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Jeremy Melloul
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Dice Exploder
Clarity (Changeling: the Lost 1e) with MintRabbit
Transcripts available at diceexploder.comIn the unreliable urban fantasy world of Changeling, Clarity is a mechanic that measures... well, for now let’s go with a character's ability to trust their own reality. But finishing that sentence is kind of what this episode is all about, because Clarity has deep ties to various sanity mechanics from any number of Call of Cthulhu inspired games, even as it’s trying to do something different, maybe a little more nuanced and less obviously offensive as measuring a person’s sanity with a flat number.There’s any numb...
2025-05-20
37 min
Dice Exploder
10 Candles (10 Candles) with Jay Dragon
Transcripts available at diceexploder.comThis is, at long last, the end of this Dice Exploder miniseries on larp. And I wanted to send it off by returning to the question I kicked it off with: what can tabletop designers learn from larp? To get into that, there’s few people I’d rather have on than Jay Dragon (Wanderhome, Yazeba’s Bed & Breakfast).When I pitched Jay this topic, Jay wanted to bring in the 10 Candles from 10 Candles. This is a game best known for, what else, the 10 candles you light at the beginning of pla...
2025-05-06
55 min
Dice Exploder
Experience Design with Caro Murphy
Transcripts available at diceexploder.comHere near the end of Dice Exploder's larp series, I wanted to have on Caro Murphy (Galactic Starcruiser) to talk about experience design, and specifically how to think about curating all those parts of an experience bigger and larger than most of us at home will ever have access to. How do you design the set a game is played on? How do you design something for hundreds if not thousands of participants?And Caro delivered so much more: we get into bleed and empathy and how Caro sees games...
2025-04-29
56 min
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
The Other Side of Addiction: A Compilation of Guests Who Made it Out
ABOUT THE EPISODE:Recovery Golden Nuggets episode.I’m sharing a curated collection of some of my favorite interview clips with people in recovery to celebrate National Recovery Month. All of these guests have been to the darkest places – jail, suicide attempts, overdoses. And yet, all have completely changed their lives, with several now working to help others in the field of recovery.Their direct, personal experience with addiction gives them insight and perspective that can’t be found without it. The collection is inspirational to those working toward their own recovery but also for...
2023-09-28
48 min
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Long Term Recovery Requires Discipline To Focus On The Present And Appreciate The Blessings It Brings, With Jeremy Melloul
ABOUT THE EPISODE:In this special episode, I’ve invited Jeremy Melloul, owner of MOLT Clothing company back on the show. Jeremy joined me on episode 90 to share his story of early exposure and addiction that very nearly took his life a few times and what intercepted that risky path for his life. We covered so much ground in that episode that I thought it would be great to check-in with Jeremy and see how things are going. We talk about what recovery looks like on a daily basis, how he has to fight to...
2022-09-29
59 min
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
From Heroin Needle To Sewing Needle, Giving Back Through Recovery with Jeremy Melloul, MOLT Clothing
ABOUT THE EPISODE:If you've ever wondered if recovery is a real thing, you absolutely must hear Jeremy Melloul's incredible story of recovery and giving back. You'll hear how a young man from an ambitious immigrant family found the relief of alcohol at age 11 before traveling a long and painful journey of addiction, eventually living off of Twizzlers, peanut butter cups, and heroin. But the story doesn’t even come close to ending there.Today, he's a social entrepreneur who founded a clothing company, MOLT, and podcast, MOLT Afflictions, that gives back to those st...
2021-12-02
56 min
The One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast
OC185 Jeremy - I Wish I Knew Being Sober is Different than Recovery
Please Subscribe For More Episodes! iTunes: https://apple.co/30g6ALF Spotify: https://odaatchat.libsyn.com/spotify Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3n0taNQ YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2UpR5Lo Connect with Jeremy! Visit Website: wearmolt.com Listen to Podcast: https://anchor.fm/moltafflictions Follow on Instagram @wearmolt Lightning Round Answers: Book recommendation: Alcoholics Anonymous Favorite Quote: No tree can grow to heaven unless it’s roots reach down to hell - Carl...
