BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS - Episode Three: Interview W/ Steve Orlando Of THE SCALE TRADE PodCultHQ podcast

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In this feature by PopCultHQ, we interview comic book industry professionals via Zoom about their latest projects. Episode nine features writers Dave Justus & Lilah Sturges and artist Joe Eisma about their original graphic novel STUDENT GOVERNMENT at Mad Cave Studios under their Maverick imprint . The YA comedy graphic novel will have readers of all age LOLing. SRSLY. ------------------------------------------------------------ STUDENT GOVERNMENT OGN Written by Dave Justus & Lilah Sturges Art by Joe Eisma Colors by Michael E. Wiggam Letters by Simon Bowland & Charles Pritchett Edited by Lauren Hitzhusen Publication Date: March 2025 At America’s second-oldest university, four earnest, clever, and desperate teens on the interim student government exploit a loophole to turn their school into a sovereign nation, facing down pressures on campus and escalating hostility from the United States government. Get yours NOW: https://bookshop.org/p/books/student-government-dave-justus/21573713 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Dave Justus online: X: x.com/dave_justus Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/davejustus.bsky.social Follow Lilah Sturges online: Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/lilahsturges.com Web: lilahsturges.com/ Follow Joe Eisma online: Fb: facebook.com/artistjoeeisma X: x.com/Supajoe IG: instagram.com/supajoe Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/supajoe.bsky.social Web: supajoe.artstation.com Follow Mad Cave Studios online: Fb: facebook.com/MadCaveStudios X: x.com/MadCaveStudios IG: instagram.com/madcavestudios Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/madcavestudios.com TikTok: tiktok.com/@madcavestudios YouTube: youtube.com/@madcavestudios Twitch: twitch.tv/madcavestudios Web: madcavestudios.com Follow PopCultHQ online: Fb: facebook.com/PopCultHQ X: x.com/PopCultHQ IG: instagram.com/popculthq Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/popculthq.bsky.social Web: popculthq.com Send us a text…

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"Whatcha Doin' in Comics" Ep. 6: Dave Franchini of Weird Brain Entertainment 26:48

6 weeks ago26:48

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Welcome to PopCultHQ (@PopCultHQ on socials) & PodCultHQ (@PodCultHQ on socials)'s exclusive spotlight "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?" - a new feature where we interview people in the comic book industry who are making an impact with what they created above and beyond just making comics. For the sixth episode of "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?," staff writer/chief editor Jason Bennett (@TahoeJBennett on socials) spoke with writer, editor, and publisher Dave Franchini . The creator, known for his work across a variety of titles at Zenescope Entertainment, has launched his own publishing label - Weird Brain Entertainment. If you are doin' something in comics and would like to appear on our podcast, hit us up via email: tahoejbennett@popculthq.com . Follow Dave Franchini Online - https://www.facebook.com/dave.franchini https://www.instagram.com/dave_franchini Follow Weird Brain Entertainment - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571545067416 https://x.com/WeirdBrainEnt https://www.instagram.com/weird_brain_entertainment https://www.weirdbrainentertainment.com/ Follow Jason Bennett Online - https://www.facebook.com/tahoejbennett https://www.instagram.com/tahoejbennett https://bsky.app/profile/tahoejbennett.bsky.social https://youtube.com/tahoejbennett Follow PodCultHQ Online - https://www.facebook.com/podculthq https://www.instagram.com/podculthq https://bsky.app/profile/podculthq.bsky.social https://podculthq.com Follow PopCultHQ Online - https://www.facebook.com/popculthq https://x.com/popculthq https://www.instagram.com/popculthq https://bsky.app/profile/popculthq.bsky.social https://popculthq.com https://popculthq-comics.com Send us a text…

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"Whatcha Doin' in Comics" Ep. 5: Ray-Anthony Height 34:12

