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Beards And Comics: Recklessly Creative

Beards And Comics: Recklessly Creative

By Catalyst Comics Studio

What began as a podcast about creating comic books has blossomed into the discussion of creativity itself. Join us weekly, as we talk to people from all kinds of creative backgrounds, to uncover what makes them tick.
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Inner Sanctum - Episode 05

Beards And Comics: Recklessly CreativeNov 26, 2023

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Inner Sanctum - Episode 05
Nov 26, 202301:15:06
Inner Sanctum - Episode 04

Inner Sanctum - Episode 04

Doug Wagner and Joe Desantos join in to host new creators Mark Bateman, Ralph Madrigal, and Van Claridge. This is a question-fest that will help new creators bring a lot of clarity!


#Podcast #ComicBooks #MakingComics #NewCreators #Creativity #MarketYourself

Oct 25, 202301:26:04
Inner Sanctum - Episode 03

Inner Sanctum - Episode 03

Greg, Dillon, and Davy all join in for a long chat of marketing and thought-provoking outreach ideas.

Oct 23, 202301:19:09
Inner Sanctum - Episode 02

Inner Sanctum - Episode 02

w/ Tyr Jackson, Ed Davis, and Chris Sahloff

Join the ever-revolving round table of creators as we discuss creativity, business, and (in this episode) AI writing & art.

Oct 03, 202301:25:13
Inner Sanctum - Episode 01

Inner Sanctum - Episode 01

w/ Matt Knowles, Caleb Thusat, Frank Miller, Timothy Fling

Join us as we take a tour through the various projects, pitfalls, and business projections in Kickstarter and indie comics. There’s nothing quite like running a campaign, and this group of fella’s does it quite a bit. What are your thoughts on the current state of KS and indie comics?


Oct 03, 202301:52:13
BACP: Recklessly Creative - Episode 4 - Joe Benevento (Part 2)

BACP: Recklessly Creative - Episode 4 - Joe Benevento (Part 2)

Joe Benevento's second part of the interview is full of more writing tips, as well as, information about his new book "My Perfect Wife, Her Perfect Son", available here.

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May 25, 202335:58
BACP: Recklessly Creative - Episode 3 - Joe Benevento (Part 1)

BACP: Recklessly Creative - Episode 3 - Joe Benevento (Part 1)

Author and writing professor Joe Benevento joins the fellas to discuss the depths of a 40-year education career, and everything (well a lot of what) he knows about writing.

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Follow the podcast on twitter: @beardsandcomics - get an extra show on our patreon

Visit us at catalystcomicsstudio.com for information about the company, and our own comics, or grab a t-shirt here.

For bearded brethren or lovers of beards, get 10% off your first order with coupon code BEARDS AND COMICS at livebearded.com

If you are building a website, Elementor is king, use our affiliate link here.

If you are looking for someone to help with all kinds of different tasks, use our Fiverr affiliate link here.

Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beardsandcomics/support

May 18, 202337:14
BACP: Recklessly Creative - Episode 2 - Amy Good (Part 2)

BACP: Recklessly Creative - Episode 2 - Amy Good (Part 2)

Part 2 with artist Amy Good is here! Bust out those notebooks. --------------------------

Follow the podcast on twitter: @beardsandcomics - get an extra show on our patreon

Visit us at catalystcomicsstudio.com for information about the company, and our own comics, or grab a t-shirt here.

For bearded brethren or lovers of beards, get 10% off your first order with coupon code BEARDS AND COMICS at livebearded.com

If you are building a website, Elementor is king, use our affiliate link here.

If you are looking for someone to help with all kinds of different tasks, use our Fiverr affiliate link here.

Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beardsandcomics/support

May 11, 202338:15
BACP: Recklessly Creative - Episode 1 - Amy Good (Part I)

BACP: Recklessly Creative - Episode 1 - Amy Good (Part I)

Our new mission has begun! To go where we felt like going and talk to creative people across the multiverse. Join us as we launch with someone new and awesome... professional artist, Amy Good.

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Follow the podcast on twitter: @beardsandcomics - get an extra show on our patreon

Visit us at catalystcomicsstudio.com for information about the company, and our own comics, or grab a t-shirt here.

