 Episode 153: Drunk On Comics at Motor City Comic Con For this last episode recorded at Motor City Comic Con 2019, the Comic Pros &amp; Cons podcast is joined by the crew from Drunk On Comics! Derek sits down to talk with his former co-hosts Tony (also co-founder of Drunk on Comics) and Linz, as well as their newest co-host, Charles.  Joining partway through the conversation is Derek‘s lovely wife, Mel.   The crew discusses all the things that make this con so special as well as a bit of their journey through the last few decades of attending, volunteering and podcasting at the con.  A huge thank you and shout out to Motor City Comic Con for allowing us to be a part of your amazing show! Remember to find Comic Pros &amp; Cons on iTunes and Sticher, as well as all of our social media! Cheers!

<a href="http://www.comicprosandcons.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/drunk-on-comics-motor-city.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Episode 153: Drunk On Comics at Motor City Comic Con For this last episode recorded at <a href="https://www.motorcitycomiccon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Motor City Comic Con 2019</a>, the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ComicProsAndCons/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comic Pros &amp; Cons</a> podcast is joined by the crew from <a href="http://www.drunkoncomics.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Drunk On Comics</a>! <a href="https://twitter.com/ComicProsCons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Derek</a> sits down to talk with his former co-hosts <a href="https://twitter.com/NoodlesMontana" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tony</a> (also co-founder of <a href="https://twitter.com/DrunkOnComics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Drunk on Comics</a>) and <a href="https://twitter.com/LinzShearer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linz</a>, as well as their newest co-host, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DrunkOnComics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charles</a>. Joining partway through the conversation is <a href="https://www.instagram.com/comicprosandcons/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Derek</a>‘s lovely wife, <a href="https://twitter.com/EastHillsNerd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mel</a>. The crew discusses all the things that make this con so special as well as a bit of their journey through the last few decades of attending, volunteering and podcasting at the con. A huge thank you and shout out to <a href="https://twitter.com/MotCityComicCon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Motor City Comic Con</a> for allowing us to be a part of your amazing show! Remember to find <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/7797428/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comic Pros &amp; Cons</a> on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/comic-pros-cons/id1073392137?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> and <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/comic-pros-cons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sticher</a>, as well as all of our social media! Cheers!

Episode 153: Drunk On Comics at Motor City Comic Con

 Episode 152: Esad Ribic This week, the Comic Pros &amp; Cons podcast is back at Motor City Comic Con!  For this episode, Derek had the honor of hosting one of the biggest names in comics, artist Esad Ribic. Esad shared with Derek and the rest of the crowd info about his background, his process, and so much more on his work in this hour long panel.  This man is such an amazing artist, and his candid approach to sharing information is a must listen to episode. A huge thank you and shout out to Motor City Comic Con for allowing us to be a part of your amazing show! Remember to find Comic Pros &amp; Cons on iTunes and Sticher, as well as all of our social media! Cheers!

<a href="http://www.comicprosandcons.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/esad-ribic.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Episode 152: Esad Ribic This week, the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ComicProsAndCons/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comic Pros &amp; Cons</a> podcast is back at <a href="https://www.motorcitycomiccon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Motor City Comic Con</a>! For this episode, <a href="https://twitter.com/ComicProsCons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Derek</a> had the honor of hosting one of the biggest names in comics, artist <a href="https://www.facebook.com/esad.ribic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Esad Ribic</a>. <a href="https://www.anthonyscomicbookart.com/artistgalleryroom.asp?artistid=434" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Esad</a> shared with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/comicprosandcons/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Derek</a> and the rest of the crowd info about his background, his process, and so much more on his work in this hour long panel. This man is such an amazing artist, and his candid approach to sharing information is a must listen to episode. A huge thank you and shout out to <a href="https://twitter.com/MotCityComicCon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Motor City Comic Con</a> for allowing us to be a part of your amazing show! Remember to find <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/7797428/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comic Pros &amp; Cons</a> on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/comic-pros-cons/id1073392137?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> and <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/comic-pros-cons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sticher</a>, as well as all of our social media! Cheers!

Episode 152: Esad Ribic

Jim Calafiore

Gene Ha

 Episode 151: Gene Ha &amp; Jim Calafiore On this episode of the Comic Pros &amp; Cons podcast, we are back at Motor City Comic Con in the panel rooms above Artist Alley! For this installment, Derek had the pleasure of moderating the panel for two legends of the industry, Gene Ha and Jim Calafiore.  Both Gene and Jim have decades of experience working in comics, and their knowledge is staggering.  It was an honor for us and Derek to be able to talk to these two gentlemen about their careers and what they have planned next.  A very special thank you and shout out to Motor City Comic Con for allowing us to be a part of your amazing show! Remember to find Comic Pros &amp; Cons on iTunes and Sticher, as well as all of our social media! Cheers!

<a href="http://www.comicprosandcons.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/gene-ha-jim-calafiore.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Episode 151: Gene Ha &amp; Jim Calafiore On this episode of the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ComicProsAndCons/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comic Pros &amp; Cons</a> podcast, we are back at <a href="https://www.motorcitycomiccon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Motor City Comic Con</a> in the panel rooms above Artist Alley! For this installment, <a href="https://twitter.com/ComicProsCons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Derek</a> had the pleasure of moderating the panel for two legends of the industry, <a href="http://geneha.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gene Ha</a> and Jim <a href="http://jimcalafiore.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Calafiore</a>. Both <a href="https://twitter.com/GeneHa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gene</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jim_calafiore/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jim</a> have decades of experience working in comics, and their knowledge is staggering. It was an honor for us and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/comicprosandcons/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Derek</a> to be able to talk to these two gentlemen about their careers and what they have planned next. A very special thank you and shout out to <a href="https://twitter.com/MotCityComicCon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Motor City Comic Con</a> for allowing us to be a part of your amazing show! Remember to find <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/7797428/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comic Pros &amp; Cons</a> on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/comic-pros-cons/id1073392137?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> and <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/comic-pros-cons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sticher</a>, as well as all of our social media! Cheers!