2021-11-18
55 min
Live with Dawnmarie
JEREMY MELLOUL FOUNDER OF WEARMOLT.COM
JEREMY TALKS WITH US TODAY ABOUT HIS STRUGGLES IN LIFE.AND HOW HE FOUNDED HIS COMPANY ( MOLT ) AND IS GIVING BACK TO THE COMPANY
2021-09-29
51 min
Geek Bomb
D&D One-Shot: Kobold or Go Home!
DM: Jeremy Melloul Players: Maude Garrett, Satine Phoenix, Clare Grant, Anna Prosser, Jake Stormoen Our team of Kobolds must find enough treasure to please their Dragon overlords!
2021-04-27
3h 30
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic Books
Season 1 Finale - Industry Round-Up: September 2019 - CAL #052
The September 2019 edition of the Creator At Large All-points Bulletin where we dive into what’s happened in the comic book industry over the last month and look at the podcast episodes we released to derive some more insights into the trends shaping & changing the comic industry and the place of professionals and creators working in it. And, yes, this is also the finale for Season 1 of the show! More details in the episode proper, but don't worry, Creator At Large *will* be back!
2019-10-09
14 min
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic Books
The Graphic Novels and Comics RoundTable with President Amie Wright - CAL #051
Amie Wright is the President of the Graphic Novels and Comics Roundtable - a part of the American Library Association dedicated to support library staff in their efforts to engage with comics. In this episode we discuss the GNCRT, the ALA, as well as Amie’s own passion for comics & libraries and how it’s led her through her career so far.
2019-09-24
1h 07
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic Books
Building Bedside Press with Hope Nicholson - CAL #050
Hope Nicholson is a comics historian and the independent publisher behind Canadian comics company, Bedside Press. Through Bedside she’s published numerous comics and anthologies and charted a unique path in the comic industry. In this episode, we discuss how she’s gone about building Bedside.
2019-09-17
1h 15
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic Books
ComiXology Walk and Talk with Chip Mosher - CAL #049
Chip Mosher is the Head of Content at Comixology and, after 20 years of experience, knows the comic book industry well. In this episode we go for a walk - an actual physical walk - and discuss the ins & outs of Comixology’s evolution, their new originals program, and explore Chip’s career in comics and perspective on the industry today.
2019-09-10
49 min
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic Books
Comic Book Industry Round-Up for August 2019 - CAL #048
The August 2019 edition of the Creator At Large All-points Bulletin where we dive into what’s happened in the comic book industry over the last month and look at the podcast episodes we released to derive some more insights into the trends shaping & changing the comic industry and the place of professionals and creators working in it.
2019-09-03
34 min
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic Books
The Nitty-Gritty of Creating Comics with Justin Jordan - CAL #047
Justin Jordan is a comic book writer, most well-known for his work on comic such as: The Strange Talent of Luther Strode, Spread, and Reaver. In this episode we discuss all the different ways he’s exploring developing his career and his well-informed perspective on the new opportunities available to comic book creators.
2019-08-27
1h 38
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic Books
Risk-Taking and Healthy Realism with MariNaomi - CAL #046
MariNaomi is not only a savvy independent cartoonist, she also manages three databases for diverse cartoonists (Cartoonists of Color, LBTQ Cartoonists, and Disabled Cartoonists). In this episode we discuss how she’s managed to make a living in comics, the work of developing these databases, and the independent path in comics.
2019-08-21
1h 00
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic Books
Comic Book Industry Round-Up for June and July 2019 - CAL #045
The June and July 2019 edition of the Creator At Large All-points Bulletin where we dive into what’s happened in the comic book industry over the last month and look at the podcast episodes we released to derive some more insights into the trends shaping & changing the comic industry and the place of professionals and creators working in it.
2019-08-13
30 min
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic Books
An Evolving Comics Career with Stephanie Cooke - CAL #044
Stephanie Cooke has her hands in many different parts of the comic book industry - taking on a wide variety of projects and never slowing down. Her endless energy for the industry gives her a wide perspective as both a journalist, a writer, and someone working to support creators from the sidelines of the industry. In this episode she joins me to discuss her career so far and everything she’s learned along the way.
