Makingcomics.com Gutter Talk Podcast

Currently, there's a revolution happening in the education realm. We here at MakingComics.com (soon to be our new name!) are helping to fuel the fire of this revolution with our ever expanding repertoire of articles, tutorials, and even podcasts, just to name a few. We feel a change is needed and we don't need no stinkin' phone booth; we already have our costume on. That said, we thought the "origin story" of the education system was needed in order to lay down the foundation of our budding empire, as discussed here with Adam and MakingComics.com CEO Patrick Yurick. Before you click play or download this episode, please know the podcast you are about to listen to is more of an outline of the history of education than it is a lecture on the subject. There are key points in time we felt needed to be mentioned in order to get to where we find ourselves today, yet another turning point in the history of education. And we plan on being right there on the front lines fighting the good fight. Worldwide. Impor

We live in an age where proof something was said or done is sometimes just a click away. Apologies to the time capsule fans and their once highly valued level of patience. In our case, though, these flashbacks to when Jason Brubaker was running the show are great mile markers to see how far he, his co-host Daniel Lieske, and guest Skottie Young have come since this conversation occurred several years back. Today's flashback discussion hits on the positives of both publishing your work with a publisher and also going it on your own via self-publishing, a palaver typically consisting of negative rants, drastic hand gestures, and sometimes bitter tears. Yes, we're big fans of sensibility, too, and we're happy to bring some to you to put a bow on the month of June. Skottie Young's site (@skottieyoung) Skottie Young and Eric Shanower's adaptation of Frank L. Baum's "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" More "Oz" and other work for Marvel Our Important Links: Intro Song: "RetroFuture Clean" Kevin MacLeod (incompe

Fresh off a very successful Kickstarter campaign, Marisa Stotter, the director and producer of "She Makes Comics," a documentary about the history and current state of women in the comics industry, joins Adam and first-time co-host Marisa Brenizer on the podcast. Ok, so maybe it's a little confusing to have two Marisa's on one show. But we think it only made sense. There is, however, a slight variation in pronunciation. Download the episode or click play in the player below to hear the difference, and more importantly a tremendous conversation with Marisa Stotter and her passion behind the "She Makes Comics" documentary. Stuff to Check Out: Marisa on Twitter: @marisastotter She Makes Comics on Kickstarter (@SheMakesComics) Sequart (@sequart) Respect Films (@respectfilms) Marisa's Two Current Faves: Kate or Die Kate Beaton Our Weekly Podcast Requireme- Uh, Faves: Intro & Outro Song: "RetroFuture Clean" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0  http://cr

If you think the only kind of luck you'll find on Friday the 13th is bad, think again. We at Making Comics (dotCom) are here to exorcise that unlucky mojo you may find yourself in today and provide balance with another Gutter Talk podcast. Join Adam and co-host Patrick Yurick as they sit down with the inimitable Ulises Farinas to discuss everything from art schools to dealing with trolls. The conversation may be long but you do not want to miss one precious second. Or the unlucky mojo comes back. Don't say you weren't warned. Links: Ulises Farinas on Facebook (@ulises_f) Personal site More Links: Intro & Outro Song: "RetroFuture Clean" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0  http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Outro Song Behind Vocals: "Backed Vibes (clean)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0  http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Transitions: InceptionBrassHitMedium.wav: Herbert Bolan

After a month of MOOC Madness, we return you to your regularly scheduled program of awesome podcast interviews. We're kicking off June with Dan Greenfield, editor-in-chief of 13th Dimension, to discuss the site's genesis, purpose, and the cool things they're up to. Topics range from creating a space for creators to share the things they're reading to randomly knocking on Steve Ditko's front door. True story. For those of you within 150 miles of White Plains, NY on Saturday, June 14th, make sure you check out the New York Comic Fest. Click here for more information. Dan Greenfield, editor-in-chief of 13th Dimension (@13th_Dimension, @DanG_Comics) New York Comic Fest StoryForge Productions (@Storyforgers) Kevin Cullen, co-host, Content Editor for Making Comics (dotCom) (@ColorTheBooks) Adam Greenfield, host (@SDGreeny) Intro & Outro Song: "RetroFuture Clean" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0  http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Outro Song