Episode 151: Gene Ha & Jim Calafiore

Ted McKeever

 Episode 150: Ted McKeever This week, the Comic Pros &amp; Cons podcast hits its 150th episode milestone with a bang! Recorded live at the 30th year of Motor City Comic Con, Derek is honored to sit and talk with the legendary creator, Ted McKeever. Derek talks to Ted about his career and journey throughout the years in comics, including his recent transition away from sequential art to painting. We here at Comic Pros &amp; Cons would like to thank each and everyone of you who have been a part of this journey of ours. We never would have reached 150 episodes had it not been for all of you out there – from the listeners to the creators and everyone in between, thank you for your support over the years. A very special thank you and shout out to Motor City Comic Con for allowing us to be a part of your amazing show! Remember to find Comic Pros &amp; Cons on iTunes and Sticher, as well as all of our social media! Cheers!

<a href="http://www.comicprosandcons.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ted-mckeever.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Episode 150: Ted McKeever This week, the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ComicProsAndCons/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comic Pros &amp; Cons</a> podcast hits its 150th episode milestone with a bang! Recorded live at the 30th year of <a href="https://www.motorcitycomiccon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Motor City Comic Con</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/ComicProsCons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Derek</a> is honored to sit and talk with the legendary creator, <a href="http://tedmckeever.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ted McKeever</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/ComicProsCons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Derek</a> talks to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tedmckeever/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ted</a> about his career and journey throughout the years in comics, including his recent transition away from sequential art to painting. We here at <a href="http://www.comicprosandcons.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comic Pros &amp; Cons</a> would like to thank each and everyone of you who have been a part of this journey of ours. We never would have reached 150 episodes had it not been for all of you out there – from the listeners to the creators and everyone in between, thank you for your support over the years. A very special thank you and shout out to <a href="https://twitter.com/MotCityComicCon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Motor City Comic Con</a> for allowing us to be a part of your amazing show! Remember to find <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/7797428/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comic Pros &amp; Cons</a> on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/comic-pros-cons/id1073392137?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> and <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/comic-pros-cons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sticher</a>, as well as all of our social media! Cheers!

Episode 150: Ted McKeever

 Episode 149: Promoting Comics Through Podcasts This week, we kick off the Comic Pros &amp; Cons podcast coverage of Motor City Comic Con with an updated look at Promoting Comics Through Podcasts! Joining Derek on the panel is none other than friend of the show and amazing creator, Dan Dougherty. Dan and Derek help the audience navigate the world of podcasts, from finding and vetting the right ones, to making introductions, preparing for an interview, and promoting an appearance along with so much more. You can download the PDF of the accompanying paper to this panel here: Promoting Comics Through Podcasts A huge thank you and shout out to Motor City Comic Con for allowing us to be a part of your amazing show! Remember to find Comic Pros &amp; Cons on iTunes and Sticher, as well as all of our social media! Cheers!

<a href="http://www.comicprosandcons.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/promoting-comics-through-podcasts.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Episode 149: Promoting Comics Through Podcasts This week, we kick off the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ComicProsAndCons/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comic Pros &amp; Cons</a> podcast coverage of <a href="https://www.motorcitycomiccon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Motor City Comic Con</a> with an updated look at Promoting Comics Through Podcasts! Joining <a href="https://twitter.com/ComicProsCons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Derek</a> on the panel is none other than friend of the show and amazing creator, <a href="https://www.beardocomics.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dan Dougherty</a>. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BeardoComic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dan</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ComicProsCons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Derek</a> help the audience navigate the world of podcasts, from finding and vetting the right ones, to making introductions, preparing for an interview, and promoting an appearance along with so much more. You can download the PDF of the accompanying paper to this panel here: <a href="http://www.comicprosandcons.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Promoting-Comics-Through-Podcasts.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Promoting Comics Through Podcasts</a> A huge thank you and shout out to <a href="https://twitter.com/MotCityComicCon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Motor City Comic Con</a> for allowing us to be a part of your amazing show! Remember to find <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/7797428/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comic Pros &amp; Cons</a> on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/comic-pros-cons/id1073392137?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> and <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/comic-pros-cons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sticher</a>, as well as all of our social media! Cheers!

Episode 149: Promoting Comics Through Podcasts

 Episode 148: Motor City Comic Con Pre-Party This week, the Comic Pros &amp; Cons podcast is gearing up for our favorite weekend of the year – Motor City Comic Con! Joining Derek on the mic for this episode are his old co-hosts from Drunk On Comics, Kevin Vlietstra and Tony McKay.  These three old friends talk about the upcoming Motor City Comic Con (happening this weekend May 17-19), as well as how the show has grown, some of their favorite memories, and what they are looking forward to on this 30th anniversary of the con. Thanks in advance to Motor City Comic Con for allowing us to be a part of your amazing show, and remember to find Comic Pros &amp; Cons on iTunes and Sticher, as well as all of our social media! Cheers!

<a href="http://www.comicprosandcons.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/MCCC-Pre-Party.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Episode 148: Motor City Comic Con Pre-Party This week, the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ComicProsAndCons/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comic Pros &amp; Cons</a> podcast is gearing up for our favorite weekend of the year – <a href="https://www.motorcitycomiccon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Motor City Comic Con</a>! Joining <a href="https://twitter.com/ComicProsCons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Derek</a> on the mic for this episode are his old co-hosts from <a href="http://www.drunkoncomics.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Drunk On Comics</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/dynamocyclone" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Vlietstra</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/NoodlesMontana" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tony McKay</a>. These three old friends talk about the upcoming <a href="https://www.facebook.com/motorcitycomicon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Motor City Comic Con</a> (happening this weekend May 17-19), as well as how the show has grown, some of their favorite memories, and what they are looking forward to on this 30th anniversary of the con. Thanks in advance to <a href="https://twitter.com/MotCityComicCon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Motor City Comic Con</a> for allowing us to be a part of your amazing show, and remember to find <a href="https://www.instagram.com/comicprosandcons/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comic Pros &amp; Cons</a> on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/comic-pros-cons/id1073392137?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> and <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/comic-pros-cons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sticher</a>, as well as all of our social media! Cheers!

Episode 148: Motor City Comic Con Pre-Party

 Episode 147: Floppy Cop at C2E2 The coverage from C2E2 keeps coming on this week’s episode of the Comic Pros &amp; Cons Podcast, as Derek is joined by the entire creative team from Floppy Cop!  Sitting down with Derek to discuss their book from Source Point Press are creators Dan Dougherty, Seth Damoose, Milena Deneno and Jay Fosgitt.  If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to have four comedic and creative minds working on one comic book, Dan, Seth, Milena and Jay shed some light on the process (and silliness) of what goes into their collaborative process.   Thanks for listening, thank you again to ReedPop and C2E2, and remember to find Comic Pros &amp; Cons on iTunes and Sticher, as well as all of our social media! Cheers!

