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Comics & Cons Podcast“Whatcha Doin’ in Comics?” Ep. 7: Rylend Grant of Half Evil ComicsWelcome to PopCultHQ & PodCultHQ's exclusive spotlight "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?" - a new feature where we interview people in the comic book industry who are making an impact with what they are doing in comics outside of promoting single issues or a new release.For the seventh episode of "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?," staff writer/chief editor Jason Bennett spoke with Hollywood screenwriter & Ringo Award-winning writer Rylend Grant. The creator is known for his work on published titles such as ABERRANT, BANJAX, SUICIDE JOCKEYS, and FA SHENG: Origins, as well as his crowdfunded projects THE JUMP, THE...2025-06-0541 min
Comics & Cons PodcastBEYOND THE SYNOPSIS Ep. 9 – Dave Justus, Lilah Sturges & Joe Eisma of STUDENT GOVERNMENT OGNIn this feature by PopCultHQ, we interview comic book industry professionals via Zoom about their latest projects. Episode nine features writers Dave Justus & Lilah Sturges and artist Joe Eisma about their original graphic novel STUDENT GOVERNMENT at Mad Cave Studios under their Maverick imprint. The YA comedy graphic novel will have readers of all age LOLing. SRSLY.------------------------------------------------------------STUDENT GOVERNMENT OGNWritten by Dave Justus & Lilah SturgesArt by Joe Eisma2025-05-2329 min
Comics & Cons Podcast"Whatcha Doin' in Comics" Ep. 6: Dave Franchini of Weird Brain EntertainmentWelcome to PopCultHQ (@PopCultHQ on socials) & PodCultHQ (@PodCultHQ on socials)'s exclusive spotlight "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?" - a new feature where we interview people in the comic book industry who are making an impact with what they created above and beyond just making comics.For the sixth episode of "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?," staff writer/chief editor Jason Bennett (@TahoeJBennett on socials) spoke with writer, editor, and publisher Dave Franchini. The creator, known for his work across a variety of titles at Zenescope Entertainment, has launched his own...2025-04-1126 min
Comics & Cons Podcast"Whatcha Doin' in Comics" Ep. 5: Ray-Anthony HeightWelcome to PopCultHQ (@PopCultHQ on socials) & PodCultHQ (@PodCultHQ on socials)'s exclusive spotlight "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?" - a new feature where we interview people in the comic book industry who are making an impact with what they created above and beyond just making comics.For the fifth episode of "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?," staff writer/chief editor Jason Bennett (@TahoeJBennett on socials) spoke with writer, artist, publisher, and production manager Ray-Anthony Height. The MIDNIGHT TIGER creator is launching a podcast and offering creator consultations to help you level up in t...2025-03-2334 min
Comics & Cons Podcast"Whatcha Doin' in Comics" Ep. 4: Gamal Hennessy, Esq.Welcome to PopCultHQ (@PopCultHQ on socials) & PodCultHQ (@PodCultHQ on socials)'s exclusive spotlight "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?" - a new feature where we interview people in the comic book industry who are making an impact with what they created above and beyond just making comics. For the fourth episode of "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?," staff writer/chief editor Jason Bennett (@TahoeJBennett on socials) spoke with attorney, author, and business consultant Gamal Hennessy, known for his expertise in comic book publishing & IP licensing. If you are doin' something...2025-03-1823 min
Comics & Cons PodcastJUST KICKIN' IT! Ep. 3: Steven Prince & Puis Calzada of MONSTRADORESFor the third episode of JUST KICKIN' IT!, PopCultHQ staff writer/editor Jason Bennett had the honor in interviewing Steven Prince & Puis Calzada. The writer & artist duo are running a Kickstarter campaign for MONSTRADORES, the latest offering from Prince's MONSTER MATADOR Universe. The campaign is recently launched on Kickstarter and is on target to be funded at any moment. Hear from the creators themselves and back the campaign before it ends on Thursday, April 3rd @ 5:00 PM PDT.Back the campaign HERE!MONSTRADORES (O...2025-03-1233 min
