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Dice ExploderClarity (Changeling: the Lost 1e) with MintRabbitTranscripts 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...2025-05-2037 min
Dice Exploder10 Candles (10 Candles) with Jay DragonTranscripts 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...2025-05-0655 min
Dice ExploderExperience Design with Caro MurphyTranscripts 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...2025-04-2956 min
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addictionThe Other Side of Addiction: A Compilation of Guests Who Made it OutABOUT 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...2023-09-2848 min
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addictionLong Term Recovery Requires Discipline To Focus On The Present And Appreciate The Blessings It Brings, With Jeremy MelloulABOUT 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...2022-09-2959 min
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addictionFrom Heroin Needle To Sewing Needle, Giving Back Through Recovery with Jeremy Melloul, MOLT ClothingABOUT 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...2021-12-0256 min
The One Day At A Time Recovery PodcastOC185 Jeremy - I Wish I Knew Being Sober is Different than RecoveryPlease 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...2021-11-1855 min
Live with DawnmarieJEREMY 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 COMPANY2021-09-2951 min
Geek BombD&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! 2021-04-273h 30
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic BooksSeason 1 Finale - Industry Round-Up: September 2019 - CAL #052The 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!2019-10-0914 min
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic BooksThe Graphic Novels and Comics RoundTable with President Amie Wright - CAL #051Amie 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.2019-09-241h 07
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic BooksBuilding Bedside Press with Hope Nicholson - CAL #050Hope 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.2019-09-171h 15
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic BooksComiXology Walk and Talk with Chip Mosher - CAL #049Chip 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.2019-09-1049 min
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic BooksComic Book Industry Round-Up for August 2019 - CAL #048The 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.2019-09-0334 min
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic BooksThe Nitty-Gritty of Creating Comics with Justin Jordan - CAL #047Justin 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.2019-08-271h 38
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic BooksRisk-Taking and Healthy Realism with MariNaomi - CAL #046MariNaomi 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.2019-08-211h 00
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic BooksComic Book Industry Round-Up for June and July 2019 - CAL #045The 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.2019-08-1330 min
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic BooksAn Evolving Comics Career with Stephanie Cooke - CAL #044Stephanie 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.2019-07-301h 21
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic BooksThe Case for Unionizing Comics with Sasha Bassett - CAL #043Sasha 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.2019-07-231h 09
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic BooksBeing a Comics Ambassador with Chris Arrant - CAL #042Chris 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.2019-07-161h 18
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic BooksCaitlin McGurk of The Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum - CAL #041Caitlin 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.2019-06-2557 min
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic BooksPassion, Profit, and Practicality with Jim Zub - CAL #040Jim 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.2019-06-181h 25
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic BooksMaking Art and Commerce as a Comic Book Creator with Jim Rugg - CAL #039Jim 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.2019-06-111h 05
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic BooksComic Book Industry Round-Up for May 2019 - CAL #038The 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.2019-06-0430 min
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic BooksDiving Deep into Comic Book Retail with Steve Anderson of Third Eye Comics - CAL #037In 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.2019-05-281h 35
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic BooksLicensing, Editing, and the State of the Comics Market with Sarah Gaydos - CAL #036Sarah 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.2019-05-211h 15
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic BooksIndie Comic Distribution with Anne Bean of Emerald Comics Distro - CAL #035Anne 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.2019-05-141h 05
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic BooksComic Book Industry Round-Up for April 2019 - CAL #034The 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.2019-05-1030 min
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic BooksSharing the Medium of Comics with Andrew Woodrow-Butcher - CAL #033Andrew 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.2019-04-301h 07
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic BooksThe Modern Independent Creator with Jason Brubaker - CAL #032Jason 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.2019-04-231h 19
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic BooksLaunching a New Image Series with Brian Schirmer - CAL #031Brian 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.2019-04-161h 10
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic BooksHow Artistic Careers and Communities Thrive with Ramon Perez - CAL #030Ramon 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.2019-04-091h 31
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic BooksComic Book Industry Round-Up for March 2019 - CAL #029The 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.2019-04-0219 min
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic BooksBuilding Authentic Stories & Careers with Kwanza Osajyefo - CAL #028Kwanza 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.2019-03-261h 17
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic BooksStarting from Scratch with Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett of ComicLab - CAL #027Brad 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.2019-03-1933 min
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic BooksSurviving Indie Comics with Lucy Bellwood - CAL #026Lucy 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.2019-03-121h 22