<a href="http://www.comicprosandcons.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/floppy-cop.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Episode 147: Floppy Cop at C2E2 The coverage from <a href="https://twitter.com/c2e2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">C2E2</a> keeps coming on this week’s episode of the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ComicProsAndCons/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comic Pros &amp; Cons Podcast</a>, as <a href="https://www.instagram.com/comicprosandcons/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Derek</a> is joined by the entire creative team from <a href="http://sourcepointpress.storenvy.com/collections/747492-comic-books-and-graphic-novels/products/26610081-floppy-cop-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Floppy Cop</a>! Sitting down with <a href="https://twitter.com/ComicProsCons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Derek</a> to discuss their book from <a href="http://sourcepointpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Source Point Press</a> are creators <a href="https://www.beardocomics.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dan Dougherty</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sethdamoose" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Seth Damoose</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/milenadeneno/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Milena Deneno</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jaypfosgitt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jay Fosgitt</a>. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to have four comedic and creative minds working on one comic book, <a href="https://twitter.com/Beardocomics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dan</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/DamooseSeth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Seth</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/milenadeneno" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Milena</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/jaypfosgitt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jay</a> shed some light on the process (and silliness) of what goes into their collaborative process. Thanks for listening, thank you again to <a href="http://www.reedpop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ReedPop</a> and <a href="https://www.c2e2.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">C2E2</a>, and remember to find <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/7797428/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comic Pros &amp; Cons</a> on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/comic-pros-cons/id1073392137?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> and <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/comic-pros-cons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sticher</a>, as well as all of our social media! Cheers!

Episode 147: Floppy Cop at C2E2

 Episode 146: Twiztid at C2E2 It’s a short but powerful episode of the Comic Pros &amp; Cons podcast this week live from the Source Point Press booth at C2E2! This week, Derek had the pleasure of talking to the guys from Twiztid!  Madrox and Monoxide talk to Derek about their book Haunted High-Ons as well as what is coming down the road for them in comics.  Thanks for listening, thank you again to ReedPop and C2E2, and remember to find Comic Pros &amp; Cons on iTunes and Sticher, as well as all of our social media! Cheers!

<a href="http://www.comicprosandcons.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/twitzid.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Episode 146: Twiztid at C2E2 It’s a short but powerful episode of the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ComicProsAndCons/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comic Pros &amp; Cons</a> podcast this week live from the <a href="http://sourcepointpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Source Point Press</a> booth at <a href="https://twitter.com/c2e2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">C2E2</a>! This week, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/comicprosandcons/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Derek</a> had the pleasure of talking to the guys from <a href="http://www.twiztid.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twiztid</a>! <a href="https://twitter.com/tweetmesohard" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Madrox</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Twiztid/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Monoxide</a> talk to Derek about their book <a href="http://sourcepointpress.storenvy.com/collections/747492-comic-books-and-graphic-novels/products/26610186-twiztid-haunted-high-ons-the-darkness-rises-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Haunted High-Ons</a> as well as what is coming down the road for them in comics. Thanks for listening, thank you again to <a href="http://www.reedpop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ReedPop</a> and <a href="https://www.c2e2.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">C2E2</a>, and remember to find <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/7797428/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comic Pros &amp; Cons</a> on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/comic-pros-cons/id1073392137?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> and <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/comic-pros-cons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sticher</a>, as well as all of our social media! Cheers!

Episode 146: Twiztid at C2E2

Travis McIntire

 Episode 145: Travis McIntire at C2E2 It’s time for another episode of the Comic Pros &amp; Cons podcast, and we are back at it on the floor of C2E2! This week, Derek is joined by Editor in Chief of Source Point Press, Mr. Travis McIntire.  Derek and Travis dive into the history of Source Point Press, where they came from, where they are now, and even some things to look forward to in the coming years.  Thanks for listening, thank you again to ReedPop and C2E2, and remember to find Comic Pros &amp; Cons on iTunes and Sticher, as well as all of our social media! Cheers!

<a href="http://www.comicprosandcons.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/travis-mcintire.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Episode 145: Travis McIntire at C2E2 It’s time for another episode of the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ComicProsAndCons/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comic Pros &amp; Cons</a> podcast, and we are back at it on the floor of <a href="https://twitter.com/c2e2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">C2E2</a>! This week, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/comicprosandcons/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Derek</a> is joined by Editor in Chief of <a href="http://sourcepointpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Source Point Press</a>, Mr. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SourcePointPress" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Travis McIntire</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/ComicProsCons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Derek</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/tmcintire1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Travis</a> dive into the history of <a href="https://twitter.com/SourcePtPress" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Source Point Press</a>, where they came from, where they are now, and even some things to look forward to in the coming years. Thanks for listening, thank you again to <a href="http://www.reedpop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ReedPop</a> and <a href="https://www.c2e2.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">C2E2</a>, and remember to find <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/7797428/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comic Pros &amp; Cons</a> on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/comic-pros-cons/id1073392137?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> and <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/comic-pros-cons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sticher</a>, as well as all of our social media! Cheers!

Episode 145: Travis McIntire at C2E2

Kevin Minor

 Episode 144: Kevin Minor @ C2E2 This week the Comic Pros &amp; Cons podcast kicks off its coverage of C2E2 with writer and artist, Kevin Minor! Derek &amp; Kevin go back quite a ways, and it’s apparent as these two laugh and make fun of each other in their break from the convention floor.  More importantly, though, Derek gets a chance to find out more about Kevin‘s newest comic, Mega Awesome Notebook and the creation process behind this groundbreaking graphic novel. Thanks for listening, thank you again to ReedPop and C2E2, and remember to find Comic Pros &amp; Cons on iTunes and Sticher, as well as all of our social media! Cheers!

