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The Oblivion Bar: A Comic Book PodcastNYCC ‘24 INTERVIEW-A-THON: Sweeney Boo & Soo LeeJoining us today are two of the most exciting double-threat comic creators working today!One is the comic creator behind titles like Dynamite’s Cruella De Vil miniseries with artist Miriana Puglia, the ongoing Harley Quinn series with writer Tini Howard, Eat, & Love Yourself, and the witchy OGN Over My Dead Body. The other is the comic creator of titles like Dynamite’s Maleficent, ThunderCats: Cheetara with artist Domenico Carbone, and the queer vampire murder mystery Carmilla: The First Vampire with writer Amy Chu.It is our pleasure to welcome the founding members of “...2024-10-1750 min
Spill Your GutsEpisode 35: Talking about Cults with Matthew ErmanHappy Spill Your Guts Monday!Today we welcome to talented comic writer Matthew Erman, we chat about cults and his upcoming book, Loving, Ohio.2024-06-0351 min
Spill Your GutsEpisode 34: Heart-To-HeartIt's spring outside, the flowers are in bloom , it's a new Spill Your Guts Monday! Which means, we are back at ranting about our lives. We talk about the bumpy ride that was the month of April, and Baby Reindeer.2024-05-131h 20
Spill Your GutsEpisode 33: Animation & Comics, we learn about it all with Derek Hunter!Happy, Happy, SYG Monday!We are in great company today, Derek Hunter gives us a bit of his time to talk about his career! Between animation, comics, Derek breathes for storytelling! We hope you enjoy!2024-04-231h 02
Spill Your GutsEpisode 32: When you do it all with Agnes GarbowskaHappy Solar Eclipse day!We are joined by the multi-talent Agnes Garbowska, to chat about how it is to wear the different hats of being a freelancer. And the stressors that comes with running a crowdfunding campaign. Enjoy!2024-04-0852 min
Spill Your GutsEpisode 31: Heart-To-HeartIn Today's Heart-To-Heart, Soo and Sweeney catch up, chat movies, discuss what they're up to right and other nonsense! 2024-03-181h 03
Spill Your GutsEpisode 30: It's time to talk finances with Jason LooToday we are joined by the incredible cartoonist Jason Loo to discuss the nitty-gritty of freelancing... finances. How do we manage our money, invest or even plan for the future? Join us to talk about the unglamorous but essential side of being a freelancer. 2024-03-051h 04
Spill Your GutsEpisode 29: Heart-to-HeartHappy, Spill Your Guts Monday! In today's Heart-to-Heart we talk about trying out new hobbies and taking time for ourselves!2024-02-1955 min
Spill Your GutsEpisode 28: Let's get candid with Alison SampsonLet's welcome the multitalended Alison Sampson on today's episode! She gets candid about her career, challenges and shares some some of her wisdom with us! 2024-02-051h 16
Spill Your GutsEpisode 27: Heart-to-Heart (Hello 2024)First Heart-to-Heart of the year! Today we are discussing things that are weighing heavily on our shoulders, from AI to other art discourse. We spend a little time doing a "Year in review" quiz!2024-01-231h 05
Spill Your GutsEpisode 26: Heart-to-Heart (Goodbye 2023)Farewell 2023! In today's 'Heart-to-Heart', Soo shares about a tragic event that has put a halt to our recordings, we talk about plans and resolutions for 2024!2023-12-261h 04
Spill Your GutsEpisode 25: Crafting Stories from Trauma with Jarrett MelendezToday we are joined by the incredibly talented Jarrett Melendez! He was kind enough to trust us with his personal story of trauma, and we talk about how we can channel these events into our future creative endeavours.Trigger warning, this episode contains subject of murder, abuse and drug use. 2023-11-061h 05