For bearded brethren or lovers of beards, get 10% off your first order with coupon code BEARDS AND COMICS at livebearded.com

If you are building a website, Elementor is king, use our affiliate link here.

If you are looking for someone to help with all kinds of different tasks, use our Fiverr affiliate link here.

Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beardsandcomics/support

May 04, 202339:16
Episode 100 - 100TH BACP EPISODE (FULL)

Episode 100 - 100TH BACP EPISODE (FULL)

Aaron & Matt take it back to the roots with just the two of them giving everyone updates, thoughts, and suggestions. This episode covers AI creation, changes to the show, highs and lows.

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Follow the podcast on twitter: @beardsandcomics - get an extra show on our patreon

Visit us at catalystcomicsstudio.com for information about the company, and our own comics, or grab a t-shirt here.

For bearded brethren or lovers of beards, get 10% off your first order with coupon code BEARDS AND COMICS at livebearded.com

If you are building a website, Elementor is king, use our affiliate link here.

If you are looking for someone to help with all kinds of different tasks, use our Fiverr affiliate link here.

Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beardsandcomics/support

Apr 06, 202359:55
Episode 99 - Tyr Jackson (FULL)

Episode 99 - Tyr Jackson (FULL)

Tyr is back! This time we are discussing updates, we are talking about the industry, and we are asking the hard questions about the pursuit of success.

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Follow the podcast on twitter: @beardsandcomics

Visit us at catalystcomicsstudio.com for information about the company, and our own comics, or grab a t-shirt here.

For bearded brethren or lovers of beards, get 10% off your first order with coupon code BEARDS AND COMICS at livebearded.com

If you are building a website, Elementor is king, use our affiliate link here.

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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beardsandcomics/support


Mar 30, 202356:17
Episode 98 - Corissa Grant (Part 2)

Episode 98 - Corissa Grant (Part 2)

Part 2 of our conversation with Corissa Grant brings a deeper look into her story, and the use of crowdfunding to further creative endeavors.

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Follow the podcast on twitter: @beardsandcomics

Visit us at catalystcomicsstudio.com for information about the company, and our own comics.

For bearded brethren or lovers of beards, get 10% off your first order with coupon code BEARDS AND COMICS at livebearded.com

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Mar 23, 202338:31
Episode 97 - Corissa Grant (Part 1)

Episode 97 - Corissa Grant (Part 1)

Meet Corissa Grant, a novelist turned comic book creator with a passion for gore. Join the prelaunch for her new comic here.

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Follow the podcast on twitter: @beardsandcomics

Visit us at catalystcomicsstudio.com for information about the company, and our own comics.

For bearded brethren or lovers of beards, get 10% off your first order with coupon code BEARDS AND COMICS at livebearded.com

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Mar 16, 202325:07
Episode 96 - Todd Rayner (Part 2)

Episode 96 - Todd Rayner (Part 2)

Part 2 of our conversation with Todd Rayner brings a deeper look into creativity, and the use of crowdfunding to further creative endeavors.

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Follow the podcast on twitter: @beardsandcomics

Visit us at catalystcomicsstudio.com for information about the company, and our own comics.

For bearded brethren or lovers of beards, get 10% off your first order with coupon code BEARDS AND COMICS at livebearded.com

Mar 09, 202332:30
Episode 95 - Todd Rayner (Part 1)

Episode 95 - Todd Rayner (Part 1)

Meet Todd Rayner, creator of Icepick & Annabelle comic book series, who discusses his journey into the indie comic book market. 

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Follow the podcast on twitter: @beardsandcomics

Visit us at catalystcomicsstudio.com for information about the company, and our own comics.

For bearded brethren or lovers of beards, get 10% off your first order with coupon code BEARDS AND COMICS at livebearded.com

Mar 02, 202333:52
Episode 94 - Edward Davis (Part 2)

Episode 94 - Edward Davis (Part 2)

Part 2 of our conversation with Edward Davis brings in the scope of that creators are dealing with in today's market.

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Follow the podcast on twitter: @beardsandcomics

Visit us at catalystcomicsstudio.com for information about the company, and our own comics.

For bearded brethren or lovers of beards, get 10% off your first order with coupon code BEARDS AND COMICS at livebearded.com

Feb 23, 202329:50
Episode 93 - Edward Davis (Part 1)
Feb 16, 202331:40
Episode 92 - Rob Guillory (Part 2)

Episode 92 - Rob Guillory (Part 2)

After last weeks episode, we return with Rob Guillory. You may know him from titles like Chew and Farmhand. With a new book released, we ask Rob about creativity and the industry.

