Beards And Comics

***SPOILER WARNING*** We are discussing the 6 episode Disney+ & Marvel Series: Moon Knight. What did we think? Well... listen to find out. Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production and is distributed by Beards And Comics Network #Comics #Marvel #MoonKnight #MentalHealth #Superhero #Vigilante

*SPOILER WARNING* We're baaccckkkkkkkkk! The show is a change-up, and now we are discussing the newest Marvel entry: Doctor Strange in The Multiverse of Madness. Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production and is distributed by Beards And Comics Network #Comics #Marvel #DoctorStrange #DoctorStrange2 #Multiverse #Wanda

Join hosts Matt and Aaron as they get into their creative thoughts on the DC comic: Batman: The Knight #1.  Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production and is distributed by Beards And Comics Network *Did you know you can support the show? Check out buymeacoffee.com/beardsandcomics to keep us making great content like this.  Read the comic for yourself over HERE #Comics #DC #Batman #NewComic

Join hosts Matt and Aaron as they get into their creative thoughts on the webtoon: Finding Fiends (Chapters 1-12)  Tall Tales is also available as a podcast, just look up Beards And Comics Podcast on your favorite provider.   Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production and is distributed by Beards And Comics Network   *Did you know you can support the show? Check out buymeacoffee.com/beardsandcomics to keep us making great content like this.  Read the comic for yourself over HERE   #Comics #Webtoons #FindingFiends #NewComic

Join hosts Matt and Aaron as they get into their creative thoughts on Boom Studios: Power Rangers Universe #1.   Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production and is distributed by Beards And Comics Network *Did you know you can support the show? Check out buymeacoffee.com/beardsandcomics to keep us making great content like this.  Head to your local shop and grab a copy of the comic, or snag it on  Comixology today.

Join hosts Matt and Aaron as they sit down with the ever so classic: DC's The Killing Joke.  -------------------------------------- Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production and is distributed by Beards And Comics Network *Did you know you can support the show? Check out buymeacoffee.com/beardsandcomics to keep us making great content like this

Beards And Comics Podcast is ending... sort of... Let's talk about it.  If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show? Check out buymeacoffee.com/beardsandcomics to keep us making great content like this

That's it, no more... we're done!!!!... For the year. Here is a very short podcast episode just to update everyone on the end of the year and how we will be coming back in January. Much love! See you in 2022. 

Aaron smashes the solo button to talk a bit about building your crowd.

A lot of people try to fit in, when the question should be asked if fitting in even matters. Matt and Aaron discuss their growth in the industry, and the shift in their mindsets. ONE LAST JOB 1-2 is available now on Kickstarter. If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show? Check out buymeacoffee.com/beardsandcomics to keep us making great content like this

On the road, Aaron discusses what it is like, and where his mindset is, while being a week into a fresh Kickstarter Campaign. ONE LAST JOB 1-2 is available now on Kickstarter. If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show? Check out buymeacoffee.com/beardsandcomics to keep us making great content like this

On the road, Matt and Aaron discuss a bit of Squid Games, storytelling, and our thoughts on single issues vs trades. If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show? Check out buymeacoffee.com/beardsandcomics to keep us making great content like this

In this short episode, we discuss why so many creatives have to pretend they are tough. Look, we are creative types, some of the most empathetic on the planet... so... chill with the being hard up. If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show? Check out buymeacoffee.com/beardsandcomics to keep us making great content like this

Why is everyone holding onto their best work? Matt and Aaron discuss the... ins and outs... of giving just the tips. If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show? Check out buymeacoffee.com/beardsandcomics to keep us making great content like this

Matt and Aaron sit down to discuss our current look into finances for projects, and what it means to attempt to be money-wise.  If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show? Check out buymeacoffee.com/beardsandcomics to keep us making great content like this

He... has... returned... So, let's discuss changes within the company.  If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show? Check out buymeacoffee.com/beardsandcomics to keep us making great content like this

Welcome to BRANCHES! This is a brand new subscriber-only show for our Bearded Society members. Join us on a journey of discovering great habits to elevate your craft. Subscribe for more episodes

Aaron is back for another Solo Button episode, and this one is dedicated to discussing creating secondary characters. If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show? Check out buymeacoffee.com/beardsandcomics to keep us making great content like this

Let's take it bare-bones today, just Aaron... just talking... If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show? Check out buymeacoffee.com/beardsandcomics to keep us making great content like this

