Comic Industry Insiders

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Jim Rugg on the Rise of Comic Magazines and Their Impact on the Industry

2026-03-1201:33:33

This episode features Jim Rugg. New Comic Industry Insider episodes every Thursday! Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus pre-show banter! 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: info@pranadm.com Comic Industry Insiders: where our goal is to get to know the people behind the scenes in the comic book industry and uncover the secrets that will help you understand and grow your own business or career in comics. Every episode, join host Atom! Freeman as he sits down with industry guests to unravel those secrets.

The Official Premiere of COMICS! The Magazine

2026-03-1101:35:26

This is a RECAST of the Prana Direct Market Solutions introductory videos made for ComicsPRO 2026. This episode features Atom! Freeman, Brian Garside, Joseph Keatinge, Rico Renzi, Gabe Yocum, Andrew Rende, Blake Morgan, Gabe Yocum, Keith Davidsen, Rau Blackhawk, and Adam Pope. New Comic Industry Insider episodes every Thursday! Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus pre-show banter! 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: info@pranadm.com Comic Industry Insiders: where our goal is to get to know the people behind the scenes in the comic book industry and uncover the secrets that will help you understand and grow your own business or career in comics. Every episode, join host Atom! Freeman as he sits down with industry guests to unravel those secrets.

What Is Prana?

2026-03-0501:13:55

This is a RECAST of the Prana Direct Market Solutions introductory videos made for ComicsPRO 2026. This episode features Brian Garside, Megan Marsden, Stephanie Gerk, Joseph Keatinge, Django Bohren, Blake Morgan, Gabe Yocum, Keith Davidsen, and Atom! Freeman. New Comic Industry Insider episodes every Thursday! Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus pre-show banter! 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: info@pranadm.com Comic Industry Insiders: where our goal is to get to know the people behind the scenes in the comic book industry and uncover the secrets that will help you understand and grow your own business or career in comics. Every episode, join host Atom! Freeman as he sits down with industry guests to unravel those secrets.

ComicsPRO The Aftermath

2026-03-0401:42:08

This is a RECAST of Comic Industry Insiders Live! Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST but come early for the bonus pre-show banter! This episode features Shannon Live, Christina Merkler, Bre Sarpy, Stuart Schreck, Judey Kalchik, Kathy Barton, Keith Davidsen, and Austin McKinley! New Comic Industry Insider episodes every Thursday! Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus pre-show banter! 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: info@pranadm.com Comic Industry Insiders: where our goal is to get to know the people behind the scenes in the comic book industry and uncover the secrets that will help you understand and grow your own business or career in comics. Every episode, join host Atom! Freeman as he sits down with industry guests to unravel those secrets.

What It Really Means to Be Creator-Owned with Ignition Press' Filip Sablik

2026-02-2601:42:38

This episode features Ignition Press’ Filip Sablik! New Comic Industry Insider episodes every Thursday! Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus pre-show banter! 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: info@pranadm.com Comic Industry Insiders: where our goal is to get to know the people behind the scenes in the comic book industry and uncover the secrets that will help you understand and grow your own business or career in comics. Every episode, join host Atom! Freeman as he sits down with industry guests to unravel those secrets.

The Secret Weapons of Sales & Publishing

2026-02-2545:01

This is a RECAST of Comic Industry Insiders Live! Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus pre-show banter! This episode features Z.M. Thomas, Travis Escarfullery, Joseph Keatinge, and Taylor Esposito! New Comic Industry Insider episodes every Thursday! Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus pre-show banter! 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: info@pranadm.com Comic Industry Insiders: where our goal is to get to know the people behind the scenes in the comic book industry and uncover the secrets that will help you understand and grow your own business or career in comics. Every episode, join host Atom! Freeman as he sits down with industry guests to unravel those secrets.