9 weeks ago34:12

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Welcome to PopCultHQ (@PopCultHQ on socials) & PodCultHQ (@PodCultHQ on socials)'s exclusive spotlight "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?" - a new feature where we interview people in the comic book industry who are making an impact with what they created above and beyond just making comics. For the fifth episode of "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?," staff writer/chief editor Jason Bennett (@TahoeJBennett on socials) spoke with writer, artist, publisher, and production manager Ray-Anthony Height. The MIDNIGHT TIGER creator is launching a podcast and offering creator consultations to help you level up in the comic book industry. If you are doin' something in comics and would like to appear on our podcast, hit us up via email: tahoejbennett@popculthq.com . Follow Ray-Anthony Height Online - https://www.facebook.com/ranthonyh https://x.com/raheight https://www.instagram.com/raheightcomics https://bsky.app/profile/raheight.bsky.social https://midnighttigercomic.com Follow Studios Skye-Tiger - https://www.youtube.com/@studioskye-tiger https://www.studioskyetiger.com Follow Jason Bennett Online - https://www.facebook.com/tahoejbennett https://www.instagram.com/tahoejbennett https://bsky.app/profile/tahoejbennett.bsky.social https://youtube.com/tahoejbennett Follow PodCultHQ Online - https://www.facebook.com/podculthq https://www.instagram.com/podculthq https://bsky.app/profile/podculthq.bsky.social https://podculthq.com Follow PopCultHQ Online - https://www.facebook.com/popculthq https://x.com/popculthq https://www.instagram.com/popculthq https://bsky.app/profile/popculthq.bsky.social https://popculthq.com https://popculthq-comics.com Send us a text…

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"Whatcha Doin' in Comics" Ep. 4: Gamal Hennessy, Esq. 23:52

10 weeks ago23:52

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Welcome to PopCultHQ (@PopCultHQ on socials) & PodCultHQ (@PodCultHQ on socials)'s exclusive spotlight "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?" - a new feature where we interview people in the comic book industry who are making an impact with what they created above and beyond just making comics. For the fourth episode of "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?," staff writer/chief editor Jason Bennett (@TahoeJBennett on socials) spoke with attorney, author, and business consultant Gamal Hennessy , known for his expertise in comic book publishing & IP licensing. If you are doin' something in comics and would like to appear on our podcast, hit us up via email: iwantonyourshow@podculthq.com . Follow Gamal Hennessy Online - https://www.facebook.com/gamal.hennessy https://x.com/gamalhennessy https://www.instagram.com/gamalhennessy https://bsky.app/profile/gamalhennessy.bsky.social Creative Contract Consulting - creativecontractconsulting.com Comics Experience - comicsexperience.com Comics Connection - comicsconnection.net Follow Jason Bennett Online - https://www.facebook.com/tahoejbennett https://x.com/tahoejbennett https://www.instagram.com/tahoejbennett https://youtube.com/tahoejbennett Follow PodCultHQ Online - https://www.facebook.com/podculthq https://x.com/podculthq https://www.instagram.com/podculthq https://podculthq.com Follow PopCultHQ Online - https://www.facebook.com/popculthq https://x.com/popculthq https://www.instagram.com/popculthq https://popculthq.com Send us a text…

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JUST KICKIN' IT! Ep. 3: Steven Prince & Puis Calzada of MONSTRADORES 33:20