Could it be... THE FINAL EPISODE?! Naw, chill. Just us talking and sounding almost like it could be. If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show? Check out buymeacoffee.com/beardsandcomics to keep us making great content like this

Recorded late the night before it needed to come out, we are talking about when you know it is time to give it up, fighting burn out, and challenging yourself. If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show? Check out buymeacoffee.com/beardsandcomics to keep us making great content like this

Live from our panel at Greenville NC Comic Con... let's bring you through the journey of making comics! If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show? Check out buymeacoffee.com/beardsandcomics to keep us making great content like this

THE Brian Stelfreeze (Black Panther, Thomas River, Day  Men...) and THE Doug Wagner (Plastic, Vinyl, Thomas River...) continue in the conversations from last week, discussing success, art school, and the creators mental state. If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show? Check out buymeacoffee.com/beardsandcomics to keep us making great content like this

We are joined by THE Brian Stelfreeze (Black Panther, Thomas River, Day Men...) and THE Doug Wagner (Plastic, Vinyl, Thomas River...) to discuss what creativity is, and all the different moving parts therein. Get that notebook handy, because it is one heck of a ride. If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show? Check out buymeacoffee.com/beardsandcomics to keep us making great content like this

A show dedicated to discussing the creation of the realms, worlds, and universes that our guest's comic books are set in. Dive deep into the headspace of the creators as we get serious, joke around, and ultimately learn more. Episode 4! That means it must be KARLA NAPPI! Let's dive into the sci-fi world of Duplicant. Remember, we are on buymeacoffee now, and it is a super simple way to support our content. Karla's links: Find out about Karla's series by clicking right here *Theme song is ABCD by Pudge*

More venting on a discussion about the importance of a publisher, and how much of the industry is still a "who you know" If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show? Check out buymeacoffee.com/beardsandcomics to keep us making great content like this

Part venting, all real talk. In this weeks episode we are discussing the roles that work-for-hire contracts need to (but typically don't) play, as well as pitching, and how we research while creating content. If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show? Check out buymeacoffee.com/beardsandcomics to keep us making great content like this

Answering questions, discussing our slant on the industry, and the current things that we are facing as a studio. If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show? Check out buymeacoffee.com/beardsandcomics to keep us making great content like this

More questions came in, which means more answers will get dished out... which of course means it launches us into full discussions about other issues and things that we face as publishers. We hope you are all enjoying these lowkey episodes.  If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show? Check out buymeacoffee.com/beardsandcomics to keep us making great content like this

A show dedicated to discussing the creation of the realms, worlds, and universes that our guest's comic books are set in. Dive deep into the headspace of the creators as we get serious, joke around, and ultimately learn more. Our third episode is with Doug Wagner about the world's in which he tells the stories of Vinyl, Plastic, and Thomas River. Remember, we are on buymeacoffee now, and it is a super simple way to support our content. Doug's links: Find a bunch of Doug's comics right here *Theme song is ABCD by Pudge*

Aaron lies again about guests, and instead him and Matt answer submitted questions! We talk about the origin's of Tilt, our thoughts on manga, and some other stuff.  To hear more about what we think about manga, you have to become a member of our BuyMeACoffee so you can get access to Behind The Red Door.  If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show? Check out buymeacoffee.com/beardsandcomics to keep us making great content like this

Today we sit down to talk about the importance of sales outside of Kickstarter, and a few other topics to let you guys know what goes through our minds during production. If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show? Check out buymeacoffee.com/beardsandcomics to keep us making great content like this

Continuing from last weeks discussion, we also answer why we decided to build a studio, and why the hustle mentality drives us nuts.  If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show? Check out buymeacoffee.com/beardsandcomics to keep us making great content like this

Join hosts Matt and Aaron as they begin their discussion on why they chose to work as a partnership rather than solo publishers. Also, how to approach artists about their work. If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show? Check out buymeacoffee.com/beardsandcomics to keep us making great content like this

An all-new show, dedicated to discussing the creation of the realms,  worlds, and universes that our guest's comic books are set in. Dive deep into the headspace of the creators as we get serious, joke around, and ultimately learn more. Our second episode is with Dave Swartz about the world he set his new series Confederate Monster into.  Remember, we are on buymeacoffee now, and it is a super simple way to support our content. ICD Kickstarter Dave's links:  Dave's Art, Confederate Monster, Buddy *Theme song is ABCD by Pudge*