2019-07-30
1h 21
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic Books
The Case for Unionizing Comics with Sasha Bassett - CAL #043
Sasha Bassett is a comic scholar, PhD student in sociology, and instructor at Portland State University. She’s also an unabashed supporter for the unionization of comics and just led a huge study on what it’s like to work in the comic book industry in 2019. In this episode she joins me to discuss her career so far, her perspective on the comic industry, and the preliminary results of her study.
2019-07-23
1h 09
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic Books
Being a Comics Ambassador with Chris Arrant - CAL #042
Chris Arrant is a writer, editor, and self-described Comics Ambassador. He’s the Editor of Newsarama, where he started in 2003, and was a judge for the 2019 Eisner Awards, awarded at San Diego Comic Con. In this episode he joins me to discuss the process of judging comics across the Eisner’s 31 categories, the state of comic book journalism, and what it means, exactly, to be an ambassador for comics.
2019-07-16
1h 18
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic Books
Caitlin McGurk of The Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum - CAL #041
Caitlin McGurk is the Associate Curator for Outreach at the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum. As part of her role she’s involved in many different aspects of the library & museum, which boasts the most impressive collection of American comic art I’m aware of. She joins me on this episode to talk about her work & career, the library’s mission, and the importance of comics as a medium.
2019-06-25
57 min
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic Books
Passion, Profit, and Practicality with Jim Zub - CAL #040
Jim Zub is a comic book creator who’s had not just one, but two 30+ issue creator-owned comic series (Skullkickers and Wayward). Ever since his first comic in 2001 he’s built a career for himself utilizing his experience as an artist and the security of a day job to build a creator-owned career on his own terms. In this episode he joins me to discuss many of the lessons he’s learned along the way.
2019-06-18
1h 25
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic Books
Making Art and Commerce as a Comic Book Creator with Jim Rugg - CAL #039
Jim Rugg is an independent creator who’s never been afraid to pursue projects he’s scared about. As a result he’s assembled an interesting catalogue of work including comics like Street Angel and Afrodisiac, as well as other comic-related projects. In this episode he joins me to discuss all this projects and what it takes to make ends meet as an independent comic book creator.
2019-06-11
1h 05
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic Books
Comic Book Industry Round-Up for May 2019 - CAL #038
The April 2019 edition of the Creator At Large All-points Bulletin where we dive into what’s happened in the comic book industry over the last month and look at the podcast episodes we released to derive some more insights into the trends shaping & changing the comic industry and the place of professionals and creators working in it.
2019-06-04
30 min
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic Books
Diving Deep into Comic Book Retail with Steve Anderson of Third Eye Comics - CAL #037
In 2008, Steve Anderson opened up the first Third Eye Comics location. Since then, the store has grown rapidly, moving four times in the last nine years and expanding to multiple locations, all while maintaining a great reputation. In this episode he joins me to break down how comic book retail works, the nature of its sometimes difficult relationship to other parts of the industry, and the challenges at play for comic retailers.
2019-05-28
1h 35
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic Books
Licensing, Editing, and the State of the Comics Market with Sarah Gaydos - CAL #036
Sarah Gaydos is the Editor-in-Chief of One Press, with a long career behind her in the comic industry, including work at IDW and at DC Entertainment (and Wildstorm within it!). Through that she has incredible experience with corporate-owned characters and licensed publishing. In this episode she joins me to discuss this aspect of the industry and Oni’s place in the wider comic book industry.
2019-05-21
1h 15
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic Books
Indie Comic Distribution with Anne Bean of Emerald Comics Distro - CAL #035
Anne Bean founded Emerald Comics Distro in 2016 to help independent creators and small press publishers with their distribution efforts. Since then she’s built a distribution network across the Pacific Network. In this episode she joins the show to share what she’s learned about comic distribution and give advice to independent creators looking to self-distribute their work.
2019-05-14
1h 05
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic Books
Comic Book Industry Round-Up for April 2019 - CAL #034
The April 2019 edition of the Creator At Large All-points Bulletin where we dive into what’s happened in the comic book industry over the last month and look at the podcast episodes we released to derive some more insights into the trends shaping & changing the comic industry and the place of professionals and creators working in it.