<a href="http://www.comicprosandcons.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/kevin-minor-c2e2.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Episode 144: Kevin Minor @ C2E2 This week the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ComicProsAndCons/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comic Pros &amp; Cons</a> podcast kicks off its coverage of <a href="https://twitter.com/c2e2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">C2E2</a> with writer and artist, <a href="https://twitter.com/Kminor58" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin Minor</a>! <a href="https://www.instagram.com/comicprosandcons/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Derek</a> &amp; <a href="http://universe-m.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin</a> go back quite a ways, and it’s apparent as these two laugh and make fun of each other in their break from the convention floor. More importantly, though, <a href="https://twitter.com/ComicProsCons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Derek</a> gets a chance to find out more about <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Universe-M-94385479023/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin</a>‘s newest comic, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764356941/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_dSjECbV86VTN9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mega Awesome Notebook</a> and the creation process behind this groundbreaking graphic novel. Thanks for listening, thank you again to <a href="http://www.reedpop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ReedPop</a> and <a href="https://www.c2e2.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">C2E2</a>, and remember to find <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/7797428/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comic Pros &amp; Cons</a> on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/comic-pros-cons/id1073392137?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> and <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/comic-pros-cons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sticher</a>, as well as all of our social media! Cheers!

Episode 144: Kevin Minor @ C2E2

Celebrating the true superheroes of comic books - the creators themselves!

Derek is great at finding interesting people in the comic community and is equally great at interviewing them!

Great Comic Creation Podcast!

He talks we listen. Now it puts the lotion back in the basket.

Derek V's He-Man

Comic Pros & Cons

 Episode 134: The Good Fight This week, Comic Pros &amp; Cons is continuing the podcast coverage of New York Comic Con with the creators behind the new anthology, The Good Fight.  Derek is joined by Adam Ferris, Danny Lore and Eric Palicki to talk about how this amazing book came together, the challenges of putting out an anthology, and how they hope to do their part in fighting against racism, bigotry and hate through comics.  Thanks for listening, thank you again to ReedPop and New York Comic Con, and remember to find Comic Pros &amp; Cons on iTunes and Sticher, as well as all of our social media! Cheers!

<a href="http://www.comicprosandcons.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/the-good-fight.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Episode 134: The Good Fight This week, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ComicProsAndCons/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comic Pros &amp; Cons</a> is continuing the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/comicprosandcons/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcast</a> coverage of <a href="http://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New York Comic Con</a> with the creators behind the new anthology, <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1256237609/the-good-fight-a-peaceful-stand-against-bigotry-an" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Good Fight</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/ComicProsCons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Derek</a> is joined by <a href="https://twitter.com/Adam_Ferris_Art" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adam Ferris</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/weredawgz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Danny Lore</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/epalicki" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eric Palicki</a> to talk about how this amazing book came together, the challenges of putting out an anthology, and how they hope to do their part in fighting against racism, bigotry and hate through comics. Thanks for listening, thank you again to <a href="http://www.reedpop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ReedPop</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/newyorkcomiccon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New York Comic Con</a>, and remember to find <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/7797428/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comic Pros &amp; Cons</a> on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/comic-pros-cons/id1073392137?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> and <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/comic-pros-cons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sticher</a>, as well as all of our social media! Cheers!

Episode 134: The Good Fight

 Episode 125: Cherry Capital Comic Con Interviews This week, the Comic Pros &amp; Cons podcast concludes its coverage of Cherry Capital Comic Con with a bang!   Starting out the episode, we share the Award Ceremony for the 2018 Gary Reed Independent Creator of the Year!   Next up, Derek talks to Dan Dougherty about his recent accolades as well as his new books that are coming out at break neck speed! Second on the mic this week, Victor Dandridge chats with Derek about his work in comics, the convention scene, and comic creation in general, with a little karaoke smack talk mixed in for good measure.  Wrapping up the show as well as the con, Derek is joined by fellow podcaster and Media Coordinator for C4, Pat Kawula.  These two wax poetic about what makes this such a wonderful show year after year, and why it is the hidden gem of the Midwest.  Thanks for listening, thanks again to Cherry Capital Comic Con, and remember to find Comic Pros &amp; Cons on iTunes and Sticher, as well as all of our social media! Cheers!

<a href="http://www.comicprosandcons.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/c4.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Episode 125: Cherry Capital Comic Con Interviews This week, the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ComicProsAndCons/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comic Pros &amp; Cons</a> podcast concludes its coverage of <a href="http://cherrycapitalcon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cherry Capital Comic Con</a> with a bang! Starting out the episode, we share the Award Ceremony for the 2018 <a href="http://cherrycapitalcon.com/2018/05/01/gary-reed-award-finalists-announced/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gary Reed Independent Creator of the Year</a>! Next up, <a href="https://twitter.com/ComicProsCons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Derek</a> talks to <a href="http://www.beardocomics.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dan Dougherty</a> about his recent accolades as well as his new books that are coming out at break neck speed! Second on the mic this week, <a href="https://twitter.com/VantageInhouse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Victor Dandridge</a> chats with <a href="https://twitter.com/ComicProsCons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Derek</a> about his work in comics, the convention scene, and comic creation in general, with a little karaoke smack talk mixed in for good measure. Wrapping up the show as well as the con, <a href="http://www.comicprosandcons.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Derek</a> is joined by fellow podcaster and Media Coordinator for C4, <a href="https://twitter.com/ProfessorNerdly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pat Kawula</a>. These two wax poetic about what makes this such a wonderful show year after year, and why it is the hidden gem of the Midwest. Thanks for listening, thanks again to <a href="http://traversecitysc4/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cherry Capital Comic Con</a>, and remember to find <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/7797428/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comic Pros &amp; Cons</a> on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/comic-pros-cons/id1073392137?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> and <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/comic-pros-cons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sticher</a>, as well as all of our social media! Cheers!

Episode 125: Cherry Capital Comic Con Interviews

 Episode 135: Brian Level The Comic Pros &amp; Cons podcast is back at it once again with another interview from New York Comic Con‘s artist alley, and this week Derek is joined by the amazing artist, Brian Level.  Derek sits down with Brian to discuss his career in comics, his process and how it has changed over the years. Brian also talks about his views on comics as a physical medium versus a digital one, as well as the differences between drawing on a page versus tattooing the human body.  Thanks for listening, thank you again to ReedPop and New York Comic Con, and remember to find Comic Pros &amp; Cons on iTunes and Sticher, as well as all of our social media! Cheers!

