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The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 130: Noble Ward (Vegas Baby)On this episode, Hall H Show host, Aaron Nabus talks to Noble Ward, a comic writer of several indie books including The Stronger and Vegas Baby: Architect of the Improbable. He is the winner of multiple comic awards and the founder of StarWard comics. Vegas Baby has an active Kickstarter campaign going on for the definitive collection of the first four issues until October 26, 2024. Welcome to the show, Noble!
2024-10-211h 19The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 129: Bryant Dillon (Fanbase Press)On this episode, Hall H Show host, Aaron Nabus talks to the Co-Founder and President of Fanbase Press, Bryant Dillon! As reported recently by Comics Beat, Fanbase Press, after 15 years of celebrating a diverse range of creators and stories, has decided to launch their first Kickstarter campaign for the deluxe hardcover edition of Ripple Effects, a 2023 Dwayne McDuffie Award winner for Diversity in Comics and the winner of the 25th annual Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award for graphic novels and comics! You can listen to Aaron's conversation with Jordan Hart, the writer and cr...
2024-07-231h 11The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 128: Ryan Drost (Stealth Hammer)On this episode, host, Aaron Nabus welcomes back a previous guest, the writer and creator of the comic book, Stealth Hammer, Ryan Drost! Stealth Hammer is an all ages indie comic book that mixes elements of science and technology with adventure, magic, mythology and has an active Kickstarter campaign going on until May 7, 2024 for the newest issue, Stealth Hammer - The Guardian and The Guide. Welcome back to the show, Ryan!
2024-05-021h 13The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 127: Roel MislanRoel Mislan joins Hall H Show hosts, Aaron Nabus and Alex Benedicto to talk about his journey as an educator, cosplayer, and gamer. Roel will be part of the "ESports and Emotional Intelligence: How Gaming Can Boost Your Social/Emotional Learning Skills" panel; which takes place at WonderCon 2024; on Friday; March 29, 2024; 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT; Room 209.
2024-03-2656 minThe Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 126: Brian J. LambertBrian J. Lambert from Wingless Comics makes his return to the Hall H Show and discusses his newest and most ambitious project to date, Air Force Ones, with host, Aaron Nabus.
2024-02-261h 22The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 125: Arthur EbuenHave you ever wondered, “What if California became its own corporate nation?” Arthur Ebuen has, with his comic book, ©alifornia, Inc., which has an active Kickstarter campaign for issue #2 that ends on Friday, September 15, 2023. Arthur talks about his comic book, his start as an animator on Futurama and The Simpsons, working as a graphic designer and creative director and developing his love of writing, and so much more on episode 125 of the Hall H Show (with hosts, Aaron Nabus and Alex Benedicto)!
2023-09-061h 29The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 124: Neal HallfordHello fellow nerds, geeks and supporters of indie pop culture creators! Aaron Nabus here and thank you so much for tuning into the Hall H Show! Joining me on this episode is the multi-talented Neal Hallford! I know him as a filmmaker, fellow sponsor of the International Mobile Film Festival (which takes place in San Diego, CA on April 29 and 30, 2023), comic convention panel moderator, and Co-Executive Producers (with his wife, Jana) at Swords & Circuitry where they produce the audio drama, Uncharted Regions as well as indie movies such as The Case of Evil. He also i...
2023-03-251h 32The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 123: Ryan Drost (Stealth Hammer)Hello fellow nerds, geeks and supporters of indie pop culture creators! Aaron Nabus here and thanks for tuning into the Hall H Show! On this episode, we welcome Ryan Drost, the creator and writer of Stealth Hammer, an all ages indie comic book that mixes elements of science and technology with adventure, magic, mythology.
2023-03-191h 34The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp 122: Keithan JonesAaron Nabus here and joining us on this episode is HallH.com co-founder, Alex Benedicto and our good friend, Keithan Jones, the owner of KID Comics, creator of The Power Knights, and the founder of Black Comix Day! Black Comix Day is a free event that takes place on February 11 and 12, 2023 at the at the World Beat Center in Balboa Park, in San Diego, CA. It’s been a while since we’ve had Keithan on (Episode 53 back in 2019), so we had a lot to catch up on and talk about. Welcome back to t...
2023-02-082h 02The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 121: Jordan Hart (Ripple Effects)On this episode, host, Aaron Nabus talks to Jordan Hart, the creator, writer and colorist of the comic book, Ripple Effects. Published by Fanbase Press, Ripple Effects explores how a down on his luck aspiring writer struggles to find balance as he navigates daily life, social challenges, high healthcare costs, and the responsibilities and insecurities that manifest while having both a superpower and an invisible illness (Type 1 Diabetes).November is National Diabetes Month here in the United States and the trade paperback version of Ripple Effects will also be released on November, 15, 2022 so we're honored to have...
2022-11-241h 17The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 120: SullyHello fellow nerds, geeks and supporters of indie pop culture creators! Aaron Nabus here and thanks for tuning into the Hall H Show! In this episode, we welcome Twitch streamer, co-host of the Movie Retakes Podcast, and friend to nerds everywhere, Chris Sully (also known as Sully to the pop culture world)!I first met Sully when he was still doing the NerdFu Podcast with Steve Araujo and followed his journey from Funko Fanatic to working for Funko, (where he was part of the marketing team and also co-hosted the Funko Funkast), then to Twitch...
2022-11-151h 01The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 119: Brian J. Lambert (Nightfall)On this episode, we welcome someone that we've gotten to know from Black Comix Day throughout the years, Brian J. Lambert from Wingless Entertainment! He currently has a Kickstarter campaign going on until Friday, March 18, 2022 for his newest comic book, the finale for Nightfall – a crossover event of over 50 pages of superhero team action to rival what you can find from Marvel’s Avengers. This was an engaging conversation between Brian and host, Aaron Nabus. They talk about his creative journey, Nightfall, comics, pop culture (even touching on Superman vs. Muhammad Ali, General Hospital and WWF...
2022-03-091h 25The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 118: Gabe Cheng (The Problem with Parallels)On this episode of the Hall H Show, host, Aaron Nabus welcomes back former high school teacher turned writer, Gabe Cheng! He was previously on episode 112 where we discussed his comic book, For Molly. He currently has a Kickstarter campaign going on for his newest comic book, The Problem with Parallels (Wednesday, 2/16/22 – Wednesday, 3/2/22). Not only do we chat about his new comic book, but we also touch on his love for the Simpsons, Futurama, The Expanse, Neil Gaiman, Cowboy Bebop and so much more! Welcome back to the show, Gabe!
2022-02-181h 31The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 117: Jason Inman (Super Best Friend 2)We’re starting off our first podcast of 2022 with someone that’s no stranger to the show, Jason Inman! We last had him on episode 95 with Ashley Victoria Robinson where they talked about their comic book Jupiter Jet and the Forgotten Radio. Jason also appeared on episode 69 where he talked about his terrific book called Super Soldiers: A Salute to the Comic Book Heroes and Villains Who Fought for Their Country – which even got a shout out from Dan Ackroyd! Speaking of “Terrific,” Jason’s homage to Superman, Captain Terrific first appeared in issue #1 of...
