What if the ultimate Model UN crisis scenario wasn't simulated, but terrifyingly real? This is the high-concept premise of ModelUN, the brilliant comic from co-creator Benjamin Hunting, where a high school diplomacy club is mistaken for Earth's governing body by an alien armada. We deconstruct the hilarious chaos that ensues, the art of negotiation under impossible pressure, and the meta-lessons on how to perform when the stakes couldn't be higher, all set in the 1990s. Sometimes "Take Me To Your Leader" has consequences!
What does it take to transform a complex icon like Fela Kuti into a graphic novel? I deconstruct the 10-year project of Fela: Music is the Weapon with co-creators writer Conor McCreery (Assassin's Creed, Adventure Time) and Nigerian-born artist Jibola Fagbamiye to uncover the tools, routines, and psychology they used. We cover changing publishers and page sizes to fit the life and times of Fela Kuti, the amount of research by Jibola and Conor into this massive life; how to manage creative doubt in the face of publishing deadlines; and the single most important thing they agreed on before starting this massive project being released by Harper Collins Publishing! "Fela: Music is the Weapon is not authorized by, affiliated with or otherwise connected to the Fela Kuti family or estate." SUPPORT THESE CREATORS: Get your copy of this graphic novel at: https://www.felagraphicnovel.com
Patrick Lugo is the writer and artist behind the Kickstarter hit Undead Kungfu Ghost Killer. We deconstruct how he fused the aesthetic of Shaw Brothers Kung Fu films with the Classic Gothic Horror of Hammer Horror Films to create a unique modern comic. We explore his creative process from A Tiger's Tale to UKGK, his approach to this current Kickstarter, and how he turns a character's Chinese Folklore of real life rejection into a Supernatural comic! Find links, preview pages, and how to support the project at: https://UKGK.site
Ari Gross joins Two Geeks Talking to discuss Upkeep, a dark comedy comic about first-time home buyers in Toronto who turn to murder to protect their lavish lifestyle. This satire horror series skewers modern home ownership, raising a family, and the absurd hunt for daycare. Life isn't easy in Toronto. The line between satire and horror, and why this comic hits way too close to home. Expect rapid-fire questions, behind-the-scenes chaos, and at least one joke about hiding real estate agents in basements. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction Clip and Opening 01:24 - Who is Ari Gross and What does He do? 04:08 - What is the most real detail in the comic that hits too close to home? 06:52 - And here I thought Taxes were bad in Toronto 08:20 - What's the line between 'I'd do anything for a House' to 'Nope, I'm out' 10:51 - What is the Timeline and How many Comics in the Upkeep Series? 13:23 - What is the Darkest moment in Upkeep #2? 15:33 - Who is the Team around the Upkeep comic series? 18:16 - The Art of Garrison Manor from third character to horror icon 19:40 - The Art of Lettering from Sound Effects to Scares 22:19 - Colour Theory in Comics: Shifting from Cozy to Terrifying 25:40 - How to Make Likeable Characters, Despite the body count. 28:01 - What Would Garrison Manor's Yelp Review Be? 29:34 - Popular Haunted Toronto Spots to Visit 31:19 - Do you not feel like you have found "Place"? 34:40 - Sell Your Comic in 10 Seconds! 35:28 - What's a Horror Movie that made you laugh, when you shouldn't have? 37:30 - Finish the sentence: ‘The housing market is worse than…[Blank] 39:41 - Making a Choice between Raising a Family and Owning a Home? 40:46 - If Garrison Manor offered you one wish (with consequences) Would you take it? 41:03 - Closing Remarks 41:25 - Kickstarter Campaign for Upkeep SUPPORT THE KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN HERE: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/arigross/upkeep-issues-1-2/
DeWayne Dority started his comic journey writing horror comics and his own Wake Comics Universe. When COVID hit he decided to switch gears and write a Dr. Seuss inspired children's comic book called: Shape Master; for his autistic son. With Liar his newest comic with a Kickstarter already on the go, he creates comics between horror and children's books whether its on his YouTube Channel or in interviews like this one.
"The Art of the Comeback: How to Revive a Passion Project (and a Whole Damn Comics Festival) After 14 Years" Featuring: Amy Letts (*Creator of Epic Fail & Organizer of Caption UK) Ever abandoned a creative project—only to resurrect it years later? Amy Letts, the sharp-witted mind behind cult webcomic Epic Fail, just pulled off a double revival: Her own work (Epic Fail returns after 14 years—why now?) An entire indie comics festival (Caption UK, Oxford’s legendary small-press gathering) In this episode, we dig into: The "long game" of creative work—Why stepping away isn’t quitting (and how to know when to come back). Organizing a DIY festival—Budget hacks, volunteer wrangling, and why small press still matters in a digital age. The "Epic Fail" philosophy—How embracing messiness leads to better art (and fewer meltdowns). The real cost of hiatus—Audience drift, platform changes, and rebuilding momentum. Whether you’ve got a half-finished project in your closet or dream of rallying a community, Amy’s story is a masterclass in creative resilience.
