Greg Rucka and I are back discussing everything from the protests around the nation to the world of his comic Lazarus. Not surprisingly, there are a lot of parallels between the comic and the problems we are experiencing in the world today.
Read more162. Gail Simone on Wonder Woman, Batgirl, and Mulan
Recorded May 22, 2020 – Gail Simone is not only a brilliant writer, but she is kind, generous, and inspiring. I had the honor of talking to her today about her work, inspirations, bears (not imaginary ones), and her advocacy for women.
Read more161. Greg Rucka on writing, protests, and justice
Hi Everyone! Greg and I ditched the comforting conversation of last week and moved back into the darkness.
Read moreWah Lum kneels for equality and justice
Grandmaster Chan made the decision to escape his birth country and venture into an unknown world against all odds. He like many, believed America would offer freedom, equality, and a home where dreams could come true for all people; despite their race.
Read more160. Empathy to understand racism
I’ve been saddened by the events surrounding the murder of George Floyd. I have had past episodes on this podcast on law enforcement and black lives matter. I’ve also had discussions with law enforcement leaders on how we can bridge the gap between community and law enforcement.
Read more159. Greg Rucka on creating characters and small comforts during covid19
My week would be incomplete without a conversation with the one and only Greg Rucka. I’d like to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude to Greg for sharing this journey with me during such a tumultuous time. It has been the bright spot in some rather tough weeks.
Read more158. Dan John on honoring ancestors and mortality
Dan John is a strength coach and mentor to many in the fitness world. I am so fortunate that he we have been on a journey together exploring the philosophies of The Sword in the Stone. Although this book was written in 1938, the lessons I’ve taken away from the book are equally important today.
Read more157. Greg Rucka on comic book audiences & movies
My week would be incomplete without my weekly chat with Greg Rucka. I’ve been having these conversations with Greg since April 1st during the covid19 pandemic.
Read more156. Mike Mignola on sketching for charity and life during covid19
Mike Mignola has raised almost $100,000* for Chef Jose Andres’ World Central Kitchen, an organization that is providing meals to communities in need across America. What started out as fun sketches to keep busy, quickly turned into an online auction. He has been sketching everything from Sponge Bob SquarePants to plant headed monsters.
Read more155. Greg Rucka and Matt Fraction on their origin story
It’s my weekly chat with Greg Rucka, and this week we are adding Matt Fraction to the mix. I enjoyed listening to stories on how they met and their thoughts on each other’s work.
Read more154. Matt Fraction on what the future holds for comics
Matt Fraction is an award-winning writer of comics. I am grateful that I am able to speak to so many incredible creators through this covid19 pandemic.
Read more153. Greg Rucka on Greek mythology and character development
Hi Everyone! Greg Rucka is back for our weekly chat during the covid19 quarantine. Today we have a fascinating conversation that covers everything from science and Greek mythology to character development and continuity in comics.
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