Podcast Episodes
The Comics Experience Make Comics podcast provides ~15 minutes of advice per episode on all aspects of creating comics and breaking in to the industry.
Join Comics Experience founder and former Marvel and IDW Editor Andy Schmidt and his co-host Joey Groah as they discuss making comics! (Also, big thanks to the co-host of the first 50 episodes, iFanboy's Josh Flanagan!)
Do you have a question about making comics you'd like to hear discussed on the podcast? Email us at info@comicsexperience.com.
Episode 253: Public Domain, Marketing, and Maybe Movie Misery
In our first podcast episode of 2023, Andy and Gamal discuss the pitfalls of making comics from public domain works, the impact of creative marketing on comic book sales, and the fallout that comes from building a comic business based only on movie revenue.
Episode 252: Comics Connection 2022 End of the Year Wrap Up
In the last episode of 2022, Andy and Gamal discuss the rise and fall of companies like Mad Cave and AfterShock, the increased competition in comics distribution, the spike in library censorship, and the continuing impact of AI on comics. They also have a special moment of silence at the end of the episode for […]
Episode 251: How Does Artificial Intelligence Impact the Comic Book Industry?
In our first Comics Connection Podcast, Andy and Gamal discuss the moral, legal, and financial implications of emerging AI technology and what comic creators need to consider to navigate their careers in this evolving world. If you’d like to join Comics Connection, visit us at https://comicsconnection.net/
250 Comics and Contracts with Gamal Hennessy
Gamal Hennessy of Creative Contract Consulting joins Andy and Joey to talk about making comics and contracts. Gamal talks about his legal career including his time at Marvel Comics, things to keep in mind as a creator with contracts including rights, royalties, and revenue.
249 NYCC, Common Pitfalls For Creators at Cons
Andy and Joey talk about NYCC, how to approach editors at cons, how to sell and track your inventory at conventions, and more.
248 When Good Ideas Aren’t That Well Executed
Andy and Joey talk about when ideas aren’t that well executed, including how and why can a “good idea” go “wrong,” and some ways to try and execute ideas well.