2022-02-1457 minThe Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 116: Daniel JaimesOn this episode, hosts, Aaron Nabus and Alex Benedicto talk to a good friend of the show, the talented artist, Daniel Jamies at the iN Gallery, the location of Comics & Cosplay 2 – a Comic Themed Group Artshow, which will be happening on Saturday, November 20, 2021 – a week before San Diego Comic-Con Special Edition. Daniel previously appeared on episode 90 of the Hall H Show with iN Gallery owner, Irina Negulescu to talk about the inaugural Comics & Cosplay event that happened back in September of 2020.
2021-11-1553 minThe Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 114: Don NguyenHello fellow nerds, geeks and supporters of indie pop culture creators! Aaron Nabus here and welcome to the Hall H Show! I first met our next guest, Don Nguyen, back in late 2019 at Golden Apple Comics in Los Angeles, CA at an event organized by one of our previous guests, Omar Mora. Since then, he’s been really active not only honing his craft and working on a ton of projects, but also promoting other creator’s work – which I think deserves extra kudos. He has his own creator owned comic book called Pablo the Gorill...
2021-09-092h 09The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 113: Stephanie CookeOn this episode, host Aaron Nabus talks to Stephanie Cooke, an award-winning writer and editor based out of Toronto, Canada. She loves comic books, video games, movies, puns and her snuggly cat (that she’s unfortunately terribly allergic to). Her writing has been featured in Mark Millar’s Millarworld Annual, Wayward Sisters, The Secret Loves of Geek Girls, Toronto Comics Anthology, and more. She currently has two children's graphic novels out now from HMH Kids, her debut, Oh My Gods! and ParaNorthern, which just recently came out. A sequel to Oh My Gods! is scheduled to be rel...
2021-08-171h 35The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 112: Gabe Cheng (For Molly)On this episode, Aaron Nabus talks to a former high school teacher turned writer, Gabe Cheng! He currently has a Kickstarter campaign going on until Friday, August 6, 2021, for the fourth chapter of his comic book, For Molly. You can also get caught up by picking up issues 1-3...which is what I did. For Molly is an action packed modern fantasy adventure, set among the abandoned things in the New Jersey forest, where talking dogs and off-the-grid humans have precariously coexisted...until now. It tackles themes such as guilt, abandonment, and trust. The two main...
2021-08-021h 35The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 111: Robert Roach (The Roach: At War With The Cause)Aaron Nabus here and our guest for Episode 111 of the Hall H Show is the multi-talented illustrator and comic book creator, Robert Roach! Robert has been a Los Angeles based illustrator, comic artist & publisher since the mid-90s, picking up a Glyph Award for his creator owned comic book, “The Roach” in 2009, teaching storyboarding at L.A.’s Otis College of Art & Design’s “Continuing Education”, designing action figures, working on projects for Ford and jetBlue Airlines, living in Japan and Osaka for a few years, and earning rave reviews for another one of his comic books, called “Ment...
2021-07-302h 26The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 110: Rylend Grant (Suicide Jockeys)If we were to tell you that host, Aaron Nabus would be interviewing on this episode, a fellow podcaster, an ordained Soto Zen Buddist monk, a screenwriter that has sold the film rights to one of his stories to Justin Lin and has developed other film and TV projects with JJ Abrams, Ridley Scott, John Woo, and Penelope Cruz (just to name a few), a Ringo Award winning coming book creator, a poker player that has won a ton of online and in person tournaments, and a former American Ninja Warrior contestant, you probably say, "Wow, where did Aaron...
2021-07-202h 09The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 109: Greg Anderson ElyséeWe’re happy to welcome back a writer that we first met at Black Comix Day 2018, the creator of Is’nana the Were-Spider, Greg Anderson Elysée! It’s hard to believe that the first time we interviewed him was three years ago on episode 31. Time sure went by fast! He’s been on several shows since then to discuss a few of the comic books that he’s written. On episode 109, host Aaron Nabus talks to Greg about Is’ana the Were-Spider: Birthday Day. While it’s the fifth comic book in the Is’nana the Were-Spider serie...
2021-07-141h 10The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 108: Clay Adams (PBOW: World War Bitch 1-2)On this episode, Hall H Show host, Aaron Nabus chats with writer, actor and director, Clay Adams. You might know him for his voice acting work on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Fast Forward and several seasons of Yugioh. He was last on the show back in October of 2020, on episode 99, where he and David Schrader talked about their horror themed comic book anthology, Nightmare Theater. He’s back to talk about one of his own comics, PBOW: World War Bitch 1-2, the grindhouse action comedy sequel to Pregnant Bitches of War (Dystopian sci-fi for mature readers that's Th...
2021-06-161h 32The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 107: Terry Mayo and Dave Swartz (Buddy)Writer, Terry Mayo (The Wicked Righteous, Disposable Legends) and artist, Dave Swartz (Feast or Famine, Confederate Monster) talk with host, Aaron Nabus about their indie comic, Buddy (a family friendly horror tale about a pug trying to save his family from a horde of demons). The last full day to back on Kickstarter is Saturday, 6/5/21). We talk about how Terry has 14 kids (just joking...but his family is growing) and his job as a nurse, Dave's fascination with words and philosophy, and so much more (the both of them also share some valuable advice for aspiring comic...
2021-06-011h 43The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 106: Jay Jay Maniquis (Jaycation)Hey there Hall H Show listeners, Aaron Nabus here and joining me on this episode is Jay Jay Maniquis, a pop culture fan (Back to the Future is his favorite movie) and food and travel vlogger with a fast growing YouTube channel called Jaycation. On this episode we talk about growing up in San Diego, his travels to Spain, France, Italy, New Zealand, The Philippines and other places, the importance of engaging with your fans and community, San Diego Comic-Con, his love for CW shows (Arrow, The Flash, One Tree Hill, Dawson’s Creek), and so much more! ...
2021-05-251h 30The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 105: Tilly and Susan BridgesHello fellow nerds, geeks and supporters of indie pop culture creators! Aaron Nabus here and welcome to the Hall H Show! I appeared recently on The Writers Block (hosted by Rylend Grant and David Avellone) with my guests for episode 105, Tilly and Susan Bridges. That was a fun conversation, not about writing, but about creating podcasts, which they produce, along with audio dramas, through their company, Pendant Productions. Though, Tilly and Susan are also writers, having written their own comic book, Killswitch. On this episode, we talk about their “meet cute” moment, Pendant Prod...
2021-05-121h 10The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 103: Steven Prince (Monster Matador)Steven Prince makes his return to the Hall H Show and talks to host, Aaron Nabus about his comic book, Monster Matador: Tango of the Matadors (now on Kickstarter until May 5 2021), Meltdown Comics, Chow Yun Fat, Elvis Presley, and so much more!
