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Drawing Funny

By Lindsay Workman

Talking Toons And Drawing Funny! "Drawing Funny" Is A Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA Podcast Hosted By Lin Workman.
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Drawing FunnyDec 10, 2021

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Episode 60 - "Jim Palmer VS Lil' E"

Episode 60 - "Jim Palmer VS Lil' E"

Show notes: This episode features an interview I did with long time Mid-South Cartoonists Association member Jim Palmer. We talked toons after one of the recent MSCA monthly dinner meet-ups at Garibaldi's Pizza. Jim's first printed work was in 1969 while working at a Baptist Publishing here in Memphis. After being there just a few months, they requested he come up with a comics page for one of their magazines for kids in grades 1-6. They said they wanted it to be a (their words) "a Christian PEANUTS", and named it "CAPERS". After leaving there in 1971, he continued to freelance it, as well as do other illustrations until September 1987. The next month Jim began "LI'L E". Jim said, "I began LI'L E in the October issue of "MEMPHIS STAR" magazine, a local (at the time) music mag. I had been working there for maybe a year & a half by then doing paste-up (remember that?), working in the dark room, & providing a few cartoon style illustrations for each issue. I wanted to do a regular strip or page of my own creation. The editor said ok, but it had to be done "off-the-clock". It had to have some kind of local music connection, but I wanted it to be something that would also work outside Memphis. Thinking newspaper syndication. Having grown up listening to Elvis, I thought why not do an Elvis impersonator, & I suppose also being a PEANUTS fan to make him a little kid. That's about all the "inspiration" there was to it." Jim got into acting during his second year of college and did about a dozen shows before graduating. He's been doing it ever since, including plays around town- many with his wife Jo Lynne. He was in "The People VS Larry Flint" and once portrayed Alice Cooper's butler for TV. Back in 2010 Jim portrayed the evil Professor Moriarty in Theatre Memphis' production of "Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure". I did my "Elementary – The Many Faces of Sherlock Holmes" art show out in the lobby area of Theatre Memphis during the run of the play. In 2022, Jim played Police Inspector Goole for Germantown Community Theatre's production of "An Inspector Calls", and has participated in other GCT plays and the MSCA art shows there as well. And speaking of the MSCA, there's a bit of event and member news included in this episode. Hope you enjoy this latest MSCA member spotlight episode. Hope to do more- “stay tooned!

LINKS:

“Drawing Funny” podcast – www.drawingfunny.com

Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) – www.midsouthcartoonists.org

My art website –  www.linworkman.com

Teachers Pay Teachers websitewww.teacherspayteachers.com

Screentonewww.n.wikipedia.org/wiki/Screentone

"Zipatone" pattern samples – www.peculiarmanicule.com/zipatone

"Dick Tracy" comic strip – www.gocomics.com/dicktracy

Team Toshigawa Universe – www.toshigawa-universe.square.site

Memphis Library – www.memphislibrary.org

Memphis Libraries Comic Con 2024 – www.facebook.com/events/1238324434238792

Memphis Library "Dig Memphis" digital archive/"Memphis Star Magazine" – www.memphislibrary.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection

Rhodes College Digital Archives/"Memphis Star Magazine" – www.dlynx.rhodes.edu/jspui/handle/10267/31332

"The Magazines That Didn't Make It" article – www.memphismagazine.com/features/the-dead-publications-society

Free Comic Book Day – www.freecomicbookday.com

901 Comics East – www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075687314992&sk=events

Garibaldi's Pizza –www.garibaldispizza.com

#drawingfunnypodcast

#drawingfunny

#podcast

#podperson

#staytooned

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⁠“Drawing Funny” podcast⁠ hosted/produced by ⁠Lin Workman ©2024. "Drawing Funny" is intended for entertainment and educational purposes only.

Run time: 29min 40sec

 



 


Mar 25, 202429:40
Episode 59 - "SEC NCS @ ATL"

Episode 59 - "SEC NCS @ ATL"

Show notes: This episode features interviews from the South East Chapter of the National Cartoonists Society’s annual meeting in Atlanta, GA at the Center For Puppetry Arts, and mine and my wife Nicki's thoughts on our road trip there and back. We were invited down by SEC NCS president Greg Cravens and joined by Mid-South Cartoonists Association president Kevin L. Williams and fellow MSCA member Naim Hakeem for the event. Great puppetry displays including various Henson Muppets and international puppets- I highly recommend the puppet pilgrimage! Thanks to the SEC NCS for the event, the Center For Puppetry Arts for hosting, and to Greg, "Snuffy Smith" cartoonist John Rose, and artist Trevor Hawkins for talking toons with me. Big thanks to Kevin for bringing along Muley and Fozzie! Special thanks to Nicki for going on this art adventure with me, and thanks to you for listening- “stay tooned!