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Follow the podcast on twitter: @beardsandcomics

Visit us at catalystcomicsstudio.com for information about the company, and our own comics.

For bearded brethren or lovers of beards, get 10% off your first order with coupon code BEARDS AND COMICS at livebearded.com

Feb 09, 202334:19
Episode 91 - Rob Guillory (Part 1)

Episode 91 - Rob Guillory (Part 1)

Rob Guillory is our first guest for the reboot. You may know him from titles like Chew and Farmhand. With a new book released, we ask Rob about creativity and the industry.

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Follow the podcast on twitter: @beardsandcomics

Visit us at catalystcomicsstudio.com for information about the company, and our own comics.

For bearded brethren or lovers of beards, get 10% off your first order with coupon code BEARDS AND COMICS at livebearded.com

Feb 02, 202337:03
Episode 90 - The Finale
Jan 20, 202235:19
Episode 89 - Solo Button 5: The Final Episode

Episode 89 - Solo Button 5: The Final Episode

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. 

Nov 24, 202111:53
Episode 88 - Solo Button 4: Crowdsurfing

Episode 88 - Solo Button 4: Crowdsurfing

Aaron smashes the solo button to talk a bit about building your crowd.
Nov 18, 202120:01
Episode 87 - Round Hole, Square Peg

Episode 87 - Round Hole, Square Peg

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

Nov 11, 202120:39
Episode 86 - Solo Button 3: What It Is Like During A Live Campaign

Episode 86 - Solo Button 3: What It Is Like During A Live Campaign

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

Nov 04, 202118:45
Episode 85 - Tradesies
Oct 28, 202122:41
Episode 84 - Thug Baby
Oct 08, 202115:06
Episode 83 - Just The Tips
Sep 30, 202119:52
Episode 82 - Econ 101: Comic Book Budgeting
Sep 23, 202127:15
Episode 81 - Season of Changes & The Return of Matt
Sep 16, 202124:09
Branches Episode 001 - Transitions (Free Introductory Episode)
Sep 14, 202124:27
Episode 80 - Solo Button 2: Aaron Talks Secondary Characters
Sep 09, 202114:59
Episode 79 - Solo Button 1: Aaron
Sep 02, 202120:08
Episode 78 - The Last One?
Aug 26, 202127:24
Episode 77 - The Later One
Aug 19, 202125:31
Episode 76 - The Live One
Aug 12, 202145:47
Episode 75 - In A Van Down By Thomas River - Part 2 (with Brian Stelfreeze & Doug Wagner)
Aug 05, 202154:06
Episode 74 - In A Van Down By Thomas River - Part 1 (with Brian Stelfreeze & Doug Wagner)
Jul 29, 202152:59
It's Your World - Episode 004 (Karla Nappi)
Jul 27, 202101:09:16
Episode 73 - You Guest Wrong (Part 2)
Jul 22, 202134:31
Episode 72 - You Guest Wrong (Part 1)
Jul 15, 202131:41
Episode 71 - Growing Pains: The Sequel
Jul 08, 202134:09
Episode 70 - That Guy With The Face
Jul 01, 202129:09
It's Your World - Episode 003 (With Doug Wagner)
Jun 30, 202101:03:05
Episode 69 - Big Eyes Save Lives
Jun 24, 202132:20
Episode 68 - Talking Ship
Jun 17, 202144:22
Episode 67 - Just Call Us Hot Honey Mustard Part 2
Jun 03, 202136:11
Episode 66 - Just Call Us Hot Honey Mustard Part 1
May 27, 202136:11
It's Your World - Episode 002 (With Dave Swartz)
May 25, 202101:02:18
Episode 65 - Between A Rock And The Hard Place Part 2 (with Doug Wagner)

Episode 65 - Between A Rock And The Hard Place Part 2 (with Doug Wagner)

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

May 20, 202153:22
Episode 64 - Between A Rock And The Hard Place Part 1 (with Doug Wagner)

Episode 64 - Between A Rock And The Hard Place Part 1 (with Doug Wagner)

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

May 13, 202148:51