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True North Country Comics PodcastsMarilyn Reaume chats about her unique children’s poetry books
Here’s my chat with Marilyn Reaume about The Village series of poetry books.
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Based in Hamilton, Ontario, Marilyn Reaume is an educator, children’s author and poet. She has written four children’s poetry books (“The Village Series”) and conducted presentations on poetry in several elementary schools. The poems focus on themes of connection, acceptance and belonging. Several of the poetry books feature artwork by students at local schools.Her series of p...2025-07-1614 min
True North Country Comics PodcastsMade in Canada – Creator Resources with Alfonso Espinos from Studio Comix Press
Here’s my chat with Alfonso Espinos from Studio Comix Press.
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On this special episode in the series entitled Made In Canada – Creator Resources, I chat with specialists in particular areas to discuss whether Canadian comic book and graphic novel creators have all the resources they need in Canada to produce and promote their content.
Alfonso Espinos is an award-winning Canadian comic book creator and illustrator. He is the founder of Stu...2025-07-0621 min
True North Country Comics PodcastsMélanie La Roche prepares for MCAF 2025
Here’s my chat with Mélanie La Roche as she prepares comic book creators and attendees for Montreal Comic Arts Festival 2025.
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Mélanie La Roche is the executive director of the Montreal Comic Arts Festival otherwise known as MCAF. According to Mélanie, it’s thanks to comic creators that she rediscovered comics and now works at MCAF. She takes pride in organizing the celebration for them and in showcasing Québécois comi...2025-05-2213 min
True North Country Comics PodcastsDarcy Van Poelgeest gets ready for ‘Precious Metal’
Here’s my chat with Darcy Van Poelgeest about the upcoming collection of Precious Metal from Image Comics.
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Darcy Van Poelgeest is an award-winning writer and director. He lives in Vancouver, British Columbia. with his family, and prefers to walk whenever possible. Darcy is the Harvey Award nominated, Eisner Award winning writer and creator of Little Bird, Precious Metal (Image Comics), Lotus Land (BOOM! Studios), and The Bright Queen (Critical Role / Dark Hors...2025-03-2618 min
True North Country Comics PodcastsRay Jamison talks about his new Kickstarter project ‘The Madcaps’
Here’s my chat with Ray Jamison about his new comic book series The Madcaps on Kickstarter.
Based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Ray Jamison is a comic creator and writer, who reflects on his journey into the world of comics, the influence of Dungeons & Dragons on his storytelling, and the importance of community in the comic book industry. His current project is The Madcaps comic book series supported by Kickstarter.
The Madcaps is a medieval fantasy miniseries described as a story of a brawny intellectual, a devout farmer, a good-hearted charlatan, and a social facilitator; this ci...2025-03-1823 min
True North Country Comics PodcastsLéo Chiola talks about his art in advance of Toronto Comicon
Here’s my chat with Léo Chiola about his various artistic projects in preparation of Toronto Comicon 2025.
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Léo Chiola is a French comic book artist, concept artist and illustrator, living in Montreal, Quebec. As a self taught artist, he’s also the winner of the Mad Cave Studios Talent Search 2023. Leo began his career in 2016 as a freelance comic artist on Le Garde Républicain published by Hexagon Comics and as 2D art...2025-03-1213 min
True North Country Comics PodcastsCecil Castellucci talks about plans for Toronto Comicon
Here’s my chat with Cecil Castellucci about writing, comic books and plans for Toronto Comicon 2025.
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Now based in Montreal, Quebec, Cecil Castellucci is the award winning and New York Times Bestselling author of books and graphic novels for young adults including Shade, The Changing Girl, Boy Proof, The Plain Janes, Soupy Leaves Home, The Year of the Beasts, Tin Star, Female Furies and Odd Duck. Cecil has also written Batgirl for DC Comics wi...2025-03-1113 min
True North Country Comics PodcastsParis Alleyne gets ready for Toronto Comicon
Here’s my chat with Paris Alleyne as he prepares to exhibit his art at Toronto Comicon 2025.
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Based in Toronto, Ontario, Paris Alleyne is an Eisner-award and Shuster-award winning illustrator. His work includes titles such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Ghostbusters, Black Panther, Spider-Man, GI Joe, Captain Canuck, and many more. His art has appeared in Black Comix Returns and his own independent Haven comics. Paris is the illustrator of the graphic novel ...2025-03-0513 min
True North Country Comics PodcastsKagan McLeod prepares for Toronto Comicon 2025
Here’s my chat with Kagan McLeod about his illustrative work in preparation for exhibiting at Toronto Comicon 2025.