Comics & Cons PodcastBEYOND THE SYNOPSIS - Episode Eight: Interview w/ Zac Thompson of INTO THE UNBEING Part TwoFor episode eight of BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS, staff writer/chief editor Jason Bennett interviewed writer Zac Thompson (The Body Trade, Blow Away, Hunt for the Skinwalker, Cemetary Kids Don't Die) about his project with Hayden Sherman and Jim Campbell entitled INTO THE UNBEING Part Two at Dark Horse Comics.INTO THE UNBEING Part Two #1 (of 4)Written by Zac ThompsonArt by Hayden ShermanLetters by Jim CampbellCovers & Cover Artists:Hayden...2025-03-1033 min
Comics & Cons PodcastBEYOND THE SYNOPSIS - Episode Seven: Interview w/ Dave Dwonch & Travis Hymel of THE LOOSE ENDFor episode seven of BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS, staff writer/chief editor Jason Bennett interviewed Dave Dwonch (Jenny Zero, Astroneer) & Travis Hymel (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Trailer Park Boys) about their new title THE LOOSE END at Titan Comics under their Hard Case Crime imprint.AN HOMAGE TO CLASSIC 90s CRIME DRAMA MOVIES!Tied up, tortured and thrown into a world of chaos, get ready for the wildest ride of your life!With crushing debt, an aimless career, and a thirst for t...2025-01-3041 min
Comics & Cons Podcast"Whatcha Doin' in Comics" Ep. 3: Blue Delliquanti of 'Drawing Lessons'Welcome to PopCultHQ (@PopCultHQ on socials) & PodCultHQ (@PodCultHQ on socials)'s exclusive spotlight "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?" - a new feature where we interview people in the comic book industry who are making an impact with what they created above and beyond just making comics.For the third episode of "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?," staff writer/chief editor Jason Bennett (@TahoeJBennett on socials) spoke with illustrator Blue Delliquanti about their involvement in the Children's Theatre Company's performance of "Drawing Lessons".To purchase...2024-10-0618 min
Comics & Cons PodcastBEYOND THE SYNOPSIS - Episode Six: Interview w/ Adam Rose of HUGE DETECTIVEFor episode six of BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS, staff writer/chief editor Jason Bennett interviewed Adam Rose about his new title HUGE DETECTIVE at Titan Comics.The writer and comic book creator from Los Angeles has written such comics as Playground: Attack of the Gurgle Bots (Markosia Entertainment), Corollary (Source Point Press), and now Huge Detective (Titan Comics).AN ALL-NEW DETECTIVE NOIR OF GIGANTIC PROPORTIONS! CHINATOWN MEETS THE BFG IN AN ORIGINAL SERIES!Something HUGE is...2024-09-2721 min
Comics & Cons Podcast"Whatcha Doin' in Comics" Ep. 2: Paul Eza of Acorn ComicsWelcome to PodCultHQ's exclusive podcast "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?" - a new feature where we interview people in the comic book industry who are making an impact with what they created.For the second episode of "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?," staff writer/chief editor Jason Bennett spoke with Paul Eza about his indie publishing company Acorn Comics.Send us a text2024-09-1635 min
Comics & Cons Podcast"Whatcha Doin' in Comics" Ep. 1: Saurabh Bhatia of Comix.oneWelcome to PodCultHQ's exclusive podcast "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?" - a new feature where we interview people in the comic book industry who are making an impact with what they created. For the debut episode of "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?," staff writer/chief editor Jason Bennett spoke with Saurabh Bhatia about his comic creator marketplace Comix (that's with an X) that can be found online at Comix.one. Send us a text2024-08-3020 min