Doug Wagner (Plastic, The Hard Place, Thomas River, Yumi, Batman, World of Warcraft, etc...) is back! Let's talk a bit about what success looks like for Doug, and why creators fear it. Doug Wagner's YUMI, Doug Wagner's RIVER, Twitter:  Doug_Wagner,  Instagram:  Doug.Wagner13, Facebook:  Doug.Wagner13 If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show? Check out buymeacoffee.com/beardsandcomics to keep us making great content like this

Join us with Doug Wagner (Plastic, The Hard Place, Thomas River, Yumi, Batman, World of Warcraft, etc...) We go a bit deep into what creativity means, experiences pitching comics to Image, and quite a bit of straight-up industry talk. Get your notepads out! Doug Wagner's YUMI, Doug Wagner's RIVER, Twitter:  Doug_Wagner,  Instagram:  Doug.Wagner13, Facebook:  Doug.Wagner13 If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show? Check out buymeacoffee.com/beardsandcomics to keep us making great content like this

Continuing in our discussion from last week, we answer some written in questions... and talk about ego's.  If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show? Check out buymeacoffee.com/beardsandcomics to keep us making great content like this

Reformatting shows, adding new content... it is all part of the journey for us at BACP and Catalyst. Let's talk about some changes, and getting back  to our roots. If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show? Check out buymeacoffee.com/beardsandcomics to keep us making great content like this

An all-new show, dedicated to discussing the creation of the realms, worlds, and universes that our guest's comic books are set in. Dive deep into the headspace of the creators as we get serious, joke around, and ultimately learn more.  Our first episode is with Tyr Jackson of the Sovereign Comics Universe. Let us know your thoughts! Remember, we are on buymeacoffee now, and it is a super simple way to support our content.  ICD Kickstarter Sovereign Comics *Theme song is ABCD by Pudge*

Learning to pivot in moments that require a review show character and heart. Knowing you can push through with a project even when hurting is a feat of strength. Today is part two of our conversation with Matt Knowles and Steph Cannon of Insymmetry Creations. Their new project is up right now... head to the link below to check it out. www.tinyurl.com/HEIRSvsTFN If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show? Check out buymeacoffee.com/beardsandcomics to keep us making great content like this

Discussing projects is always fun, but opening the window to discover the breeze behind other creators benefits us all. Today is part one of our conversation with Matt Knowles and Steph Cannon of Insymmetry Creations. Their new project is geared up... head to the link below to follow it. www.tinyurl.com/HEIRSvsTFN If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show? Check out buymeacoffee.com/beardsandcomics to keep us making great content like this

We thought... hey... we are off of work. Also, my laptop is barely surviving. Let's give people a podcast episode! We promise the next ones will have better quality, but we wanted to give you an episode where we reflect on our recently successful Kickstarter campaign for One Last Job. We hope you get something out of it. If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show? Check out buymeacoffee.com/beardsandcomics to keep us making great content like this

Continuing our conversation with Madeleine Holly-Rosing, creator of Boston Metaphysical Society, we get some valuable input for any comic book creator. It isn't always marshmallows and fluffy bunnies, but consistent drive and education can make all of the difference. If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show? Check out buymeacoffee.com/beardsandcomics to keep us making great content like this

Creator of the smash steampunk hit Boston Metaphysical Society, we are joined by creator Madeleine Holly-Rosing to unlock the story behind the series, and her experience getting into comics. Buckle up, grab a notepad, and soak in the knowledge! If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show? Check out buymeacoffee.com/beardsandcomics to keep us making great content like this

Continuing last weeks discussion with Peter Breau from Second Sight Publishing... we find out more about his own works, and plans for Second Sight, as well as advice he gives to other creators. Links: Harrison Wood Memorial Fund If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show? Check out buymeacoffee.com/beardsandcomics to keep us making great content like this

You may know Peter Breau as someone who works with Second Sight Publishing... but do you know anything about him? Let's learn about his history in comic books and publishing. Links: Harrison Wood Memorial Fund  If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show? Check out buymeacoffee.com/beardsandcomics to keep us making great content like this

Part two of our discussion with Tyr Jackson and Scorpio Chronicles and what they look for when reviewing comic books. If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show? Check out buymeacoffee.com/beardsandcomics to keep us making great content like this

