Best Fantagraphics Podcasts (2025)

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73 - How Did Precious Rubbish Take Shape? | Kayla E. (award-winning artist, Precious Rubbish, Fantagraphics) 1:17:24

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Kayla E. joins The Truth In This Art to discuss Precious Rubbish. Kayla E. (award-winning artist, Creative Director at Fantagraphics, 2023–2024 Princeton Hotter Fellow) joins Rob Lee to discuss her debut full-length graphic memoir, Precious Rubbish. An award-winning artist whose practice spans comics and fine art—textiles, sculpture, video performa…

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Eric Reynolds Talks Fantagraphics, The Simpsons, and Diamond's Downfall 1:50:16

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FIND FANTAGRAPHICS! https://www.fantagraphics.com/ Follow Atom! Freeman on Twitter: @AtomBangFreeman Producer: Steph Gerk and Blake Morgan @blakesbuzz Research: Anthony Militano Have something to tell us? Email the show at: [email protected] Comic Industry Insiders: where our goal is to get to know the people behind the scenes in the comic book indu…

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Ten Years in Crowdfunding: Tyler James Shares Hard-Earned Truths 1:18:43

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FIND TYLER JAMES, COMIXLAUNCH, AND COMIXTRIBE! https://pro.comixlaunch.com/ https://www.comixtribe.com/ KEEP TRACK OF PRANA and sign up for our free, weekly newsletter! https://pranadm.com/ Follow Atom! Freeman on Twitter: @AtomBangFreeman Producer: Steph Gerk and Blake Morgan @blakesbuzz Research: Anthony Militano Have something to tell us? Email …

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Stan Sakai Spotlight @ BCC 2025 44:54

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In this panel discussion Greg moderated from this year's Baltimore Comicon, renowned cartoonist Stan Sakai discusses his celebrated career, particularly focusing on his iconic creation, Usagi Yojimbo. The conversation covers various aspects of Sakai's journey, from his early inspirations and the development of the character, to his unique storytell…

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The Comic Industry Insiders Holiday Survival Guide! 1:08:43

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FIND BINC! https://bincfoundation.org/ KEEP TRACK OF PRANA and sign up for our free, weekly newsletter! https://pranadm.com/ Follow Atom! Freeman on Twitter: @AtomBangFreeman Producer: Steph Gerk and Blake Morgan @blakesbuzz Research: Anthony Militano Have something to tell us? Email the show at: [email protected] Comic Industry Insiders: where our …

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Tomorrow's Market: How Data Drives the Stories We Sell 1:10:07

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MEET THE PANELISTS: Moni Barrette, Librarypass Morgan Perry, Square Enix Manga & Books Django Bohren, The Comics Place Jeff Figley, The Comics Place Atom! Freeman, Prana Direct Market Solutions KEEP TRACK OF PRANA and sign up for our free, weekly newsletter! https://pranadm.com/ Follow Atom! Freeman on Twitter: @AtomBangFreeman Producer: Steph Gerk…

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Lettering: Drawing in a Different Way @ HeroesCon 2024 53:25

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In this panel moderated by Greg at HeroesCon 2024, veteran comic book letterers Rick Parker, John Workman, and Kevin Nowlan, as well as coloring guru and production master Steve Oliff share their experiences and techniques as cartoonists working in the art of lettering. Here's how the show described the panel: GREG MATIASEVICH (Multiversity Comics)…

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Data Will Save Comics 1:06:33

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KEEP TRACK OF PRANA and sign up for our free, weekly newsletter! https://pranadm.com/ Follow Atom! Freeman on Twitter: @AtomBangFreeman Producer: Steph Gerk and Blake Morgan @blakesbuzz Research: Anthony Militano Have something to tell us? Email the show at: [email protected] Comic Industry Insiders: where our goal is to get to know the people behin…

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72 - What's New With the Maryland Film Festival for 2025 | KJ Mohr 48:39

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Professional film curator and educator KJ Mohr returns to The Truth In This Art to talk about the Maryland Film Festival (MdFF) and Baltimore’s indie film scene at the SNF Parkway! In the conversation we explore the 2025 Maryland Film Festival (MdFF)—what’s new, including the amazing new website and Festival Journeys—what still matters, and how a f…

