Vince expresses himself everywhere and Tony compares his hair to a golden waterfall. PLUS theres also some serious kazoo action. How can you miss that?!
Mentioned in this episode are: Shane Chebsey, Shrewsbury International Comic Arts Festival, ICE Comic Con 2016, Smallzone, Monologue, SJ McCune, One Punch Man, Doc Dino, Tom Ward, Chris Welsh, The Opportunity, Tom Volley, Leamington Comic Con Small Press Factor, The Complete Harlem Heroes, Regret, Kristo, Sam Read, Goldtiger
If you love our Intro/Outro music, then check out the brilliant Chad Fifer and more of his musical badassery at www.chadfifer.bandcamp.com
Let us know what you think!
Email: awesomecomicspod@gmail.com
Facebook: facebook.com/awesomecomicspodcast
Jul 4, 2016
Jul 4, 2016
2hr 13 min
David Broughton, the creator of the sci-fi horror adventure series Shaman Kane joins the awesome pod this week to talk about the series, his influences, the monetary side of self publishing and his experiences at shows like Lawgiver. Theres also LOTS of talk about 2000ad and its amazing fanzines, the Mighty Boosh and the anger inducing topic of people selling prints of major IP run through a photoshop filter. Plus Vince gloats over the result of a twitter poll, Dan announces some great goodies he's offering to retweeters and Tony catches up on the time he missed by talking about tons of comics!
Mentioned in this episode are: David Broughton, Shaman Kane, Martillo, Spectre Show, Zarjasz, Dogbreath, The Survivors, Cinebook, Wasteland Paradise, Hillbilly, Eric Powell, Zarjasz Summer Special, Unfamiliar Skies Kickstarter, Rachael Smith Patreon, Bess, I Drank Holy Water, Nom: the Demon Eater, Paul Tonner, Thimble - Button Press Publications, The Disease, Hellbound Media, Space Girl, Travis Charest
If you love our Intro/Outro music, then check out the brilliant Chad Fifer and more of his musical badassery at www.chadfifer.bandcamp.com
Let us know what you think!
Email: awesomecomicspod@gmail.com
Facebook: facebook.com/awesomecomicspodcast
Jun 27, 2016
Jun 27, 2016
1hr 50 min
This week Daniel Warren Johnson, insanely talented creator of the epic sci-fi webcomic 'Space Mullet' (and nominee for nicest person in comics) joins Vince and Dan to talk about his adventures in creating his webcomic, his amazing Star Wars fanfic comic 'Green Leader' his influences and how he got started in comics. It's a fun episode jam packed with awesome info for comic creators. Also as Tony is off on a well deserved vacation, Dan and Vince hold the fort and catch up about their recent comic adventures, including the new Vanguard issue and Cardiff Comic Expo. Also DWJ exposes his comic making facade, Dans makes a controversial statement about a cartoons theme song and Vince talks about some genius insults he recently received. It's an episode not to be missed!
And by the power of grey skull, make sure you stick around after the end credits too!
Mentioned in this episode are: Daniel Warren Johnson, Space Mullet, Green Leader, Ghost Fleet, Daniel Warren Johnsons website, 11 O'Clock Comics with Daniel Warren Johnson, Past the Last Mountain, Comics Experience, Dexters Half Dozen, Dead Star Publishing, Kaijumax, Zander Cannon, Oni Press, Paper Cuts and Inkstains 5, Madius Comics, The Art of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, Ryan Stegman, Figure Drawing: Design and Invention
If you love our Intro/Outro music, then check out the brilliant Chad Fifer and more of his musical badassery at www.chadfifer.bandcamp.com
Let us know what you think!
Email: awesomecomicspod@gmail.com
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Jun 20, 2016
Jun 20, 2016
2hr 30 min
Marc Laming, our 'celebrity friend' and one of the superstar artists working on the new Star Wars: The Force Awakens adaption, pops on to talk about what its like working with such a huge franchise, drawing Harrison Ford, how the creative teams work to make a comic adaption a visually different experience and more. Theres also talk of Marc's experience working on Planet of the Apes, finding comics in your newsagent when you were young, the joy of European comics and SO much more. Also everyone misses Dan, Marc loses the will to live drawing rocks, Vince tries to avoid any questions about his personal life and Tony announces he has a beaver costume. Make of that what you will.
PLUS theres also an interview with the writer of Boom Studios 'Turncoat' Alex Paknadel and creator of 'Hel Hunter' Dan Charnley from Lancaster Comics Day!
And if you're a fan of childish poop jokes then stay tuned for a classic bunch of out takes that will have you rolling in the aisles!!
Mentioned in this episode are: Marc Laming, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Planet of the Apes, Corinna Bechko & Gabriel Hardman, Dan Charnley, Alex Paknadel, Turncoat, Sp4rx, Wren McDonald, NoBrow Press, PI Charles, Josh Sherwell, Jordi LeFebre, Les Beaux Etes, Dargaud, Underpants, Alex Potts, Samurai Slasher II, Mike Garley, Locke & Key, Joe Hill, Indeh
If you love our Intro/Outro music, then check out the brilliant Chad Fifer and more of his musical badassery at www.chadfifer.bandcamp.com
Let us know what you think!
Email: awesomecomicspod@gmail.com
Facebook: facebook.com/awesomecomicspodcast
Jun 13, 2016
Jun 13, 2016
2hr 52 min
We made it episode 50, so this week Vince, Dan and Tony talk about a subject that been creating a bit of a buzz in the small press community recently - the current role of comic conventions. Theres discussion about some great shows that focus on comics, and other not-so-comic-centric shows that are courting controversy amongst creators. Theres plenty of rambling to be had as the conversation goes in all directions, as well as some amazing books talked about, exciting news about Vanguard and a chat with its creator and so much more! Also Dan uses the word 'Robust' to great effect, Vince goes a little bit Last of the Summer Wine and Tony fights with wind once again.
PLUS as an extra treat, Tony talked with the brilliant Bob Fingerman, creator of Minimum Wage. Its a fascinating insight into the mind of one of the best independent creators around.
Its out longest show yet - so sit back, get comfortable and get ready for some comics!
Mentioned in this episode are: Bob Fingerman, Minimum Wage, Dead Singers Society, Theos Therapy, Cornelius Crumpet and the Great Moon Robbery, Vanguard, Cliches of Predestination, Retroblade, The Fix, Comichaus Kickstarter, Victorian Bare Knuckle League
Great articles you should read about our topic of the week: Sam Webster 'Putting the Con in Comic Con', Nicola Vincent Abnett 'I do enjoy a good comic con', Comic Conventions.co.uk,
If you love our Intro/Outro music, then check out the brilliant Chad Fifer and more of his musical badassery at www.chadfifer.bandcamp.com
Let us know what you think!
Email: awesomecomicspod@gmail.com
Facebook: facebook.com/awesomecomicspodcast