Ever wondered what it was actually like to be a comic book reviewer? Maybe you want to know what things they are really looking at. Well, here is the episode to pull back the curtains and give you a front-row seat into the mind and methods of those reviewing indie comic books today. If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show? Check out buymeacoffee.com/beardsandcomics to keep us making great content like this

Part 1 ended in a rather dramatic fashion. Bust out the notepads and pencils, because the rest of this podcast is going to give you all a valuable insight into the world of television, as well as dealing with publishers. Check out her campaign here: http://kck.st/3oGbrfH If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show? Check out buymeacoffee.com/beardsandcomics to keep us making great content like this

We are joined by Karla Nappi, creator and writer of Duplicant; as she spills the beans on her background and what it is like moving from television script editing to comic book creation! Plus, the highs and lows of dealing with publishers. Check out her campaign here: http://kck.st/3oGbrfH If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show? Check out buymeacoffee.com/beardsandcomics to keep  us making great content like this

50 episodes AND our one year podcasting anniversary?! What a whirlwind of a time! We can't thank you all enough, but we can have some fun. Join us with Joe Desantos as we go through the creative process of Tilt Issue 1, and then go through the book together. If you need a copy, grab a free digital over at catalystcomicsstudio.com/join. If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show?? Check out anchor.com/beardsandcomics  and hit the support button to keep us making great content like this **Check out the One Last Job kickstarter preview page and follow the campaign to be alerted when it launches: One Last Job Kickstarter

Welcome back to part 2 of our 2021 Writer's Roundtable discussion with Mike Tener (Black Jackets, Midnight Highway, Dead End Moon), Tyr  Jackson (Sovereign Comics Universe), Joshua Saxon (Milky), and Aaron  Dowen (Welcome To Everville, Tilt, One Last Job) and is moderated by  Matt Sotello (Paradigm, Welcome To Everville). We continue the discussion from last week, and get a little deeper into what to look comic writer, from the perspective of those who are living it.  If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show right on our anchor   page? Check out anchor.com/beardsandcomics  and hit the support button    to keep  us making great content like this **Check out the One Last Job kickstarter preview page and follow the campaign to be alerted when it launches: One Last Job Kickstarter

Our newest edition of The Writer's Roundtable comes fully stocked with guests Mike Tener (Black Jackets, Midnight Highway, Dead End Moon), Tyr Jackson (Sovereign Comics Universe), Joshua Saxon (Milky), and Aaron Dowen (Welcome To Everville, Tilt, One Last Job) and is moderated by Matt Sotello (Paradigm, Welcome To Everville). We are discussing story pacing, the use of sexuality in comics, and so much more... make sure you have a notepad handy! If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show right on our anchor  page? Check out anchor.com/beardsandcomics  and hit the support button   to keep  us making great content like this **Check out the One Last Job kickstarter preview page and follow the campaign to be alerted when it launches: One Last Job Kickstarter

Matt and Aaron continue discussing what we were up to during 2020,  and how the pandemic affected our business, and plans. If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show right on our anchor  page? Check out anchor.com/beardsandcomics  and hit the support button   to keep  us making great content like this **Check out the One Last Job kickstarter preview page and follow the campaign to be alerted when it launches: One Last Job Kickstarter

Matt and Aaron spend some time discussing what we were up to during 2020, and how the pandemic affected our business, and plans.  If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show right on our anchor page? Check out anchor.com/beardsandcomics  and hit the support button  to keep  us making great content like this **Check out the One Last Job kickstarter preview page and follow the campaign to be alerted when it launches: One Last Job Kickstarter

For the final episode of the year, we wanted to bring you all something special. Here is an hour long discussion from a whole bunch of comic book creators on what we are facing, questions we are answering, and what we are looking forward to! If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show right on our anchor page? Check out anchor.com/beardsandcomics  and hit the support button to keep  us making great content like this

Let's dive deeper into the magic behind a crushingly successful first time crowdfunding campaign.  If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show right on our anchor page? Check out anchor.com/beardsandcomics  and hit the support button to keep  us making great content like this

First time crowdfunding jitters are no joke. Hear from Matt Cargal, creator of "The Comic", and the success he found by chasing a lifelong dream, and grabbing an audience by the horns.  If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show right on our anchor      page? Check out anchor.com/beardsandcomics  and hit the support   button   to keep  us making great content like this