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FEED DROP - TALES FROM THE HOOD (1995) A Film Retrospective with Lea Anderson 1:20:02

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Chill or Be Chilled. Let's Watch It Again is back! Rob Lee is joined by Lea Anderson to discuss the 1995 cult classic Tales from the Hood! Tales from the Hood (1995) is a Black horror anthology directed by Rusty Cundieff, framed by a late-night visit to a funeral home where a mortician guides three men through four supernatural morality tales addre…

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Tools of the Trade @ BCC 2025 47:50

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In this panel discussion Greg moderated from this year's Baltimore Comicon, cartoonists Zoe Thorogood, Jeff Smith, David Petersen, and Stan Sakai talk about the tools they use to bring their Eisner-winning comic book stories out of their heads and on to the page. From scouting art shops for discontinued pens to building architectural models to usin…

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From Concept to Community: The Journey of Comic Industry Insiders 46:04

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KEEP TRACK OF PRANA and sign up for our free, weekly newsletter! https://pranadm.com/ Follow Atom! Freeman on Twitter: @AtomBangFreeman Producer: Steph Gerk and Blake Morgan @blakesbuzz Research: Anthony Militano Have something to tell us? Email the show at: [email protected] Comic Industry Insiders: where our goal is to get to know the people behin…

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Baby's First Comic Con 1:05:19

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FIND COMICS! THE MAGAZINE https://comicsthemagazine.com/ Follow Atom! Freeman on Twitter: @AtomBangFreeman Producer: Steph Gerk and Blake Morgan @blakesbuzz Research: Anthony Militano Have something to tell us? Email the show at: [email protected] Comic Industry Insiders: where our goal is to get to know the people behind the scenes in the comic boo…

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71 - Make Something Pretty or Make Something Real? | Genesis Rodriguez 56:26

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Genesis Rodriguez joins The Truth in This Art for her first public deep-dive into her work and process. A Philadelphia-area Latina mixed media artist known for blending bold color with striking realism, Genesis explores themes of femininity, natural beauty, and identity while bringing a thoughtful “emotional IQ” to both her visual art and emerging …

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The Cost of Survival: Rebuilding Source Point Press 1:01:19

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FIND SOURCE POINT PRESS! https://sourcepointpress.com/ Follow Atom! Freeman on Twitter: @AtomBangFreeman Producer: Steph Gerk and Blake Morgan @blakesbuzz Research: Anthony Militano Have something to tell us? Email the show at: [email protected] Comic Industry Insiders: where our goal is to get to know the people behind the scenes in the comic book …

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Comic Con Craziness: Big News, Big Crowds, and... 1:03:18

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FIND COMICS! THE MAGAZINE https://comicsthemagazine.com/ FIND MANAGE COMICS https://info.managecomics.com/ Follow Atom! Freeman on Twitter: @AtomBangFreeman Producer: Steph Gerk and Blake Morgan @blakesbuzz Research: Anthony Militano Have something to tell us? Email the show at: [email protected] Comic Industry Insiders: where our goal is to get to …

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70 - Street Art, Galleries and Who Defines Great Art in Philadelphia | Sean 'SK' Kinsey 1:00:16

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Sean 'SK' Kinsey returns for his second appearance on The Truth in This Art! A Philadelphian visual artist known for blending a fine art sensibility with a street art aesthetic, Kinsey shares his thoughts on the power of art to reflect identity, honor community roots, and connect cultures in Philadelphia, the city that has shaped much of his work. …

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69 - Can Baltimore’s Art Help You Navigate Crooked Paths? | Ernest Shaw 1:05:59

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Ernest Shaw returns for his second appearance on The Truth in This Art! A renowned muralist and educator, Shaw shares his thoughts on the power of art to reflect identity, preserve community history, and connect generations in Baltimore, the city that has shaped much of his work. In this episode, Shaw discusses how his West Baltimore upbringing inf…

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The Death of Zdarsky Comic News 1:02:37

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FIND COMICS! THE MAGAZINE https://comicsthemagazine.com/ Follow Atom! Freeman on Twitter: @AtomBangFreeman Producer: Steph Gerk and Blake Morgan @blakesbuzz Research: Anthony Militano Have something to tell us? Email the show at: [email protected] Comic Industry Insiders: where our goal is to get to know the people behind the scenes in the comic boo…