Quite an amazing month of May for the Gutter Talk podcasts, huh? Well, what do you say we put a fancy bow on it and take a trip back to when Jason Brubaker was running the roost? If you don't know (and quasi-shame on you if you don't), we have been re-releasing the podcasts Jason recorded back in the day. The last Friday of every month we step in Calvin's time machine and revisit these talks. I know, I know. He and Hobbes ended up in the Mesozoic Era so how can you trust it? Remember, if that happens here, don't move. The t-rex reacts to motion (thanks, Jurassic Park!). I'm sorry, where were we? Oh, right. The podcast. So this re-release is Part 2, the continuation of a fantastic conversation between Jason Brubaker, his co-host Daniel Lieske, and their guest, Nate Simpson. Oh, by the way, if you missed Part 1, click here to listen. Intro Song: “RetroFuture Clean” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0  http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Transi

Everyone knows what it's like to have to present something in school, having to stand up in front of a group of peers and present something or give a speech. Everyone also knows the sweaty palms, the white knuckles, the quasi out of body experience while speaking. If you can even get the words out, that is. Well, don't look now but if you're an artist with a project, your speech giving days aren't over. And in fact, this one's for your livelihood: You have to pitch your project, your baby, to an individual who receives pitches from others and their babies all day, every day. Feel free to have a seat, if you need to. We understand. But fear not, dear artist. Our esteemed CEO and panel host Patrick Yurick, along with some of the great minds in the industry today, are here to help. Even if it involves stalking. While we here at Making Comics don't condone it, there just may be a benefit in there somewhere. Take a listen to this week's Get a Grasp! MOOC panel podcast and find out how. For stalking purposes:

One million points to you if you've heard this one before: "If ya got time to lean, ya got time to clean." No? Well, if you've ever worked in the food industry, it's a popular one. Good thing we don't hear it much making comics. Still, the heart of that message may not be as icy as it sounds. How are we, as artists, scheduling our time? What are we doing to make sure we remain productive artists without burying ourselves by taking on too much work? And should we even say no to opportunities? These were just a few of the questions answered and broken down by the incredible group of artistic minds we had for Week 3 of the Get A Grasp! MOOC panel. Now, go download this episode, click the Play button on this podcast, and get back to work, slacker! Ok, check out these links, then get back to work: Patrick Yurick (lead instructor), Making Comics (dotCom) CEO and creator of Hipstr Picnic (@patrickyurick) Christy Blanch, lead instructor of SuperMOOC 2, artist, writer, and owner of Alter Ego Comics (@christybl

The Get A Grasp! MOOC train rolls on with this amazing Week 2 panel. The topic was Worldbuilding and there was no shortage of wood to stoke the fire as the train sped on down the tracks. Join Patrick Yurick, your very own train conductor for the week (sans the funny hat), and the powerhouse list of passengers for a ride you won't soon forget. You should check these out: Patrick Yurick (instructor), CEO of Making Comics (dotCom) (@patrickyurick) Mark Waid, creator of Thrillbent, writer for Daredevil, among so, so many (@markwaid) Ted Washington, creator of Puna Press and author of Un Chili Caliente (@tedwa) Bizhan Khodabendah, author of The Little Black Fish (@MendedArrow) And check out Bizhan's Kickstarter project he's co-piloting with Making Comics' very own, Mark Luetke, called OUTDOOR/INDOOR: A New Infinite Canvas Comic System Lee Cherolis, writer of Little Guardians (@LeeCherolis) Aaron Conley, creator of The Sabertooth Swordsman (@AaronConley77) Ulises Farinas, artist for IDW's Judge Dredd

We recently wrapped up a four week long Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) called "Get A Grasp!" that covered everything from ideation to pitching your idea to networking. Each week we also had a live online panel with amazing artists and professionals in the industry. What you're about to listen to is the Week 1 panel, which came out with all cylinders firing. The topics, the guests, the conversation, all of it was well worth the price of admission. Which, oh by the way, was free. Just like this podcast. All in the name of art and comic creation. Alright, bring it in. Group hug! Instructor & Guests: Patrick Yurick (instructor), CEO of Making Comics (dotCom) (@patrickyurick) Ted Adams, CEO of IDW Publishing (@therealtedadams) Daniel Warren Johnson, creator of Space-Mullet (@danielwarrenart) Jim Zub, man of too many endeavors to list here (@jimzub) Douglas Wolk, writer of IDW's Judge Dredd (@douglaswolk) Kurt Christenson, writer of Power Play (@kurtchristenson) Kevin Cullen, Making Comics (dotCom)