LINKS:

“Drawing Funny” podcast – www.drawingfunny.com

Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) – www.midsouthcartoonists.org

Kevin L. William’s website – www.kevinlwilliams.com

My art website –  www.linworkman.com

Greg Cravenswww.cravenscartoonist.com

Greg Cravens "Hubris" –  www.hubriscomics.com

Greg Cravens "The Buckets" –  www.gocomics.com/thebuckets

Barney Google & Snuffy Smith Turn 100! - The Bodacious Digital Collection – www.shop.comicskingdom.com

John Rose/Barney Google & Snuffy Smith – www.comicskingdom.com/barney-google-and-snuffy-smith

John Rose on Instagram – www.instagram.com/snuffysmithguy

Trevor Hawkins on Instagram – www.instagram.com/funky_filosofy_fridays

Liz Vitale on Instagramwww.instagram.com/queen_hallowdragon

National Cartoonists Society – www.nationalcartoonists.com

Center For Puppetry Arts (ATL) – www.puppet.org

Metropolis Superman Celebrationwww.supermancelebration.net

Buc-ee'swww.buc-ees.com

The Muppetswww.muppets.disney.com

#midsouthcartoonistsassociation 

#linworkmanart

#cartooning

#msca

#nworkmanphoto

#drawingfunnypodcast

#drawingfunny

#podcast

#podperson

#staytooned

Theme: Silly Bank Heist” music by Steve Oxen.

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Please DO NOT add this audio content to the Youtube Content ID System. I have used background music which is owned by Fesliyan Studios.

Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com. 

The Muppets © Disney

⁠“Drawing Funny” podcast⁠ hosted/produced by ⁠Lin Workman ©2024. "Drawing Funny" is intended for entertainment and educational purposes only.

Run time: 46min 53 sec


 


Mar 18, 202446:53
Episode 58 - "It's A Hard Knock Decision"

Episode 58 - "It's A Hard Knock Decision"

Show notes: This episode features news updates for Mid-South Cartoonists Association and art happenings in our area. President Kevin L. Williams joins us again to announce the next MSCA art show at the Germantown Community Theatre and the accompanying play/musical. I share some info on the next MSCA monthly dinner gathering at Garibaldi's Pizza, Drink-N-Draw and Sat-Art-Day at 901 Comics East, the upcoming South East Chapter of the National Cartoonists Society’s annual meeting in Atlanta at the Center For Puppetry Arts next month, and the recent passing of comics legend Ramona Fraydon.

I also interview Ryan "Big Daddy Laddy" Ladner and find out the details on Thrill Comics and his "Memphis VS Zombies" comics Kickstarter, which is happening right now!

I end the episode with my opinion on "exposure" for artists, a recent interaction with an art collector on social media, my reasons for no longer doing any art commissions and/or freelance work these days, and where my art can be found for purchase if anyone is interested in acquiring any.

Thanks for listening- "stay tooned!"

LINKS:

“Drawing Funny” podcast – www.drawingfunny.com

Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) – www.midsouthcartoonists.org

Kevin L. William’s website – www.kevinlwilliams.com

My art website – www.linworkman.com

901 Comics East (Macon Road) – www.facebook.com

The Cellar Table Top Games & Comics www.comiccellaronline.com

Germantown Community Theatre – www.gctcomeplay.org

Memphis Ghostbusterswww.memphisghostbusters.com

Woodruff-Fontain House Museum (Memphis)www.woodruff-fontaine.org

Garibaldi’s Pizza (U of M) – www.garibaldispizza.com

Thrill Comicswww.thrillcomics.squarespace.com

Memphis VS Zombieswww.kickstarter.com

National Cartoonists Society – www.nationalcartoonists.com

Center For Puppetry Arts (ATL) – www.puppet.org

#midsouthcartoonistsassociation 

#linworkmanart

#idontdocommissions

#cartooning

#msca

#thefunnypages

#drawingfunnypodcast

#drawingfunny

#podcast

#podperson

#staytooned

Theme: Silly Bank Heist” music by Steve Oxen. News intro theme by David Fesliyan.

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Please DO NOT add this audio content to the Youtube Content ID System. I have used background music which is owned by Fesliyan Studios.

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⁠“Drawing Funny” podcast⁠ hosted/produced by ⁠Lin Workman⁠.  ©2024

Run time: 37min 37 sec


Feb 28, 202437:37
Episode 57 – “The 411 On The 901”

Episode 57 – “The 411 On The 901”

Show notes: Mid-South Cartoonists Association President Kevin L. Williams joins us again to give the 411 on the 901 for this 57th “Drawing Funny” episode. He shares what plans are in the works for this month and on into the new year- such as the 901 C0mics East Drink-N-Draw night and Sat-Art-Day, MSCA monthly dinner meet-up at Garibaldi’s Pizza, upcoming art shows and cons around town, and the South East Chapter of the National Cartoonists Society's annual meeting in Atlanta at the Center For Puppetry Arts next month. We both also discuss the crazy stories of the recent break-ins at 901 Comics and 901 Toys, the GoFundMe Crime Relief Fund for them, and co-owner Shannon Merritt's on-air conversation with fellow comic book store owner Kevin Smith..! 901 Comics East is my day job so these burglaries hit WAY too close to home here in the M-town. Don't worry- Shannon is on the case...with or without a cape and mask! Stay safe, and STAY TOONED!