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Kagan McLeod is an illustrator and comic book artist based in Toronto, Ontario. Kagan is known for expressive brush drawing in ink, watercolour and acrylic-gouache. He’s had illustrations published in a variety of magazines, including GQ, Cosmopolitan, Time, People and Reader’s Digest, as well as newspapers The New York Times, The Wall Street J...2025-02-1912 min
True North Country Comics PodcastsAnthony Ruttgaizer prepares for Toronto Comicon
Here’s my chat with Anthony Ruttgaizer about his comic book offerings in advance of Toronto Comicon 2025.
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Anthony Ruttgaizer is a comic book writer and occasional cartoonist best known for such works as the all-ages graphic novel series Heroes of Homeroom C, superhero comics The First Hero and Actionverse and the monster apocalypse neo-western Chance For Survival. Anthony is also the host of the pop culture podcast, The Handsome Genius Club Radio Show...2025-02-1722 min
True North Country Comics PodcastsAlfonso Espinos shares the latest news from Studiocomix Press
Here’s my chat with Alfonso Espinos about the latest offerings from Studiocomix Press.
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Alfonso Espinos is an award-winning Canadian comic book creator and illustrator. He is the founder of Studiocomix Press where he is the project’s chief editor, publishing the ongoing series The Night Spike. His focus has been on publishing his own original material. He also supports and works alongside a very talented team of new emerging graphic artists and co...2025-02-1226 min
True North Country Comics PodcastsAndy Brown reveals 2025 plans for Conundrum Press
Here’s my chat with publisher Andy Brown about graphic novels planned this year from Conundrum Press.
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Andy Brown is founding editor and publisher of Conundrum Press that began in 1996, amidst the political turmoil and cultural vibrancy of Montreal. Andy originally published chapbooks, short stories, novels, comics, and zine collections, but in 2010 he revised the output to exclusively publish literary graphic novels.
Now Conundrum Press is located in Nova Scotia, the...2025-02-1022 min
True North Country Comics PodcastsTech guru Marc Saltzman offers future insights
Here’s my chat with tech expert Marc Saltzman about his thoughts on the future of consumer technology.
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Based in the Toronto, Ontario area and with 30 years of industry experience, Marc Saltzman is a recognized and trusted technology and gaming evangelist in North America. Marc is a freelance journalist for more than 40 publications (including a syndicated column with USA TODAY), a prolific (16-time) author, radio and television personality, and public speaker. Marc speci...2025-02-0722 min
True North Country Comics PodcastsCES 2025 – Airthings
Here’s my chat with JJ Baird from Airthings.
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CES is the global showcase of technology innovations and solutions, powered by the Consumer Technology Association. Held in Las Vegas, Nevada, CES showcases companies including manufacturers, developers and suppliers of consumer technology hardware, content, technology delivery systems and more. CES is where the industry’s sharpest minds take the stage to unveil their latest releases and boldest breakthroughs.
For this report...2025-02-0205 min
True North Country Comics PodcastsCES 2025 – Base Case
Here’s my chat with Arthur Jessop from Base Case at CES 2025.
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CES is the global showcase of technology innovations and solutions, powered by the Consumer Technology Association. Held in Las Vegas, Nevada, CES showcases companies including manufacturers, developers and suppliers of consumer technology hardware, content, technology delivery systems and more. CES is where the industry’s sharpest minds take the stage to unveil their latest releases and boldest breakthroughs.
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True North Country Comics PodcastsCES 2025 – TP-Link Systems
Here’s my chat with Carl Mertz from TP-Link Systems.
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CES is the global showcase of technology innovations and solutions, powered by the Consumer Technology Association. Held in Las Vegas, Nevada, CES showcases companies including manufacturers, developers and suppliers of consumer technology hardware, content, technology delivery systems and more. CES is where the industry’s sharpest minds take the stage to unveil their latest releases and boldest breakthroughs.
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True North Country Comics PodcastsCES 2025 – Pawport
Here’s my chat with Martin Diamond from Pawport at CES 2025.