10 weeks ago33:20

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For the third episode of JUST KICKIN' IT!, PopCultHQ staff writer/editor Jason Bennett had the honor in interviewing Steven Prince & Puis Calzada . The writer & artist duo are running a Kickstarter campaign for MONSTRADORES, the latest offering from Prince's MONSTER MATADOR Universe. The campaign is recently launched on Kickstarter and is on target to be funded at any moment. Hear from the creators themselves and back the campaign before it ends on Thursday, April 3rd @ 5:00 PM PDT. Back the campaign HERE ! MONSTRADORES (One-Shot) From the World of Monster Matador! Written by Steven Prince Art by Puis Calzada Colors by Alex Zief Letters by Albini Covers & Cover Artists: Puis Calzada w/ Alex Zief (Cover A) Jesus "El Kartun" Perdoza w/ Pixel Ronin (Cover B) Fabio Alves w/ Alex Zief (Cover C) The Monstradores! Kaiju fighting Luchadores led by Dr. Destructor (he's really a doctor!). Roll Call: Diablo Loco! Turbo Gigante! Lobo Azul! And everyone's favorite, Señorita Sangre! Born from out love of Indiana Jones, Kaiju and Santo and... telenovelas?! The Monstradores is luchadore fighting action like you've never experience before. It's an action-packed mash-up of all those things, with more than a few laughs to spare. The Monstradores joined forces with the Monster Matador to defeat the Megaracha in Mexico City. Soon after, the Matador sent the Monstradores on a mission to recruit an army in order to fight Nacho Lobo and his army of baddies and KAIJU! Of course, nothing is ever easy. Now we join the Monstradores as their mission is interruped by EL GOLIAS! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Steven Prince online: https://www.facebook.com/MonsterMatador https://x.com/MonsterMatador https://www.instagram.com/monstermatador https://www.threads.net/@monstermatador https://www.monstermatador.com Follow Puis Calzada online: https://www.facebook.com/PuisCalzadaArtworks https://x.com/PuisCalzada https://www.instagram.com/puiscalzada Follow PopCultHQ online: https://www.facebook.com/PopCultHQ https://x.com/PopCultHQ https://www.instagram.com/popculthq https://bsky.app/profile/popculthq.bsky.social https://popculthq.com https://popculthq-comics.com Follow Jason Bennett online: https://www.facebook.com/TahoeJBennett https://www.instagram.com/tahoejbennett https://bsky.app/profile/tahoejbennett.bsky.social Send us a text…

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BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS - Episode Eight: Interview w/ Zac Thompson of INTO THE UNBEING Part Two 33:15

11 weeks ago33:15

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For episode eight of BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS, staff writer/chief editor Jason Bennett interviewed writer Zac Thompson ( The Body Trade, Blow Away, Hunt for the Skinwalker, Cemetary Kids Don't Die ) about his project with Hayden Sherman and Jim Campbell entitled INTO THE UNBEING Part Two at Dark Horse Comics . INTO THE UNBEING Part Two #1 (of 4) Written by Zac Thompson Art by Hayden Sherman Letters by Jim Campbell Covers & Cover Artists: Hayden Sherman (Cover A) Alison Sampson (Cover B) Matias Bergara (Cover C) Genres: Horror, Science-Fiction Format: FC, 32 pages; Miniseries SRP: $3.99 Publication Date: February 12, 2025 1877. A group of explorers wander the sweltering jungles of Brazil in search of a fabled leviathan. Led by surveyor Edwin Hall, the group is quickly laid to waste by the harsh environment. With few other options, Edwin and his son Aldous take refuge within a steaming maw. Now they are lost within an eldritch landscape. And every moment that passes is another where their flesh is remade. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Zac Thompson online: https://x.com/ZacBeThompson https://www.instagram.com/zacbethompson https://bsky.app/profile/zacthompson.bsky.social https://www.zacthompsonwriter.com Follow Dark Horse Comics online: https://www.facebook.com/darkhorsecomics https://x.com/DarkHorseComics https://www.instagram.com/darkhorsecomics https://bsky.app/profile/darkhorse.com https://www.tiktok.com/@darkhorsecomics https://www.youtube.com/user/darkhorsecomics http://darkhorse.com Follow PopCultHQ online: https://www.facebook.com/PopCultHQ https://x.com/PopCultHQ https://www.instagram.com/popculthq https://bsky.app/profile/popculthq.bsky.social https://popculthq.com https://popculthq-comics.com Follow Jason Bennett online: https://www.facebook.com/TahoeJBennett https://www.instagram.com/tahoejbennett https://bsky.app/profile/tahoejbennett.bsky.social Follow PodCultHQ online: https://www.facebook.com/PodCultHQ https://www.instagram.com/podculthq https://bsky.app/profile/podculthq.bsky.social Send us a text…

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BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS - Episode Seven: Interview w/ Dave Dwonch & Travis Hymel of THE LOOSE END 41:18

