Dollar Bin Bandits

Mar 07 2025 358 ep. 62 mins 16
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WTF (or Armchair Expert or SmartLess) for #comics! We interview anyone involved in the making of comic books and animation about their careers and craft. 

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Kyle Starks

Mar 07 2025 63 mins  
Kyle Starks has become a standout voice in independent comics, known for his distinctive comedic storytelling and energetic art style that blends humor with action-packed narratives. His breakthrough came with the critically acclaimed Sexcastle, a graphic novel that reimagined 1980s action movie tropes with a hilarious and subversive twist. Starks has since become a prolific creato

Scott Kolins

Mar 05 2025 66 mins  
Scott Kolins has been a powerhouse in the comic book world for decades, known for his distinctive, high-energy style. As a penciler and cover artist, he's left an indelible mark on titles like The Flash, The Thing: Freakshow, She-Hulk and more, working with some of the most iconic characters in the Marvel and DC universes. His run on The Flash with writer Geoff Johns is particularl

Indie Spotlight: Russ Kazmierczak (Amazing Arizona Comics)

Mar 03 2025 53 mins  
Russ Kazmierczak has carved out a unique niche in the indie comics scene as the creator of Amazing Arizona Comics, a locally-focused superhero universe that blends satire with Southwest sensibilities. Since launching the series in 2010, Russ has produced over 40 self-published mini-comics featuring characters like Speed Cameron and Cactus Boy who battle villains inspired by Arizona

John Rose (Barney Google and Snuffy Smith)

Feb 28 2025 43 mins  
John Rose has been breathing new life into the iconic comic strip Barney Google and Snuffy Smith for over two decades. After joining as an inking assistant to Fred Lasswell in 1998, he took over the strip following Lasswell's passing in 2001. John has published several collections, including The Bodacious Best of Snuffy Smith and Snuffy Smith in His Sunday Best. He also regularly a

Mike Pellerito (Archie Comics)

Feb 26 2025 54 mins  
Who's the President, Editor in Chief, Head Honcho, Big Cheese of Archie Comics? Why, it's Mike Pellerito of course! A graduate of the Joe Kubert School, he's been at Archie since 2007, so he has some stories to tell. Plus, Mike's the co-owner of the truly excellent Aw Yeah Comics shop in Harrison, NY. He knows a lot about the comics world, which is exactly why we're talking to him

Kerry Callen

Feb 21 2025 43 mins  
Kerry Callen has gone from the greeting card industry to creating incredible art for various comics. From MAD Magazine to Big Bang Comics, his work has captured fans’ imaginations. He has also written his own graphic novels including Halo and Sprocket and Dirtnap. Follow his adventures at kerrycallen.blogspot.com. ____________________ Check out a video version of this episode on

Jim Krueger

Feb 19 2025 68 mins  
Jim Krueger isn't just the "Alex Ross writer." Sure, he's had spectacular collaborations with the painter, from the Earth X trilogy and Justice to Project Superpowers. But Jim's body of work spans far and wide, even beyond those epics. He's worked on many licensed properties, including Star Wars, Micronauts, The Matrix, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. And of course there's some Batma

Barbara Slate

Feb 17 2025 56 mins  
Barbara Slate has done it all in her over four decades in the industry. Not only is she one of the few female artists who has created, written, and drawn comics for both Marvel and DC, but her textbook, You Can Do a Graphic Novel, is a pioneering how-to for the comics field. She started in the mid-1970s with the comic strip Ms. Liz, which was featured in greeting cards and Cosmopol

Sarah Palmer (Gwengoolie) Returns

Feb 14 2025 31 mins  
Sarah Palmer was born to entertain and she’s taken her creativity and humor to Svengoolie as the popular Gwengoolie on the House of Svengoolie! She’s also a dynamic YouTuber with her Pinup Palmer channel that gives makeup tips and explores locations of famous horror films. Check it out at https://m.youtube.com/@pinuppalmer ____________________ Check out a video version of this

Scott Gryder (Svengoolie’s IMP)

Feb 12 2025 47 mins  
Actor Scott Gryder has made his presence felt on stage and screen. One of the winners of the Spawn of Svengoolie contest, fans have fallen in love with his IMP character! Besides that role, he’s a singer, writer, and puppet maker. Be sure to check him out each Saturday night on Svengoolie on MeTV! ____________________ Check out a video version of this episode on our YouTube chann