Comics creator Dre Daniels talks about crafting the world of Treble, including the newest book, a trade collection now funding at https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/treble-the-rhythm-within#/

Comics creator and animator Scott Shaw talks about his work across media on some very popular characters, plus upcoming work and his current reading inspirations. You can find out more about Scott at https://www.shaw-cartoons.com/

Lamar Giles ushers in a new age of episodes for the show with a talk about DC's Static and his work in young adult/middle grades fiction. You can read more about Lamar's work at https://www.lamargiles.com/

Dr. Stephanie Reid discusses the importance of literacy, including the visual, and shares about her experiences working as a teacher and as a teacher educator. You can also check out The Scholarly Sewist on Instagram.

Comics creator Stonie Williams talks about work to come, exploring creative worlds in Villainous, and continued work in Cthulhu anthologies. You can read more about Stonie's work at https://www.instagram.com/baldbeardedbard/

Author Nancy Churnin stops by the podcast to talk about Dear Mr. Dickens, including the history behind this book and how teachers are using it in classrooms. You can read about this book and many others from Nancy at https://www.nancychurnin.com/

Comics creator Jason Reeves talks about working with a positive community in publishing, sharing stories of Black characters in books like OneNation and Pax Samson, and much more work to come from 133 Art. You can read more about Jason's work at https://133art.com/

Author and educator Lester Laminack talks about strategies to engage young readers, as well as encouragement for teachers.

Author and comics creator David Hazan talks about his work in the world of Mad Cave and Scout Comics in titles like Nottingham and Monomyth. You can read more about David's work at https://davidhazan.com/

Writer, editor, and educator Bob Greenberger discusses his work on Batman, as well as editing Doom Patrol and Suicide Squad, and the literary connections in comics.

Comics creator Adam Gorham talks about crafting in the worlds of The Witcher and Star Wars, collaborating with creatives like Iman Vellani (Ms. Marvel: The New Mutant) and Christopher Cantwell (The Blue Flame), and much more. You can read more about Adam's work at https://www.instagram.com/adamtgorham/

Comics creator Cully Hamner talks about working in the worlds of Red, Blue Beetle, The Shade, and many more -- including his appreciation of the collaborative nature of comics and continuing role as a visual storyteller.

Comics creator Jim Zub talks about his journey in the medium, as well as his creative process and approach to his recent run on Conan the Barbarian from Heroic Signatures.

Artist and creator Mike Vosburg talks about working comics and the world of storyboarding on films like the Narnia series, with notes to milestones in his career and positive collaborations.

Comics creator and editor Greg Goldstein talks about his history in comics, notable collaborations, and ongoing appreciation of and support for the medium. You can find out more about Greg and follow along at https://greggoldsteincomicartgallery.com/

Comics creator Timothy Fling talks about his path in the field, as well as his work on Water Wars and more from Earth Dog Studios. You can read more about Timothy's work on Kickstarter as well as on https://www.earthdogstudios.com/

Comics writer and artist Daniel Henriques talks about creating the worlds of Spawn and DC, including a few threads about his upcoming book, No Home Here. Daniel also notes his collaborations with voices like Jonathan Glapion, Philip Tan, Frank Miller, and more.

Writer and showrunner Mark Verheiden talks about his work in comics, film, and television, including work for Dark Horse and DC, scripting The Mask and Timecop, and contributing to the worlds of Smallville, Swamp Thing, and Daredevil, among many others.

Comics creator James Watson talks about his path in comics and animation, creating for young adult/adult audiences, and exploring science fiction in his Star Runner Chronicles series. You can read more about James and his work at https://starrunnercomics.com/

Writer Dara Naraghi talks about working in the world of Terminator, comics adaptations of animation, James Patterson comics adaptations, and more.

Comics creator Philip Tan talks about the role of the medium in his reading life, his path to the role of creator, and the major figures who have supported his journey. You can read more about Philip's work at https://www.instagram.com/philiptanart

Comics creator and author Christopher Sequeira talks about his work on Star Trek Holo-Ween, as well as creating for DC Comics, editing anthologies focused on characters like Dracula and Sherlock Holmes, and much more work to come with IPI Comics and The Human Fly. You can read more about IPI and Christopher at https://ipicomics.com/

Comics creator Pat Shand talks about his prolific career, including work on Grimm Fairy Tales, Van Helsing, Robyn Hood, and a range of titles for mature readers.

Comics creator Alex Cormack talks about his work with David Pepose for Mad Cave Studios, as well as his collaborations with Ben Goldsmith and his range of work -- from Sea of Sorrows to Rick & Morty.