<a href="http://www.comicprosandcons.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/brian-level.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Episode 135: Brian Level The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ComicProsAndCons/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comic Pros &amp; Cons</a> podcast is back at it once again with another interview from <a href="http://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New York Comic Con</a>‘s artist alley, and this week <a href="https://www.instagram.com/comicprosandcons/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Derek</a> is joined by the amazing artist, <a href="http://brianlevel.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brian Level</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/ComicProsCons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Derek</a> sits down with <a href="https://twitter.com/brian_level" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brian</a> to discuss his career in comics, his process and how it has changed over the years. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/illuminauttattoo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brian</a> also talks about his views on comics as a physical medium versus a digital one, as well as the differences between drawing on a page versus tattooing the human body. Thanks for listening, thank you again to <a href="http://www.reedpop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ReedPop</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/newyorkcomiccon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New York Comic Con</a>, and remember to find <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/7797428/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comic Pros &amp; Cons</a> on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/comic-pros-cons/id1073392137?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> and <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/comic-pros-cons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sticher</a>, as well as all of our social media! Cheers!

Episode 135: Brian Level

Travis Gibb

 Episode 126: Travis Gibb This week on the Comic Pros &amp; Cons podcast, we are back in the studio as Derek talks to writer, Travis Gibb! Derek sits down to talk to Travis about his new book Broke Down &amp; 4 Dead Bodies, which is live on Kickstarter as of today!  Travis also discusses putting a creative team together and how the industry has changed in the 10 years since he’s been gone.  Thanks for listening, and remember to find Comic Pros &amp; Cons on iTunes and Sticher, as well as all of our social media! Cheers!

<a href="http://www.comicprosandcons.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/travis-gibb.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Episode 126: Travis Gibb This week on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ComicProsAndCons/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comic Pros &amp; Cons</a> podcast, we are back in the studio as <a href="https://twitter.com/ComicProsCons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Derek</a> talks to writer, <a href="https://twitter.com/jesterlou" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Travis Gibb</a>! <a href="https://www.instagram.com/comicprosandcons/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Derek</a> sits down to talk to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/travis.gibb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Travis</a> about his new book <a href="http://brokedownandfourdeadbodies.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Broke Down &amp; 4 Dead Bodies</a>, which is live on Kickstarter as of today! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/brokedowncomic/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Travis</a> also discusses putting a creative team together and how the industry has changed in the 10 years since he’s been gone. Thanks for listening, and remember to find <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/7797428/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comic Pros &amp; Cons</a> on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/comic-pros-cons/id1073392137?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> and <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/comic-pros-cons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sticher</a>, as well as all of our social media! Cheers!

Episode 126: Travis Gibb

Dan Dougherty

Ryan Browne

Charles Soule

 Episode 141: Dan Dougherty, Ryan Browne &amp; Charles Soule This week, we wrap up the Comic Pros &amp; Cons podcast coverage of New York Comic Con with 3 of the funniest (and most talented creators) on the planet!   First up, Derek talks with good friend Dan Dougherty about his newest project, Floppy Cop.  The two definitely take advantage of the silliness of the book and translate that humor into their own conversation, and now you as a listener get to enjoy it! Next up, after fumbling with his equipment far too many times, Derek has a conversation with Ryan Browne and Charles Soule (mostly) about their collaboration on the book Curse Words.  You’ll get to enjoy the conversation bouncing between both creators as their table was swamped with fans and get some insight into how well these two work off each other.  Thanks for listening, thanks again one more time to ReedPop and New York Comic Con as we bring our NYCC experience to a close for this year, and remember to find Comic Pros &amp; Cons on iTunes and Sticher, as well as all of our social media! Cheers!

<a href="http://www.comicprosandcons.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/DAN-DOUGHERTY-RYAN-BROWNE-CHARLES-SOULE.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Episode 141: Dan Dougherty, Ryan Browne &amp; Charles Soule This week, we wrap up the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ComicProsAndCons/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comic Pros &amp; Cons</a> podcast coverage of <a href="http://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New York Comic Con</a> with 3 of the funniest (and most talented creators) on the planet! First up, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/comicprosandcons/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Derek</a> talks with good friend <a href="https://www.beardocomics.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dan Dougherty</a> about his newest project, <a href="https://www.beardocomics.com/product-page/floppy-cop-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Floppy Cop</a>. The two definitely take advantage of the silliness of the book and translate that humor into their own conversation, and now you as a listener get to enjoy it! Next up, after fumbling with his equipment far too many times, <a href="https://twitter.com/ComicProsCons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Derek</a> has a conversation with <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanBrowneArt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ryan Browne</a> and <a href="https://www.charlessoule.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charles Soule</a> (mostly) about their collaboration on the book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Curse-Words-4-Queen-Margaret/dp/1534310495/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=curse+words+vol+4&amp;qid=1551851952&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Curse Words</a>. You’ll get to enjoy the conversation bouncing between both creators as their table was swamped with fans and get some insight into how well these two work off each other. Thanks for listening, thanks again one more time to <a href="http://www.reedpop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ReedPop</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/newyorkcomiccon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New York Comic Con</a> as we bring our NYCC experience to a close for this year, and remember to find <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/7797428/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comic Pros &amp; Cons</a> on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/comic-pros-cons/id1073392137?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> and <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/comic-pros-cons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sticher</a>, as well as all of our social media! Cheers!

Episode 141: Dan Dougherty, Ryan Browne & Charles Soule

Russell Lissau

 Episode 127: Russell Lissau On this episode, the Comic Pros &amp; Cons podcast returns to the con life with our first trip to Wizard World Chicago!   While cruising the aisles of Artist Alley, Derek was persuaded by one of the many talented creators there to check out his work, and boy did it deliver.  Making his first appearance on the Comic Pros &amp; Cons show is writer Russell Lissau who talks about his graphic novel, Old Wounds.  Thanks for listening, and remember to find Comic Pros &amp; Cons on iTunes and Sticher, as well as all of our social media! Cheers!

<a href="http://www.comicprosandcons.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/russell-lissau.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Episode 127: Russell Lissau On this episode, the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ComicProsAndCons/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comic Pros &amp; Cons</a> podcast returns to the con life with our first trip to <a href="https://wizardworld.com/comiccon/chicago" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wizard World Chicago</a>! While cruising the aisles of Artist Alley, <a href="https://twitter.com/ComicProsCons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Derek</a> was persuaded by one of the many talented creators there to check out his work, and boy did it deliver. Making his first appearance on the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/comicprosandcons/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comic Pros &amp; Cons</a> show is writer <a href="https://www.facebook.com/russell.lissau" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Russell Lissau</a> who talks about his graphic novel, <a href="https://twitter.com/rlissau" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Old Wounds</a>. Thanks for listening, and remember to find <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/7797428/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comic Pros &amp; Cons</a> on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/comic-pros-cons/id1073392137?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> and <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/comic-pros-cons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sticher</a>, as well as all of our social media! Cheers!