2021-04-131h 09The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 102: Jenapher ZhengAaron Nabus here and welcome to episode 102 of the Hall H Show! Joining me on this episode is someone that I’ve been wanting to have on the show for a while now, the multi-talented Jenapher Zheng! We first met in person briefly at San Diego Comic-Con 2019 when I was on a panel with her good friend (and episode 66 guest), Kaitlyn Fae. Both Jenapher and Kaitlyn are also podcast hosts on the Pangeekery podcast, where I was a guest in 2020. Jenapher is an actor, gamer, podcaster, Twitch streamer, visual artist and writer. Speaking of...
2021-04-061h 16The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 100: Team Discussion (100th Episode Celebration)Hey Hall H Show listeners! Aaron Nabus here and I’m excited to share with you, episode 100 (which was recorded in December of 2020) which features co-host, Alex Benedicto and our good friend, Jason Lethert from HeroJournalism. It's no surprise that this one clocks in at almost four hours! It's been a while since the three of us has gotten together so we had a lot to talk about, such as: Our origin stories. Conventions and the pandemic. Some of our favorite Comic-Con and Hall H Show memories. And more! Who would have thought that our li...
2021-02-113h 53The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 99: David Schrader and Clay Adams (Nightmare Theater)Hey there Hall H Show listeners! Like a ghost, David Schrader has continued to haunt our show as a multiple guest. We last had him on episode 92 with Peter Murrieta where they talked about their comic book, Rafael Garcia: Henchman. With Halloween just around the corner, it’s only fitting that David has appeared again, this time with Clay Adams to talk to host, Aaron Nabus, about their cinematic horror comic anthology, Nightmare Theater, which is currently available on Kickstarter until Thursday, November 19, 2020. We can't wait to read this anthology with over 225 pages of...
2020-10-301h 07The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 97: Tony Fabro (Three Panel Crimes)For episode 97, we feature another pre-pandemic conversation. Host, Aaron Nabus chats with writer Tony Fabro, the mastermind behind Three Panel Crimes on Instagram. Not only do they talk about Three Panel Crimes, but they discuss some of his book recommendations like Stephen King’s, On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft and Ed Brubaker’s comic book, Criminal, which I have been reading the last few days. It’s now become one of Aaron's favorites! Tony also shares some great resources like Khan Academy’s “Pixar in a Box” an online class, that has lessons on the art of storytell...
2020-10-041h 10The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 96: Lord MesaFor episode 96 of the Hall H Show, we showcase another interview that hosts Aaron Nabus and Alex Benedicto did before the pandemic – with one of their favorite artists (and people) to visit at comic conventions, Lord Mesa! His lines are always busy and it’s no surprise since his unique take on characters from various pop culture properties from DC and Marvel comics as well as the popular CW shows (The Flash, Green Arrow, Supergirl and Supernatural) are always con favorites! Lord was last on episode 54 which was a quick interview at WonderCon 2018. This...
2020-09-171h 36The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 95: Jason Inman and Ashley Victoria RobinsonHey there Hall H Show listeners! Aaron Nabus here and we are happy to welcome back indie comic book creators, Jason Inman and Ashley Victoria Robinson. On episode 95, we talk about the second volume of Jupiter Jet called Jupiter Jet and the Forgotten Radio which arrives at stores on October 7, 2020 and is available for pre-order right now on Amazon! or Barnes & Noble. The deadline to pre-order from your local comic book shop is September 15, 2020! Welcome back to the show, Jason and Ashley! Thank you for coming on the show to talk about the newest v...
2020-09-1453 minThe Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 94: Rylend GrantAaron Nabus here and we continue with another interview that was recorded before the pandemic with good friend of the Hall H Show, Rylend Grant – who makes his fourth appearance! He now ties Susy Botello and Keithan Jones for most appearances to date on the show! Check out his first two interviews on episode 40 and his interview from WonderCon 2019 with Steven Prince on episode 64! When this podcast was recorded in late 2019, Rylend was still celebrating his 2019 Ringo Award win and had just launched his newest comic at the time, Banjax, which is available on Amazon ri...
2020-09-121h 41The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 93: Greg Anderson ElyséeThe Hall H Show (Aaron Nabus) talks to Greg Anderson Elysée about his horror-fantasy coming of age comic, Is'nana the Were-Spider: Showtime! Make sure to check out the Kickstarter (which ends on September 30, 2020) for this new one shot! Besides talking about Is’nana the Were-Spider: Showtime, some of the other topics discussed on this episode were: Greg’s love for Avatar the Last Airbender. John Boyega, Star Wars, The Black Panther, Lovecraft Country and the state of Black representation in our pop culture. How it was important to add an Asian female breakdancing chara...
2020-09-1059 minThe Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 92: Peter Murrieta and David SchraderWriters Peter Murrieta and David Schrader join Hall H Show host Aaron Nabus to talk about their comic book, Rafael Garcia: Henchman. Check out their Kickstarter campaign (starts on 9/8/20 and ends on 10/7/20) for the comic book that is a workplace Action-Comedy about an easy going Henchman attempting to take control of his life and survive corporate super villainy."This book will speak to fans of The Office, Parks & Rec, Young Justice, and anyone that wonders if Facebook and Tesla may not have our best interests at heart. And, of course, anyone who’s had to sit...
2020-09-0859 minThe Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 91: Christie ShinnOn this episode of the Hall H Show, host Aaron Nabus is joined by the creator of Demon Bitch, Christie Shinn, in a podcast that was recorded late in 2019 (before the craziness of the pandemic) for a candid conversation about Demon Bitch, her creative journey, some of her comic, manga and anime influences, entrepreneurial advice, her recent health scare and more! Also, be sure to check out her #LunchHour livestreams on Facebook, YouTube or Twitch!
2020-09-041h 07The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 90: Irina Negulescu and Daniel JaimesOn this episode of the Hall H Show, we're joined by Irina Negulescu, an artist and owner of The IN Gallery, a contemporary Fine Art Studio/Gallery in the Barrio Logan area in San Diego, CA. We're also joined by our good friend and previous guest (on episode 45), pointillism artist, Daniel Jaimes! The IN Gallery will be hosting a Comics and Cosplay themed art show called “Art with No Restrictions” on September 12, from 6pm to 11pm called “Comics and Cosplay” The Hall H Show is hosted by Aaron Nabus and Alex Benedicto.
2020-09-0153 minThe Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 89: David PeposeFor episode 89, Aaron Nabus talks to David Pepose, the mind behind comic books Spencer and Locke and Going to the Chapel. David is back to discuss his newest creation, a fantasy comic book called The O.Z. – which was fully funded on its first day on Kickstarter in only two hours! The O.Z. answers the question, "What if The Hurt Locker took place in The Wizard of Oz?" Find out more about it by checking out the Kickstarter campaign (ends September 16, 2020)! We also discuss how the Corona lockdown is a good time for cre...
