Two Geeks Talking

Mark Salzwedel is the most decorated creative individual that has even been a guest on Two Geeks Talking. From creating Novels to Short Stories, being a published author in numerous publications to creating his own compositions and Operas and even video games. He is the complete package. Now, he joins the show to discuss his life and times in these creative fields and he's just getting started.

Matthew Schofield has spent 27 years on The Simpsons as a storyboard director, and in his “spare” time he’s building his own universe as the creator, writer, and artist of the indie superhero comic Steamroller Man. In this conversation, we unpack what nearly three decades of high-level TV animation taught him about story, timing, light and shadow, and how to build a 24-page comic that actually lands emotionally. You’ll learn why he thinks comics should not try to be movies, how Steamroller Man scratches creative itches The Simpsons can’t, and what really goes into designing character, humor, and heart when you’re doing it all yourself.

Author and YouTuber Kyle Lawrence joins Two Geeks Talking to unpack how he thinks about story across prose, comics, manga, and film, and why “tricking” the reader is really about guiding them through an emotional experience you’ve already mapped out. He digs into the making of ICHI! Number One Baseball Robot and Crumple, the craft challenges of having “too much freedom” in prose, and the specific feedback that actually moved the needle on his writing. We also get into the origin of his King Rex Comics YouTube channel  @hailkingrex  , why knowing comics history (including the unsung creators) deepens your love of the medium, and how he navigates metrics, and self‑promotion without shouting into the void. If you write, read, or obsess over stories in any format, this episode is a masterclass in staying curious while still finishing the work.

Hasani Walker went from answering phones in a call centre to answering story notes in the animation industry, working with filmmakers like Guillermo del Toro along the way. A decade later, he’s taking everything he’s learned about character, performance, and visual storytelling and pouring it into his own project: Doris Doodle. Once a 1940s Hollywood cartoon star and now a washed‑up actress clawing her way back into relevance, Doris is his lens on fame, failure, and second chances. This conversation dives into how Hasani made the leap into animation, what he uses from studio life to build his own comic, and why Doris Doodle might be the most honest character he’s ever created based on real-life experience.

Felicia Day is an actor, producer, author, writer, podcaster, streamer, mother, and the creator of The Guild. Nineteen years later, she’s been part of many geekdoms, from Buffy and Supernatural to Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog, Eureka, The Magicians, and more. This time, she’s bringing The Guild: Ren Faire'd movie to Kickstarter, making it THE FASTEST fan-funded movie in Kickstarter History! Thanks to the support of the amazing fans and community/audience that has championed her work for years.