2019-05-10
30 min
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic Books
Sharing the Medium of Comics with Andrew Woodrow-Butcher - CAL #033
Andrew Woodrow-Butcher is not only the Director of Library Services for The Beguiling, a fantastic Toronto area comic book store, but also the programming coordinator for TCAF’s Librarian & Educator track, Kids programing, and the TCAF Abroad program (more on that in the show). In this episode he joins me to discuss the exciting growth of the comic industry in recent years through the lens of his own work and career.
2019-04-30
1h 07
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic Books
The Modern Independent Creator with Jason Brubaker - CAL #032
Jason Brubaker is a comic book creator and animation veteran who built a living for himself creating his own independent comics, making them available to read online for free, and using crowdfunding to support his income. In this episode he joins me to discuss the lessons he’s learned after nearly a decade of independent publishing.
2019-04-23
1h 19
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic Books
Launching a New Image Series with Brian Schirmer - CAL #031
Brian Schirmer is still early on in his career as a comic boo creator, but with a book out an Image and another launch currently underway, he’s already accomplished what many dream of. In this episode he joins me to discuss his career so far, self-promotion and the launch of his new Image comic series, Fairlady.
2019-04-16
1h 10
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic Books
How Artistic Careers and Communities Thrive with Ramon Perez - CAL #030
Ramon Perez is an Eisner Award Winning comic book creator who has experience working both on indie comics, webcomics, and at the Big Two. He also happens to run the prestigious RAID (Royal Academy of Illustration and Design) studio in Toronto. In this episode he joins me to discuss his career and take a look into how an artists studio works.
2019-04-09
1h 31
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic Books
Comic Book Industry Round-Up for March 2019 - CAL #029
The March 2019 edition of the Creator At Large All-points Bulletin where we dive into what’s happened in the comic book industry over the last month and look at the podcast episodes we released to derive some more insights into the trends shaping & changing the comic industry and the place of professionals and creators working in it.
2019-04-02
19 min
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic Books
Building Authentic Stories & Careers with Kwanza Osajyefo - CAL #028
Kwanza Osajyefo (BLACK, WHITE, Ignited) is a talented creator who turned phenomenal Kickstarter success into an entire series of creative, original, and politically prescient stories. But his success didn't come overnight - he's spent years honing his skills both in comics & outside of it. In this episode he joins me to discuss his projects and his perspective on building a career creating comics.
2019-03-26
1h 17
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic Books
Starting from Scratch with Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett of ComicLab - CAL #027
Brad Guigar (Evil Inc, webcomics.com) and Dave Kellett (Drive, Sheldon) are both individually successful independent webcomic creators. In addition they also co-host the wonderful podcast ComicLab, a show about making comics and making a living from comics! In this episode, they join me for a speed-run through what they would do if they had to build their careers from the beginning today.
2019-03-19
33 min
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic Books
Surviving Indie Comics with Lucy Bellwood - CAL #026
Lucy Bellwood is an independent artist and self-described “adventure cartoonist.” She’s built a career for herself independently through the clever utilization of social media and crowdfunding platforms. In this episode she joins me to discuss the road she’s walked in building her career and some of the harsh realities and obstacles creators deal with, including burnout, earning a living, and more.
2019-03-12
1h 22
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic Books
Comic Book Industry Round-Up for February 2019 - CAL #025
The February 2019 edition of the Creator At Large All-points Bulletin where we dive into what’s happened in the comic book industry over the last month and look at the podcast episodes we released to derive some more insights into the trends shaping & changing the comic industry and the place of professionals and creators working in it.
2019-03-06
32 min
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic Books
Creating Comics and Building IP with Andy Schmidt - CAL #024
Andy Schmidt is a former comic book editor and now the founder of Comics Experience, an online school for comic book creators that provides the support & instruction necessary for aspiring professionals in the comic book industry. In this episode he joins me to discuss storytelling across mediums and how he’s witnessed the evolution of the comic book industry through the creators he’s worked with and helped.
2019-02-26
1h 03
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic Books
Angouleme Special Feature (Part 2/2) - CAL #023
Second of a two-part special feature full of interviews & discussions on the global rights & licensing market for comics, all recorded at the Angouleme International Comics Festival (FIBD).
2019-02-19
1h 16
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic Books
Angouleme Special Feature (Part 1/2) - CAL #022
First of a two-part special feature full of interviews & discussions on the global rights & licensing market for comics, all recorded at the Angouleme International Comics Festival (FIBD).