LINKS:

"Drawing Funny" Podcastwww.drawingfunny.com

Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) – www.midsouthcartoonists.org

Kevin L. William’s website – www.kevinlwilliams.com

My art website – www.linworkman.com

901 Comics East (Macon Road) – www.facebook.com

901 Comics (Cooper/Young) - www.facebook.com/901comics

901 Toys (Cooper/Young) - www.facebook.com/901TOYS

901 Comics & 901 Toys Crime Relief Fundwww.gofundme.com

GAS Hour 1 - Kevin Smith Fills In With Guest Shannon Merritt (02/01)www.iheart.com/podcast/139-gary-and-shannon-27401728/episode/0201-gas-hour-1-kevin-147151331/

Garibaldi’s Pizza (U of M) – www.garibaldispizza.com

MidTown Conwww.facebook.com/MidtownCon38104

Haywood Comic Conventionwww.haywoodcomiccon.com

Center For Puppetry Arts (ATL) – www.puppet.org

Memphis Public Librarieswww.memphislibrary.org

Jay And Silent Bob's Secret Stashwww.thesecretstashonline.com

"Fatman Beyond" Podcastwww.smodcast.com/fat-man-beyond

#midsouthcartoonistsassociation 

#linworkmanart

#cartooning

#msca

#drawingfunnypodcast

#drawingfunny

#podcast

#podperson

#staytooned

Theme: Silly Bank Heist” music by Steve Oxen. News intro theme by David Fesliyan.

©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission.

Please DO NOT add this audio content to the Youtube Content ID System. I have used background music which is owned by Fesliyan Studios.

Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com.

"Drawing Funny" podcast hosted/produced by Lin Workman.  ©2024

Run time: 27min 27 sec

Feb 04, 202427:27
Episode 56 - "MSCA 2023 Review"

Episode 56 - "MSCA 2023 Review"

Show notes: Mid-South Cartoonists Association President Kevin L. Williams joins me for this 56th "Drawing Funny" episode. We discuss what a busy year 2023 was for the MSCA and what plans are in the works for this new year- such as the 901 C0mics East Drink-N-Draw night and Sat-Art-Day, upcoming art shows around town, and MSCA monthly dinner meet-up at Garibaldi’s Pizza. Lots of fun to be had. Hope to see you at one (or all) of our 2024 events!

LINKS:

Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) – www.midsouthcartoonists.org

Kevin L. William’s website – www.kevinlwilliams.com

My art website – www.linworkman.com

901 Comics East - www.facebook.com

Germantown Community Theatre - www.gctcomeplay.org

Garibaldi's Pizza (U of M) - www.garibaldispizza.com

Tennessee Valley Art Association - www.tennesseevalleyarts.org

National Cartoonists Society - www.nationalcartoonists.com

Center For Puppetry Arts (ATL) - www.puppet.org

Woodruff-Fontaine House Museum (MEM) - www.woodruff-fontaine.org

Super Hero Chefs (Tuscumbia, AL) - www.facebook.com/SuperHeroChefsTuscumbia

Theme: Silly Bank Heist” music by Steve Oxen. 

©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission.

Please DO NOT add this audio content to the Youtube Content ID System. I have used background music which is owned by Fesliyan Studios.

Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com. 

Run time: 1hr 39min 20sec

Jan 29, 202401:40:03
Episode 55 - "Third Time's A Charm"

Episode 55 - "Third Time's A Charm"

Show notes: My wife Nicki Workman joins me for this 55th episode. After a couple other attempts to record and different technical difficulties experienced I finally got a new one recorded, edited AND posted for this new year. Nicki and I discuss her love of photography, going back to school for her MBA, our thoughts on 2023 Marvel movies/TV, the current social media scene, creator rights, attending comic cons, shopping at comic shops, and our recent New York City vacation. There's also some news on upcoming Mid-South Cartoonists Association events like the 901 Comics East Drink-N-Draw night and Sat-Art-Day, and MSCA monthly dinner meet-up at Garibaldi’s Pizza. Thanks to Nicki (and Kevin L. Williams) for sitting down with me for this episode. Hope you all have a great 2024!


LINKS:

Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) – www.midsouthcartoonists.org

Nicki's website – www.fangirlwednesday.com

Kevin L. William's websitewww.kevinlwilliams.com

My art websitewww.linworkman.com

#midsouthcartoonistsassociation 

#fangirlwednesday

#nworkmanphoto

#muleythemuleandfriends

#linworkmanart

#linworkman

#cartooning

#memphiscartoonists

#msca

#drawingfunnypodcast

#drawingfunny

#podcast

#podperson

#staytooned


Theme: Silly Bank Heist” music by Steve Oxen. News intro theme by David Fesliyan.

©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission.

Please DO NOT add this audio content to the Youtube Content ID System. I have used background music which is owned by Fesliyan Studios.

Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com. 

"Drawing Funny" podcast ©Lin Workman.