Episode 127: Russell Lissau

 Episode 136: Source Point Press This week, the Comic Pros &amp; Cons podcast is back at it on the floor of New York Comic Con!  Derek takes a trip to the publishers area of the con floor to chat with the team at Source Point Press, and as should be expected with this crew of misfits, this is unlike any other conversation we had at the show.  Kicking things off with Derek is the head honcho of Source Point Press himself, Travis McIntire, only to be joined as time went on by creators Kasey Pierce, David Hayes, Garrett Gunn and Rich Bloom.  Thanks for listening, thank you again to ReedPop and New York Comic Con, and remember to find Comic Pros &amp; Cons on iTunes and Sticher, as well as all of our social media! Cheers!

<a href="http://www.comicprosandcons.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/source-point-press.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Episode 136: Source Point Press This week, the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ComicProsAndCons/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comic Pros &amp; Cons</a> podcast is back at it on the floor of <a href="http://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New York Comic Con</a>! <a href="https://www.instagram.com/comicprosandcons/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Derek</a> takes a trip to the publishers area of the con floor to chat with the team at <a href="http://sourcepointpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Source Point Press</a>, and as should be expected with this crew of misfits, this is unlike any other conversation we had at the show. Kicking things off with <a href="https://twitter.com/ComicProsCons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Derek</a> is the head honcho of <a href="https://twitter.com/SourcePtPress" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Source Point Press</a> himself, <a href="https://twitter.com/TMcIntire1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Travis McIntire</a>, only to be joined as time went on by creators <a href="https://twitter.com/KosmicKasey" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kasey Pierce</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/abnormalent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">David Hayes</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/SomeWriterGuy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Garrett Gunn</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/RichEBloom" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rich Bloom</a>. Thanks for listening, thank you again to <a href="http://www.reedpop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ReedPop</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/newyorkcomiccon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New York Comic Con</a>, and remember to find <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/7797428/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comic Pros &amp; Cons</a> on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/comic-pros-cons/id1073392137?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> and <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/comic-pros-cons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sticher</a>, as well as all of our social media! Cheers!

Episode 136: Source Point Press

Dirk Manning

 Episode 142: K Lynn Smith, Dirk Manning &amp; The Harp Twins This week, the Comic Pros &amp; Cons podcast is proud to air a panel moderated by our own Derek Becker at Grand Rapids Comic Con! This panel was slated as 2 person panel with Dirk Manning and K Lynn Smith, but they were joined by “surprise” guests, Camille and Kennerly Kitt, aka The Harp Twins! Dirk and K Lynn discuss how they broke into comics as well as their work together on their new book Hope, which is up on Kickstarter now. The Harp Twins join in to discuss how they along with K Lynn and Dirk created the comic based on the twins called Legend of the Shaders! Much to Derek‘s enjoyment, along with all the other audience members, Camille, Kennerly and K Lynn may have teamed up on (and verbally beat up on) Dirk – but in a truly loving way! Thanks again to Grand Rapids Comic Con, and remember to find Comic Pros &amp; Cons on iTunes and Sticher, as well as all of our social media! Cheers!

<a href="http://www.comicprosandcons.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/k-lynn-smith-dirk-manning-harp-twins.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Episode 142: K Lynn Smith, Dirk Manning &amp; The Harp Twins This week, the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ComicProsAndCons/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comic Pros &amp; Cons</a> podcast is proud to air a panel moderated by our own <a href="https://www.instagram.com/comicprosandcons/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Derek Becker</a> at <a href="http://www.grcomiccon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Grand Rapids Comic Con</a>! This panel was slated as 2 person panel with <a href="http://www.dirkmanning.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dirk Manning</a> and <a href="http://www.klynnsmith.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">K Lynn Smith</a>, but they were joined by “surprise” guests, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/camillekennerly/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Camille and Kennerly Kitt</a>, aka <a href="https://harptwins.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Harp Twins</a>! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dirkmanning" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dirk</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/handmadecrown/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">K Lynn</a> discuss how they broke into comics as well as their work together on their new book <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2133322697/hope-volume-one-mother-kickstarter-exclusive-editi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hope</a>, which is up on Kickstarter now. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CamilleandKennerly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Harp Twins</a> join in to discuss how they along with <a href="https://twitter.com/KLynnTweets" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">K Lynn</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/DirkManning" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dirk</a> created the comic based on the twins called <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/harptwins/legend-of-the-shaders-harp-twins-comic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Legend of the Shaders</a>! Much to <a href="https://twitter.com/ComicProsCons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Derek</a>‘s enjoyment, along with all the other audience members, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/camilleandkennerly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Camille, Kennerly</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/plumecomic/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">K Lynn</a> may have teamed up on (and verbally beat up on) <a href="https://www.instagram.com/DirkManning/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dirk</a> – but in a truly loving way! Thanks again to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GrandRapidsComicCon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Grand Rapids Comic Con</a>, and remember to find <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/7797428/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comic Pros &amp; Cons</a> on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/comic-pros-cons/id1073392137?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> and <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/comic-pros-cons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sticher</a>, as well as all of our social media! Cheers!

Episode 142: K Lynn Smith, Dirk Manning & The Harp Twins

Mike Grell

Tony Isabella

 Episode 124: Mike Grell &amp; Tony Isabella at C4 This week, Derek takes the Comic Pros &amp; Cons podcast back into the panel room at Cherry Capital Comic Con to moderate a conversation with two legends of the comic book industry! Joining Derek on the mic for this panel are Mike Grell and Tony Isabella, who both have worked for decades in the comic industry, creating and redefining some of today’s most popular characters and titles.  Thanks for listening, thanks again to Cherry Capital Comic Con, and remember to find Comic Pros &amp; Cons on iTunes and Sticher, as well as all of our social media! Cheers!