Let's turn up the heat. We are back with Tyr from Sovereign Comics, and it is time to get even more honest about marketing, and the industry as a whole. Make sure you have a notepad handy for this one! If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show right on our anchor     page? Check out anchor.com/beardsandcomics  and hit the support  button   to keep  us making great content like this

Tyr has a degree in marketing, served in the military, and is crushing it in the small press publishing scene. Learn how he activates engagement with his social media, and his thoughts on how we can each utilize marketing to step up our own exposure. If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show right on our anchor    page? Check out anchor.com/beardsandcomics  and hit the support button   to keep  us making great content like this

Bust out the notepad, because Ted Davies is about to bring you the knowledge on what it was like getting his property ready for film options. Learn from someone who is in the hot seat right now about the next epic phase of his career, and let it spark some creativity of your own. If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show right on our anchor   page? Check out anchor.com/beardsandcomics  and hit the support button  to keep  us making great content like this

They say to know him is to love him. Well, Ted Davies is joining us for the next couple of weeks to dish the dirt on coming into comic books, and his creative process. If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show right on our anchor   page? Check out anchor.com/beardsandcomics  and hit the support button  to keep  us making great content like this

We are taking it all the way back to the beginning of Catalyst with this in depth look at the making of our premiere issue, Paradigm #1. After discussing what went into making our first book, we break down page by page how we approached it. Grab a copy and join us for a fun time of laughs and memories. If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show right on our anchor page? Check out anchor.com/beardsandcomics  and hit the support button  to keep  us making great content like this

Matt and Aaron spend a little time catching everyone up on recent events, our current thoughts on the business, as well as some chit-chat on group mentalities.  If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show right on our anchor  page? Check out anchor.com/beardsandcomics  and hit the support button to keep  us making great content like this

Ryan Shimek (The Pits) joins us to talk about his experience with his first ever comic book and Kickstarter campaign. If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show right on our anchor page? Check out anchor.com/beardsandcomics  and hit the support button  to keep  us making great content like this

Ryan Shimek (The Pits) joins us to talk about how he got into comics, and discovered a community of creators ready to help him start his journey If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show right on our anchor page? Check out anchor.com/beardsandcomics  and hit the support button to keep  us making great content like this

Mike  Tener (Black Jackets, Midnight Highway) joins for the second half of the discussion which includes thoughts on crowdfunding, artist/writer relationships... and he even gets Aaron atop a soapbox. He has a campaign live on  Kickstarter right now, so get over there and back it: http://kck.st/35fW73s If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us   through catalystcomicsstudio.comBeards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics   Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show right on our anchor page?    Check out anchor.com/beardsandcomics  and hit the support button to   keep  us making great content like this

Mike Tener (Black Jackets, Midnight Highway) joins the podcast today to discuss his history in indie comics, experiences with other creators, and what his creative process includes. He has a campaign live on Kickstarter right now, so get over there and back it: http://kck.st/35fW73s If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us  through catalystcomicsstudio.comBeards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics  Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show right on our anchor page?   Check out anchor.com/beardsandcomics  and hit the support button to  keep  us making great content like this

Join us for part two of our conversation with Tim Seeley (Nightwing, Grayson, Hack/Slash) joins us for a discussion on indie comic books, the industry, and how he got started in comics. If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.comBeards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show right on our anchor page?  Check out anchor.com/beardsandcomics  and hit the support button to keep  us making great content like this

Tim Seeley (Nightwing, Grayson, Hack/Slash) joins us for a discussion on indie comic books, the industry, and how he got started in comics. If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.comBeards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show right on our anchor page?  Check out anchor.com/beardsandcomics  and hit the support button to keep  us making great content like this

Hosts Matt and Aaron discuss the recent success of their third Kickstarter campaign, which launched Welcome To Everville. Also, they answer some questions presented from our listeners. If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show right on our anchor page?  Check out anchor.com/beardsandcomics  and hit the support button to keep  us making great content like this.

Part 2 of our discussion on all things comics, crowdfunding and more, with  Jason Brubaker (reMIND, Sithra). If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.comBeards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show right on our anchor page?  Check out anchor.com/beardsandcomics  and hit the support button to keep  us making great content like this.