Run time: 1hr 52min

Jan 13, 202401:52:00
Episode 54 - Memphis Library Comic Con

Episode 54 - Memphis Library Comic Con

Show notes: My wife Nicki Workman takes the stage with comic creators Mike Norton and John Ostrander at the inaugural Memphis Libraries Comic Con during this year's Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, May 6th. Mike Norton is a former MSCA member and is the creator of BattlePug and co-creator of Gravity for Marvel Comics. He's worked for more comic companies than I have toes and fingers. John Ostrander is a legend in the comics industry having created the modern Suicide Squad (as well as appearing in James Gunn's "The Suicide Squad" movie), co-creating Oracle for DC Comics with his late wife Kim Yale, and writing comics like "Seduction Of The Gun", "The Kents", and "Star Wars: Legacy" and many, many, many more. Thanks to Nicki for moderating the panel and doing the interview with Norton and Uncle John!

Oh, I also include some Mid-South Cartoonists Association event news..."stay tooned!"

LINKS:

Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) – www.midsouthcartoonists.org

Free Comic Book Daywww.freecomicbookday.com

Nicki's website – www.fangirlwednesday.com

Mike's websitewww.ihatemike.com

Memphis Public Librarieswww.memphislibrary.org

My art websitewww.linworkman.com

#midsouthcartoonistsassociation 

#fangirlwednesday

#thesuicidesquad

#ihatemike

#cartooning

#msca

#drawingfunnypodcast

#drawingfunny

#podcast

#podperson

#staytooned

Theme: Silly Bank Heist” music by Steve Oxen. News intro theme by David Fesliyan.

©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission.

Please DO NOT add this audio content to the Youtube Content ID System. I have used background music which is owned by Fesliyan Studios.

Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com. 

Run time: 45min 28sec

May 15, 202345:28
Episode 53 - "The Common Days Of Cade"

Episode 53 - "The Common Days Of Cade"

Show Notes: Devin Hodges is a member of the MSCA and the creator of the comic book series "The Common Days Of Cade". He graduated from University of Memphis with a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts. Founded in 2016, DIAST Cartoons is a small brand he formed for displaying various animations and ⁠comic strips⁠ found on this website, social media platforms, etc. "DIAST" is an acronym for "Devin's Improving Art Studio". Devin will be an artist at the upcoming Memphis Libraries Comic Con on May 6th- Free Comic Book Day. Happy anniversary to "The Common Days Of Cade" comic, and happy belated birthday to Devin Hodges!

LINKS:

Devin's art website – www.diastcartoons.com

Instagram – www.instagram.com/devinhodges_diastcartoons

Memphis Comic Expo (DonnieCon) – www.memphiscomicexpo.com

Memphis Comic And Fantasy Con – www.memphiscfc.com

Midtown Con – www.facebook.com/MidtownCon38104

Corinth Comic Con – www.corinthcomiccon.com


Theme: Silly Bank Heist” music by Steve Oxen. News intro theme by David Fesliyan"We Groove" by David Renda. ©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission.

Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com. 

Run time: 1hr 10min 5sec


Apr 03, 202301:10:05
Episode 52 - "That Katie Jones"

Episode 52 - "That Katie Jones"

Show Notes: Katie Jones was born in Memphis, TN and studied at the Memphis College of Art for her BFA in Painting and a Masters of Art in Teaching in Art Education. A majority of her time is spent making classroom examples or lesson plans but at the request of her therapist she is allowing herself to be "Katie the Artist" again in her life. Her childhood was spent growing up between Frayser and Raleigh in North Memphis and would often draw to escape the harsh reality of growing up without a father in her life. After promising her grandmother in 4th grade she would go to the Memphis College of Art she did just that and went on to get a BFA in painting and later on a Masters of Art in Teaching in Art Education to spread the joy and chaos of art to kids in Kindergarten to 12th grade which she has done fully licensed since 2010. Katie was also greatly influenced by the southerwestern artist Ted DeGrazia and Keith Haring. She would often focus on the way people sat or moved with each other than what they were wearing or their faces, and developed her own style of often faceless figures. She is a member of the Mid-South Cartoonists Association, Artists' Link, and is the new social media director for MidSouthCon. She has had her art in art shows around the mid-south including recently had her art featured in the MSCA's "SPAMalittle: Knights Of The Drawing Table" art show at Germantown Community Theatre, and will be part of Playhouse On The Square's 45th Annual Original Art Auction on April 22nd, and the upcoming Memphis Libraries' Comic Con on Free Comic Book Day- Saturday, May 6th.

There's also some MSCA news included such as our next dinner meeting on Tuesday, April 4th at Garibaldi's Pizza from 6-8pm, and Lou Ferrigno's appearance at 901 Comics East on April 4th starting at 4:30pm. Give a listen for more details.