Author and artist Trung Le Nguyen⁠ discusses what comics can do from a literary standpoint, as well as work on The Magic Fish and sources of inspiration. Additionally, Trung discusses the importance of agency for young readers. You can find out more about Trung's work at https://www.trungles.com/

Dr. Gravity Goldberg talks about authentic instruction, tips for new teachers, and the vital role of reading (as well as complex reading instruction). You can find out more about Dr. Goldberg's work at https://www.drgravitygoldberg.com/

Author MT Anderson talks about the inspiration for his new book, Elf Dog & Owl Head, his love of the mountains, his path as an author, and more work and creating to come. You can learn more about M.T. at https://mt-anderson.com/

Comics creator Nick Marinkovich talks about his current work in Dead Romans, titles to come, and the support of creators and editors like Jim Valentino.

Comics creator and author Chuck Dixon talks about working in the world of comics and prose with popular characters like Batman and The Punisher, collaborators like Graham Nolan and Dennis O'Neil, and working in the world of Conan and Levon Cade.

Writer Christy Marx talks about working in the world of animation, including work on GI Joe, Conan, and Jem, as well as working comics, nonfiction, and video games. You can read more about Christy's work, including her how-to book on writing, at https://christymarx.com/

Dr. Sophia Sarigianides, co-author of Rethinking the "Adolescent" in Adolescent Literacy and Letting Go of Literary Whiteness: Antiracist Literature Instruction for White Students, talks about her current research in the influences of social class/classism in literacy.

Dr. Renee Hobbs discusses critical media literacy, the importance of examining all texts closely, and the questions that can drive this process forward with more clarity and authenticity. Please check out the following links for more information: https://www.readingthepictures.org/ https://www.courageousri.com/topics https://www.courageousri.com/portal https://mediaeducationlab.com/ https://mediaeducationlab.com/events

Comics creator Andrew Wildman talks about the appeal of the comics medium, support and collaboration on the creative journey, and working across media in storyboarding for film and television. Andrew has worked on a variety of titles, including stories in the Transformers universe, as well as Night Man, X-Men Adventures, and Thundercats. You can read more about Andrew's work, including his creator-owned title Oxygen, at https://apwildman.com/comics/

Comics creator Matt Horak discusses his path to comics, visions for creator-owned work, and contributions to characters like Black Panther, Deadpool, and Spider-Man. You can read more about Matt's work at https://www.instagram.com/horakmatt

Comics creator and editor Andrea Lorenzo Molinari talks about the storytelling found in theology, his work on The Shepherd, and his role in supporting creative talent as an editor at Scout Comics. You can find out more about Andrea's work at https://www.theshepherdcomic.com/, and more about Scout Comics at https://www.scoutcomics.com/

Comics creator Ed Bickford talks about his work with Scout Comics, as well as his book, American Chop Suey, which began as a syndicated comic strip.

Comics creator Mike Camelo talks about his work with Mad Cave on Battlecats, as well as inspirations and what comics allow him to do as a storyteller.

Comics creator Dan Lawlis talks about the future of comics, crafting in the world of Barb Wire, and collaborating with legends like Keith Giffen.

Comics creator Jeff Messer talks about crafting in comics, realizing dreams as a creative, and collaborating with people like Mike Grell and Bo Hampton. Jeff also discusses his work in the world of Robin Hood and in Sex, Spies, and Rock & Roll.

Comics creator Geof Isherwood talks about working across media, from comics to film, and discusses milestones along the way.

Comics creator Glenn Whitmore talks about his historic work on Superman, his creative connections and career milestones, and the continuing role of the colorist in comics.

Author and artist Kate Glasheen talks with me about the book, A Radical Shift of Gravity (with Nick Tapalansky), as well as their recent work in Constellations.

Comics creator Jim Keefe talks with me about inspirations, working on historic and notable strips, and work in progress/to come. You can read more about Jim's work at https://www.jimkeefe.com/ and visit https://comicskingdom.com/sally-forth to see his work on Sally Forth, as well as other titles.

Comics creator Fell Hound talks about bringing vision and approaches to storytelling in comics, as well as some words on style and methods. You can read more about Fell's work at https://www.fellhoundart.com/

Author Michael Jan Friedman talks with me about his work across media in novels and comics, as well as his connections to science fiction and original character work for DC's Darkstars. Michael also discusses Crazy 8 Press and his current Kickstarter for Phenomenons: The Wind and Fire. Check out more at crazy8press.comhttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1881107045/phenomenons-the-wind-and-fire.

Comics creator Scott James talks about working the world of Erik Larsen's Savage Dragon, as well as his current Kickstarter for Juiceman #6. You can support Scott's work at this link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/scottjamesart/juiceman-issue-6-blood-lines?ref=discovery&term=juiceman

Comics creator and editor Jim Chadwick talks about working with Malibu and DC, his tenure in the comics industry, andhis generative work in YA and middle grades graphic novels and the Injustice and Batman '66 runs, as well as his work with Paul Dano on Riddler-centered comics. Jim also mentions that there is creativity to come. You can follow his work on Instagram, among other social media spaces (click here).

Comics editor, writer, and educator Kevin Dooley talks with me about his experiences working with DC characters, taking comics to the classroom, and exploring storytelling.