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Is It Canon? PodcastVol. 12 - Issue #10: Rare Robot with DJ CoffmanIn this episode we are talking to Creative Director at VeeFriends - DJ Coffman, who wrote and drew issue 10 - Rare Robot.We also dive into what's in store for VeeFriends Comics in 2026.If you enjoyed this episode, like, subscribe, and let us know in the comments what part of the conversation hit home for you.#Comics #ComicBooks #ComicCreators #ComicsPodcast #VeeFriends #VeeFriendsComics #DJCoffman #RareRobot #future
2026-02-181h 52Is It Canon? PodcastMeet The Cover Artist - Todd Beats - Rare Robot Issue 10In this episode, we sit down with Todd Beats, the cover artist behind VeeFriends Comic #10: Rare Robot. Todd shares his journey as an artist in the comic book world, how he found his way into the VeeFriends universe, and what it meant to create the first-ever dual cover B for the same issue. For Comic #10, Todd brought Rare Robot to life in two emotional states: one happy, one mad - each telling a different story, each carrying its own meaning. We dive into:*Todd’s path through comics and art...
2026-02-111h 03Is It Canon? PodcastVol. 11 - One Of The Most Relatable Stories Yet - Issue #9: Kind WarriorIn this episode we are talking about comic #9 - Kind Warrior, a story that many will relate to. This issue is all about family and how to deal with trauma, grief and feelings of revenge. 00:00 Intro00:06 Anne's alter ego02:09 Issue 9 facts02:51 VeeWorld07:19 Overall topics - Family, Trauma, Revenge and Grief16:30 Sunday comics17:57 The story42:09 Morals in comics51:31 Our prediction of future comics1:01:54 Cover B1:05:21 Favorite Panel1:11:51 Community questions1:29:24 Comic #10 - Rare RobotIf you enjoyed this episode, like, subscribe, and let us know in the comments what part of the conversation hit home for you.#Comics #ComicBooks #ComicCreators #ComicsPodcast #VeeFriends...
2026-02-041h 40Is It Canon? PodcastVol. 10 - Learning to Read The Art - with Chris Fason - Issue #8: Gary BeeIn this episode, we’re joined by Chris Fason from the VeeFriends team, who worked on Comic Issues #1, #1A, #3, #5, and #8.We dive deep into VeeFriends Comic #8 – Gary Bee, and explore one of its boldest creative choices: telling the first half of the story with no words at all.Chris shares insight into the creative process behind visual-only storytelling, how emotion, pacing, and panel composition replace dialogue, and why silence can sometimes say more than words ever could.This episode is all about comics as an emotional medium, visual storytelling, and how VeeFriends continues to push the boundaries of what a co...
2026-01-281h 31Is It Canon? PodcastVol. 9 - Creating Comics That Have an Impact - with Jim Rugg🎙️ In this episode, we sit down with Eisner Award–winning cartoonist Jim Rugg, the newest member of the VeeFriends Comics creative team.We dive into the real highs and lows of the comics industry over the years, and explore what makes VeeFriends Comics feel genuinely different. Jim shares how traits and character-driven storytelling elevate these comics beyond entertainment—and how comics, at their best, can build community, spark conversations, and actually impact people’s lives.00:00 Intro01:15 From reading comics to making them04:53 Jim's background and the history of comics10:11 Jim's favorite character11:37 First intro to VeeFriends comics13:29 Trait-based comics16:58 How to get...
2026-01-211h 40Is It Canon? PodcastVol. 8 - Inside VeeFriends Comic #7 - Notorious NinjaIn this episode, we dive deeper into Comic #7 — Notorious Ninja.We talk through the time jumps, how the story moves across different moments, and what that does to the pacing and emotional impact of the comic. Instead of a straight-line narrative, this issue asks the reader to connect the dots — and we discuss how that choice affects the way the story lands.This conversation is less about explaining every panel and more about how the comic feels, how it reads on a second pass, and why this issue may resonate differently depending on your own experiences.00:00 Intro02:10 Preview18:23 Not ever...