2020-08-241h 09The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 88: Comic-Con at Home 2020On this episode, hosts Aaron Nabus and Alex Benedicto welcome back good friend, Jason Lethert from HeroJournalism. It’s been a while since we have gotten together, so aside from a preview of Comic-Con@Home, mainly about the panels, we spend some time catching up and in the Thunder Round, you also find out about a popular 80’s movie that both Jason and Aaron have never watched! Heads up – this one clocks in at almost four hours! So please enjoy and we hope you have a fun time at Comic-Con@Home. Fingers crossed for th...
2020-07-223h 52The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 86: Orlando Arocena (Mexifunk)Aaron Nabus here and if you loved our time travel last episode with Poster Posse founder, Don Thompson back to San Diego Comic-Con 2014, then you are in for another treat for episode 86! We fast forward a bit from July 2014 to November 2014 when my co-host, Alex Benedicto and I went to Poster Posse headquarters in Orange County, CA to meet the one…the only, vector art god himself, Orlando Arocena! Also known as Mexifunk, he was in town for an art show in Los Angeles and both he and Don had also recently met the director of...
2020-04-101h 43The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 85: Don Thompson (Poster Posse)Aaron Nabus here and I’m recording this intro to episode 85 on April 6, 2020 which just happens to be the birthday of the founder of the Poster Posse…Don Thompson! I thought it would be cool to take a time machine back to San Diego Comic-Con 2014 when we first met Don – before there was even ever a Hall H Show, when we were just a blog. In fact we had just launched HallH.com one month prior to this conversation! We talk about Batman, Bruce Lee, his leaving the east coast and moving to California with some f...
2020-04-0734 minThe Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 84: Charlie StickneyAaron Nabus here and I’m happy to welcome to the Hall H Show, Charlie Stickney, the writer and creator of the indie comic book, White Ash! White Ash is a refreshing take on the fantasy genre and I love the tagline for it, “The Smaller the town, the bigger the secrets.” It's a beautifully executed book that features art and letters by Conor Hughes and colors by Fin Cramb. While this interview was done late last year, Charlie has an active Kickstarter campaign going on until April 8, 2020 for White Ash, so please check...
2020-04-041h 12The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 83: Matt Dunford (San Diego Comic Fest 2020)Chairman, Matt Dunford, gives the Hall H Show an update on what's in store for San Diego Comic Fest 2020. The San Diego Comic Fest is the friendly comic convention with a casual and intimate setting that allows fans to interact directly with professionals and exhibitors. Indulge your love of comics, science fiction, and films, and meet an outstanding array of professional creators without high-priced tickets, crowding, or long lines. You may start out in awe of all the creators in attendance (like this year's guest of honor, Bill Sienkiewicz) but chances are, you'll be friends...
2020-02-2840 minThe Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 82: Andy Lorenzana (Watermoon Studios)Hey there Hall H Show listeners! Aaron Nabus and Alex Benedicto here and on this episode we welcome back a previous guest! You last heard him on episode 51, which was a DesignerCon 2017 interview...so I’m glad he is able to join us for this episode where we’ll talk a bit about DesignerCon 2019 (November 22-24) which takes place at the Anaheim Convention Center! We also talk about his vinyl sculptures (which are updated versions of the Filipino barrel man), life as a creative and entrepreneur and more! Welcome back to the...
2019-11-201h 03The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 80: Leo Partible (SDCC 2019)The powerful and creative Leo Partible, joined the Hall H Show (Aaron Nabus and Alex Benedicto) at San Diego Comic-Con 2019. Leo is a creative force of nature who enjoys expressing himself through music, poetry, movies, comic books and more. He is also more than willing to give back and guide others who embark on their own creative journey. As a fellow Filipino-American creator, we appreciated his candor and his willingness to be vulnerable with us as he shared his experiences and insight on this episode. We left motivated to create and learn everything...
2019-09-061h 11The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 79: Karla Nappi (SDCC 2019)Our third Hall H Show podcast from San Diego Comic-Con 2019 (listen to our two previous SDCC 2019 episodes with comic book, art and graphic design educator, Michael Dooley and cosplayer and podcaster, Tim Ludy) features television writer and script coordinator, Karla Nappi. Karla joined host, Aaron Nabus and talked about her comic book, Duplicant, Meltdown Comics, her (and her father's) love for Indiana Jones, what TV show she would like to write for, and more! If you believe in our mission to be “The Voice of Independent Creators,” we would appreciate a rating and a comment on i...
2019-08-2945 minThe Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 77: Michael Dooley (SDCC 2019) Michael Dooley joined Hall H Show host, Aaron Nabus at San Diego Comic-Con 2019. Michael Dooley passionate about graphic design and comic book history and is the creative director of Michael Dooley Design and teaches Design History at Art Center and LMU. He's also a book editor, Print magazine contributing editor, and writer of feature articles and critical essays for Print and other books and publications. Read his Print Magazine articles here: https://www.printmag.com/author/michaeldooley/
2019-08-151h 52The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 76: Vince Alvendia (Beensentoe) - (SDCC 2019 Recap)Artist Vince Alvendia (Beensentoe) joined the Hall H Show (Aaron Nabus and Alex Benedicto) to talk about his first time in Artists Alley at San Diego Comic-Con 2019. We also do a quick recap of our experiences at SDCC 2019 (such as Aaron's first time being a panelist). Special thanks to Beau Machado from Altered Ego Cafe and Hideout (at Southern California Comics) in San Diego, CA for letting us record this podcast there (and also for the tasty coffee).
2019-08-011h 22The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 73: SDCC 2019 Panels Preview (with Jason Lethert)Jason Lethert from Hero Journalism joins Hall H Show host, Aaron Nabus and discusses a few of the smaller panels at SDCC 2019 that caught their attention. Jason does in-depth reporting, analysis and pop culture commentary, with a special emphasis on film, video games, and comics, with special eye toward genre material. Thanks for coming back on the show, Jason! If you believe in our mission to be the voice of independent creators, please leave us a comment and rating (hopefully five stars) on iTunes. You can also find this podcast on Google Play...
2019-07-172h 26The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 72: Scott LostThe Hall H Show (Aaron Nabus and Alex Benedicto) talked with Scott Lost from the Accidental Aliens about his new comic book, Wanderers of Melisanda. If you will be at San Diego Comic-Con 2019, please visit Scott and the Accidental Aliens at Small Press K5. We know that there are tons of other podcasts out there that you could be listening to and we’re humbled that you chose to listen to ours! Thank you so much for tuning into the Hall H Show podcast, where we love showcasing independent creators like comic book cr...
2019-07-161h 34The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 70: Thing-a-majig StudiosHey there fellow nerds and geeks, thank you so much for tuning into the Hall H Show podcast! Aaron Nabus here and along with my co-host, Alex Benedicto, we are the voice of independent creators! On episode 70, we share my WonderCon 2019 conversation with three friends, James Merrill, John Kimpson and Michael Scott, who all came together to realize their dream of creating comic books. Forming Thing-a-majig Studios they intend to explore new ways of telling stories and rich experiences in drama, action, adventure, and sci-fi. In short, they want to deliver “Entertainment for Your Imagination.”