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CES is the global showcase of technology innovations and solutions, powered by the Consumer Technology Association. Held in Las Vegas, Nevada, CES showcases companies including manufacturers, developers and suppliers of consumer technology hardware, content, technology delivery systems and more. CES is where the industry’s sharpest minds take the stage to unveil their latest releases and boldest breakthroughs.
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True North Country Comics PodcastsCES 2024 – espresso Displays
Here’s my chat with Will Scuderi from espresso Displays.
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CES is the global showcase of technology innovations and solutions, powered by the Consumer Technology Association. Held in Las Vegas, Nevada, CES showcases companies including manufacturers, developers and suppliers of consumer technology hardware, content, technology delivery systems and more. CES is where the industry’s sharpest minds take the stage to unveil their latest releases and boldest breakthroughs.
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True North Country Comics PodcastsCES 2025 – Kitchenery
Here’s my chat with Akshay Bhuva from Kitchenery at CES 2025.
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CES is the global showcase of technology innovations and solutions, powered by the Consumer Technology Association. Held in Las Vegas, Nevada, CES showcases companies including manufacturers, developers and suppliers of consumer technology hardware, content, technology delivery systems and more. CES is where the industry’s sharpest minds take the stage to unveil their latest releases and boldest breakthroughs.
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True North Country Comics PodcastsCES 2025 – LAVA Computer
Here’s my chat with Rostyk Wynnyckyj from LAVA Computer.
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CES is the global showcase of technology innovations and solutions, powered by the Consumer Technology Association. Held in Las Vegas, Nevada, CES showcases companies including manufacturers, developers and suppliers of consumer technology hardware, content, technology delivery systems and more. CES is where the industry’s sharpest minds take the stage to unveil their latest releases and boldest breakthroughs.
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True North Country Comics PodcastsCES 2025 – Smoothtalker
Here’s my chat with Chris Bellar from Smoothtalker at CES 2025.
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CES is the global showcase of technology innovations and solutions, powered by the Consumer Technology Association. Held in Las Vegas, Nevada, CES showcases companies including manufacturers, developers and suppliers of consumer technology hardware, content, technology delivery systems and more. CES is where the industry’s sharpest minds take the stage to unveil their latest releases and boldest breakthroughs.
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True North Country Comics PodcastsCES 2025 – Pontosense
Here’s my chat with Victoria Li from Pontosense at CES 2025.
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CES is the global showcase of technology innovations and solutions, powered by the Consumer Technology Association. Held in Las Vegas, Nevada, CES showcases companies including manufacturers, developers and suppliers of consumer technology hardware, content, technology delivery systems and more. CES is where the industry’s sharpest minds take the stage to unveil their latest releases and boldest breakthroughs.
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True North Country Comics PodcastsCES 2025 – Attention Labs
Here’s my chat with Omar Abbasi from Attention Labs.
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CES is the global showcase of technology innovations and solutions, powered by the Consumer Technology Association. Held in Las Vegas, Nevada, CES showcases companies including manufacturers, developers and suppliers of consumer technology hardware, content, technology delivery systems and more. CES is where the industry’s sharpest minds take the stage to unveil their latest releases and boldest breakthroughs.
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True North Country Comics PodcastsCES 2025 – Wonder
Here’s my chat with Belinda Broido from Wonder at CES 2025.
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CES 2025 is the global showcase of technology innovations and solutions, powered by the Consumer Technology Association. Held in Las Vegas, Nevada, CES showcases companies including manufacturers, developers and suppliers of consumer technology hardware, content, technology delivery systems and more. CES is where the industry’s sharpest minds take the stage to unveil their latest releases and boldest breakthroughs.
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True North Country Comics PodcastsCES 2025 – ProtoArc
Here’s my chat with Nikki from ProtoArc for my report from CES 2025.
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CES is the global showcase of technology innovations and solutions, powered by the Consumer Technology Association. Held in Las Vegas, Nevada, CES showcases companies including manufacturers, developers and suppliers of consumer technology hardware, content, technology delivery systems and more. CES is where the industry’s sharpest minds take the stage to unveil their latest releases and boldest breakthroughs.
F...2025-01-2208 min
True North Country Comics PodcastsCES 2025 – Bluetti
Here’s my chat with Tim from Bluetti at CES 2025.