Comics & Cons PodcastBEYOND THE SYNOPSIS - Episode Five: Interview w/ Lee Loughridge of STANDSTILLFor episode five of BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS, staff writer/chief editor Jason Bennett interviewed Lee Loughridge about his new project STANDSTILL at Image Comics.IF YOU COULD STOP TIME, WHAT WOULDN’T YOU DO?Meet Ryker Ruel, an enigmatic, lecherous, and clinically insane sociopath who has stolen a top-secret device that can freeze time! Now, as the bodies of world leaders pile up, famous works of art go missing, and other strange crimes dominate the headlines, only the device’s creator, a run-of-the-mill science geek, know...2024-08-2218 min
Comics & Cons PodcastBEYOND THE SYNOPSIS - Episode Four: Interview w/ Darick Robertson of GREASER: Gemini BluesFor episode four of BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS, staff writer/chief editor Jason Bennett interviewed Darick Robertson about his upcoming project GREASER: Gemini Blues at Magma Comix.Buddy is a Greaser, living in Earth's future in the scorching Nevada desert, surviving by doing repairs on the spacecraft of the aliens that moved in decades ago: the Gemini.Buddy and his Grandma live a simple hardscrabble life in a roadside diner, where he builds his dream car from scavenged parts and imagines what life would be like under the...2024-07-2232 min
Comics & Cons PodcastPROS of CONS Ep. 1: Drew Seldin of Atomic Crush EventsFor the debut episode of PROS of CONS, PopCultHQ staff writer/editor Jason Bennett had the privilege in interviewing owner & co-founder Drew Seldin of Atomic Crush Events. Atomic Crush Events is the promotion behind Comic Con Revolution Ontario, which is celebrating its seventh year this May 18-19 at the Ontario Convention Center in, yep, you guessed it, Ontario, CA. Get your tickets HERE! This is a show not-to-be-missed! #CCROnt24Send us a text2024-04-1827 min
Comics & Cons PodcastJUST KICKIN' IT! Ep. 2: Dana & Blair Webb of LIL ZOMBIE SQUADFor the second episode of JUST KICKIN' IT!, PopCultHQ staff writer/editor Jason Bennett had the honor in interviewing Dana & Blair Webb. Together, they have co-created Lil Zombie Squad - it's Garbage Pail Kids meets Night of the Living Dead in this wild & exciting story with plenty of sarcasm & tongue-in-cheek humor.The campaign is recently launched on Kickstarter and is on target to be funded on Kickstarter. Hear from the creators themselves and back the campaign before it ends on Wednesday, May 1st @ 9:39 PM PDT....2024-04-0321 min
Comics & Cons PodcastBEYOND THE SYNOPSIS - Episode Three: Interview w/ Steve Orlando of THE SCALE TRADEFor episode three of BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS, staff writer/chief editor Jason Bennett interviewed (THE) Steve Orlando at WonderCon 2024 about his upcoming project THE SCALE TRADE at Magma Comix.In a modern-day world one step removed from our own, dragons are a highly respected-and highly endangered-species, but poaching is an existential threat. When a young idealist joins the federal agency tasked with managing dragon populations, he quickly discovers that the entire system is corrupt. After seeing firsthand the cruelty of the system, our newly radicalized dragon savior takes...2024-04-0309 min
Comics & Cons PodcastFROM THE VAULT Episode 2: Kraig Rasmussen of MONKEYGONGEpisode two of FROM THE VAULT consists of a "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?" feature, a new, upcoming interview show highlighting comic creators who are doing something different, something unique in the comic book industry beyond releasing comics, graphic novels, and crowdfunding. For episode two of FROM THE VAULT, I spoke with Kraig Rasmussen about The Monkeygong Comics Club, a comic book subscription service that delivers comics, exclusive art, sketches, mini comics, gifts, surprise merch, and more! Enjoy!Send us a text2024-03-2224 min
Comics & Cons PodcastFROM THE VAULT Episode 1: Susan Beneville & Brian Hess of NIXFor episode one of FROM THE VAULT, I spoke with writer Susan Beneville and artist Brian Hess. Known for their all-ages sci-fi/fantasy maxiseries AWAKE, the duo teamed up for a new adventure...NIX, a magical, medieval world filled with royalty, wyverns, and gryphons. Enjoy!Send us a text2024-03-1939 min