2019-07-101h 10The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 68: CK Goldiing (61 Hugs)Aaron Nabus here and thanks for tuning into the Hall H Show, the voice of independent creators! What does someone who suffers from massive overthinking do when challenged to do something crazy like give 61 hugs to 61 random people? This was the premise for an incredible short movie that I watched at this year's International Mobile Film Festival that was created by CK Goldiing, an artist and presenter from Sheffield, England. CK filmed himself walking around Sheffield, asking complete strangers for a hug, all in one take! His viral video, 61 Hugs, is a...
2019-06-101h 24The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 67: The Tales From Midnight: CarminaAaron Nabus here and thanks for tuning into the Hall H Show! For episode 67, we continue with our focus on independent filmmakers. At WonderCon 2019, in Anaheim, CA, I got a chance to have a pretty cool conversation with the creative development team behind Carmina (currently in production), the first movie from the anthology series, The Tales From Midnight: Mark A.J. Nazal (Director, Visual Effects Supervisor, Executive Producer) Erica Juliet (Lead Actress, Producer) Jomari “Joe” Arciaga (Producer) From The Tales From Midnight: Carmina press kit: Mark is Primetime Emmy® Award Winning Visual Effects Artis...
2019-05-1648 minThe Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 66: Kaitlyn FaeHey there Hall H Show listeners! Aaron Nabus here and on this episode, we’re joined by the talented actor, singer and director, Kaitlyn Fae! We talk about her current film project, a short that she is executive producing and directing called Fruit Fly. In fact, before we met up with her at a Starbucks in West Hollywood, CA, she had just finished wrapping up a round of auditions for a few of the roles in Fruit Fly. Fruit Fly is about a young woman named Jules who develops a thing for gay me...
2019-05-091h 04The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 65: David Pepose (Spencer and Locke 2)Aaron Nabus here and on this episode of the Hall H Show podcast, we’re joined by one of my favorite comic book creators, the writer and co-creator of Spencer and Locke, David Pepose! Spencer and Locke is also drawn and co-created by Jorge Santiago Jr. We last had David on the podcast back in episode 22 which was recorded at San Diego Comic-Con 2017. We’ve kept in touch and and I’ve seen him at events and panels that our friend, Rylend Grant has organized. I love Spencer and Locke and its tagline, “What if C...
2019-04-251h 21The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 62: David Schrader (Baby Badass)On this badass Hall H Show podcast episode, Aaron Nabus welcomes the writer and co-creator of the comic book, Baby Badass, David Schrader! David is a writer/filmmaker with deep roots in the LA alternative comedy scene. He has an extensive background in stand-up, sketch and improv. What makes this episode badass, is that we offer not just one...but two interviews with him! The first one features my conversation with him from San Diego Comic-Con 2018 where we discussed the first arc of Baby Badass. The second one is from WonderCon 2019, where we talked about...
2019-04-151h 13The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 61: Travis RivasAaron Nabus and Alex Benedicto from the Hall H Show welcomes comic book writer (Unstoppable Cherub), editor of the Super-Abled Comics anthology and disability advocate, Travis Rivas to the podcast! Travis was just on episode 60 where he was joined by a few of the Accidental Aliens, to promote their 2019 anthology – which was successfully funded on Kickstarter! He is back to talk about a project (Super-Abled Comics anthology) that is near and dear to his heart since he was born with TAR syndrome (thrombocytopenia with absent radius), a rare genetic disorder that is characterized by the ab...
2019-04-101h 08The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 60: Accidental Aliens 2019Hello Hall H Show listeners! Aaron Nabus here and on this episode, we welcome Emily Rocha, Travis Rivas, Scott Lost and Lee Kohse, just a few members of the Accidental Aliens, a comic book creating group based in San Diego, CA, to discuss their 2019 anthology which has been fully funded on Kickstarter...so congratulations to them. Their Kickstarter ends on April 1, 2019...so go check out the stretch goals and support some incredible indie comic book creators! I had fun talking to them about this year’s "Creature Feature" theme and getting to know them a bi...
2019-03-291h 36The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 59: Tristan Whitehouse (San Diego Comic-Con 2018)Hey there Hall H Show listeners! Aaron Nabus here and we're continuing our journey back to San Diego Comic-Con 2018 with my conversation with Tristan Whitehouse from the comic book creating group, The Accidental Aliens. At the time of this recording, he had just gotten out of panel featuring The Accidental Aliens at San Diego Comic-Con 2018 and he was in the middle of completing his first comic book, "The Adventures of Terrik Zion," which is now finished so please check it out! It was great getting to know Tristan a bit more as we...
2019-03-0930 minThe Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 58: Rob Salkowitz (San Diego Comic-Con 2018)Aaron Nabus here and one my personal heroes when it comes to covering pop culture and comic books is Forbes writer and author of the book, "Comic-Con and the Business of Pop Culture," Rob Salkowitz. On this episode, which was recorded at San Diego Comic-Con 2018, we got to talk about the first comic book he read, "The Spirit" by Will Eisner, which was given to him by his father; his connection to underground comic legend, Dennis Kitchen; his journey to becoming a writer for Forbes; the future of comics and how we can be better advocates for...
2019-03-0826 minThe Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 56: Arlen Schumer (Palm Springs Comic-Con 2017)Aaron Nabus here and one thing I love about podcasting is being able to connect with and share the stories of incredible people in the pop culture and comic book universe. One such person is the brilliant silver age comic book historian, illustrator, author and fellow graphic designer, Arlen Schumer. This episode was recorded at Palm Springs Comic-Con 2017 just before Arlen was set to give a VisuaLecture about the 25th Anniversary of Batman the Animated Series. I enjoyed our conversation that covered meeting his boyhood idol, Neal Adams at 15 years old and then...
2019-03-0654 minThe Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 54: Lord MesaIf you are an avid comic convention goer, you've probably seen the awesome and unique artwork of Lord Mesa. You've also probably seen the long lines at his booth! With his eye catching stylized art inspired from shows such as Arrow, Flash, Supergirl, Supernatural, comic books, anime and pop culture movies, it's no wonder that he has such a large following. Which is why we thought it would be a good idea to talk with him before it got to busy first thing in the morning when we visited him at WonderCon 2018.
2019-02-0317 minThe Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 53: Keithan Jones (2018 Recap / Black Comix Day 2019)Happy New Year! On this episode, we welcome back one of our favorite indie creators, Keithan Jones! Keithan is the owner of KID Comics and the creator of the comic book, The Power Knights. If you’ve been a long time listener of the show, you’ll know that he felt he owed his 11 year old self the opportunity to bring this idea to fruition. We’ll catch up on the latest issue, cover some our highlights of 2018 and we’ll also talk about another project that Keithan has created, “Black Comix Day: Heroes Rise II”, which...