2026-01-141h 14Is It Canon? PodcastVeeFriends Comics & "Is It Canon?" Podcast - 2025 Recap and 2026 GoalsWe are looking back on VeeFriends Comics in 2025 and the start of our podcast. We discuss our favorite comics, guests we have on, moments we we won't forget anytime soon, and events that mattered. We talk about 2026 - our prediction for the comics and our goals for the podcast and ourselves.00:00 Intro00:49 How it started/ The Goal03:32 VeeFriends Comics in 202506:39 Favorite Comic of 202528:49 The comic animations32:16 Thank you!35:55 Just go for it / Highs of 202542:56 2026 Goals and what we are excited about58:04 Guest1:11:45 Fun moments1:17:29 Why this works1:21:22 Community1:26:28 Why we love this1:29:21 Questions for TomTell us your 3 favorite Veefriends...
2026-01-071h 58Is It Canon? PodcastVol. 7 - Inside VeeFriends Comic #6 "Vee is for Viking"This episode is all about "Vee Is for Viking" —a story about change, going through darkness, and adaptation. Tom and Anne break down how this comic reflects real life: those lonely, uncomfortable moments where growth is happening, even when it doesn’t feel like it.00:00 Intro00:12 Take the time and reread03:23 Issue #6 06:30 Favorite panel and the metaphores17:29 Comic 6 is a reflection of life23:10 VeeFriends helping people when they need it28:41 Room for interpretation35:20 Game: Deserted IslandWhich three animals would you bring on a deserted island with you?Let us know in the comments!#Comics #ComicBooks #ComicPodcast #VeeFriends #VeeFriendsComics #IsItCanon #Gary...
2025-12-3143 minIs It Canon? PodcastVol. 6 - Inside VeeFriends Comic #5 "Motivated Monster - with Andy KrainakIn this episode, we sit down with Andy Krainak, President of VeeFriends, for a deep, behind-the-scenes conversation about the VeeFriends universe and the stories that shaped it.We dive into VeeFriends Comic #5: Motivated Monster—breaking down the themes, panels, and why this issue is such a powerful reflection of Gary Vaynerchuk’s mindset and core messages. Andy shares insight into how the characters were originally created alongside Gary back in 2021 in Malibu, and how those early ideas evolved into the comics we see today.We also talk about VeeFriends comics offsites, the creative process behind building story through traits, and...
2025-12-241h 30Is It Canon? PodcastIs It Canon? Vol. 5 - Inside VeeFriends Comic #4 "Hunt for Harpik" - with Kate WindelsIn this episode, we’re joined by Kate Windels, a VeeFriends comic artist, to dive deep into Comic #4 (Hunt for Harpik) and get a sneak peak into Comic #9 (Kind Warrior).We talk about Kate’s creative journey, how she became involved with VeeFriends, and her approach to cover art, panel composition, and visual storytelling. Kate walks us through the inspiration behind the Harpik, highlights her favorite panels, and breaks down the balance between drawing and writing when telling a story through comics.We touch on the process of Comic #9: Kind Warrior, Kate's first VeeFriends comic fully written and illustrated.Whet...
2025-12-171h 09Is It Canon? PodcastMeet The Cover Artist - Andrew DrilonIn this brand-new series, we sit down with the incredibly talented Andrew Drilon, the creative mind behind the World Tour cover for VeeFriends Comic Issue #3!In this episode, we dive into:🔍 Andrew’s research into VeeFriends characters🎭 How Alice in Wonderland inspired his approach🗺️ The creative decisions behind the World Tour cover🥚 Hidden easter eggs you may have missed🇵🇭 His artistic background and move to the U.S.🤝 What it was like meeting the VeeFriends community🎮 A fun game + our favorite characters Whether you're a comic collector, VeeFriends fan, or just love hearing how artists bring stories to life, this interview is packed wit...
2025-12-1053 minIs It Canon? PodcastIs It Canon? Vol. 4 - We Almost Wrote this VeeFriends Comic OffComic #3 wasn’t a fan-favorite at first — overshadowed by Issue #2’s massive twist — but on the reread, something changed. Suddenly, Anna’s journey into VeeLand feels less like a simple story and more like a issue many can relate too.In this episode of Is It Canon?, we dive deep into why Issue #3 might be the most emotionally personal comic in the series so far. We unpack its themes of identity crisis, facing your fears, and that unsettling feeling of being on the edge — literally and figuratively — like Anna on the bridge.We discuss:✨ Why rereading this issue reveals a completely dif...
2025-12-031h 19Is It Canon? PodcastIs It Canon? Vol. 4 - We Almost Wrote this VeeFriends Comic OffComic #3 wasn’t a fan-favorite at first — overshadowed by Issue #2’s massive twist — but on the reread, something changed. Suddenly, Anna’s journey into VeeLand feels less like a simple story and more like a issue many can relate too.In this episode of Is It Canon?, we dive deep into why Issue #3 might be the most emotionally personal comic in the series so far. We unpack its themes of identity crisis, facing your fears, and that unsettling feeling of being on the edge — literally and figuratively — like Anna on the bridge.We discuss:✨ Why rereading this issue reveals a completely dif...