World renown comic creator, and all around good guy, Jason Brubaker (reMIND, Sithra) joins us for the next couple of weeks to dish out all of this thoughts on comics, the industry, his history, and much much more.  If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show right on our anchor page?  Check out anchor.com/beardsandcomics  and hit the support button to keep  us making great content like this.

Continuing our discussion on comics and art with Todd Mulrooney, we dive a bit deeper into the processes and headspace of an artist trying to make their passion into a career. Check out the Florida Man Indiegogo campaign here:  https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/florida-man-graphic-novel-volume-one/x/24118800#/ If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.comBeards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show right on our anchor page?  Check out anchor.com/beardsandcomics  and hit the support button to keep  us making great content like this.

Today we are talking with artist Todd Mulrooney about his work on Mike Baron's Florida Man project. This is part one of a fantastic discussion on art and comics that creators can gain quite a bit of wisdom and insight from. Come back next week for part 2! Check out the Florida Man Indiegogo campaign here:  https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/florida-man-graphic-novel-volume-one/x/24118800#/ If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show right on our anchor page?  Check out anchor.com/beardsandcomics  and hit the support button to keep  us making great content like this.

Continuing in our discussion from last week, Mike Baron shares more about worldbuilding and what it takes to be a great writer in comic books. Check out the Florida Man Indiegogo campaign here:  https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/florida-man-graphic-novel-volume-one/x/24118800#/ If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show right on our anchor page?  Check out anchor.com/beardsandcomics  and hit the support button to keep  us making great content like this.

Today we are talking about Florida Man, and all things Mike Baron, with the two time Eisner award-winning creator and writer himself. You may know him from The Punisher, The Flash, Nexus, or Badger... but now you can get to know more about his process and outlook on comic creation.  Check out the Florida Man Indiegogo campaign here: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/florida-man-graphic-novel-volume-one/x/24118800#/ If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show right on our anchor page?  Check out anchor.com/beardsandcomics  and hit the support button to keep  us making great content like this.

We are discussing breaking the writer's/artist's block, and how we work through our own creative processes to maximize our workload.  If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show right on our anchor page?  Check out anchor.com/beardsandcomics  and hit the support button to keep  us making great content like this.

Today, we have Greg and Dillon from Seer Nova Comics jumping in for part 2 of our conversation that began on their podcast this week. We are discussing stepping into making video games, world building, and editing. Get in on the conversation! If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show right on our anchor page?  Check out anchor.com/beardsandcomics  and hit the support button to keep  us making great content like this.

Join hosts Matt and Aaron as they discuss more on the artist/writer relationship, and what genre's we prefer to create. If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show right on our anchor page?  Check out anchor.com/beardsandcomics  and hit the support button to keep  us making great content like this.

Join hosts Matt and Aaron as they discuss their thoughts on web comics,  artists knowing when to make changes to a script. If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show right on our anchor page?  Check out anchor.com/beardsandcomics  and hit the support button to keep  us making great content like this.

Let's keep this discussion rolling about all things Kickstarter, and answer the questions that so many of you all have asked us about running your own. We  are joined by Tyler James Vogel (Comixlaunch, ComixTribe), Travis  Gibb (Broke Down and Four Dead Bodies), and Martin Pierro (From Blood);  for this all inclusive discussion about the gamechanging crowdfunding  experience. If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show right on our anchor page?  Check out anchor.com/beardsandcomics  and hit the support button to keep  us making great content like this.

Let's talk about all things Kickstarter, and answer the questions that so many of you all have asked us about running your own. We  are joined by Tyler James Vogel (Comixlaunch, ComixTribe), Travis Gibb (Broke Down and Four Dead Bodies), and Martin Pierro (From Blood); for this all inclusive discussion about the gamechanging crowdfunding experience. If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show right on our anchor page?  Check out anchor.com/beardsandcomics  and hit the support button to keep  us making great content like this.

Join us today for the final episode of our first Artists Roundtable discussion. Moderated by Aaron Dowen (Paradigm, Tilt, Welcome To Everville), we  are joined also by Joe Desantos (Cops) and Kat Mela (A Bard's Tale) and with co-host Matt Sotello (Paradigm, Welcome to Everville). If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show right on our anchor page?  Check out anchor.com/beardsandcomics and hit the support button to keep  us making great content like this.