2019-01-071h 33The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp 52: Gmonik - (DesignerCon 2017)Painter. Sculptor. Street art muralist. Gmonik, a San Diego, CA based artist is all that and more. Aaron Nabus here and on this final Hall H Show edition of our interviews from last year's DesignerCon 2017, we had the honor of spending some time getting to know Gmonik. Though this wasn't the first time we had met him. He has established himself as a creative force in the local San Diego art community and we would occasionally see him and his partner in crime, Danielle at various events. Unlike other booths at DesignerCon, their...
2018-11-1722 minThe Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp 51: Andy Lorenzana (Watermoon Studios) - (DesignerCon 2017)Exclusive collectible products, inspired by roots, culture, art and music. That is the tagline of Watermoon Studios, which is owned and operated by Andy Lorenzana, an artist and designer from San Diego, CA. His custom "Barrel Man" line of collectibles is all about taking something old and familiar, especially if you are Filipino and giving it a unique pop culture spin. This is definitely evident with the many influences in his art work such as of A Tribe Called Quest, Marvel, Star Wars and even Lapu-Lapu, considered by many to be the first Filipino hero...
2018-11-1720 minThe Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 49: Lori Herbst (DesignerCon 2017)We continue our travel back into the past with our next DesignerCon 2017 interview with Stockton, CA based artist, Lori Herbst. Lori uses various mediums including assorted textiles, vinyl upholstery, and stencil backgrounds to create photo realistic sewn portraits. We were impressed with the variety of pop culture references that she uses for inspiration. From creations based on Johnny Depp's Ed Wood and Mike Colter's Luke Cage to the Dick Van Dyke show, her artwork has been purchased and enjoyed by many people around the world. It was a pleasure to have her on...
2018-11-1720 minThe Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 47: Keithan JonesThe Hall H Show podcast welcomes back Keithen Jones, the creator of The Power Knights comic book and owner of KID Comics. On this episode, On this episode, we talk about San Diego Comic-Con 2018, the Afrofuturism Lounge, Black Comix Day and the San Diego Comic Initiative. The San Diego Comic Initiative...what's that you ask? Well, if you are going to be at SDCC this year, stop by booth 1943 and meet Bobby Rubio, a Pixar story artist and creator of the comic books, Alcatraz High and 4 Gun Conclusion, our guest on this episode, Keithan Jones, an...
2018-07-181h 25The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 45: Daniel JaimesOn this episode, the Hall H Show (Aaron Nabus and Alex Benedicto) welcomes pointillism artist, Daniel Jaimes! He’s been busy in the studio and wanted to hangout at the beach to unwind for a bit before he went back to the studio. So we met up at Draft, in South Mission Beach in San Diego, CA. We enjoyed talking about his family, especially his parents; his art, which became his salvation; Star Wars and more! If you’re going to San Diego Comic-Con 2018, please go check him out in Artists Alley, EE-13.
2018-07-161h 28The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 44: Stephan Franck (Silver and The Iron Giant)Aaron Nabus here and on this episode of the Hall H Show, we reconnect with one of my favorite comic book creators...well just one of my favorite creatives period, Stephan Franck, at WonderCon 2018. He's always willing to make time for his fans and his interviews are always fun and informative. So I appreciate him taking the time to talk with me, especially at a busy con like WonderCon. On this episode, we discuss his love for the noir genre, which is a huge influence on his comic book, Silver. (which currently has a Kickstarter going on...
2018-06-141h 03The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 41 – Greg Anderson Elysée and Marcel Dupree (The Gentleman)Hey there fellow nerds, geeks and supporters of independent creators! The Hall H Show (Aaron Nabus and Alex Benedicto) welcome two comic book creators, Greg Anderson Elysée and Marcel Dupree who have joined forces to create a horror noir comic book, entitled, “The Gentleman.” Greg is the writer and creator of his own comic book, “Is’nana The Were-Spider,” which he talked about on episode 31 when we met him at Black Comix Day in February of 2018. He recently picked up three Glyph Awards for it...so big congrats to Greg! Marcel is the Founder...
2018-05-271h 07The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 40: Rylend Grant (Aberrant) – LACC 2017 and WonderCon 2018Hey there fellow nerds and geeks, Aaron Nabus here and thanks for tuning into the Hall H Show podcast! Episode 40 is an epic podcast for three reasons. One...I finally met another person who’s a big fan of the Detroit Pistons, Korean food, David Chang and singing Karaoke! Two...his comic book, Aberrant, as of today’s date, April 16, 2018 is in previews and is scheduled for June 2018 release date (right before San Diego Comic-Con). Three...it’s episode 40! I once heard Pat Flynn from the Smart Passive Income podcast once say th...
2018-04-162h 11The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 35: Robert and Min GermarWhat do Han Solo, Princess Leia, Glenn from The Walking Dead, Elektra, and the The Wasp have in common? They are just a few of the cosplays that our friends and cosplayers, Robert and Min Germar have done...so far. In fact, if you will be at WonderCon 2018 this Saturday...you will see their newest cosplay creations, Rick Hunter and Lynn Minmay from Robotech! We can’t wait to see these and all the other cosplays they will be unveiling in the the near future. Hall H Show podcast hosts, Aaron Na...
2018-03-2355 minThe Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 34: WonderCon 2018 (Preview)WonderCon may be the smaller sibling of San Diego Comic-Con, but that in no way diminishes the experience. In fact, we might even call it a “goldilock con.” It’s large enough to attract some major talent, yet small enough so people who usually like more intimate cons, like us, can still enjoy it Hall H Show podcast hosts, Aaron Nabus and Alex Benedicto highlight a few of the panels, exhibitors and artists that they would like to see at Wondercon 2018! WonderCon 2018 takes place on March 23–25, 2018 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA.
2018-03-211h 16The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 32: Accidental Aliens 2018 On this episode, Hall H Show podcast hosts, Aaron Nabus and Alex Benedicto welcome the out of this world crew of independent creators, the Accidental Aliens! A few of the aliens, Scott Lost, Travis Rivas, Emily Rocha and Rodney Anderson, talk about their Kickstarter for their Accidental Aliens 2018 comic anthology. We also touch on their origin stories, where the name "Accidental Aliens" actually came from and the challenges of balancing a regular job with the hustle of being an independent comic book creator. At the time of the recording of this p...
2018-03-131h 57The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 29: Panels Comic Book Coffee Bar (Meet and Greet)Hey there fellow nerds, geeks, artist alley evangelists and supporters of independent creators! Thanks for tuning into the Hall H Show podcast! Back in October of 2017, co-host Aaron Nabus went to check out a comic creator meet and greet at Panels Comic Book Coffee Bar in Oceanside CA. Comics and Coffee? Yes please! In attendance were: Terry Mayo (The Wicked Righteous) Keithan Jones (The Power Knights, KID Comics) Chad Cavanaugh (Radgod, The Map, Bedlam in Troubletown, Grunt 1B Comics) Andrea Dukleth (Accidental Aliens) Scott Lost (2nd Shift, Accidental Aliens) Matt...