It's the last Friday of the month so we hit the way-back machine and go way back- what? This interview is only a couple years old? Oh. Uh, well, can I say we hit the shortly-back machine? Yeah? Great. Let's try this again. It's the last Friday of the month so we hit the shortly-back machine- hmm, still doesn't sound right. You know what? Just cue the wavy flashback lines. This is part 1 of the Nate Simpson interview with Jason Brubaker and Daniel Lieske. Maestro! Intro Song: "RetroFuture Clean" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0  http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Transition: InceptionBrassHitMedium.wav: Herbert Boland / www.freesound.org

Nobody puts Ted in a corner. Many have tried, though after listening to this podcast, I have a feeling you'll struggle to do so yourself. Tag along with Adam and Patrick as they visit CEO Ted Adams and the IDW Publishing offices to discuss a little IDW history, the past and present of the publishing industry, and the Dewey Decimal System. If you're looking for the comics section, it's 741. Links: Ted Adams on Twitter: @therealtedadams IDW Publishing site Library of American Comics site Look! More Links! Intro & Outro Song: "RetroFuture Clean" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0  http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Outro Song Behind Vocals: "Backed Vibes (clean)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0  http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Transitions: InceptionBrassHitMedium.wav: Herbert Boland / www.freesound.org Old Fashion Radio Jingle 2.wav: club sound / www.freesound.org record_sc

The next time you think to yourself, "I am just way too busy," please consider this podcast you're about to listen to. How writer, artist, teacher, and literal jack of all trades Jim Zub even found the time to sit down for an hour with us is as mysterious as what the writers were thinking with the last season of LOST. At times it is a bit harrowing listening to Jim describe his day. Then you look at his amazing work, the result of stacking those seemingly endless days of creative output, and end up scooting your chair back in, grabbing a pencil, and sketching out your next idea or writing that last page or chapter.  Join Adam and Mark as they steal an hour from Jim Zub's time to talk about... well, Jim Zub's time. Good Stuff to Know: Jim's Twitter handle: @jimzub Website Jim's current work on Red Sonja and Cub, Samurai Jack, & Skullkickers Other Stuff to Know: Intro & Outro Song: "RetroFuture Clean" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0  http://creati

Have you ever had the sense when talking to some people that whatever endeavor they are on, it is simply going to work out for them? That's the feeling you get when talking to Jules Rivera, creator of the successful ventures of Misfortune High and Valkyrie Squadron. Adam, Patrick, and Jules cannonball into the ocean of webcomics and crowdfunding, sharks be damned, and discuss what it's like to swim with both the whales and the bottom feeders. Show notes: Twitter: @julesrivera Instagram: julesriveraart Website Kickstarter project for Misfortune High 2 (deadline 4/11/14) Valkyrie Squadron Bleeding Cool article ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Intro & Outro Song: "RetroFuture Clean" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0  http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Outro Song Behind Vocals: "Backed Vibes (clean)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0  http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Transitions: Incep

Before there was Gutter Talk, and as crazy as it sounds there was life before Gutter Talk, Jason Brubaker released numerous podcasts of his own and published them on Making Comics (dotCom) 1.0. When the baton was passed to Patrick Yurick and the gang, there was some concern Jason's podcasts would end up lost, never to be heard from again, like that one sock that gets eaten by the drier. Or something. Well, the intent to re-release these amazing conversations with even more amazing artists was there from the beginning of Making Comics (dotCom) 2.0. We just needed to grow into our ears a little bit and figure out how to walk. Now that we no longer seem to be having gravity issues, it just seemed like the right time to re-release Jason's podcasts. This is the first re-issue of many to come with Jason Brubaker. In this episode, Jason's guest and sometimes co-host Daniel Lieske. So here's the plan. The last Friday of every month, we'll release one of Jason's old podcasts. This will give you at least three we