Comics & Cons PodcastBEYOND THE SYNOPSIS - Episode Two: Interview w/ Zack Kaplan of BEYOND REALFor episode two of BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS, I spoke with creator/writer Zack Kaplan about his new sci-fi title at Vault Comics entitled BEYOND REAL.Send us a text2024-03-0523 min
Comics & Cons PodcastJUST KICKIN' IT! Ep. 1: Ray Troll of SPAWN TILL YOU DIE: THE FIN ART OF RAY TROLLFor the debut episode of JUST KICKIN' IT!, staff writer/editor Jason Bennett had the honor in interviewing the puntastic Alaskan artist Ray Troll. The creator, the Paleo Nerds podcaster, and member of the Ratfish Wranglers has teamed with Clover Press to bring his work to Kickstarter. The SPAWN TILL YOU DIE: THE FIN ART OF RAY TROLL hardcover book collects over forty years of fishy, funny, and inspiring art from the iconic and celebrated artist. The campaign is fully funded and in its final hours on...2023-08-2837 min
Comics & Cons PodcastRANDOM FANDOMS Ep. 1: John McKinnon - Elmhurst Art Museum Executive DirectorRANDOM FANDOMS is a podcast featuring interviews across pop culture that don't fall into the comics, cosplay, or convention categories. For episode one of PodCultHQ's RANDOM FANDOMS, PopCultHQ staff writer Josh Winchester interviews John McKinnon, the Executive Director at the Elmhurst Art Museum in Elmhurst, Illinois. They discuss the Marvelocity: The Art of Alex Ross Exhibit, which is a celebration of comic book artist's Alex Ross' career, and is on display now until August 20th. Enjoy!Send us a text2023-08-1311 min
Comics & Cons PodcastBEYOND THE SYNOPSIS Ep. 2: Stan Sakai at SDCC 2023For episode two of BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS, staff writer/reviewer Josh Winchester interviewed Stan Sakai at SDCC 2023 about his upcoming miniseries USAGI YOJIMBO: Ice and Snow' at Dark Horse Comics and more!Couldn't be at Comic-Con this year? Fret not... we're bringing it to you. Well, our experiences but it's kinda the same. #SDCC2023 #SanDiegoComicConSend us a text2023-08-1012 min
Comics & Cons PodcastBEYOND THE SYNOPSIS Ep. 1 - Melissa Flores & Meghan Camarena at SDCC 2023For the debut episode of BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS, staff writer/reviewer Josh Winchester interviewed Melissa Flores & Meghan Camarena at SDCC 2023 about their team-up for the recent release - POWER RANGERS UNLIMITED: Hyperforce #1 at BOOM! Studios, Couldn't be at Comic-Con this year? Fret not... we're bringing it to you. Well, our experiences but it's kinda the same. #SDCC2023 #SanDiegoComicConSend us a text2023-08-1008 min
Comics & Cons PodcastCONVENTION IMPRESSIONS Ep. 2 - SDCC 2023For episode two, staff writer/reviewer Josh Winchester and myself, Jason Bennett, recap our four days to provide a better perspective and offer a wider spectrum of the experience to be had at SDCC 2023. Couldn't be at Comic-Con this year? Fret not... we're bringing it to you. Well, our experiences but it's kinda the same. #SDCC2023 #SanDiegoComicConSend us a text2023-07-2440 min
Comics & Cons PodcastCONVENTION IMPRESSIONS Ep. 1 - SDCC 2023 For episode one of "Convention Impressions," staff writer/reviewer Josh Winchester and myself, Jason Bennett, discuss what occurred for each of us earlier in that day to provide a better perspective and offer a wider spectrum of the experience to be had at SDCC 2023. Can't be at Comic-Con this year? Fret not... we're bringing it to you. #SDCC2023 #SanDiegoComicCon Send us a text2023-07-2133 min
THE WRITERS BLOCK w/ David Avallone and Rylend GrantEpisode 47: Kristin Gollhofer and Jason BennettDavid and Rylend talk with Kristin Gollhofer (Cohost of Meanwhile at the Podcast) and Jason Bennett (Editor in Chief of PopCultHQ) about the creator/journalist relationship and everyone’s very essential place in the “comic book ecosystem...” also, Rylend spends half the show shuffling through an old box where he finds some rare ALF pogs, an old copy of X-MEN signed by Stan Lee, and a grocery list written by WEEKEND AT BERNIE’S phenom Andrew McCarthy in 1991. CHECK OUT JASON’S REVIEW OF SUICIDE JOCKEYS #2 AT POPCULTHQ.COM: https://bit.ly/SuicideJockeys2Review CHECK OUT THE “COMIC JABRONI" VARIANT OF THE JUMP...2021-09-2900 min