<a href="http://www.comicprosandcons.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/mike-grell-tony-isabella.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Episode 124: Mike Grell &amp; Tony Isabella at C4 This week, <a href="https://twitter.com/ComicProsCons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Derek</a> takes the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ComicProsAndCons/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comic Pros &amp; Cons</a> podcast back into the panel room at <a href="http://cherrycapitalcon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cherry Capital Comic Con</a> to moderate a conversation with two legends of the comic book industry! Joining <a href="https://twitter.com/ComicProsCons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Derek</a> on the mic for this panel are <a href="http://mikegrell.com/news/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mike Grell</a> and <a href="http://tonyisabella.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tony Isabella</a>, who both have worked for decades in the comic industry, creating and redefining some of today’s most popular characters and titles. Thanks for listening, thanks again to <a href="http://traversecitysc4/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cherry Capital Comic Con</a>, and remember to find <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/7797428/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comic Pros &amp; Cons</a> on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/comic-pros-cons/id1073392137?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> and <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/comic-pros-cons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sticher</a>, as well as all of our social media! Cheers!

Episode 124: Mike Grell & Tony Isabella at C4

Joe Casey

Benjamin Marra

Julie Ahern

 Episode 131: Joe Casey, Benjamin Marra &amp; Julie Ahern at New York Comic Con The Comic Pros &amp; Cons podcast is back with another installment from New York Comic Con!   This week, we kick off with a dual interview from creators Joe Casey and Benjamin Marra as they talk about their new book from Image Comics, Jesus Freak!  Joe and Ben talk to Derek about their collaboration process on this book and how they approach making comics.  Next up, Derek chats with Julie Ahern from Greenbrier Games about the upcoming board game Mr. Rhee: Surviving the Nightmare World inspired by the comic books from none other than our good friend, writer Dirk Manning.  (EDIT: The Kickstarter has been put on hold, but stay tuned for more news in the future) Thanks for listening, thank you again to ReedPop and New York Comic Con, and remember to find Comic Pros &amp; Cons on iTunes and Sticher, as well as all of our social media! Cheers!

<a href="http://www.comicprosandcons.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/joe-casey-ben-marra-julie-ahern-nycc.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Episode 131: Joe Casey, Benjamin Marra &amp; Julie Ahern at New York Comic Con The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ComicProsAndCons/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comic Pros &amp; Cons</a> podcast is back with another installment from <a href="http://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New York Comic Con</a>! This week, we kick off with a dual interview from creators <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Casey" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joe Casey</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/benjamin_marra" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Benjamin Marra</a> as they talk about their new book from <a href="https://imagecomics.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Image Comics</a>, Jesus Freak! Joe and <a href="https://twitter.com/_benjaminmarra" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ben</a> talk to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/comicprosandcons/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Derek </a>about their collaboration process on this book and how they approach making comics. Next up, <a href="https://twitter.com/ComicProsCons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Derek</a> chats with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/julie.ahern13" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julie Ahern</a> from <a href="https://secure.greenbriergames.com/gne/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Greenbrier Games</a> about the upcoming board game <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gbg/mr-rhee-surviving-the-nightmare-world/description" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mr. Rhee: Surviving the Nightmare World</a> inspired by the comic books from none other than our good friend, writer <a href="http://www.dirkmanning.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dirk Manning</a>. (EDIT: The Kickstarter has been put on hold, but stay tuned for more news in the future) Thanks for listening, thank you again to <a href="http://www.reedpop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ReedPop</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/newyorkcomiccon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New York Comic Con</a>, and remember to find <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/7797428/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comic Pros &amp; Cons</a> on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/comic-pros-cons/id1073392137?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> and <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/comic-pros-cons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sticher</a>, as well as all of our social media! Cheers!

Episode 131: Joe Casey, Benjamin Marra & Julie Ahern at New York Comic Con

Billy West

 Episode 123: Billy West at Cherry Capital Comic Con It’s our second week of coverage from Cherry Capital Comic Con for the Comic Pros &amp; Cons podcast, and this week, Derek has the honor and privilege of hosting the panel for one of the Guests of Honor, Mr. Billy West! Billy is one of the most talented and well known voice actors of the last 30 years, and Derek gets the opportunity to talk to him about what he does, as well as how and why he does it.  Not only does he give us some insight into his craft, but Billy also gives voice to 4 characters from some amazing creator owned comic books as well.  Thanks for listening, thanks again to Cherry Capital Comic Con, and remember to find Comic Pros &amp; Cons on iTunes and Sticher, as well as all of our social media! Cheers!

<a href="http://www.comicprosandcons.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/billy-west.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Episode 123: Billy West at Cherry Capital Comic Con It’s our second week of coverage from <a href="http://cherrycapitalcon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cherry Capital Comic Con</a> for the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ComicProsAndCons/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comic Pros &amp; Cons</a> podcast, and this week, <a href="https://twitter.com/ComicProsCons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Derek</a> has the honor and privilege of hosting the panel for one of the Guests of Honor, Mr. <a href="http://billywest.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Billy West</a>! <a href="https://twitter.com/TheBillyWest" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Billy</a> is one of the most talented and well known voice actors of the last 30 years, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/comicprosandcons/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Derek</a> gets the opportunity to talk to him about what he does, as well as how and why he does it. Not only does he give us some insight into his craft, but <a href="http://billywestpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Billy</a> also gives voice to 4 characters from some amazing creator owned comic books as well. Thanks for listening, thanks again to <a href="http://traversecitysc4/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cherry Capital Comic Con</a>, and remember to find <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/7797428/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comic Pros &amp; Cons</a> on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/comic-pros-cons/id1073392137?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> and <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/comic-pros-cons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sticher</a>, as well as all of our social media! Cheers!

Episode 123: Billy West at Cherry Capital Comic Con

 Episode 128: Dirk Manning It’s time for another episode of the Comic Pros &amp; Cons podcast, and this week, Derek is joined by none other than good friend and writer, Dirk Manning! Dirk and Derek sit down to discuss his massive slew of new books that have become available over the last year as well as some of what is in store down the line.  Not only do the guys talk comics, but Dirk also opens up a bit more about his scripting process, influences and strategies for working with other creators.  Thanks for listening, and remember to find Comic Pros &amp; Cons on iTunes and Sticher, as well as all of our social media! Cheers!