2019-02-13
1h 06
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic Books
Comic Book Industry Round-Up for January 2019 - CAL #021
The January 2019 edition of the Creator At Large All-points Bulletin where we dive into what’s happened in the comic book industry over the last month and look at the podcast episodes we released to derive some more insights into the trends shaping & changing the comic industry and the place of professionals and creators working in it. Happy New Year in 2019!
2019-02-06
28 min
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic Books
Hard Work and Passion with Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou - CAL #020
Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou is prolific. The projects he’s created, including the video series Strip Panel Naked and the comics magazine Panel x Panel, are some of the highest quality comics media being made today. In addition to all that, he podcasts, letters comics, writes and edits. In this episode, he joins me to talk about where his passion grew from and break down how he’s developed all his projects to where the are today.
2019-01-22
1h 16
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic Books
Building a Business and Audience with Jake Parker - CAL #019
Jake Parker is an independent comic book artist and a veritable comic industry entrepreneur. Not only has he independently built a large following for himself that supports the independent comics he has created, he’s also started initiative like Inktober, which he's turned into popular movements throughout the entire comic industry. In this episode he joins me to discuss his projects and how he's built his audience.
2019-01-15
1h 00
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic Books
Turning Failure into Success with Roye Okupe - CAL #018
Roye Okupe knows about hard work. He knows about overcoming your own struggles and failures and, through that perseverance, reaching success. His efforts to build up an independent entertainment company producing both comics and animation can be directly attributed to his perspective, enthusiasm, and dedication in bringing his projects to life independently.
2019-01-08
1h 08
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic Books
Comic Book Industry Round-Up for December 2018 - CAL #017
The December 2018 edition of the Creator At Large All-points Bulletin where we dive into what’s happened in the comic book industry over the last month & look at the podcast episodes we released to derive some more insights into the trends shaping & changing the comic industry and the place of professionals and creators working in it. Happy New Year in 2019!
2019-01-02
56 min
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic Books
Career Building and Self-Awareness with Karl Kerschl - CAL #016
Karl Kerschl has made webcomics, licensed comics - both on video games and at the Big Two, and even indie comics of his own with Isola, now at Image. He joins me here to discuss his own career, how publishing has changed, and what he’s noticed about the change of his own perspective on his future plans as a creator.
2018-12-18
1h 20
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic Books
Indie Publishing Master-Class with Spike Trotman - CAL #015
More than just about any other creator I can think of Spike Trotman has demonstrated a roadmap to independent success, creating the kinds of comics you’d have a hard time finding anywhere else. From the massive sum she’s raised on Kickstarter to the lessons she’s learned as she’s transitioned from self-publishing to full-fledged publisher, we discuss all that & more in this massive extra-large episode of the show.
2018-12-11
1h 57
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic Books
Comic Book Industry Round-Up for November 2018 - CAL #014
The November 2018 edition of the Creator At Large All-points Bulletin where we dive into what’s happened in the comic book industry over the last month & look at the podcast episodes we released to derive some more insights into the trends shaping & changing the comic industry and the place of professionals and creators working in it.
2018-12-04
39 min
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic Books
The Evolution of the Comic Book Industry with Heidi MacDonald - CAL #013
Heidi MacDonald has been working in the comic industry or a very long time as both an editor and journalist. She’s witnessed the modern evolution of the comic book industry firsthand. She joins me on this episode to talk about the evolution of comics journalism, what makes the medium of comics unique, and the things every creator needs to know about the comic industry.
2018-11-27
1h 07
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic Books
Charting Your Own Path with Maelle Doliveux - CAL #012
Is there space to make something uniquely different in comics? To create books unlike anything else currently being produced? Maelle has definitively answered that question, both as a comic book publisher and as a creator. In this episode she joins me for an honest discussion about the work of building your own career.
2018-11-20
1h 23
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic Books
The Work of a Comic Book Publisher with Mike Kennedy - CAL #011
What does a publisher actually do? Mike Kennedy now Creative Director of the Magnetic Collection at LionForge has served as Publisher for both Archaia Entertainment and Magnetic Press, before it became part of Lion Forge. We discuss his work & the realities of publishing comics.
