Episodes

  • The Big Kickstarter Comeback Panel

    The Big Kickstarter Comeback Panel
    Aug 24 2025
    Join Tyler James and a talented group of creators who have had success and momentum on Kickstarter, only for life to get in the way. Suddenly it's been months or years since they've last launched. Now they're getting ready to make a comeback.
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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • Niching Down, AI Fears & Zoop Crowdfunding with Fantasy Artist Max Dunbar

    Niching Down, AI Fears & Zoop Crowdfunding with Fantasy Artist Max Dunbar
    Aug 17 2025
    Tyler sits down with Max Dunbar, a comic book and concept artist known for his work with Marvel and DC. Max shares insights into his new deluxe hardcover book, 'Fantasy Art,' launching on the Zoop crowdfunding platform, which compiles some of his best work over the past decade, and discusses the challenges and rewards of the creative process. Join an in-depth conversation that explores the intricacies of being a professional artist and the passion that drives creativity.
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    56 mins
  • From Self-Publishing to the Big Two and Back Again with Mike Hawthorne

    From Self-Publishing to the Big Two and Back Again with Mike Hawthorne
    Aug 10 2025
    Artist, illustrator and educator Mike Hawthorne joins Tyler for a discussion about working as a professional artist in comics today. They'll discuss Mike's journey from indie self-publishing to working on Batman, Deadpool & Spider-Man, while maintaining a presence on Kickstarter with sketchbook launches, "Cheat Codes" art manuals, and creator owned work like Hysteria: One Man Gang.
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Bootstrapping Your First Comic with Paul Rashid MD

    Bootstrapping Your First Comic with Paul Rashid MD
    Aug 3 2025
    Tyler interviews Dr. Paul Rasheed, a board-certified psychiatrist, self-help author, filmmaker, and comic book creator. They discuss Rasheed’s current Kickstarter project, 'Bootstrapped: How to Make and Kickstart Your First Comic,' and delve into his intriguing journey from fan and retailer into into comic book creator.
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • ComixLaunch Roundtable with Allred, Bryan & Warfield

    ComixLaunch Roundtable with Allred, Bryan & Warfield
    Jul 27 2025
    Another dynamic roundtable discussion with comic creator crowdfunders including Will Allred (Crossover Division), Nick Bryan (SoulD) & Erik Warfield (See You in Hell).
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • ComixLaunch Pro Spotlight: Beating Imposter Syndrome With Lucas Scheffel

    ComixLaunch Pro Spotlight: Beating Imposter Syndrome With Lucas Scheffel
    Jul 20 2025
    Creator Lucas Scheffel, the creative mind behind Angry Fred Comics joins Clay Adams to discuss his journey from filmmaking to comic book creation, inspired by the memory of his late father, Fred. He shares his struggles with imposter syndrome, the pivotal role his family played in his creative processes, and the transformative moment when he decided to honor his father through his work. Scheffel also talks about the support he received from the Comics Launch community, his various projects, including the Ned Kelly graphic novel, and the unique challenges and successes he's encountered along the way.
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    55 mins
  • ComixLaunch Roundtable with James Burton, Joe Kazmer & Jarrod Burris

    ComixLaunch Roundtable with James Burton, Joe Kazmer & Jarrod Burris
    Jul 13 2025
    Tyler James hosts an engaging discussion with a panel of comic creators featuring both new and returning guests. Joseph Kamer and Jared Burris introduce their action-packed comic series 'Collision Force,' a tribute to '80s and '90s cinema, while James Burton talks about his heartfelt project, 'The Ballad of Nod,' inspired by personal experiences with grief and loss.
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Comics Publishing: Year One with Joe & Hilarie Schmalke of Midnight Factory

    Comics Publishing: Year One with Joe & Hilarie Schmalke of Midnight Factory
    Jul 6 2025
    What happens when longtime independent creators take the leap into publishing? Join Midnight Factory (Seven Years in Darkness, We Don't Kill Spiders) publishers Hilarie and Joseph Schmalke as they reflect on their first year publishing and what they wish they'd known starting out.
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    1 hr and 1 min