Join us today for the continuation of our first Artists Roundtable discussion. Moderated by Aaron Dowen (Paradigm, Tilt, Welcome To Everville), we  are joined also by Joe Desantos (Cops) and Kat Mela (A Bard's Tale) and with co-host Matt Sotello (Paradigm, Welcome to Everville). If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show right on our anchor page?  Check out anchor.com/beardsandcomics and hit the support button to keep  us making great content like this.

Legend has it, to this day Joe Desantos is still out there, somewhere, looking for his laptop charger.  Join us today for the first episode of our first Artists Roundtable discussion. Moderated by Aaron Dowen (Paradigm, Tilt, Welcome To Everville), we  are joined also by Joe Desantos (Cops) and Kat Mela (A Bard's Tale) and with co-host Matt Sotello (Paradigm, Welcome to Everville). If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show right on our anchor page?  Check out anchor.com/beardsandcomics and hit the support button to keep  us making great content like this.

Join us today for the conclusion of our first Writers Roundtable discussion.  Moderated by Matt Sotello (Paradigm & Welcome To Everville), we are joined also by Travis Gibb (Broke Down and Four Dead Bodies) and John Schlim Jr. (Goth Ghost Girl & Infinity Agents) and with co-host Aaron Dowen (Paradigm, Tilt & Welcome to Everville).  If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com  Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show right on our anchor page? Check out anchor.com/beardsandcomics and hit the support button to keep us making great content like this.

Join us for part one of a discussion on the process of writing, getting into indie comic books, and what the market is like right now. For anyone interested in the indie comic book process, whether a newcomer or long time writer, this is an episode you will not want to miss. Moderated by Matt Sotello (Paradigm & Welcome To Everville), we are joined also by Travis Gibb (Broke Down and Four Dead Bodies) and John Schlim Jr. (Goth Ghost Girl & Infinity Agents) and with co-host Aaron Dowen (Paradigm, Tilt & Welcome to Everville).  If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com  Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show right on our anchor page? Check out anchor.com/beardsandcomics and hit the support button to keep us making great content like this.

Continuing our discussion on life in indie comics, Chuck continues to provide insight into the things he has experienced.  If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support Beards and Comics right on the anchor page? Go to anchor.fm/beardsandcomics and click the support button to find out more.

Live from three different quarantine zones, Aaron, Matt, and guest Chuck Pineau discuss all that is going on behind the scenes in the industry right now. Plus, we sidetrack into discussions about dealing with comic cons, local comic shops, selling comics, and pitching yourself.  If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com  Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show right on our anchor page? Check out anchor.com/beardsandcomics and hit the support button to keep us making great content like this.

This week, hosts Matt & Aaron continue their discussion with Kat Mela, and move into her taking her first steps into illustrating comic books, and what it has been like getting involved with a publishing company. If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production.

In today's episode (deep breath), we begin our discussion with illustrator & Catalyst Comics Social Media Manager, Kat Mela. She takes us through her experience in going to school for Art, as well as the challenges she has faced getting to where she wants to go.  If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production.

Join hosts Aaron and Matt as they continue the discussion about Kickstarter, and the hiccups they have met along the way. If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production.

Join hosts Aaron and Matt as they talk about Kickstarter, and the hiccups they have met along the way. If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production.

***EXPLICIT CONTENT WARNING*** There is the use of unedited adult language in this recording. Comic book editor, creator, and reviewer, Chuck Pineau continues the discussion on editing comics, as well as the current ongoings with Marvel and DC. If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production.

***EXPLICIT CONTENT WARNING*** There is the use of unedited adult language in this recording. This week, we begin our discussion with comic book editor, creator, and reviewer, Chuck Pineau.  If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production.

Join hosts Aaron and Matt as they answer a bunch of questions that you, our listeners, have submitted online.  If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production.

In a continuation of last weeks conversation, today, Matt and Aaron are discussing what happens when you submit your work to an indie publisher. Also, the truth about making money in the beginning, as well as the impending war of distribution in indie comics. If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production.

So you have a concept, or you're an illustrator, and you want to take on indie comic books. Well, what happens next? That is our discussion point for the next few episodes, and it begins here.  If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production.

Welcome to the madness! You might be wondering, why would we have an indie comics podcast? Well, in this introductory episode, we will give you an inside scoop to our own background, and what you should expect coming up in future episodes. If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com  Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production.

Creating indie comics has a lot of moving parts... we figured it was time to let our experiences of success and failure help shed a light on some of the finer details of undertaking such a task.