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CES is the global showcase of technology innovations and solutions, powered by the Consumer Technology Association. Held in Las Vegas, Nevada, CES showcases companies including manufacturers, developers and suppliers of consumer technology hardware, content, technology delivery systems and more. CES is where the industry’s sharpest minds take the stage to unveil their latest releases and boldest breakthroughs.
For this re...2025-01-2106 min
True North Country Comics PodcastsCES 2025 – SOTSU
Here’s my chat with Will Vatis from SOTSU at CES 2025.
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CES is the global showcase of technology innovations and solutions, powered by the Consumer Technology Association. Held in Las Vegas, Nevada, CES showcases companies including manufacturers, developers and suppliers of consumer technology hardware, content, technology delivery systems and more. CES is where the industry’s sharpest minds take the stage to unveil their latest releases and boldest breakthroughs.
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True North Country Comics PodcastsCES Report – AC Future
Here’s my chat with Art Jason from AC Future at CES 2025.
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CES 2025 is the global showcase of technology innovations and solutions, powered by the Consumer Technology Association. Held in Las Vegas, Nevada, CES showcases companies including manufacturers, developers and suppliers of consumer technology hardware, content, technology delivery systems and more. CES is where the industry’s sharpest minds take the stage to unveil their latest releases and boldest breakthroughs.
For t...2025-01-1905 min
True North Country Comics PodcastsCES 2025 – MacPaw
Here’s my chat with Pavlo Haidamak from MacPaw for my report from CES 2025.
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CES is the global showcase of technology innovations and solutions, powered by the Consumer Technology Association. Held in Las Vegas, Nevada, CES showcases companies including manufacturers, developers and suppliers of consumer technology hardware, content, technology delivery systems and more. CES is where the industry’s sharpest minds take the stage to unveil their latest releases and boldest breakth...2025-01-1807 min
True North Country Comics PodcastsCES 2025 – Huion
Here’s my chat with Arturo Garza of Huion at CES 2025.
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CES is the global showcase of technology innovations and solutions, powered by the Consumer Technology Association. Held in Las Vegas, Nevada, CES showcases companies including manufacturers, developers and suppliers of consumer technology hardware, content, technology delivery systems and more. CES is where the industry’s sharpest minds take the stage to unveil their latest releases and boldest breakthroughs.
For thi...2025-01-1707 min
True North Country Comics PodcastsCES 2025 Report – PocketBook
On this episode, I report from CES 2025 featuring PocketBook.
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CES is the global showcase of technology innovations and solutions, powered by the Consumer Technology Association. Held in Las Vegas, Nevada, CES showcases companies including manufacturers, developers and suppliers of consumer technology hardware, content, technology delivery systems and more. CES is where the industry’s sharpest minds take the stage to unveil their latest releases and boldest breakthroughs.
For this report, I spe...2025-01-1607 min
True North Country Comics PodcastsCES 2025 Report – Lexar
On this episode, I report from CES 2025 featuring Lexar.
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CES is the global showcase of technology innovations and solutions, powered by the Consumer Technology Association. Held in Las Vegas, Nevada, CES showcases companies including manufacturers, developers and suppliers of consumer technology hardware, content, technology delivery systems and more. CES is where the industry’s sharpest minds take the stage to unveil their latest releases and boldest breakthroughs.
For this report, I spe...2025-01-1513 min
True North Country Comics PodcastsCES 2025 Report – Matias
Here’s my chat with Steve McGowan of Matias for my report from CES 2025.
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On this episode, I report from CES 2025 — the global showcase of technology innovations and solutions, powered by the Consumer Technology Association. Held in Las Vegas, Nevada, CES showcases companies including manufacturers, developers and suppliers of consumer technology hardware, content, technology delivery systems and more. CES is where the industry’s sharpest minds take the stage to unveil their lat...2025-01-1408 min
True North Country Comics PodcastsCES 2025 Report – Three-D Desk
On this episode, I report from CES 2025 featuring Three-D Desk.
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CES is the global showcase of technology innovations and solutions, powered by the Consumer Technology Association. Held in Las Vegas, Nevada, CES showcases companies including manufacturers, developers and suppliers of consumer technology hardware, content, technology delivery systems and more. CES is where the industry’s sharpest minds take the stage to unveil their latest releases and boldest breakthroughs.