Spill Your GutsEpisode 24: Heart-to-Heart (post NYCC)Spooky month final episode! In today's 'Heart-to-Heart', we're finally catching a breath after a very intense NYCC, as we are looking back on the show. We'll also be answering our very first reader's mail! 2023-10-2354 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1447 - NYCC: Sweeney Boo/Soo Lee! Jimmy went to New York Comic Con (NYCC) last week and got about 12 interviews and 1 press room. Producer Joe even got an interview in! In this episode, you'll hear from Sweeney Boo and Soo Lee. Jimmy chats to Sweeney about her work on HARLEY QUINN, her original graphic novel OVER MY DEAD BODY and the upcoming sequel, love of witches, K-dramas, favorite cheeses and more. Jimmy also talks to Soo Lee about her prolific work on such titles as MALEFICENT, STAR WARS, DC/RWBY, vampires, Asian representation and more. Sweeney and Soo host a podcast together called SPILL YOUR...2023-10-1932 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1446 - New York Comic Con Recap! Interview w/ Gene Luen Yang! Jimmy went to New York Comic Con (NYCC) last week and got about 12 interviews and 1 press room. Producer Joe even got an interview in! Fun, exhausting, exciting, crowded, vibrant, and more. Jimmy is super tired from all the activities and festivities but happy to bring you the awesome coverage he got. In this episode, he gives his overall recap of the show. Good to bad. Happy to sad. Sane to mad. Lame to rad. Er...mom to dad? You'll hear it all! Please continue to come back over the next few weeks to hear more interviews from the likes...2023-10-1734 min
Spill Your GutsEpisode 23: Heart-to-HeartHappy Spooky Month! In today's 'Heart-to-Heart' episode, we chat about the Barbie movie, how much it hit us as women, and Barbie's amazing outfits (obviously)!2023-10-0357 min
Spill Your GutsEpisode 22: How to manage freelancing and relationships with Travis MercerToday are joined by the incredibly kind and talented Travis Mercer, to chat about how we manage our relationships while being (let's be honest) workaholics!2023-09-1857 min
Spill Your GutsEpisode 21: Heart-to-HeartHey there, September! It's been a hot minute! Today, in our 'Heart-to-Heart' episode, we're catching up on life, work, and the wild ride that is our mental health. We ditched the 'mini-episode' label because let's face it, our chats have gotten lengthier. So, grab a comfy seat and join us for some real talk about where we're at these days.2023-09-041h 10
Spill Your GutsEpisode 20: Being a POC in comics with SwayWe are incredibly lucky to have Sway join us for this episode, to en engage on a conversation about his views on being a POC in the comic industry. 2023-05-151h 27
Spill Your GutsEpisode 19: Heart-to-HeartWe are back! (ish)In today's Heart-to-Heart we chit chat about why we needed to take a break and what we have been up to! Thank you so much for listening to us and being patient 2023-04-1037 min
Spill Your GutsEpisode 18: Chat with Rossi GiffordWe are back! For our first episode of the year, we are excited to have Rossi Gifford on, she talks about juggling working in comics and Animation! 2023-01-301h 15
The Oblivion Bar: A Comic Book PodcastINTERVIEW: Sweeney BooJoining us for episode 105 is the author and illustrator of the graphic novel Eat, and Love Yourself through BOOM! Studios and Over My Dead Body over at Harper Collins. She was also the illustrator for IDW’s Marvel Action: Captain Marvel with writer Sam Maggs, and also co-hosts the podcast Spill Your Guts with fellow comic creator Soo Lee – where they talk about creating comics and managing mental health.It was also recently announced at New York Comic Con 2022 that along with writer Tini Howard, she will be taking over as the main artist for the ongoing Harl...2023-01-021h 01
Spill Your GutsEpisode 17: The AI Epidemic with Dave StokesSurprise episode, we're going off schedule to share our thoughts, researches about the fear, and damages that AI generated images are representing for the Art community.For more informations: - The End of Art: An Argument Against Image AIs by Steven Zapata ://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjSxFAGP9Ss&ab_channel=StevenZapataArt- Protecting Artists from AI Technologies GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/protecting-artists-from-ai-technologies2022-12-201h 42