2018-02-091h 35The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 28: Black Comix Day 2018 (Preview)Hey there fellow nerds, geeks, artist alley evangelists and supporters of independent creators! Thanks for tuning into the Hall H Show podcast! Co-hosts, Aaron Nabus and Alex Benedicto and frequent guest, Keithan Jones, owner of comic book publisher, KID Comics and creator of the comic book, The Power Knights, recently hit the road from San Diego to Los Angeles for a special podcast with a few black comic book creators, Jason Reeves, Ruben Warren and Hannibal Tabu to preview Keithan's inaugural one day event, Black Comix Day 2018, which will take place on Saturday, February 17 at...
2018-01-152h 47The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 27: LBCC 2017 (recap) / NYCC 2017 (Preview)Hall H Show podcast hosts Aaron Nabus and Alex Benedicto do a quick recap of Long Beach Comic Con 2017 and preview of New York Comic Con 2017 (although they won't be attending this year) Topics for this show: Favorite Long Beach Comic Con 2017 panels. Favorite LBCC moments. Panels or events they regret missing at LBCC. What they think Long Beach Comic Con can do to improve. Preview New York Comic Con. Thunder Round (off the beaten path set of questions). ArtWatch (quick spot light on artists). Geek history Lesson Movies Made Me Under The Cape Nerd Fu...
2017-10-051h 18The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 25: Ruben Torres (The HeART of Boxing)Hey there fellow nerds and geeks! Aaron Nabus here and on this episode of the Hall H Show, my co-host Alex Benedicto and I, interview Ruben Torres, someone that I grew up with in south San Diego, CA. He’s touching lives and and making a difference in San Diego, Los Angeles, Northern California and Tijuana, Mexico with his Love Thy Neighbor movement and with events like his upcoming “Barn Burner: HeART of Boxing” art show. The event takes place on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at one of the local San Diego boxing gyms, House of Box...
2017-09-261h 20The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 24: SDCCfit – SDCC 2017Hey there fellow nerds and geeks! Aaron Nabus here and thank you for tuning into the Hall H Show! For those of you that go to numerous comic conventions throughout the year, you know the benefits of being physically fit, especially at the bigger cons like New York Comic Con and especially San Diego Comic-Con…where I’ve easily walked over 32 miles the last few years. But don’t take my word for it. On this episode of the Hall H Show, my co-host Alex Benedicto and I caught up with a few of the...
2017-09-201h 11The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 21: Stephan Franck (Silver) - SDCC 2017Hello fellow nerds and geeks, Aaron Nabus here and one of my favorite comic books at the moment is Silver, by Stephan Franck. How lucky it was for me to get a chance to interview him at the Dark Planet Comics booth at San Diego Comic-Con 2017 for the Hall H Show podcast! Besides talking about his noir comic book about treasure hunters looking for vampire silver, in the 1930’s, we discussed his childhood growing up in France and his love for comic books…especially when comic books from the United States were finally allowed into the...
2017-08-0826 minThe Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 20: San Diego Comic-Con 2017 (Recap)What do Kurt Busiek, the Eisner Awards, Jack Kirby, SDCCfit, tennis balls and Lolita’s taco shop have in common? Our San Diego Comic-Con 2017 recap of course! What an epic event this year’s SDCC was for the Hall H team. We covered quite a few panels…especially ones pertaining to Jack Kirby, managed to record five podcasts, connected with both familiar and new artists and we also found time to have some fun – especially at the Hero Within Red Wedding and Screen Junkies after parties. Hosts Aaron Nabus and Alex Benedict...
2017-08-072h 33The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 19: Karma (Second Union) - SDCC 2017On this episode, Hall H Show podcast hosts, Aaron Nabus and Alex Benedicto catch up with Karma, from the blog, Second Union, on the night before San Diego Comic-Con 2017 Preview Night. On this episode we learn a lot about Karma such as what she was like when she was younger, she likes horror movies, she is a Bruce Lee fan and she also shares a regret she has concerning a past incident at San Diego Comic-con – which is actually quite a funny story. We also talk con tips, SDCCfit and what she and Second Union have planned fo...
2017-07-191h 03The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 18: San Diego Comic-Con 2017 (Preview)On this episode of the Hall H Show, hosts Aaron Nabus and Alex Benedicto preview San Diego Comic-Con 2017 with guest, Jason Lethert from HeroJournalism.com. We discuss some of the panels we plan on seeing, exhibitors that caught our eye, off site events that we plan on checking out and of course, some of our favorite artists that will be in Artist Alley. Safe travels and see you at SDCC!
2017-07-182h 40The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 17: Jeff Martinez (Digital Production Artist at DC Comics)Hey there fellow nerds and geeks! Aaron Nabus here and thank you so much for tuning into the Hall H Show Podcast! On this episode, we connect with Artist / Foodie / Geek Jeff Martinez! Jeff used to come my video game shop in Bonita, CA in the late 90’s. Now he is a Digital Production Artist at DC Comics. We cover his love for anime, his recent trip to Japan, his personal project, Skull Thumper and what it's like working at DC Comics and for Jim Lee. He will be at Sa...
2017-07-171h 03The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 16: Not So Fresh Podcast (Part 2 of 2)Hey there fellow nerds and geeks! Aaron Nabus here and thank you so much for tuning into the Hall H Show Podcast! On this episode, we bridge the gap between the breakdancing and bboy culture and comic books and pop culture with our special guests from The Not So Fresh Podcast, Art Tejada (Destijl), Mad Mike Logic, Saso (who you may know from The Jabbawockeez) and RoxRite, a world champion bboy, currently sponsored by Red Bull. We are also joined by our good friend Jason Lethert from HeroJournalism.com. This is...
2017-07-111h 57The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 15: Keithan Jones (KID Comics)On this Hall H Show episode, Aaron Nabus & Alex Benedicto reconnect with a previous guest, comic book creator and owner of publisher, Kid Comics, Keithan Jones! "Young or old, the KID in you never dies. That's the philosophy behind this company. I created The Power Knights when I was 11 years old. In those years creating comics on a professional level was just a dream. I felt I owed my younger self the opportunity to make it a reality." With a quote like that, how could we not invite Keithan Jones, owner of independent comic book...
2017-04-212h 16The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 14: WonderCon 2017 (Recap)Hey there fellow nerds and geeks! Aaron Nabus here…and Welcome to the Hall H Show! On this episode (recorded on 4/8/17), we recap our experiences at WonderCon 2017, which took place from March 31st to April 2nd in Anaheim, CA. As always, I’m joined by my partner in crime, Alex Benedicto and we also have three other people joining us; writer and filmmaker, Jason Lethert; contributing photographer from the Convention.Life crew, Joel Feria and last but not least; the man who goes to like 200 conventions a year, Dan Berry! Dan is also a co...