For this repor...2025-01-1305 min
True North Country Comics PodcastsAlexander Finbow reflects on 2024 and ponders 2025 for Renegade Arts Entertainment
Here’s my chat with Alexander Finbow, publisher of Renegade Arts Entertainment, as he reviews the publishing and distribution challenges of 2024 while offering a sneak peek of future books to come in 2025.
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As Publisher and Director of Operations, Alexander Finbow runs the day to day operations at Renegade Arts Entertainment. His duties include finding authors and artists, editing books, planning publishing schedules, plus managing the distribution, marketing and promotion so readers can find...2025-01-0823 min
True North Country Comics PodcastsLooking back at 2024 with Canadian creators
On this special episode, we look back at 2024 with a focus on the many conversations with Canadian comic book creators and supporters.
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Typically each year starts with one concern. Will any interviews will be created for listeners? After looking at more than 100 interviews revisited in this episode, True North Country Comics Podcast definitely delivered in 2024. That doesn’t ev...2025-01-0116 min
True North Country Comics PodcastsCanadian comic book creators look back and peek ahead
Here’s my chat with Canadian comic book creators as they reflect on the past year while offering a sneak peek about what’s to come in 2025. And we might get lucky and hear about a few New Year’s resolutions too.
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This podcast is available wherever podcasts are enjoyed. Please like and follow and subscribe.These interviews took place at RAID Studio in Toronto, Ontario and at Wayside Comics an...2024-12-3117 min
True North Country Comics Podcasts2024 comic book wrap up with podcast pro John Siuntres
Here’s my chat with John Siuntres from the Word Balloon Podcast about his conversations this past year with Canadian comic book creators and more.
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John Siuntres has been part of the Chicago Radio and TV scene since 1991, hosting and producing shows for WSCR Radio, CBS-TV, ESPN, Fox Sports Network, and the former Sporting News Radio...2024-12-3029 min
True North Country Comics PodcastsMichael Schwartz shares insight about ‘Armored’
Here’s my chat with Michael Schwartz about his comic book series Armored and a lot more.
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Based in Toronto, Ontario, Michael Schwartz is a feature film screenwriter and now comic book writer, who wrote Netflix’s successful animated movie Gnome Alone and an adaptation of R.L. Stine’s Zombie Town for Hulu, starring Dan Aykroyd a...2024-12-1821 min
True North Country Comics PodcastsMary Verhoeven discusses the art of ‘Teleportation and Other Luxuries’
Here’s my chat with Mary Verhoeven about the new graphic novel Teleportation and Other Luxuries from Maverick, the young adult imprint from Mad Cave Studios.
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Mary Verhoeven is a Toronto, Ontario based freelance illustrator, comics maker and occasional indie TTRPG & video games art gremlin. With comics published in The Other Side Anthology, Beyond II, Sweaty Palms...2024-12-1112 min
True North Country Comics PodcastsReport from Mississauga Comic Expo 2024
Here’s my report from Mississauga Comic Expo (MCX 2024) featuring comic book creators.
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The recently renovated Hazel McCallion Central Library was the location of this year’s Mississauga Comic Expo. The event provided attendees with workshops, panels, cosplay photoshoots, tabletop board game demos, video game free-play sessions, presentations, and, of course, comic book creators.
Thank...2024-11-2211 min
True North Country Comics PodcastsTrue North Country Comics Podcast reports from NYCC 2024
Here’s my report from New York Comic Con 2024 featuring brief chats with Canadian creators (and a surprise guest).
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New York Comic Con is the United State’s East Coast’s largest pop culture convention and the only one that takes place in the comic book, publishing, media, and licensing cap...2024-10-2109 min
True North Country Comics PodcastsJonathan Burrello talks about ‘Barb The Barbarian’ and more
Here’s my chat with Jonathan Burrello about Barb The Barbarian, the state of movies and more.
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American born cartoonist, comedian, film enthusiast, teacher, and traveler Jonathan Burrell is now based in Montreal, Quebec. He’s responsible for the comics Barb, Haunted Safari and more. His latest work is Barb: Bloodbath & Beyond.
The graphic novel, Barb: Bloodbath & Beyond, is the saga of a young barbarian girl named Barb as she traverses a dangerous world full...2024-07-1714 min
True North Country Comics PodcastsEtienne Derepentigny chats about his graphic novel ‘Dead Kingdom’
Here’s my chat with Etienne Derepentigny about his graphic novel Dead Kingdom and more.
