The big American comics are having problems and need some advice to get back on their feet. By looking at their distribution models, how they fail to use cross-platform promotion, and the businesses they ignore to their disadvantage, how they c

Opposing Forces

Jul 20th, 2023 39m 15s

It's easy to figure out who the villain is, but not everyone who opposes the heroes are villainous; some of them are just doing their job. We look at those whose very nature puts them in conflict with the heroes, be it cops, street gangs, or ev

Self Publishing 101

Jun 30th, 2021 39m 7s

The biggest problem for most self-publishers is where to actually publish their books. We look at the differences between print on demand, hybrid publishing, offset printing, vanity printing, and traditional printing. We also look briefly at th

Where's My Colon?

May 11th, 2021 28m 9s

I've been gone from podcasting and blogging due to colon cancer, and I'm coming back. Also, the state of the empire is discussed.The Zazzle Store: https://www.zazzle.com/store/jamaisjThe Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/creator-home

Complete Business Checklist

Jul 2nd, 2020 47m 46s

This episode is all about how to create your business from the beginning: It includes the kind of paperwork to look for, how to create business and marketing plans, and how to get people to your site. We also look at SEO and merchandise. In sho

Interview with Daniel Vivarelli

Jun 10th, 2020 54m 28s

We discuss how to grow your business with Daniel Vivarelli, and how you can grow it so that it helps not only you but also the environment. We discuss his history, his business theory, and what exactly "regenerative entrepreneurship" means for

Interview with Metaphrog

Jun 5th, 2020 53m 3s

Interview with the couple known as Metaphrog (John Chalmers and Sandra Marrs). We look at how they create some of the best comics together, why they use different media (from acrylics to digital), and how their personal histories link up to the

Interview with Brandon Shapiro and Matt Miller

May 28th, 2020 42m 41s

Interview with Brandon Shapiro and Matt Miller about their musical podcast "Relying on the Benjamins". We discuss the importance of having a bible and a plan, when you should stick to your script and when to improvise. Lastly, we discuss how tw

Interview with Spike Spencer

May 22nd, 2020 52m 2s

We discuss how to create a successful business by taking small steps towards success and how "fake it until you make it" doesn't work. Also, the perfect chicken meal for dating is discussed, and we delve into voice acting (I had to; it's Spike

Running A Business

May 14th, 2020 46m 43s

The extreme nuts and bolts of running your business are explored, such as the importance of a schedule, why you should look at numbers, how to use reviews to help your business (even bad ones), and why you should avoid rebranding.

Interview with Boum

May 8th, 2020 49m 41s

We sit down with writer Boum, Canadian artist. She is mostly known for Boumeries, a journal webcomic, and for A Small Revolution. We discuss the fun and travails of putting out a journalistic webcomic, the scheduling issues, and how to make it

Selling Without A Con

Apr 30th, 2020 43m 1s

Selling comics in the age of COVID-19 is impossible as conventions cancel and book shops are closed. We look at economic models to show how you can sell, how emotion can help you sell, why digital downloads are your friends, merch you can sell

Interview with Ryan Estrada

Apr 21st, 2020 45m 21s

We sit down with prolific writer/illustrator Ryan Estrada and discuss his books "Student Ambassador", "Broken Telephone", "Banned Book Club". We look at the advantages of exploring the world, the importance of keeping in mind the differences in

Interview with Michael "Ski" Jaczewski

Apr 17th, 2020 46m 45s

We sit down with private investigator Michael "Ski" Jaczewski. We discuss the basics of interviewing a subject (great for writers), but also just how stringent companies guard their properties, what can happen if you get caught, and how to bui

Interview with David Doub

Apr 10th, 2020 45m 35s

We sit down with writer David Doub. We discuss Dusk Comics (his company), writing in general and crossover specifically, and how to best catch the spirit of two comics in the same crossover. We also discuss his Kickstarter, Dusk vs Cheerleader

Interview with Kimberly Spencer

Apr 5th, 2020 46m 10s

We sit down with Kimberly Spencer. We discuss working from goals and the importance of failure and making mistakes when it comes to being successful. We also look at the importance of how your perception of yourself affects your success as well

Interview with Trent Gander

Mar 29th, 2020 49m

We sit down with author Trent Gander. We discuss plot and character development, how to improve the quality of your stories, expanding on characters to improve your stories, and using table-top game-mastering techniques for better stories. Basi

Interview with Mike Sweeney

Mar 21st, 2020 47m 45s

We talk with Mike Sweeney about his creation, the sports character Mike. We discuss how hard it is to create and market a character, how a character can fill a specific niche, and what it takes to create and market a character, as well as looki

Interview with Jim Sweeney

Mar 20th, 2020 47m 45s

We talk with Jim Sweeney about his creation, the sports character Mike. We discuss how hard it is to create and market a character, how a character can fill a specific niche, and what it takes to create and market a character, as well as lookin

Interview with Russel Nohety

Mar 14th, 2020 49m 55s

We sit down with Russel Nohety (http://thecompletecreative.com/) to discuss his new Kickstarter Project “Cthulhu is Hard to Spell: The Terrible Twos” (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/russellnohelty/cthulhu-is-hard-to-spell-a-2nd-lovecraft-

Interview with Michael Son

Mar 6th, 2020 41m 22s

Interview with Michael Son, Editor-in-Chief of Tapas Media (https://tapas.io/). We look at Tapas' latest releases, how it develops game and film projects based on its comic series, tips for indie creators, and how to brand new creators. Tapas i

Interview with Andrew Monroe

Feb 29th, 2020 50m 35s

Interview with Andrew Monroe, author of "A Leaf and Pebble" and podcaster ("Dead by Tomorrow"). We discuss how to build plots and character, some marketing, plotters versus pantsers, and general writing problems. Also, expect a lot of geeking o

Interview with Perry Edwards

Feb 22nd, 2020 46m 9s

We sit down with writer/illustrator Perry Edwards and discuss his manga "Cold-Blooded", discuss who he is bringing his childhood dreams to fruition, and basically discuss what makes a good manga. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/perrys-hott

Interview With Eben Matthew and Adam Martin of Macroverse

Feb 15th, 2020 49m 26s

Interview with the co-founders of Macroverse, Matthew Eben and Adam Martin. We discuss the platform and how it hopes to revolutionize comics by adding a cinematic feel to your comics. We look at what the Macroverse is all about, how you can tak

Interview with Justin Alcala

Feb 9th, 2020 53m 54s

We discuss how to develop a story, how to work in elements of horror, and how to have fun writing. Basically, it's two nerds nerding out and having some fun, and a lot of basics are touched upon. If you're looking for some great tips on adding