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68 - Who’s Shaping the Future of AI & Digital Community for Small Businesses? | Zina Verduzco 1:14:57

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Zina Verduzco joins The Truth in This Art to explore how AI and digital innovation are transforming community and entrepreneurship for small businesses in Baltimore and beyond. With deep expertise across marketing, branding, and emerging technologies, Verduzco shares her journey from museum work to leading-edge digital marketing and AI development.…

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The Legacy and Lessons of BROWNSTONE 1:42:23

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Writer Samuel Teer is back to finish out the RFT trilogy dedicated to Brownstone, his collaboration with cartoonist Mar Julia. Since his last visit, Brownstone won the prestigious Michael L. Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature, and Samuel goes into detail about the impact that accolade has had on his career and mental health. The …

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The Hidden World of the Comic Book Industry 1:48:13

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From Script to Shelf Panelists: Jame S. Rich, Ignition Press Michael Fragassi, GMA Taylor Crowell Merkler, Lunar Distribution Roger Prows, The Nerd Store Holly Atchison, Mad Cave Studios Follow Atom! Freeman on Twitter: @AtomBangFreeman Producer: Steph Gerk and Blake Morgan @blakesbuzz Research: Anthony Militano Have something to tell us? Email the…

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Selling Comics Smarter: How Auctions Drive Revenue 1:00:38

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FIND RAREMARQ https://www.raremarq.com/ Follow Atom! Freeman on Twitter: @AtomBangFreeman Producer: Steph Gerk and Blake Morgan @blakesbuzz Research: Anthony Militano Have something to tell us? Email the show at: [email protected] Comic Industry Insiders: where our goal is to get to know the people behind the scenes in the comic book industry and un…

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The Hidden Reason Digital Comics Never Took Off 1:54:42

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FIND SWEET, SOFTWARE FOR COMICS FOLK https://sweet.dev/ FIND YOUR COMIC STORE https://findyourcomic.store/ Follow Atom! Freeman on Twitter: @AtomBangFreeman Producers: Steph Gerk and Blake Morgan @blakesbuzz Research: Anthony Militano Have something to tell us? Email the show at: [email protected] Comic Industry Insiders: where our goal is to get to…

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67 - How Graphic Novels Are Redefining Education in Baltimore | Bmore Transform & GRAPHIC NOVEL FESTIVAL 1:13:52

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Bmore Transform and Baltimore’s Graphic Novel Festival take center stage in this episode of The Truth in This Art. Guests Gab Sussman and Victoria Lebrón share how they are reshaping education and community through Bmore Transform’s abolitionist, decolonizing approach and the city’s premier Graphic Novel Fest—celebrating sequential art, uplifting Q…

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GUS GORDON for INTO THE BEWILDERNESS 49:21

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Welcome back to the Comix Experience Graphic Novel Club! To join the club, visit https://www.graphicnovelclub.com/graphic-novel-club/ Official Website: https://www.comixexperience.com YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/comixexperience Leave a review and share! It all helps. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comixexperiencegraphicnovelclub/…

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Local Comic Shop Day: From Hype to Impact 1:01:33

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THIS IS A COMIC INDUSTRY INSIDER’S LIVE RECAST! FIND THE IPG CATALOG https://www.ipgbook.com/drop-ins-pages-1941.php Follow Atom! Freeman on Twitter: @AtomBangFreeman Producer: Steph Gerk and Blake Morgan @blakesbuzz Research: Anthony Militano Have something to tell us? Email the show at: [email protected] Comic Industry Insiders: where our goal is …

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66 - The Heart of the Shoe Muralist: How Wearable Art Became a Full-Time Calling | Akio Evans 1:21:35

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Baltimore artist Akio Evans returns to The Truth in This Art for his second appearance, tracing his evolution from hobbyist customizer to full-time artist and self-defined shoe muralist. Evans shares how he moved beyond “customs” into shoe murals—wearable art that tells stories, carries meaning, and can move people to tears—by centering intention, …

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#65 - What Drives Creative Evolution in the Kitchen? | Chef Chris Amendola of foraged. a hyper-seasonal eatery 49:32

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Chef Chris Amendola of foraged. a hyper-seasonal eatery returns to The Truth in This Art, joining the rarified air as one of just a handful of three-time guests. Amendola shares his journey as an executive chef and restaurant owner, revealing how embracing change and curiosity keeps his creative vision fresh in the kitchen. He discusses building co…