2018-11-13
1h 15
ComixLaunch: Crowdfunding for Writers, Artists & Self-Publishers on Kickstarter... and Beyond!
Painting a Fuller Picture of the Comic Book Industry With Creator At Large Jeremy Melloul
Creator At Large Jeremy Melloul returns to ComixLaunch to discuss his new comics industry podcast and the difference between breaking in and building a career.
2018-11-11
00 min
ComixLaunch
Painting a Fuller Picture of the Comic Book Industry With Creator At Large Jeremy Melloul
Creator At Large Jeremy Melloul returns to ComixLaunch to discuss his new comics industry podcast and the difference between breaking in and building a career.
2018-11-11
00 min
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic Books
Keeping Up with the Changing Comic Book Industry - CAL #010
On this episode of the Creator At Large podcast… I try something a little different. We dive into what’s happened in the comic book industry over the last month & look at the podcast episodes we released to derive some more insights into the trends shaping & changing the comic industry and the place of professionals and creators working in it. It’s a little different, it’s a work in progress, and I hope you’ll listen and tell me how you think we can make these episodes better.
2018-11-07
43 min
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic Books
Building a Career on Your Own Terms with Stephan Franck
Stephan Franck is an independent comic book creator with more than 20 years of experience… in animation! In this episode he joins me to talk about juggling two full-time careers and how he’s made his comic book series - Silver - an indie success story both on Kickstarter and at conventions!
2018-10-30
1h 24
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic Books
How “Brand” Works - Bonus Episode #3
“Branding” is one of the most misunderstood terms in business and this is a major problem because of how often people talk about the importance of brand for creatives, in general, and comic book creators, specifically. So, in this episode, I demystify the word brand so you can better understand it and the role it will play in your career.
2018-10-25
07 min
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic Books
ComixLaunch’s Tyler James on Kickstarter, Persistence, and more!
At its core, creating a comic is a costly enterprise. Fortunately, innovations in the industry like Kickstarter are making it possible for creators to solve those problems - but Kickstarter has its own set of challenges and obstacles a creator must learn in order to make good use of the tool. In this episode I speak with Tyler James, founder of ComixLaunch about his own career in comics and his efforts to help creators learn about the new opportunities available to them.
2018-10-23
1h 29
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic Books
Independent Opportunities for Comic Book Creators with George Rohac
As the comic book industry adapts and matures, there are new roles and opportunities for people to bring their particular skills to bear in comics. George Rohac is a great example of this - he’s made it his work to help comic book creators reach audiences online and manage their businesses and careers. In this episode he joins me to discuss his role as a manager to comic book creators and the path that led him here.
2018-10-16
1h 31
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic Books
You Can’t Break In Alone - Bonus Episode #2
Creative careers can be very isolating and even worse, we can isolate ourselves when success requires you to not only work with others, but also to know how to work well with your collaborators. On this bonus episode of the podcast I discuss collaboration, community, and how to build a network.
2018-10-11
08 min
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic Books
Kickstarter’s Role in the Comic Book Industry
Kickstarter has been one of the strongest forces for change in the comic book industry in the last 10 years, and they’re not planning on slowing down anytime soon. On this episode, Camilla Zhang, the Comics Outreach Lead at Kickstarter, joins me to discuss Kickstarter’s role in the comic book industry and how it might evolve in the future.
2018-10-09
1h 11
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic Books
Empowering Comic Book Artists with Andrea Demonakos
I’ve long felt that comic book artists need to treat their careers more like a business. But not everyone has the skill, interest, or time to tackle the business of being a comic creator - regardless of their artistic skill. Andrea Demonakos is one of a small number of comic professionals now working to help artists grow their businesses and find greater independent success. In this episode Andrea and Jeremy talk about White Squirrel, the company she started to help comic book artists with shipping & fulfillment, and the business of being a comic book artist.