Links:

Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) – www.midsouthcartoonists.org

Artists' Link – www.artistslinkmemphis.org/katie-jones

Facebookwww.facebook.com/thatkatiejonesartstudio

Instagramwww.instagram.com/thatkatiejones

Diviant Artwww.deviantart.com/happysak

TikTok – TheOtakuTeacher

MidSouthCon www.midsouthcon.org

Garibaldi’s Pizza – www.garibaldispizza.com

901 Comics – www.901-comics.business.site

Germantown Community Theatre www.gctcomeplay.org

#midsouthcartoonistsassociation

#cartooning

#msca

#thatkatiejones

#cartoonist

#drawingfunny

#drawingfunnypodcast

Music by Steve Oxen and David Fesliyan: ©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission.

Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com.  Run time: 42min 36sec


Mar 30, 202342:36
Episode 51 - "Spamalittle & Drawalot!"

Episode 51 - "Spamalittle & Drawalot!"

Show Notes: It's been a very busy (and wet) couple of weeks here for us cartoonists but overall it 's been a lot of fun. "Spamalittle; Knights Of The Drawing Table" is the 2nd MSCA art show at Germantown Community Theatre, and we’ll be back again next season. This show featured “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” inspired artwork on display (and for sale) by our members. The Spamalittle art show runs in conjunction with their production of Spamalot The Musical” March 3-19 at GCT– 3037 Forest Hill Irene Rd. The next morning we were drawn together for our latest Sat-Art-Day at 901 Comics East out on Macon Road. It was another sketchy Saturday in the back gallery room and our next Sat-Art-Day is on March 25th 10-2, plus another Drink-N-Draw event is scheduled for Wednesday, March 15th 6-8. The creative team behind Stoned Ninja will teach you what they know about making comics all while enjoying a beer at Crosstown Brewery (1264 Concourse Avenue) on March 23rd from 6-8pm. Tickets are $30.00ea through eventbrite. The next MSCA event is our monthly dinner at Garibaldi’s Pizza on Walker Ave. (near U of M) this Tuesday, March 7th from 6-8pm. This spring the 2nd Midtown Con at Black Lodge Video will be on April 4th from 10am-5pm. The following month,  Saturday, May 6th the Memphis Libraries Comic Con will be a free event at the main library on Poplar from 11-3. Check out my Tee Public store- more merch to come. “Stay TOONED!”

MSCA – www.midsouthcartoonists.org

My art website – www.linworkman.com

Tee-Public Storewww.teepublic.com/user/lin-workman-art

Kevin L. Williams – www.muleythemule.com

Stoned Ninjawww.stonedninja.com

Garibaldi’s Pizza – www.garibaldispizza.com

901 Comics – www.901-comics.business.site

Germantown Community Theatre – www.theatrememphis.org

Theme: Silly Bank Heist” music by Steve Oxen. News intro theme by David Fesliyan.

©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission.

Run time: 19min 40sec

Mar 04, 202319:40
Episode 50 – “Steve Troop/Melonpool”

Episode 50 – “Steve Troop/Melonpool”

Show notes: For this 50th episode of Drawing Funny I’m joined by MSCA president Kevin L. Williams as we interview his longtime friend Steve Troop. Steve has worked as an animator, cartoonist and graphic designer for around 30 years now. He’s the creator of Mayberry Melonpool, an online comic strip series since 1996. In the late-2000s, Steve’s puppet versions of Melonpool were featured in the online web series Quickcast by Kevin Smith (Clerks). He has worked as an illustrator and storyboard artist for Attack of the Killer Tomatoes - The Animated Series, and CGI animated feature Ping Pong Rabbit. Steve co-owns Puppet Design Studio in Valencia, CA where he’s designed and built puppets for Nike, American Greetings, Glee, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Teen Titans, and The Big Bang Theory. Steve’s credits include working with Mike Johnson (director - Corpse Bride), Phil Nibbelink (animator - Roger Rabbit), Kid Cudi, Pharell, live puppetry performance in Trace Adkins’ music video “Brown Chicken, Brown Cow” as well as Ed Sheeran’s 2014 MTV Video Music Awards Best Male Video, “Sing.” Steve and Melonpool made a cameo in Comic Book: The Movie, and is also the co-creator of the off-off-Broadway production, Alien VS Musical. Steve will be the instructor at a puppetry design/build workshop at The Land Schools in Las Vegas this March 24-26, 2023. He’ll teach you everything he learned in the first ten years of building puppets - in three days! If you are serious about puppetry, you should attend this class. Use code Prcy30 at checkout for 30% off ANY workshop. More info at www.thelandschools.com. Stay TOONED!


LINKS:
Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) – www.midsouthcartoonists.org

My art website – www.linworkman.com

Kevin L. Williams – www.muleythemule.com

Steve Troopwww.stevetroop.com

Melonpool Comics www.melonpool.com

Alien VS Musical www.alienvsmusical.com

Puppet Design Studio www.puppetdesignstudio.com

Puppet Troop www.puppettroop.com

Land Schools (Las Vegas) - www.thelandschools.com

Theme: Silly Bank Heist” music by Steve Oxen. "ShakaLaka" by David Renda.

©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission.

Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com.