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic BooksComic Book Industry Round-Up for February 2019 - CAL #025The 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.2019-03-0632 min
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic BooksCreating Comics and Building IP with Andy Schmidt - CAL #024Andy 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.2019-02-261h 03
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic BooksAngouleme Special Feature (Part 2/2) - CAL #023Second 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).2019-02-191h 16
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic BooksAngouleme Special Feature (Part 1/2) - CAL #022First 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).2019-02-131h 06
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic BooksComic Book Industry Round-Up for January 2019 - CAL #021The 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!2019-02-0628 min
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic BooksHard Work and Passion with Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou - CAL #020Hassan 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.2019-01-221h 16
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic BooksBuilding a Business and Audience with Jake Parker - CAL #019Jake 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.2019-01-151h 00
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic BooksTurning Failure into Success with Roye Okupe - CAL #018Roye 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.2019-01-081h 08
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic BooksComic Book Industry Round-Up for December 2018 - CAL #017The 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!2019-01-0256 min
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic BooksCareer Building and Self-Awareness with Karl Kerschl - CAL #016Karl 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.2018-12-181h 20
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic BooksIndie Publishing Master-Class with Spike Trotman - CAL #015More 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.2018-12-111h 57
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic BooksComic Book Industry Round-Up for November 2018 - CAL #014The 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.2018-12-0439 min
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic BooksThe Evolution of the Comic Book Industry with Heidi MacDonald - CAL #013Heidi 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.2018-11-271h 07
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic BooksCharting Your Own Path with Maelle Doliveux - CAL #012Is 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.2018-11-201h 23
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic BooksThe Work of a Comic Book Publisher with Mike Kennedy - CAL #011What 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.2018-11-131h 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 MelloulCreator At Large Jeremy Melloul returns to ComixLaunch to discuss his new comics industry podcast and the difference between breaking in and building a career.2018-11-1100 minComixLaunchPainting a Fuller Picture of the Comic Book Industry With Creator At Large Jeremy MelloulCreator At Large Jeremy Melloul returns to ComixLaunch to discuss his new comics industry podcast and the difference between breaking in and building a career.2018-11-1100 min
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic BooksKeeping Up with the Changing Comic Book Industry - CAL #010On 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.2018-11-0743 min
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic BooksBuilding a Career on Your Own Terms with Stephan FranckStephan 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!2018-10-301h 24
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic BooksHow “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.2018-10-2507 min
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic BooksComixLaunch’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.2018-10-231h 29
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic BooksIndependent Opportunities for Comic Book Creators with George RohacAs 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.2018-10-161h 31
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic BooksYou Can’t Break In Alone - Bonus Episode #2Creative 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.2018-10-1108 min
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic BooksKickstarter’s Role in the Comic Book IndustryKickstarter 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.2018-10-091h 11
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic BooksEmpowering Comic Book Artists with Andrea DemonakosI’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.2018-10-021h 13
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic BooksThe 1,000 True Fans Theory - Bonus Episode #1It’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 c2018-09-2711 min
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic BooksComic Books and the Graphic Novel Market with Gina GaglianoIn 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 employees2018-09-251h 07
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic BooksComic Book Conventions and Festivals with TCAF Co-Founder Chris ButcherChris 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!2018-09-161h 19
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic BooksTrends in the Comic Book Industry with Rob SalkowitzRob 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 alike2018-09-1653 min
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic BooksVault Comics & The Business of Comic Book PublishingBrothers 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.2018-09-161h 05
Creator At Large | The Business of Comic BooksWelcome 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.com2018-09-1607 minComixLaunch050 – SuperShow! 50 Kickstarter Tips from 50 Outstanding CreatorsThe 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...2016-06-261h 34ComixLaunch: Crowdfunding for Writers, Artists & Self-Publishers on Kickstarter... and Beyond!050 – SuperShow! 50 Kickstarter Tips from 50 Outstanding CreatorsThe 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...2016-06-261h 34ComixLaunchComixLaunch Bonus 002: [Case Study] From Comics to Children’s Books on Kickstarter with Joe Mulvey of Mummy’s Always RightIn 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.2016-06-0941 minComixLaunch: 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 RightIn 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.2016-06-0941 min
Let's Talk: The Anchor PodcastWhat We Wait ForThe 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
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Let's Talk: The Anchor PodcastWhat We Wait ForThe 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
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