2018-10-02
1h 13
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic Books
The 1,000 True Fans Theory - Bonus Episode #1
It’s easier than ever before for creators to connect directly with their fans. This ability, and the new technologies that have granted us this ability, are changing the face of every creative industry. But how can creators best take advantage of this c
2018-09-27
11 min
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic Books
Comic Books and the Graphic Novel Market with Gina Gagliano
In March 2018, Gina Gagliano was hired to head & launch Random House’s new Graphic Novel imprint as its publishing director. She boasts many years of experience in the comic industry, joining First Second as one of the imprint’s original employees
2018-09-25
1h 07
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic Books
Comic Book Conventions and Festivals with TCAF Co-Founder Chris Butcher
Chris Butcher has a lot of experience in many different aspects of the comic book industry. In this episode he and Jeremy talk about comic book convention culture, the comics festival scene, and more!
2018-09-16
1h 19
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic Books
Trends in the Comic Book Industry with Rob Salkowitz
Rob Salkowitz has been writing about the comic book industry and the business of pop culture for years. Together, he and Jeremy discuss the many trends shaping the comic book industry and how they may affect both aspiring & working professionals alike
2018-09-16
53 min
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic Books
Vault Comics & The Business of Comic Book Publishing
Brothers Adrian and Damian Wassel co-founded the new comic book publisher Vault Comics. In this episode they speak with Jeremy about their journey in comics and the challenging work of publishing comics.
2018-09-16
1h 05
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic Books
Welcome to the Creator At Large Podcast!
Ever wanted to build an independent career in comics? Well, that's what this show is all about. In this introduction episode I (Jeremy Melloul, your host) explain why I think independent comic book creation is the future of comics! Find more on CreatorAtLarge.com
2018-09-16
07 min
ComixLaunch
050 – SuperShow! 50 Kickstarter Tips from 50 Outstanding Creators
The biggest ComixLaunch ever! In this session, you'll hear fifty outstanding creators who have collectively raised millions of dollars on Kickstarter share their #1 crowdfunding tip. Get access to proven strategies from Greg Pak, Jason Brubaker, John Lee Dumas, Amy Chu, and many, many more. Plus, Tyler is joined by co-host Jeremy Melloul to cover highlights from the first 50 sessions of ComixLaunch, including the top 5 most downloaded shows. Then they'll look forward to what's in store for the next 50 sessions, including a big announcement. Oh, and there's a big ComixLaunch Supershow Bundle Giveaway for listeners to enter as well. This one...
2016-06-26
1h 34
ComixLaunch: Crowdfunding for Writers, Artists & Self-Publishers on Kickstarter... and Beyond!
050 – SuperShow! 50 Kickstarter Tips from 50 Outstanding Creators
The biggest ComixLaunch ever! In this session, you'll hear fifty outstanding creators who have collectively raised millions of dollars on Kickstarter share their #1 crowdfunding tip. Get access to proven strategies from Greg Pak, Jason Brubaker, John Lee Dumas, Amy Chu, and many, many more. Plus, Tyler is joined by co-host Jeremy Melloul to cover highlights from the first 50 sessions of ComixLaunch, including the top 5 most downloaded shows. Then they'll look forward to what's in store for the next 50 sessions, including a big announcement. Oh, and there's a big ComixLaunch Supershow Bundle Giveaway for listeners to enter as well. This one...
2016-06-26
1h 34
ComixLaunch
ComixLaunch Bonus 002: [Case Study] From Comics to Children’s Books on Kickstarter with Joe Mulvey of Mummy’s Always Right
In this session, Jeremy Melloul interviews writer/artist Joe Mulvey and Tyler James about the Mummy's Always Right Kickstarter project, and how Joe successfully pivoted from comics targeted at an adult audience to children's books for little monsters.
2016-06-09
41 min
ComixLaunch: Crowdfunding for Writers, Artists & Self-Publishers on Kickstarter... and Beyond!
ComixLaunch Bonus 002: [Case Study] From Comics to Children’s Books on Kickstarter with Joe Mulvey of Mummy’s Always Right
In this session, Jeremy Melloul interviews writer/artist Joe Mulvey and Tyler James about the Mummy's Always Right Kickstarter project, and how Joe successfully pivoted from comics targeted at an adult audience to children's books for little monsters.