Run time: 1hr 40min

Feb 01, 202301:40:00
Episode 49 - "Year End Blues"

Episode 49 - "Year End Blues"

Show notes: For the first 2023 episode of Drawing Funny I'm joined by MSCA president Kevin L. Williams (aka Soloman Blues). We took the show on the road did some recording over the weekend while in the MSCA's secret mobile recording unit. We were on our way home from seeing the Alabama Blues Brothers perform at the Princess Theatre in Decatur, AL. We discuss some of the Mid-South Cartoonists Association's 35th Anniversary events that happened in 2022, some of the club's history (founded in March, 1987). Plus we share info on upcoming events for this year including our next monthly dinner meet-up at Garibaldi's Pizza this Tuesday (January 3rd 6-8pm), our Drink-N-Draw (Wednesday, January 18th 6-8pm) and Sketchy Saturday (January 28th 10am-2pm) at 901 Comics East, and "Spamalittle" art show at Germantown Community Theatre (March 3-19). 

Happy New Year! Stay tooned, and keep drawing funny!

Linwood

LINKS:

Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) – www.midsouthcartoonists.org

My art website – www.linworkman.com

Kevin L. Williamswww.muleythemule.com

901 Comics – www.901-comics.business.site

Germantown Community Theatre – www.theatrememphis.org

Alabama Blues Brothers – www.comiclab.simplecast.com

Garibaldi’s Pizza – www.garibaldispizza.com

Theme: Silly Bank Heist” and additional music by Steve Oxen.

©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission.

Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com.

Run time: 52min 5sec

Jan 02, 202352:05
Episode 48 - "Advice From The Couch"

Episode 48 - "Advice From The Couch"

Show notes: For this episode of Drawing Funny I take a trip to our couch to have a comics conversation with my wife and live-in I.T. person- Nicki Workman (with special guest appearance by our cat Jarael). This is a follow up to Episode 47 – “Back To Basics". While on our way home from the MSCA December dinner meet-up this month I told Nicki about a couple recent conversations with some fellow local creators. They had asked for my advice on their art and projects. Well, even though I do a podcast that offers advice on just about every episode (and even multiple times on each of those episodes), after my many failures and less than stellar art career I've been questioning my art expertise when it comes to giving advice. I asked her is she thought I was qualified, and that conversation led to this episode which includes some very good advice by her. Not just on creating art, but some of the business basics of being creative for a living, as well as her life in corporate America, and reasons for continuing her education at this point in her life. Was happy to catch her on break between semesters to get her to share her thoughts. I'm super proud of her being able to juggle a full time day job and work trips while attending grad school online and keeping a 4.0 GPA at the same time. She's in the home stretch for her MBA!

I also have some local MSCA news about upcoming dinner meetings (next one is Tuesday, January 3rd), current and upcoming art shows and plays around town, as well as some news about the first ever MSCA Drink-N-Draw (Wed. 1/18/23) and Sketchy Saturday (1/28/23) at 901 Comics East. I plan on being back before the end of the year, and recording my 50th episode around the first of the year. Happy holidays. Stay warm, stay safe, stay tooned, and keep drawing funny!

LINKS:

Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) - www.midsouthcartoonists.org

My art website - www.linworkman.com

Fangirl Wednesday - www.fangirlwednesday.com

901 Comics - www.901-comics.business.site

Playhouse On The Square - www.playhouseonthesquare.org

Germantown Community Theatre - www.theatrememphis.org

Dale Martin (artist) - wwwsmearysoapboxpress.wordpress.com

Comic Lab (podcast) - www.comiclab.simplecast.com

Garibaldi's Pizza - www.garibaldispizza.com

Recommended listening:
Episode 21 – “Con Survival Guide”
Episode 40 – “Where Do I Begin?”
Episode 47 – “Back To Basics”

Theme: Silly Bank Heist” and additional music by Steve Oxen.

©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission.

Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com.

Run time: 1hr 21min

Dec 16, 202201:21:00
Bonus Episode: MSCA Membership Info - Join Now For Free!

Bonus Episode: MSCA Membership Info - Join Now For Free!