Spill Your GutsEpisode 16: Heart-to-HeartHoliday Episode!In today's Heart-to-Heart we chit chat about our plans for the Holidays and more!2022-12-121h 01
Spill Your GutsEpisode 15: Navigating Internet CommentsHow to handle internet comments about your work, good or bad. And what we can learn from them!2022-11-2946 min
Spill Your GutsEpisode 14: Motherhood with Michele AssarasakornMichelle shares with us how she navigated being pregnant and the ups and downs of new motherhood especially while being a freelance artist. 2022-11-141h 22
Spill Your GutsEpisode 13: Heart-to-HeartSpoooooky Episode!In today's Heart-to-Heart we chit chat about our favorite Halloween Movies, trick or treating and more!2022-10-311h 10
Spill Your GutsEpisode 12: Conversation with Stand Up Comedian Nick CallasToday we are chatting with Stand Up Comedian Nick Callas, we're going over his career and what it takes to be a comic. While he opens up about his own struggles and anxieties.2022-10-171h 17
Spill Your GutsEpisode 11: Heart-to-HeartWe are back! We are catching up on what we have been up to during this little summer break!2022-10-0340 min
Spill Your GutsEpisode 10 : Heart-to-HeartIn this very first Heart-to-Heart, we are getting ready to go on a little summer break. We chit chat about futur cons, book releases and our plans for the next season! 2022-07-2537 min
Spill Your GutsEpisode 09: Conventions Part 2- Networking & Bar-conHow do you network at a convention? Why Bar-con, is not for everyone and that's okay!2022-07-1153 minSpill Your GutsEpisode 08: Conventions Part 1- Beginners Guide and our experiencesWhat is a comic convention? Today we'll be talking about tips and tricks we've learned about tabling at conventions throughout the years!2022-06-2756 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1296 - TCAF: Sweeney Boo! Jimmy was in Toronto last weekend attending TCAF (Toronto Comic Arts Festival). In this episode, Jimmy chats with cartoonist Sweeney Boo about her graphic novel EAT, AND LOVE YOURSELF. A tale inspired from personal experiences...well, except the time travel. (He thinks). They also talk about her Captain Marvel comic work, her podcast SPILL YOUR GUTS with fellow cartoonist/friend Soo Lee, Paddington Bear, tattoos, cheese, future work and more! A super fun and laid back time. One last TCAF interview special coming soon. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening! 2022-06-2430 minSpill Your GutsEpisode 07: Social Media SucksWe hate it but cannot live without it and the emotional toll it can take on us. How do you to step away from it when you need it for your work? 2022-06-1359 min
Spill Your GutsEpisode 06: Deadlines with Jeremy HoltHow to plan a working schedule to be on time? How to be aware of your worth and your needs and to not be afraid to ask for extensions. The toll intense work schedules can take on the body and the mind and how to deal with procrastination.2022-05-301h 11Spill Your GutsEpisode 05: Am I doing a good job with Joshua HixsonWe're all scared of the work we are putting out! How to be level headed, and make sure to not loose opportunities over self doubt.2022-05-1655 minSpill Your GutsEpisode 04: How to juggle everything?Work fatigue and stress, why we can't say no to more work. Balancing your home life and making time for personal art.2022-05-0240 minSpill Your GutsEpisode 03: WellbeingHow to be weary of your body, and wellbeing while having a sedentary life of freelancing. Stress, eating habits, body pains and whatnot.2022-04-1852 minSpill Your GutsEpisode 02: How have we coped with the pandemic?Being social and staying relevant during the pandemic. Making lemonade out of lemons! 2022-04-041h 01Spill Your GutsEpisode 01: Grief and DepressionSoo, talks about a very personal experience. How do we, creatives, work when dealing with grief and depression? If you or anyone you love needs help, here is a list of hotlines for consideration:https://www.griefresourcenetwork.com/crisis-center/hotlines/2022-03-211h 14Spill Your GutsEpisode 0: Introduction2022-03-1415 min