16 weeks ago41:18

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For episode seven of BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS, staff writer/chief editor Jason Bennett interviewed Dave Dwonch ( Jenny Zero, Astroneer ) & Travis Hymel ( Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Trailer Park Boys ) about their new title THE LOOSE END at Titan Comics under their Hard Case Crime imprint. AN HOMAGE TO CLASSIC 90s CRIME DRAMA MOVIES! Tied up, tortured and thrown into a world of chaos, get ready for the wildest ride of your life! With crushing debt, an aimless career, and a thirst for the high life punching down on him, failing screenwriter Steven Hollis is handed a ticket out of his dead-end lifestyle...an offer he can't refuse from the mob! Now all he has to do is kill the biggest exec in Hollywood. On Sale: February 19, 2025 Enjoy our conversation! Follow Dave Dwonch online: facebook.com/dave.dwonch x.com/davedwonch instagram.com/davedwonch threads.net/@davedwonch davedwonch.bsky.social cara.app/davedwonch hellbrain.com Follow Travis Hymel online: facebook.com/ArtOfTravisHymel x.com/travis_hymel instagram.com/travis_hymel threads.net/@travis_hymel travishymel.bsky.social twitch.tv/artoftravishymel youtube.com/@TravisHymel cara.app/travishymel thymelgraphics.wixsite.com/artoftravishymel Follow Titan Comics online: x.com/ComicsTitan instagram.com/titancomics comicstitan.bsky.social youtube.com/@titancomics7765 titan-comics.com Follow PopCultHQ across all social media channels (@PopCultHQ). Follow Jason Bennett across all social media channels (@TahoeJBennett). Send us a text…

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"Whatcha Doin' in Comics" Ep. 3: Blue Delliquanti of 'Drawing Lessons' 18:07

33 weeks ago18:07

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Welcome to PopCultHQ (@PopCultHQ on socials) & PodCultHQ (@PodCultHQ on socials)'s exclusive spotlight "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?" - a new feature where we interview people in the comic book industry who are making an impact with what they created above and beyond just making comics. For the third episode of "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?," staff writer/chief editor Jason Bennett (@TahoeJBennett on socials) spoke with illustrator Blue Delliquanti about their involvement in the Children's Theatre Company 's performance of " Drawing Lessons ". To purchase tickets for 'Drawing Lessons,' visit: bit.ly/DrawingLessonsTix If you are doin' something in comics and would like to appear on our podcast, hit us up via email: iwantonyourshow@podculthq.com . Follow Blue Delliquanti - https://x.com/bluedelliquanti https://www.instagram.com/bluedelliquanti https://bluedelliquanti.tumblr.com https://bsky.app/profile/bluedelliquanti.bsky.social https://mastodon.art/@bluedelliquanti https://www.pillowfort.social/bluedelliquanti https://www.patreon.com/bluedelliquanti https://www.bluedelliquanti.com/ Follow the Children's Theatre Company - https://www.facebook.com/childrenstheatremn https://x.com/ChildrensTheatr https://www.instagram.com/childrenstheatrecompany https://childrenstheatre.org Follow Jason Bennett - https://www.facebook.com/tahoejbennett https://x.com/tahoejbennett https://www.instagram.com/tahoejbennett https://youtube.com/tahoejbennett Follow PodCultHQ - https://www.facebook.com/podculthq https://x.com/podculthq https://www.instagram.com/podculthq https://podculthq.com Follow PopCultHQ - https://www.facebook.com/popculthq https://x.com/popculthq https://www.instagram.com/popculthq https://popculthq.com Send us a text…

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BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS - Episode Six: Interview w/ Adam Rose of HUGE DETECTIVE 21:55

34 weeks ago21:55

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For episode six of BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS, staff writer/chief editor Jason Bennett interviewed Adam Rose about his new title HUGE DETECTIVE at Titan Comics . The writer and comic book creator from Los Angeles has written such comics as Playground: Attack of the Gurgle Bots ( Markosia Entertainment ), Corollary ( Source Point Press ), and now Huge Detective ( Titan Comics ). AN ALL-NEW DETECTIVE NOIR OF GIGANTIC PROPORTIONS! CHINATOWN MEETS THE BFG IN AN ORIGINAL SERIES! Something HUGE is coming!After a race of giants emerged from deep sleep beneath the earth, a bloody conflict ensued in what became known as THE OMEGA EVENT. Eventually, a treaty was resolved and the state of Brobdingnag was created, allowing humans and giants to co-exist harmoniously. Yet a string of murders and disappearances threatens to shatter the peace, and an unlikely partnership is formed between Detectives Tamaki and GYANT. As the pair attempt to stop the criminal AT LARGE, they find themselves involved in a mystery BIGGER than either could imagine. Enjoy our conversation! Send us a text…