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Shopping for Culture and Community: Wes Eastin on the Magic of Movies & Comic Shops 1:24:07

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FIND SHOPPING FOR SUPERMAN https://shoppingforsuperman.com/ Follow Atom! Freeman on Twitter: @AtomBangFreeman Producer: Steph Gerk and Blake Morgan @blakesbuzz Research: Anthony Militano Have something to tell us? Email the show at: [email protected] Comic Industry Insiders: where our goal is to get to know the people behind the scenes in the comic …

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COPRA's Last Round @ HeroesCon 2025 53:35

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In this panel discussion that Greg moderated back in June from this year's HeroesCon, cartoonist Michel Fiffe reflects on finishing his acclaimed indie comic COPRA with the release of issue 50 earlier on the week. Fiffe discusses the emotional journey of concluding the series after 12+ years, his inspirations, his creative process, the X-Men and Ni…

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JAMES ROBINSON for WELCOME TO THE MAYNARD 1:39:57

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Welcome back to the Comix Experience Graphic Novel Club! To join the club, visit https://www.graphicnovelclub.com/graphic-novel-club/ Official Website: https://www.comixexperience.com YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/comixexperience Leave a review and share! It all helps. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comixexperiencegraphicnovelclub/…

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Is Brian Garside about to Save Comics? 1:12:36

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FIND BRIAN GARSIDE AND MANAGE COMICS https://info.managecomics.com/ Follow Atom! Freeman on Twitter: @AtomBangFreeman Producer: Steph Gerk and Blake Morgan @blakesbuzz Research: Anthony Militano Have something to tell us? Email the show at: [email protected] Comic Industry Insiders: where our goal is to get to know the people behind the scenes in th…

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#64 - Who Shapes the Culture Behind the Mic? | Laiya St. Clair 1:11:02

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Laiya St. Clair joins The Truth in This Art to share how she crafts culture from behind the mic as a celebrated radio and podcast personality, producer, and voice artist. St. Clair reflects on her transition from radio to the world of podcasting, exploring how her experiences in DC, Philly, and Baltimore continue to inspire her work. She discusses …

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Will Amazon Take Over Comics? Josh Hayes (BOOM!) on What’s Coming 1:50:57

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FIND BOOM! STUDIOS www.boom-studios.com/ Follow Atom! Freeman on Twitter: @AtomBangFreeman Producer: Steph Gerk and Blake Morgan @blakesbuzz Research: Anthony Militano Have something to tell us? Email the show at: [email protected] Comic Industry Insiders: where our goal is to get to know the people behind the scenes in the comic book industry and u…

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A CRISIS of Infinite Options 1:17:48

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Greg welcomes DC3Cast's Brian Salvatore back to the show to help out with this Shelf Bound look at DC's 1985 blockbuster event CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS. After catching up on Brian's busy post-Multiversity life, balancing different passions including music, baseball, and family, and various podcasts, it's time for some CRISIS management to figure o…

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NICK BERTOZZI for KARMOPOLIS 1:26:01

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Welcome back to the Comix Experience Graphic Novel Club! To join the club, visit https://www.graphicnovelclub.com/graphic-novel-club/ Official Website: https://www.comixexperience.com YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/comixexperience Leave a review and share! It all helps. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comixexperiencegraphicnovelclub/…

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Introducing Ignition Press: Murder Podcast & a Bold New Publisher 1:06:48

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FIND IGNITION PRESS ignitionpress.com/ Follow Atom! Freeman on Twitter: @AtomBangFreeman Producer: Steph Gerk and Blake Morgan @blakesbuzz Research: Anthony Militano Have something to tell us? Email the show at: [email protected] Comic Industry Insiders: where our goal is to get to know the people behind the scenes in the comic book industry and unc…

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#63 - How To Find Your Tribe In Baltimore | Will Walker of A Tribe Called Run 54:47

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Will Walker, founder of A Tribe Called Run, joins the podcast. Walker shares his personal journey from Cleveland to Baltimore, reflecting on how both cities' blue-collar spirit informs his approach to building community through running. A Tribe Called Run creates space for accessible runs, fitness events, and coaching, welcoming newcomers and exper…