<a href="http://www.comicprosandcons.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/dirk-manning.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Episode 128: Dirk Manning It’s time for another episode of the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ComicProsAndCons/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comic Pros &amp; Cons</a> podcast, and this week, <a href="https://twitter.com/ComicProsCons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Derek</a> is joined by none other than good friend and writer, <a href="http://www.dirkmanning.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dirk Manning</a>! <a href="https://twitter.com/DirkManning" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dirk</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/comicprosandcons/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Derek</a> sit down to discuss his massive slew of new books that have become available over the last year as well as some of what is in store down the line. Not only do the guys talk comics, but <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/DirkManning" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dirk</a> also opens up a bit more about his scripting process, influences and strategies for working with other creators. Thanks for listening, and remember to find <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/7797428/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comic Pros &amp; Cons</a> on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/comic-pros-cons/id1073392137?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> and <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/comic-pros-cons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sticher</a>, as well as all of our social media! Cheers!

Episode 128: Dirk Manning

Trevor Mueller

 Episode 129: Trevor Mueller This week on the Comic Pros &amp; Cons podcast, Derek sits down to chat with one of the most talented writers in the industry right now, Trevor Mueller.  Derek and Trevor talk about writing comics, casting dogs in musicals, pizza, and more about comics.  Specifically, Trevor discusses his book, Albert the Alien, which is coming to an end after 4 amazing volumes (which is also up going up on Kickstarter this next week!).  Thanks for listening, and remember to find Comic Pros &amp; Cons on iTunes and Sticher, as well as all of our social media! Cheers!

<a href="http://www.comicprosandcons.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/trevor-mueller.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Episode 129: Trevor Mueller This week on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ComicProsAndCons/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comic Pros &amp; Cons</a> podcast, <a href="https://twitter.com/ComicProsCons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Derek</a> sits down to chat with one of the most talented writers in the industry right now, <a href="https://twitter.com/trevoramueller" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Trevor Mueller</a>. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/comicprosandcons/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Derek</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/trevoramueller" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Trevor</a> talk about writing comics, casting dogs in musicals, pizza, and more about comics. Specifically, <a href="http://www.trevoramueller.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Trevor</a> discusses his book, <a href="http://albertthealien.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Albert the Alien</a>, which is coming to an end after 4 amazing volumes (which is also up going up on <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kickstarter</a> this next week!). Thanks for listening, and remember to find <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/7797428/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comic Pros &amp; Cons</a> on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/comic-pros-cons/id1073392137?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> and <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/comic-pros-cons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sticher</a>, as well as all of our social media! Cheers!

Episode 129: Trevor Mueller

Bill Sienkiewicz

 Episode 133: Bill Sienkiewicz &amp; Gus Vasquez This week on the Comic Pros &amp; Cons podcast, we are honored to be joined by creators Bill Sienkiewicz &amp; Gus Vasquez! Derek kicks off the episode with the legendary Bill Sienkiewicz to talk about his 4 decades long career in comics, how he chooses to attack a page or story, and his views on how comics are seen as art today versus when he started.  Next up, friend of the show but first time guest, Gus Vasquez and Derek dive deep into how he started in comics, his approach to sequential art, and why he is seen as an “artist’s artist.” Thanks for listening, thank you again to ReedPop and New York Comic Con, and remember to find Comic Pros &amp; Cons on iTunes and Sticher, as well as all of our social media! Cheers!

<a href="http://www.comicprosandcons.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Episode-133-Bill-Sienkiewicz-Gus-Vasquez.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Episode 133: Bill Sienkiewicz &amp; Gus Vasquez This week on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ComicProsAndCons/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comic Pros &amp; Cons</a> podcast, we are honored to be joined by creators <a href="https://billsienkiewiczart.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bill Sienkiewicz</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.gusvazquezart.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gus Vasquez</a>! <a href="https://www.instagram.com/comicprosandcons/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Derek</a> kicks off the episode with the legendary <a href="https://twitter.com/sinKEVitch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bill Sienkiewicz</a> to talk about his 4 decades long career in comics, how he chooses to attack a page or story, and his views on how comics are seen as art today versus when he started. Next up, friend of the show but first time guest, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gusvazquezart" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gus Vasquez</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ComicProsCons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Derek</a> dive deep into how he started in comics, his approach to sequential art, and why he is seen as an “artist’s artist.” Thanks for listening, thank you again to <a href="http://www.reedpop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ReedPop</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/newyorkcomiccon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New York Comic Con</a>, and remember to find <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/7797428/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comic Pros &amp; Cons</a> on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/comic-pros-cons/id1073392137?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> and <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/comic-pros-cons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sticher</a>, as well as all of our social media! Cheers!

Episode 133: Bill Sienkiewicz & Gus Vasquez

Dean Haspiel

 Episode 132: Dean Haspiel Live at New York Comic Con Comic Pros &amp; Cons is back with even more coverage of New York Comic Con, and this week Derek sits down with veteran comic creator, Mr. Dean Haspiel.  Derek was honored to get to sit and talk to Dean about his book The Red Hook, as well as his career and his process for making comics.   Thanks for listening, thank you again to ReedPop and New York Comic Con, and remember to find Comic Pros &amp; Cons on iTunes and Sticher, as well as all of our social media! Cheers!

<a href="http://www.comicprosandcons.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/dean-haspiel.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Episode 132: Dean Haspiel Live at New York Comic Con <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ComicProsAndCons/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comic Pros &amp; Cons</a> is back with even more coverage of <a href="http://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New York Comic Con</a>, and this week <a href="https://www.instagram.com/comicprosandcons/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Derek</a> sits down with veteran comic creator,<a href="http://www.deanhaspiel.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Mr. Dean Haspiel</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/ComicProsCons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Derek</a> was honored to get to sit and talk to <a href="https://twitter.com/deanhaspiel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dean</a> about his book <a href="https://www.webtoons.com/en/super-hero/the-red-hook/chapter-1/viewer?title_no=643&amp;episode_no=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Red Hook</a>, as well as his career and his process for making comics. Thanks for listening, thank you again to <a href="http://www.reedpop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ReedPop</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/newyorkcomiccon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New York Comic Con</a>, and remember to find <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/7797428/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comic Pros &amp; Cons</a> on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/comic-pros-cons/id1073392137?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> and <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/comic-pros-cons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sticher</a>, as well as all of our social media! Cheers!

Episode 132: Dean Haspiel Live at New York Comic Con

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