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"Whatcha Doin' in Comics" Ep. 2: Paul Eza of Acorn Comics 35:54

36 weeks ago35:54

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Welcome to PodCultHQ's exclusive podcast " Whatcha Doin' in Comics? " - a new feature where we interview people in the comic book industry who are making an impact with what they created. For the second episode of " Whatcha Doin' in Comics? ," staff writer/chief editor Jason Bennett spoke with Paul Eza about his indie publishing company Acorn Comics . Send us a text…

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"Whatcha Doin' in Comics" Ep. 1: Saurabh Bhatia of Comix.one 20:59

38 weeks ago20:59

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Welcome to PodCultHQ's exclusive podcast " Whatcha Doin' in Comics? " - a new feature where we interview people in the comic book industry who are making an impact with what they created. For the debut episode of " Whatcha Doin' in Comics? ," staff writer/chief editor Jason Bennett spoke with Saurabh Bhatia about his comic creator marketplace Comix (that's with an X) that can be found online at Comix.one . Send us a text…

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BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS - Episode Five: Interview w/ Lee Loughridge of STANDSTILL 18:21

39 weeks ago18:21

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For episode five of BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS, staff writer/chief editor Jason Bennett interviewed Lee Loughridge about his new project STANDSTILL at Image Comics . IF YOU COULD STOP TIME, WHAT WOULDN’T YOU DO? Meet Ryker Ruel, an enigmatic, lecherous, and clinically insane sociopath who has stolen a top-secret device that can freeze time! Now, as the bodies of world leaders pile up, famous works of art go missing, and other strange crimes dominate the headlines, only the device’s creator, a run-of-the-mill science geek, knows what’s happening and sets out to stop Ryker’s seemingly endless revenge tour. This wildly oversized first issue contains 60 double-page spreads showcasing Andrew C. Robinson ’s incredible art and is written by the amazing Lee Loughridge (colorist on DEADLY CLASS, THE GOOD ASIAN)! Send us a text…

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BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS - Episode Four: Interview w/ Darick Robertson of GREASER: Gemini Blues 32:51

44 weeks ago32:51

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For episode four of BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS, staff writer/chief editor Jason Bennett interviewed Darick Robertson about his upcoming project GREASER: Gemini Blues at Magma Comix . Buddy is a Greaser, living in Earth's future in the scorching Nevada desert, surviving by doing repairs on the spacecraft of the aliens that moved in decades ago: the Gemini. Buddy and his Grandma live a simple hardscrabble life in a roadside diner, where he builds his dream car from scavenged parts and imagines what life would be like under the bio-domes of nearby Old Vegas. This quiet life is interrupted when a ruthless motorcycle gang leaves behind precious cargo in their yard. The owners want it back, and will destroy anything in their way! Throw in a star-crossed love story and you've got the world of GREASER: Gemini Blues! Send us a text…

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PROS of CONS Ep. 1: Drew Seldin of Atomic Crush Events 27:07

1 year ago27:07

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For the debut episode of PROS of CONS, PopCultHQ staff writer/editor Jason Bennett had the privilege in interviewing owner & co-founder Drew Seldin of Atomic Crush Events . Atomic Crush Events is the promotion behind Comic Con Revolution Ontario , which is celebrating its seventh year this May 18-19 at the Ontario Convention Center in, yep, you guessed it, Ontario, CA. Get your tickets HERE ! This is a show not-to-be-missed! #CCROnt24 Send us a text…

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JUST KICKIN' IT! Ep. 2: Dana & Blair Webb of LIL ZOMBIE SQUAD 21:59

1 year ago21:59