In this episode, Adriano Ariganello creator of Pesto Comics publishing and the indie comic force behind his most recent wrestling-infused series From Parts Unknown (Issues #4 and #5). We dive into: - The art of endings: Why wrapping a series feels like a “creative body slam” (and how to do it with grace). - Unexpected lessons from wrestling storytelling: How kayfabe, drama, and real athlete struggles shaped his comic’s emotional core. - Pesto Comics’ survival: Bootstrapping, niche audiences, and why “small press” doesn’t mean “small ambitions.” - What’s next after the final bell rings: New projects, collaborations, and the business pivots no one talks about. - Advice for creators: From Kickstarter grit to embracing the “weird” that makes your work unforgettable.
"What if the secret to great storytelling was playing an online game with your guild?" In this episode, I sit down with Richard Sparks, the imaginative mind behind the New Rock novel series (New Rock, New Role and New Rock, New Realm) available on Amazon, to explore how gaming, language, and fandom shape extraordinary fiction. Richard’s journey is anything but ordinary: - Playing games with lifelong school mate, Douglas Adams—and the unexpected storytelling lessons he learned growing up with the Hitchhiker’s Guide legend. - How playing with a top-tiered guild in Elder Scrolls Online became the spark for his latest New Rock novels. - The power of language—why he obsesses over words and how audiobooks fuel his creativity. - Finding a community and inspiration speaking at sci-fi/fantasy conventions—and why the fandom is the unsung hero of creativity.
Just like that meme: "What Does An Audio Engineer Do do do do..." Jay Yow has had a successful 16 year career as an Audio, Music, Podcast Engineer with his own work and being a Producer on The James Altucher Show. As an engineer he's learned a few tricks of the trade from managing issues on the fly, to giving a master class in under 10 minutes to fledgling Engineers. We dove into Tech of a successful podcast; How to properly use AI for your podcast / engineering job, The use of Descript and much more!
Musician William John Titus Bishop grew up with music on the mind and in the soul. From his days being classically trained in Cello to learning the drums and the guitar on his own, he has taken his love of music to the next level by learning the folk styling of Bob Dylan, Cat Stevens, Janis Joplin and more.
After our January livestream broke expectations (thank you!), host Izolda Trakhtenberg (Your Creative Mind Podcast) reassembles an all-star panel to dissect the unspoken challenges of podcasting. No fluff—just tactical insights from veterans who’ve navigated these waters. This Episode’s Firestarters: Kurt Sasso (Two Geeks Talking) "How to Ask The Right Questions & Extract Jaw-Dropping Stories from Guests (without sounding like a robot or a therapist)" Reena Friedman Watts (Better Call Daddy) "To Edit Or Not To Edit! That is the question. The ethics of editing—and when to leave the mess in" Barney Smith (Story Comic Presents) "Turn your Podcast Passion and Hobby into a Long-Term Sustainable Career!" Izolda Trakhtenberg (Your Creative Mind Podcast) "Paradigm of Podcasters: How to Make PR Pros Your Podcast Partners and allies who work for your show’s growth"
Michael Regina, the passionate voice behind @readthefreakingcomics dives into the fascinating intersection of comic books, comic book research, and historical preservation. Michael shares his journey exploring single-issue comics from Marvel, DC, Image, Dark Horse. This is more than just entertainment; it highlights these cultural artifacts and their importance in documenting the history of comics. From uncovering hidden stories from the artists and writers who created them; to examining the history of these single issues through their advertisements, current events and the legacy of local comic shops. Michael offers a unique perspective on why these comics deserve recognition in the broader conversation about art, history, and pop culture.
Laurie Calcaterra is the creator and writer of the comic series Path of the Pale Rider, a podcast host, martial arts master, hot sauce maker, and advocate for undead ethics in comics. We explore her creative process, from naming characters and animals to creating scratch-and-sniff stickers that smell like the undead. Plus, we discuss her Kickstarter for Issue 6, which has funded and hit stretch goals!