Show notes: So, just what is the MSCA..? The Mid-South Cartoonists Association (MSCA) is a non-profit organization of professional cartoonists, aspiring cartoonists, and cartooning enthusiasts. In 2022 the MSCA has celebrated 35 years of drawing funny in the Mid-South, and our podcast just entered it's 3rd season. For the MSCA it all started way back in the spring of 1987 when a small group of professional cartoonists came together to form The Memphis Cartoonists Group. The name didn’t stick and by the third meeting and first official newsletter the name became The Mid-South Cartoonist Association (with ‘Cartoonist’ becoming plural in 2000). Many founding members worked from home so the MSCA was created to bring together cartooning professionals, and invite aspiring professionals and cartooning fans of all backgrounds, ages and skill levels to join in on the fun of cartooning. Our members have worked for newspapers, magazines, ad agencies, and comic book publishers such as Marvel, DC Comics, Image, and Dark Horse, as well as self-publishing their own creator-owned projects and teaching others. The group has promoted the art of cartooning by putting its creativity and time behind various cartooning classes, conventions, charity fundraisers, art shows, anthology comics/zines, drawing nights (and mornings), art trips, web comics, a podcast, as well as having appeared on TV, radio, other podcasts, and in various print media. Our aim is to help more cartoonists, writers, and animators to reach their goals no matter how young or old, published or just starting out. Whether you enjoy simply reading cartoons, dig drawing magazine cartoons or comic books, like to mentor or want to learn, or even if you just need to find an artist or writer to collaborate with, please come check us out. If you love cartoons, are drawn to comics, or just draw funny then the MSCA is for you...and it's free to join us. Either join our mailing list, interact with us on social media, message us on Facebook, or stop by any MSCA event. It's pretty simple and doesn't cost you anything. If you'd like to join us in person, we meet on the 1st Tuesday of each month from 6-8pm at Garibaldi's Pizza near the U of M. MSCA monthly meet-ups are free and open to the public- just bring a few bucks if you'd like to order off the menu. And be sure to introduce yourself. If you have kids interested in getting into cartooning please bring them out. If you are a kid, please have a parent attend with you. If you're not sure about meeting a group of sketchy strangers all by yourself then feel free to bring along a friend. We love to have folks bring whatever art they've been working on and encourage others to talk toons, draw on jam pieces, or do napkin doodles with us!

Links:

MSCA - www(dot)midsouthcartoonists(dot)org

Drawing Funnywww(dot)drawingfunny(dot)com

Garibaldi's Pizza - www(dot)garibaldispizza(d0t)com

Theme: Silly Bank Heist” and additional music by Steve Oxen.

©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission.

Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com.

Run time: 10min

Nov 21, 202210:00
Episode 47 - "Back To Basics"

Episode 47 - "Back To Basics"

Show notes: Well, I'm back to basics with this episode of Drawing Funny. This is a bit of a follow up for Episode 40 – “Where Do I Begin?”. After a couple conversations with some new comic creators, I wanted to share some more thoughts on creating comics with you. Trust me, they're very basic, but knowing the basics of creating comic books is something I feel can be often overlooked by those new to writing, drawing, printing, and promoting comics (and themselves). I also have some local MSCA news about upcoming dinner meetings (next one is Tuesday, December 6th), current art shows, and plays around town, as well as some very sad Bat-news about the passing of Kevin Conroy- the iconic voice of Batman for 30yrs. Plus I send out some congrats to Joe Stuber on his Comic Book Central podcast's 9th Anniversary! I hope you all have a Happy Thanksgiving. Stay safe, stay tooned, and keep drawing funny!

Lin

LINKS:

Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) - www.midsouthcartoonists.org

My art website - www.linworkman.com

901 Comics - www.901-comics.business.site

Southaven Arts Council - www.southavenartscouncil.com

Southaven Public Library - www.firstregional.org

Playhouse On The Square - www.playhouseonthesquare.org

Theatre Memphis - www.theatrememphis.org

Dale Martin (artist) - wwwsmearysoapboxpress.wordpress.com

Comic Book Central (podcast) - www.comicbookcentral.net

Garibaldi's Pizza - www.garibaldispizza.com

"How To Draw Comics The Marvel Way" - www.goodreads.com

Blambot Fonts - www.blambot.com

MyFonts - www.myfonts.com

FontShop - www.fontshop.com

Episode 40 – “Where Do I Begin?”- www.drawingfunny.com/2022/04/23/episode-40-where-do-i-begin

Theme: Silly Bank Heist” and additional music by Steve Oxen.

©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission.

Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com.

Run time: 1hr 4min 42sec

Nov 19, 202201:04:42
MSCA State Of The Onion Address - October 2022 Bonus Episode

MSCA State Of The Onion Address - October 2022 Bonus Episode

Show notes: This is a bonus episode with a quick message from our illustrated MSCA president, Kevin L. Williams to remind everyone of our November 1st dinner meeting this Tuesday night from 6-8pm at Garibaldi's Pizza (near the UofM). Plus Kev shares some info on our upcoming "Spamalittle: Knights of the Drawing Table" art show at Germantown Community Theatre in March (MSCA member Jim Palmer is starring in GCT's current play "An Inspector Calls"), and some other plans that be a brewing for the group as we finish out our 35th anniversary year in 2022 and move into 2023. Have any thoughts on what you'd like to see happen with the MSCA in the future..? Then be sure to come out to the dinner meeting, join our mailing list, and/or interact with us on social media.

Hope you have a safe and happy Halloween weekend, and that we get to see you this Tuesday night at Garibaldi's.

Stay tooned, stay hungry, and keep drawing funny!

LINKS:

Drawing Funny podcast website - www.drawingfunny.com

Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) - www.midsouthcartoonists.org

Kevin's art website - www.muleythemule.com

My art websitewww.linworkman.com

Germantown Community Theatre - www.gctcomeplay.org/spamalot/

Germantown Community Theatre - www.gctcomeplay.org/an-inspector-calls/

Garibaldi's Pizza - www.garibaldispizza.com

#spamalot

#memphiscomics

#supportyourlocalartists

#supportcomics

#msca

#midsouthcartoonistsassociation

#cartoonist

#drawingfunnypodcast

#drawingfunny

#podcast

#podperson

#staytooned

Garibaldi’s Pizza
3530 Walker Ave
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 327-6111
www.garibaldispizza.com

Theme: Silly Bank Heist” and additional music by Steve Oxen.