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Graphic designer by day and comic book artist by night, Etienne Derepentigny is a Quebecois comic book enthusiast and creator. After studying art and graphic design, Etienne began freelancing for independent comics publishers to make a name for himself, until he was lucky enough to team up with Red 5 Comics to publish his first graphic novel Dead Kingdom. His work is now...2024-07-0316 min
True North Country Comics PodcastsKonrad Secord-Reitz chats about his podcast WednesdayNightReviews and more
Here’s my chat with Konrad Secord-Reitz about his YouTube podcast WednesdayNightReviews, the state of comics today and more.This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Podcasts and YouTube Video. Please like and subscribe to that video channel.
Based in Toronto, Ontario, Konrad is the host of Wednesday Night Reviews with eight years of experience reviewing comics and interviewing creators while bringing a unique and conversational approach to every interviews.
Wednesday Night Reviews takes a look at comics and graphic novels from the major publishing houses as well as indie creators making their...2024-06-2427 min
True North Country Comics PodcastsNeil Fifer discusses early fanzines plus his efforts to save animals at rescue shelters
Here’s my chat with Neil Fifer about early Canadian fanzines plus his efforts to save animals at rescue shelters.
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Neil Fifer hails from Winnipeg, Manitoba and celebrated comic books early in his career. Although he has a literal multimedia career that includes acting in several movies, Neil was in on the ground floor of the western Canadian comic book scene. He knew Todd McFarlane before he made it to the big time. He even met wi...2024-06-1129 min
True North Country Comics PodcastsScott Wojcik preps for CK Expo 2024
Here’s my chat with Scott Wojcik about Marvellous Tales of Wonder and his comic book plans for CK Expo 2024.
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Established in 2014, the Chatham Kent Expo or CKX 2024 is celebrating its 10th annual pop culture show described as an Ultimate Fan Experience. It’s a way for the people of Chatham-Kent to get together and have fun while raising money for programs in the city. The two day event features artists, authors, games, cosplay and celebrit...2024-04-2314 min
True North Country Comics PodcastsBoum offers insight into making ‘The Jellyfish’
Here’s my chat with Boum about her new graphic novel The Jellyfish from Pow Pow Press.
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Hailing from Montreal, Boum holds a bachelor’s degree in animation and she’s seen her short films travel around the world. Since 2011, Boum has dedicated her time to creating comics. Her many works include A Small Revolution and her long-running, award-winning series Boumeries. She has a husband, two daughters, two cats, and a long to-do list. Her most recent w...2024-04-1227 min
True North Country Comics PodcastsThom delves deep into ‘Botanica Drama’
Here’s my chat with Thom about his new graphic novel Botanica Drama from Pow Pow Press.
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Thom is a cartoonist born in Montreal with a Master’s degree from the University of Quebec. He’s been drawing comics since an early age, and many of his characters have been following him around for years. Botanica Drama is his third book and a sequel of sorts to VII which won the Réal-Fillion Award for Best Debut in...2024-04-1018 min
True North Country Comics PodcastsJ.M. Clark promotes Artsy Fartsy Comic Con 2024
Here’s my chat with J.M. Clark about the second edition of Artsy Fartsy Comic Con.
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Residing in the greater Toronto area, J.M. Clark is a comic convention panel moderator plus sketch battle host, a well-admired podcaster and a huge collector of lightsabers. In fact, it’s his love of Star Wars and its fandom that inspired him to name his podcast ‘An Elegant Weapon’. For over 12 years, ‘An Elegant Weapon’ has offered listeners a truly...2024-03-2724 min
True North Country Comics PodcastsTimothy Hazin reveals ‘The Oddsmakers’ – the comic book and movie
Here’s my chat with Timothy Hazin about The Oddsmakers comic book and movie.
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Timothy Hazin was born in Oakville, Ontario, Canada to Middle East and North Africa immigrants, but currently resides in Cochrane, Ontario. As an actor, writer and voice-over artist, Timothy has trained with various schools and teachers across North America; culminating in his Graduation of the Global Conservatory at the Atlantic Acting School. He has written and filmed an awarding winning short and has...2024-03-2013 min
True North Country Comics PodcastsCasey Parsons stirs the ‘Cauldron’ in new anthology book
Here’s my chat with Casey Parsons about the new graphic novel anthology Cauldron: Forbidden Appetites.