Author Eric Sonnenschein is a Writer, Poet, Journalist, was in a Rock and Roll band called the Erotics in the 1970s in New York, joined the Peace Corps and because a teacher, a husband and father. From a continuous drive to write and never stop writing to creating "Rocked and Rolled!" his account of the New York Rock Scene playing in a band and more!
Patrick Joseph Healy returns to Two Geeks Talking to discuss "Please, Let Me Save You" Book Two in the Agony Trilogy series. We discuss the characters of this next book. How nuclear dystopia compared to reality of this current dystopia is passé. How having ADHD has allowed him to access short content marketing and creativity he never knew he possessed and more!
Here's a recap episode with tons of amazing knowledge, tips and tricks that 8 interview show hosts have collaborated on during the February 2025 Livestream on Two Geeks Talking. Questions: How did your show get its name? How To Choose The Right Tech for the show? How To Get That Big Name Client (it's easier than you think). Are you getting Quality or Quantity of Guests on your show? How To Research Your Guests? What to do if Guests Schedule and Cancel? How to set your boundaries. How to use Physical and Emotinoal voice to Engage, Inspire and Excite Your Guests? How to use AI the Right Way for your Show / Podcast! Support Two Geeks Talking: ►Support this channel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TGTMedia ►Support this channel by becoming a YouTube member: https://www.youtube.com/TGTMedia ►Support the Podcast by Liking and Sharing: https://twogeekstalking.podbean.com ►►Or search for "Two Geeks Talking" wherever you listen to your Podcasts! ►Donate a one-time tip: https://www.ko-fi.com/TwoGeeksTalking ►More Social Media & other links: https://www.linktree.com/twogeekstalking Chapters 00:00:00 - Start 00:00:40 - Introduction of the Hosts and Their Shows 00:03:22 - Question 1 - How did you come up with the topic and name of your Podcast? 00:03:40 - Jay Yow Audio Producer The James Altucher Show 00:04:39 - Mikey Kamuda host Mikey On Mute Podcast 00:05:38 - Izolda Trakhtenberg Your Creative Mind Podcast 00:08:09 - Barney Smith Story Comic Presents 00:10:01 - Reena Friedman Watts Hosts Better Call Daddy Show 00:10:45 - Jeff Haas Host Traversing The Stars Podcast 00:11:12 - Kurt Sasso Host Two Geeks Talking 00:11:49 - Question 2 - How to Choose The Tech You Need For Your Show 00:20:40 - Question 3 - How do you get the Big Name Guest You Always Dreamed Of? 00:29:54 - Question 4 - Quality vs. Quantity of guests on your show 00:41:54 - Question 5 - Researching Your Guests 00:48:55 - Question 6 - Guests That Schedule and Cancel How do you set your show boundaries 01:00:22 - Question 7 - How to best use your physical and emotional voice to engage, inspire & excite your guests and build your communication skills 01:12:30 - Question 8 - Barney Smith discusses AI and Podcasting How does it help your productivity 01:22:03 - Final Thoughts and Where to Support These Hosts and Shows
Scott "Snake" Watson is the writer and letterer for the series: View of the Phoenix Trees. It is a comic series from stories of his grandparents and parents escape from Vietnam. The comic follows a group of 'Hoi boat people' escaping and travel towards freedom. The stories weaves tales of old tales passed down between family members in Vietnam, a touch of fantasy, and a semi-biography, all while shedding light on a time when the people never knew if this was their last day.
Chase McPherson is a web-based journalist by day and an author by night. His popular series Bloodbound brings Hunter (a person struggling with mental health) being turned into a Vampire / Demon hybrid into the world of the supernatural. Chase returns to talk about his newest novel in the series: Bloodbound: Extreme Temperatures. We dive into this latest issue, character development from issue one to issue four and more!
In this Podcast, Aaron Ryan is a bestselling author and voiceover artist currently working on his 27th, 28th, and 29th books, with his most notable work being the Dissonance sci-fi post-apocalyptic saga. His recent publications include the sci-fi thrillers "Forecast" and "The Slide," children's books "The Ring of Truth" and "The Sword of Joy," and business reference books on voice-over production. The Dissonance Volume I: Reality has been adapted to a screenplay by Alan Roth and is currently being pitched to major streaming networks.
Paxson Chase In his raw and introspective EP "It Hurts, Doesn't It?", Paxson Chase transforms personal mental health struggles into a powerful musical journey that invites listeners to heal alongside him. Drawing from New Jersey's vibrant environments, Paxson Chase crafts emotionally charged R&B tracks that explore the depths of human vulnerability. Beyond his music, he's a passionate artist who continually pushes creative boundaries, finding inspiration in unexpected places like anime openings and his constant stream of musical ideas.