2016-06-09
41 min
Let's Talk: The Anchor Podcast
What We Wait For
The world is lousy with platitudes and advice on waiting, but what does "waiting" really mean to us? Anchor asks the question: What are you waiting for? Featuring waves by: Jeremy Melloul Erika Spitler Sophia Jackson Jacob @WolfmanMedia Heath Brandon William Lorenzo Lily Sanders Eve Waverly Antonio Vereen James Jefferson J Zach Hoke James David Rachel (Just_Rachel) Andrew Donovan Dillan DiGiovanni Brian Mains Andy Lara Matt McClard Gary Stockton Wendy Lennett Doneil Buchanan Dvcdank Christina sp? (WNOPtribe) Jessica Joy Andre Wiley (Andre Wiley Music) Aaron Wirtz Lauren LeCloux Jesse Gardner Zach McCrite Indishor Productions Ryan Owens Miss...
2016-03-09
30 min
Let's Talk: The Anchor Podcast
What We Wait For
The world is lousy with platitudes and advice on waiting, but what does "waiting" really mean to us? Anchor asks the question: What are you waiting for? Featuring waves by: Jeremy Melloul Erika Spitler Sophia Jackson Jacob @WolfmanMedia Heath Brandon William Lorenzo Lily Sanders Eve Waverly Antonio Vereen James Jefferson J Zach Hoke James David Rachel (Just_Rachel) Andrew Donovan Dillan DiGiovanni Brian Mains Andy Lara Matt McClard Gary Stockton Wendy Lennett Doneil Buchanan Dvcdank Christina sp? (WNOPtribe) Jessica Joy Andre Wiley (Andre Wiley Music) Aaron Wirtz Lauren LeCloux Jesse Gardner Zach McCrite Indishor Productions Ryan Owens Miss...
2016-03-09
30 min
ComixLaunch
012 – Righting Riverdale: A Better Blueprint for Archie Kickstarter Success
In this session, Tyler James and co-host Jeremy Melloul, rebuild the Riverdale relaunch Kickstarter from the ground up, and discuss ideas for crafting a more successful launch.
2015-10-04
29 min
ComixLaunch: Crowdfunding for Writers, Artists & Self-Publishers on Kickstarter... and Beyond!
012 – Righting Riverdale: A Better Blueprint for Archie Kickstarter Success
In this session, Tyler James and co-host Jeremy Melloul, rebuild the Riverdale relaunch Kickstarter from the ground up, and discuss ideas for crafting a more successful launch.
2015-10-04
29 min
ComixLaunch
011 – What Went Wrong in Riverdale? 4 Problems with the Archie Comics Kickstarter
Earlier this year, Archie Comics launched a massive Kickstarter campaign to help relaunch Riverdale for a modern audience. Just five days later, they shut the campaign down after backlash from the comic book industry. On today's episode, Tyler James and co-host Jeremy Melloul discuss exactly what went wrong in Riverdale, and more importantly, talk about the important lessons creators can learn from Archie's failed Kickstarter.
2015-09-27
36 min
ComixLaunch: Crowdfunding for Writers, Artists & Self-Publishers on Kickstarter... and Beyond!
011 – What Went Wrong in Riverdale? 4 Problems with the Archie Comics Kickstarter
Earlier this year, Archie Comics launched a massive Kickstarter campaign to help relaunch Riverdale for a modern audience. Just five days later, they shut the campaign down after backlash from the comic book industry. On today's episode, Tyler James and co-host Jeremy Melloul discuss exactly what went wrong in Riverdale, and more importantly, talk about the important lessons creators can learn from Archie's failed Kickstarter.
2015-09-27
36 min
ComixLaunch
007 – Is Kickstarter for YOU? Who should and shouldn’t be using crowdfunding to launch their projects
Tyler James is joined by co-host Jeremy Melloul for a frank discussion about who Kickstarter is for... and who it's not for, and who the perception of who should be crowdfunding comics has evolved over the past five years.
2015-08-30
51 min
ComixLaunch: Crowdfunding for Writers, Artists & Self-Publishers on Kickstarter... and Beyond!
007 – Is Kickstarter for YOU? Who should and shouldn’t be using crowdfunding to launch their projects
Tyler James is joined by co-host Jeremy Melloul for a frank discussion about who Kickstarter is for... and who it's not for, and who the perception of who should be crowdfunding comics has evolved over the past five years.
2015-08-30
51 min