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Casey Parsons is an artist from Stoney Creek, Ontario. He trained as a fine artist and illustrator, graduating in art programs from Sheridan College and McMaster University. In addition to his variant cover artwork for Image Comics, Sourcepoint Press, and other indie titles, Casey recently created artwork for the Marvel cards portolio. He is an artist, writer, co-publisher and co-edito...2024-02-0712 min
True North Country Comics PodcastsCanadian comic book creators reveal 2024 and beyond projects
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Welcome to a new year. Full of possibilities including lots for comic book stories to be shared.
During recent chats with Canadian comic book creators, they shared their plans for this year and beyond. In this podcast, you’ll discover their plans for comic book projects for 2024 and beyond including: Dino Caruso, Shawn Richison, Michael Cherkas, Patrick Blanchette, Claire Lordon, Paris Alleyne, Taz Mukanik, Éloïse Marseille, Scott Chantler, Glen Carabin, Jack Briglio, Bill Slavin, Graham Annable, Kagan McLeod, Drew Craig, Julien Paré-Sorel, Kate Leth, Nick Marinkovich, Emily Carroll, Matt McGra...2024-01-0341 min
True North Country Comics Podcasts2023 – Year in review with comic book creator Sam Noir
Here’s my chat with Sam Noir in conversation about 2023 — the year Canadian comic books in review.
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Sam Noir is a writer, cartoonist, toy maker and editor/publisher based in Toronto. He is best known for his work in RAID Anthology: KLAATU, Cauldron Magazine, Ballyskillen, Cauldron: Forbidden Appetites from RAID press and FANdemonium Webcomic. He is a vintage toy collector and created a Captain Canuck retro action figure.
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True North Country Comics PodcastsComic book creators discuss AI – part three
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Here’s the third and final my chats with Canadian comic book creators about the use of AI (Artificial Intelligence) in comic book creation.
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Thanks to all the creators who participated in these interviews: Josh Rosen, Éloïse Marseille, Tax Mukanik, Paris Alleyne, Claire Lordon, Patrick Blanchette, Veronica Post, Michael Cherkas, Julien Paré-Sorel, Dino Caruso and Shawn Richison.
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True North Country Comics PodcastsComic book creators discuss AI – part two
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Here’s part two of my chat with Canadian comic book creators about the use of AI (Artificial Intelligence) in comic book creation.
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Thanks to all the creators who participated in these interviews: Kate Leth, Nick Marinkovich, Elizabeth Whitten, Emily Carroll, Matt McGrath, Martin Duncan, Jordan Plosky, Rob Norman and Ashley Hasfal.
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True North Country Comics PodcastsComic book creators discuss AI – part one
Here’s part one of my chat with Canadian comic book creators about the use of AI (Artificial Intelligence) in comic book creation.
This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. And the podcast is also available on YouTube. Please like and subscribe to that video channel.
Thanks to all the creators who participated in these interviews: Scott Chantler, Glen Carabin, Jack Briglio, Bill Slavin, Graham Annable, Andrew Thomas, Kagan McLeod, Drew Craig, Kevin Briones, Fred Kennedy, Cecil Castellucci, Kevin Woolridge and Seth.
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SEA AND BE SCENE... And HEARD Archives - Stephanie BeaumontJohn Michael Swinimer
Broadcast Date – January 18, 2023
Our chats will be just that very conversational, not entirely sensible and with any luck totally enjoyable – Now when you’ve been doing this kinda celebration for as long as I have – you end up going WAY WAY BACK with a great number of great folks – but when it comes to today’s guest well we go way way way way back to my first day on the planet in fact. That’s right he’s back a Sea and be Scene and Heard All-Star of the highest order and my big brother John Michael Swinimer...2023-01-1956 minSEA AND BE SCENE... And HEARD Archives - Stephanie BeaumontJohn Michael Swinimer
Broadcast Date – October 13, 2021
Our chats will be just that very conversational, not entirely sensible and with any luck totally enjoyable.
Now of all the guests I’ve ever had on the show – today’s is the one that has known me the longest. He was there the day they brought me home from the hospital and – besides that one day he tried to get my mom to put me out for the mailman to ship away – he’s been a great big brother. He’s also been my go-to tech guy throughout the entire run of seaandbescene...2021-10-1455 min