Manga Is Rising, Retail Is Changing, and Jacob Shapiro Is Here For It

2026-02-1901:41:30

This episode features JACOB SHAPIRO New Comic Industry Insider episodes every Thursday! Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus pre-show banter! 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: info@pranadm.com Comic Industry Insiders: where our goal is to get to know the people behind the scenes in the comic book industry and uncover the secrets that will help you understand and grow your own business or career in comics. Every episode, join host Atom! Freeman as he sits down with industry guests to unravel those secrets.

ComicsPRO for Dummies

2026-02-1801:42:04

This is a RECAST of Comic Industry Insiders Live! Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus pre-show banter! This episode’s guests are: Shannon Live, Jennifer King, Andréa Gilroy, and Stephanie Gerk New Comic Industry Insider episodes every Thursday! Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus pre-show banter! 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: info@pranadm.com Comic Industry Insiders: where our goal is to get to know the people behind the scenes in the comic book industry and uncover the secrets that will help you understand and grow your own business or career in comics. Every episode, join host Atom! Freeman as he sits down with industry guests to unravel those secrets.

Rob Young’s Daymond John Moment: The Strategy Behind Borderlands’ Growth

2026-02-1201:18:44

This week’s guest is Robert Young FIND BORDERLANDS COMICS AND GAMES https://www.borderlands.us/ New Comic Industry Insider episodes every Thursday! Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus pre-show banter! 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: info@pranadm.com Comic Industry Insiders: where our goal is to get to know the people behind the scenes in the comic book industry and uncover the secrets that will help you understand and grow your own business or career in comics. Every episode, join host Atom! Freeman as he sits down with industry guests to unravel those secrets.

The Internet Is Now Video

2026-02-1101:46:34

This is a RECAST of Comic Industry Insiders Live! Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus pre-show banter! This show features guest appearances by: JOSEPH KEATINGE, GABE YOCUM, EITAN MANHOFF, D.J. COFFMAN, AND JOSH MALERMAN New Comic Industry Insider episodes every Thursday! Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus pre-show banter! 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: info@pranadm.com Comic Industry Insiders: where our goal is to get to know the people behind the scenes in the comic book industry and uncover the secrets that will help you understand and grow your own business or career in comics. Every episode, join host Atom! Freeman as he sits down with industry guests to unravel those secrets.

From Bag Man to Global IP: A Life in Comics with Clover Press' Hank Kanalz

2026-02-0501:44:25

This week’s guests: HANK KANALZ FIND CLOVER PRESS https://cloverpress.us/ New Comic Industry Insider episodes every Thursday! Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus pre-show banter! 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: info@pranadm.com Comic Industry Insiders: where our goal is to get to know the people behind the scenes in the comic book industry and uncover the secrets that will help you understand and grow your own business or career in comics. Every episode, join host Atom! Freeman as he sits down with industry guests to unravel those secrets.

World's Greatest Comics' Greatest FOC Special

2026-02-0401:11:05

This is a RECAST of Comic Industry Insiders Live! Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus pre-show banter! This week’s guests: ATOM! FREEMAN… ? JOSEPH KEATINGE and GABE YOCUM New Comic Industry Insider episodes every Thursday! Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus pre-show banter! 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: info@pranadm.com Comic Industry Insiders: where our goal is to get to know the people behind the scenes in the comic book industry and uncover the secrets that will help you understand and grow your own business or career in comics. Every episode, join host Atom! Freeman as he sits down with industry guests to unravel those secrets.

The Business of Talking Comics

2026-01-2901:39:55

This week’s guests: The Comics Pals’ SEAN BARTLEY AND MARCO CUNALATA New Comic Industry Insider episodes every Thursday! Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus pre-show banter! 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: info@pranadm.com Comic Industry Insiders: where our goal is to get to know the people behind the scenes in the comic book industry and uncover the secrets that will help you understand and grow your own business or career in comics. Every episode, join host Atom! Freeman as he sits down with industry guests to unravel those secrets.