"Not only does the world have young geniuses but it also has old masters," says Shelley Couvillion, artist for Storyforge Productions. Subscribe to it or not, that can be one heck of a realization to come to when you're in the early stages of your art and comic creation career. And that's not even counting the starving part. Shelley, though, doesn't seem to be fazed by it. In fact, even though she's still working on finding her voice, it's pretty obvious she's definitely on her way and when she does fully find it, well, let's just hope she remembers the little people. Adam is joined in consecutive weeks by Kevin as they sit down with Shelley, another Storyforger, to discuss the good, the bad, and the wow-I-can't-believe-I-said-that. Links: Shelley Couvillion (@shelleyboh) on the Storyforge Productions site House on Writer's Block Shelley's Tumbler account Other Details: Intro & Outro Song: "RetroFuture Clean" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0  

Tell good stories. It's your responsibility to do so. At least that's what Storyforge Productions co-founder Rachel Beck believes. Listen in as Adam and Kevin are joined by Rachel to discuss U.S. history, castle mysteries, and why an aspiring storyteller can never, ever take storytelling lightly. A (Good) Story in Links: Storyforge Productions (@Storyforgers) House on Writer's Block The Adventures of Tintin and Lucky Luke (bandes dessinées) The rocks in Joshua Tree National Park are made of monzogranite and people from Utah are called "Utahans or Utahns," not Utites as Adam first thought Intro & Outro Song: "RetroFuture Clean" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0  http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Outro Song Behind Vocals: "Backed Vibes (clean)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0  http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Transitions: InceptionBrassHitMedium.wav: Herbert Boland / www.

It took two tries because of a little technology mishap but that second time turned out to be a gem. Adam and Devin hang out with Jeremy Rock, the artist of eye-popping (and sometimes literally!) horror and zombie comics Luther and The Eighth Seal (among others) and discuss the world of digital comics. Take a listen and hear what Jeremy has to say about the future of comics in an ever-growing digital world, as well as what it takes to remain true to yourself and your art. Just a few things you should know. As in memorize it. Pop quiz next week, hot shot. Jeremy on Twitter: @JeremyRock002 Jeremy's work on Luther and The Eighth Seal Jeremy explains the process for making The Eighth Seal Andrew Dalhouse on deviantART Boom! Studios Other things that are fun or formalities. Artist: Mark Luetke Intro & Outro Song: "RetroFuture Clean" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0  http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Outro Song Behind Vocals: "Backed Vibes

He may look like he's got some party to him but Daniel Warren Johnson, creator of Space Mullet and numerous other artistic ventures, knows how to handle his business. Adam, Mark, and Mark's cat The Outlaw Jesse James are joined by Dan to discuss the tools of the trade, the various processes taken to create his art, and how his Christian faith keeps him balanced. You do not want to miss this amazing episode. Daniel Warren Johnson's website and Space Mullet Dan's Krampus piece The Krampus Notes on tools from Daniel: Here's that white out pen: http://www.jetpens.com/Uni-ball-Signo-Broad-UM-153-Gel-Ink-Pen-White-Ink/pd/380 The felt tip brush pen I like best: http://www.jetpens.com/Zebra-Disposable-Brush-Pen-Fine/pd/2307 This is the ink I put in my brush pens http://www.dickblick.com/products/koh-i-noor-rapidograph-ultradraw-waterproof-ink/ And the traditional sable hair brushes I use.  The windsor newton is the most expensive, and the others are a bit more affordable. http://www.dickblick.com/produc

Adam and Patrick don't let no stinkin' ocean get in the way when it comes to the comic creation process. That's why there was no hesitation when it came to scheduling an interview with Palle Schmidt, an artist, storyteller, and educator, from Denmark. Tjek det ud! That's "check it out" in Danish, in case you didn't feel like Googling it. You're welcome. I have to admit, I'd been looking forward to this interview for a little while. Not only am I a fan of what Palle is doing with his site but I was very curious what the comic scene was like in Copenhagen. You see, the extent of my traveling is limited to the U.S. so I don't get to travel internationally. When I get an opportunity to talk to someone living in another country, whether it's about comics or the weather, count me in. Talking to Palle was no let down. Learning about his process and his take on comic creation was well worth the wait. The topics ranged from the lack of comics in Copenhagen to scripting to using frustration as a learning tool for