2017-04-172h 43The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 13: Shawn and Gavin RichterHey there fellow Nerds and Geeks! Aaron Nabus here and we’ve got an awesome Hall H Show lined up for you! On this episode, me and my co-host, Alex Benedicto are joined by the dynamic father and son cosplay duo...Shawn and Gavin Richter! On this heartfelt episode, we talk about their upcoming panels at WonderCon 2017 and also about their cosplay adventures. We are always looking for interesting guests to have on the show...so if you have any suggestions, please reach out to us on social media using the hashtag, HallHshow....
2017-03-291h 40The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 12: International Mobil Film Festival 2017 (Preview)Hey there fellow Nerds and Geeks! Aaron Nabus here and we’ve got an awesome Hall H Show lined up for you! On this episode, me and my co-host, Alex Benedicto are joined by past guest, International Mobil Film Festival creator, Susan Botello; actor and filmmaker Anthony De La Cruz and a surprise guest...Tracy, the Hot Nerd Girl herself! Susan is in full production mode as she is getting things ready for the festival, which takes place in April 28 through April 30 in San Diego, CA. She gives us an update and we also get to...
2017-03-201h 54The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 11: San Diego Comic Fest 2017 (Recap)Episode 11 of The Hall H Show podcast features hosts, Aaron Nabus, Alex Benedicto and Jason Lethert as they recap their experiences at San Diego Comic Fest 2017 In this episode we: Recap what each of did each day at San Diego Comic Fest. Discuss some our favorite moments and panels we regret missing. Discuss what we think San Diego Comic Fest can do to improve. Discuss what we think SD Comic Fest will be like next year. Do quick Thunder Round, our off the beaten path set of questions. Put a quick spot light on some artists...
2017-03-082h 10The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 10: Matt Dunford (San Diego Comic Fest)Episode 10 of The Hall H Show podcast features hosts, Aaron Nabus, Alex Benedicto and Jason Lethert as they interview Matt Dunford, Chairman of San Diego Comic Fest. In this episode we: Put the spotlight on Matt Dunford and get to know him a little better. Learn what’s new for this year’s San Diego Comic Fest (which takes place 2/17/17 – 2/20/17). Bring the thunder in our “Thunder Round” – our set of off the beaten path questions. “Flash Forward” and talk about the future of SD Comic Fest and we’ll also see what other projects Matt has going on. Then we’...
2017-02-0955 minThe Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp.9: SDCCfit (Stephanie Shamblin Gray)Episode 9 of The Hall H Show podcast features hosts, Aaron Nabus and Alex Benedicto as they interview Stephanie Shamblin Gray, a journalist at Horror News Network and is also a very supportive member of the #SDCCfit family online…going by UndeadStephanie on Twitter. We cover, some of our fitness goals, what kind shoes we wear, some of our favorite “reward” meals..and of course “The Thunder Round!” Please enjoy our SDCCfit conversation with Stephanie! Music by The Passion HiFi www.thepassionhifi.com. #HallHShow #ArtistsAssemble
2017-02-031h 10The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 8: Jupiter Jet (Ashley Victoria Robinson and Jason Inman)Episode 8 of The Hall H Show podcast features hosts, Aaron Nabus and Alex Benedicto as they interview two independent comic book creators, Ashley Victoria Robinson and Jason Inman. Both are successful in their own careers but have now joined forces to create a comic book called Jupiter Jet! We’ve had small interactions with them in the past on social media…and when they were launching their Kickstarter campaign for the comic book, they contacted us to be on the show…and we are glad they did! They were both full of positive energy and beamed...
2017-01-3051 minThe Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 7: Pascual Productions (Geoff Pascual and Jana Arcinas)Episode 7 of The Hall H Show podcast features hosts, Aaron Nabus and Alex Benedicto as they interview Pascual Productions (Geoff Pascual and Jana Arcinas) at their newly opened studio in Lake Forest, CA. He’s one of our favorite artists and it’s always great seeing him at conventions and also seeing him continually evolve his art. We first interviewed him at Anime California in 2014 and both he and Jana have accomplished a lot with Pascual Productions since then. Congrats again on the new studio! Please enjoy our conversation with Pascual Productions…make sure t...
2017-01-2253 minThe Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 6: DesignerCon 2016 (Recap)Episode 6 of The Hall H Show podcast features hosts, Aaron Nabus and Alex Benedicto recap DesignerCon 2016 which took place in Pasadena, CA. Besides DesignerCon (one of our favorite conventions to attend), we will also talk a bit about Nuke the Fridge (which we checked out on our way to DesignerCon), give our top three cons of the year and then give some DesignerCon and end of the year shout outs! Music by The Passion HiFi www.thepassionhifi.com. #HallHShow #ArtistsAssemble
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The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 5: Tony Tran (ClayNext) – DesignerCon 2016Episode 5 of The Hall H Show podcast features Tony Tran (ClayNext), a clay sculptor. Tony joins the Hall H team, Aaron Nabus and Alex Benedicto, at DesignerCon 2016 which took place in Pasadena, CA. We talk about a lot of random things like Play-doh, his Kickstarter campaign for his Tranimated bases (which can be used as a starting point to build your own clay sculptures), Dragon Ball Z, Lost, The Walking Dead, In-n-Out Burger, Hip Hop, Kanye West, Gary Vaynerchuck, Jiro Dreams of Sushi, Ramen, Tofu, Power Rangers, Ghost in the Shell and more. There are...
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The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 4: Susan Botello (International Mobile Film Festival)Episode 4 of The Hall H Show features Susan Botello, a mobile film maker and creator of the International Mobile Film Festival, which take place yearly in San Diego, CA. Susan joins the Hall H team, Aaron Nabus and Alex Benedicto, at the Hillcrest location of Lestet’s Coffee and tells us a little bit about herself and also about her passion for mobile films. Music by Purple Planet. #HallHShow #ArtistsAssemble
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The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 3: Eric NinaltowskiEpisode 3 of The Hall H Show features artist, Eric Ninaltowski. Eric joins the Hall H team, Aaron Nabus and Alex Benedicto, at a park in Coronado, CA. He gives some great insight and valuable info for aspiring artists. Music by Purple Planet. #HallHShow
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The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 2: Keithan Jones (The Power Knights / Kid Comics)Episode 2 of The Hall H Show features Keithan Jones, owner of comicbook publisher, Kid Comics and creator of The Power Knights. Keithan joins the Hall H team, Aaron Nabus and Alex Benedicto to discuss The Power Knights, the upcoming Kickstarter campaign for issue #3 and a ton more! #HallHshow #ArtistsAssemble Music by http://www.purple-planet.com.
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The Hall H Show – The Voice of Independent CreatorsEp. 1: Tony Kim (Crazy4ComicCon and HeroWithin)Episode 1 of The Hall H Show features Tony B. Kim (Crazy4ComicCon). Tony joins the Hall H team, Aaron Nabus and Alex Benedicto to discuss his days growing up in Dallas, TX, his Comic-Con experiences and Hero Within. Music by http://www.purple-planet.com.
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