Comic Shops are Ready for Liftoff

2026-01-2801:46:47

This is a RECAST of Comic Industry Insiders Live! Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus pre-show banter! This week’s guests: Nick Pitarra Sean from the Comics Pals Steve Anderson Chris Powell New Comic Industry Insider episodes every Thursday! Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus pre-show banter! 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: info@pranadm.com Comic Industry Insiders: where our goal is to get to know the people behind the scenes in the comic book industry and uncover the secrets that will help you understand and grow your own business or career in comics. Every episode, join host Atom! Freeman as he sits down with industry guests to unravel those secrets.

Comics Media Still Matters in 2026

2026-01-2201:27:07

This week’s guest: ROB SALKOWITZ New Comic Industry Insider episodes every Thursday! Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus pre-show banter! 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: info@pranadm.com Comic Industry Insiders: where our goal is to get to know the people behind the scenes in the comic book industry and uncover the secrets that will help you understand and grow your own business or career in comics. Every episode, join host Atom! Freeman as he sits down with industry guests to unravel those secrets.

From Ramps to Real Change: Making Comic Stores More Inclusive

2026-01-2101:15:05

This is a RECAST of Comic Industry Insiders Live! Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus pre-show banter! This week’s guests: Django Bohren Wells Thompson Chris Barcomb Sam Bolenbaugh Britton Payne New Comic Industry Insider episodes every Thursday! Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus pre-show banter! 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: info@pranadm.com Comic Industry Insiders: where our goal is to get to know the people behind the scenes in the comic book industry and uncover the secrets that will help you understand and grow your own business or career in comics. Every episode, join host Atom! Freeman as he sits down with industry guests to unravel those secrets.

From Content to Countertop: A New Generation Emerges

2026-01-1501:18:31

This week’s guest is Tessa Gray! FIND TESSA ON YOUTUBE http://www.youtube.com/@tessaisanerd3432 FIND TESSA ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/tessa.is.a.nerd FIND CLOUD CITY GAMES https://cloudcitygames.com/ New Comic Industry Insider episodes every Thursday! Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus pre-show banter! 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: info@pranadm.com Comic Industry Insiders: where our goal is to get to know the people behind the scenes in the comic book industry and uncover the secrets that will help you understand and grow your own business or career in comics. Every episode, join host Atom! Freeman as he sits down with industry guests to unravel those secrets.

This Week in Comics Sales: Surprises, Winners, Growth!

2026-01-1401:06:21

This is a RECAST of Comic Industry Insiders Live featuring Atom! Freeman, Brian Garside, Django Bohren, and Joe Pruett! FIND COMIC SHOP ASSISTANT https://comicshopassistant.com/ FIND NEGATIVE BURN https://zoop.gg/c/negativeburn FIND COMICS! THE MAGAZINE https://comicsthemagazine.com/ Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus pre-show banter! 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: info@pranadm.com Comic Industry Insiders: where our goal is to get to know the people behind the scenes in the comic book industry and uncover the secrets that will help you understand and grow your own business or career in comics. Every episode, join host Atom! Freeman as he sits down with industry guests to unravel those secrets.

Beyond Algorithms: Bryan McClay on Content, Commerce, and Consistency

2026-01-0901:39:03

FIND BEYOND WEDNESDAYS! https://www.youtube.com/BeyondWednesdays https://www.beyondwednesdays.store/ 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: info@pranadm.com Comic Industry Insiders: where our goal is to get to know the people behind the scenes in the comic book industry and uncover the secrets that will help you understand and grow your own business or career in comics. Every episode, join host Atom! Freeman as he sits down with industry guests to unravel those secrets.

Eyes to the Future: An Insider's Guide to 2026

2026-01-0701:36:19

This is a RECAST of Comic Industry Insiders Live! Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus pre-show banter! 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: info@pranadm.com Comic Industry Insiders: where our goal is to get to know the people behind the scenes in the comic book industry and uncover the secrets that will help you understand and grow your own business or career in comics. Every episode, join host Atom! Freeman as he sits down with industry guests to unravel those secrets.

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