2025-12-031h 55Is It Canon? PodcastIs It Canon? Vol. 3 — Collectibility of VeeFriends Comics (Part 2) with Adam RippsWelcome back to Part 2 of our conversation with Adam Ripps, Director of Collectibles at VeeFriends — and this episode goes deep into the good stuff.In this part of the conversation, we dive into:📚 Comic #2 and its collectibility • Why Comic #2 is such an important early moment • How rarity, covers, and print structure play into long-term value • The small details collectors always overlook✨ First appearances in comics — and why they matter Adam breaks down how first appearances work in traditional comics, what makes them special, and how that translates into the VeeFriends universe.🎨 Gary’s creativity behind the comics We talk about Gary’s full-ra...
2025-11-261h 00Is It Canon? PodcastIs It Canon? Vol. 3 — Collectibility of VeeFriends Comics (Part 1) with Adam RippsWelcome to Part 1 of our deep dive into the Collectability of VeeFriends Comics — with Head of Collectibles Adam Ripps.In this episode, we sit down and tackle some of the biggest questions collectors have been asking about VeeFriends comics and the future of it, and dive into VeeFriends Comic Nr. 2 and the Origin Story of Fearless Fairy and Bad Intention.We cover:🎨 Blank sketch covers — are they coming back? 📦 Comic formats — will VeeFriends ever release comics outside of blind bags? Could we see cheaper, widely available versions in stores?🖌️ Rarities & variants — sketch covers, blank sketches, variant covers, and why they matter for Vee...
2025-11-1955 minIs It Canon? PodcastReviewing "Making Comics Now" - A new VeeFriends Comics Podcast with DJ Coffman and Jim RuggVeeFriends just dropped their own comics podcast — "Making Comics Now" hosted by DJ Coffman and Jim Rugg — and we HAD to talk about it. 👀🔥In this short 15-minute episode, we break down the biggest takeaways from their first show:• Jim's background and artistic influences• behind-the-scenes insight into creating each issue• the creative process, character choices, and storytelling decisions• what surprised us, what inspired us, and why this new VF podcast matters for comic fansIf you love the VF comics, the art, the lore, or the creators behind them, this quick review will get you hyped for what’s coming next.Watch the first...
2025-11-1414 minIs It Canon? PodcastIs It Canon? Vol. 2 — The Origin of VeeFriends Comics (Part 2) with DJ CoffmanPart 2 of this episode, we sit down with DJ Coffman, the writer and creative director behind VeeFriends Comics, to dive deep into the origin of VeeFriends Comic Books.We discuss how characters are chosen, get a behind the scenes look of the Comic offsites, discuss the recent addition to the team - Jim Rugg, and talk ComicCons.Whether you’re a long-time VeeFriends collector or new to the comics, this episode gives you a peek inside the passion, process, and purpose behind the pages.00:00 Intro00:25 Art vs Writing 04:20 The Mo...
2025-11-121h 29Is It Canon? PodcastIs It Canon? Vol. 2 — The Origin of VeeFriends Comics (Part 1) with DJ CoffmanIn this episode, we sit down with DJ Coffman, the writer and creative director behind VeeFriends Comics, to dive deep into the origin story of the series. From how Issue #1 came to life, to the making of the Special Story Edition "A", DJ takes us behind the scenes of how this universe evolved from sketches into storytelling.We also talk about DJ’s creative background, early character and story development, and how everything shifted after the first VeeFriends Comic Summit—a creative gathering in the Minnesota woods in March 2025 that changed the course of the series.Whether you’re a long...
2025-11-051h 02Is It Canon? PodcastIs It Canon? Vol. 1 - Tom and Anne's First AppearanceEvery hero (and podcast) needs an origin story — and this is ours.In Is It Canon, Volume 1: Our First Appearance, Anne and Tom pull back the cover to reveal what this podcast is all about — exploring the art, storytelling, and impact of comics like VeeFriends (and beyond).We’ll talk about who we are, what inspired this podcast, and how we plan to bridge collectors, creators, and casual readers through the magic of panels and pages.Expect laughs, debates, hot takes, and maybe a few de...
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