©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission.

Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com.

Run time: 6min

Oct 30, 202206:00
Episode 46 - "Tricks-N-Treats"

Episode 46 - "Tricks-N-Treats"

Show notes: Well, I'm back with more Drawing Funny...no actual tricks, just hopefully some more pod treats for you. Since my sinuses are killing me and I wanted to get this out before Halloween weekend this is mostly another short local happenings episode featuring news on the upcoming MSCA dinner meet-ups at Garibaldi's Pizza, art show news, the return of the Memphis Comic Expo, MidtownCon, Dyersburg Comic Con, and Monster Market, as well as the Joe Staton comic signing appearance at 901 Comics East, some recent Kickstarter rewards, and what's been going on with me and my art. I also had some sad news to share- Kelly Adkins (striped shirt) with the Southaven Arts Council has recently passed away. There will be a special exhibition at the Southaven Library to honor and celebrate her life and work from November 15, 2022 - January 6, 2023, and an opening reception and celebration on November 15th from 5:30-6:30pm at Jim Saucier Park including light refreshments and lanterns being placed on the lake behind the library. I hope you all have a Happy Halloween. Stay safe, stay tooned, and keep drawing funny!

LINKS:

Drawing Funny Podcast - www.drawingfunny.com

Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) - www.midsouthcartoonists.org

My art website - www.linworkman.com

MidtownCon - www.facebook.com/events/black-lodge/midtown-con

DyersburgCon - www.dyersburgcomiccon.com

Memphis Comics and Fantasy Con - www.memphiscfc.com

901 Comics - www.901-comics.business.site

Southaven Arts Council - www.southavenartscouncil.com

Southaven Public Library - www.firstregional.org

Garibaldi's Pizza - www.garibaldispizza.com

Memphis Monster Market - www.memphismonstermarket.com

RRPARKS Cards - www.rrparkscards.com

The Penciled In Podcast (audio)- www.spotify.com

The Penciled In Podcast (video)- www.youtube.com/c/IngridKVHardy

Theme: Silly Bank Heist” and additional music by Steve Oxen.

©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission.

Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com.

Run time: 22min 38sec

Oct 27, 202222:38
Episode 45 – “MSCA On Display”

Episode 45 – “MSCA On Display”

Show notes: After a hard-drive crash forced hiatus and clearing several sketchcard gigs off my drawing board I'm back with more Drawing Funny! This is mostly another local happenings episode featuring news on the Mid-South Cartoonists Association's 35th anniversary display at the Hernando Library, MSCA dinner meet-ups at Garibaldi's Pizza, the return of the Memphis Comic Expo, MidtownCon, and Monster Market, as well as the DeSoto Arts Council's upcoming "Yart Sale", Joe Staton comic signing appearances at 901 Comics- and what's been going on with me and my art. I've completed more sketchcards for RRPARKS Cards (MANOS, Nosferatu, Ultraman), did some giveaways for YouTube's Gabe's Gave, and am wrapping up more RRParks' Trick 'r Treat sketchcards (the Halloween Kickstarter is live through Oct.2). I also was on Epidsode 33 of The Penciled In Podcast with Lindsey Greyling and Ingrid Hardy discussing sketchcards and teaching art, and was interviewed by Voyage Memphis Magazine online. Stay well, stay tooned, and keep drawing funny!

LINKS:

Memphis Comic Expo/"DonnieCon" - www.memphiscomicexpo.com

Hernando Library - www.firstregional.org

The Penciled In Podcast (audio)- www.spotify.com

The Penciled In Podcast (video)- www.youtube.com/c/IngridKVHardy

Gabe's Cave podcast - www.youtube.com/c/Gabe'sCave

RRPARKS Cards - www.rrparkscards.com

Voyage Memphis Magazine - www.memphisvoyager.com/

Monster Market - www.memphismonstermarket.com

#donnieconrocks

#drawingfunny

#podcast

#linworkman

#sketchcards

Theme: Silly Bank Heist” and additional music by Steve Oxen.

©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission.

Background music owned by Fesliyan Studios.

Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com.

Run time: 22min 30sec

Sep 19, 202222:30
Episode 44 - "Die Bold Comics"

Episode 44 - "Die Bold Comics"

Show notes: In the 1st half of this episode I share some podcasting news. My wife Nicki and I were recently on the Supergirl Radio podcast to talk about our day trip up to the Metropolis Superman Celebration, plus I talk about Michael Rosenbaum's upcoming new Talk Ville podcast with SMALLVILLE co-star Tom Welling- who were in Metropolis this year with voice actor George Newbern, artists Rick Burchett, Matthew Clark, and Guy Gilchrist. In the 2nd half of the show I talk with indie comics writer (and former Memphian) John Holland about his three latest Die Bold Comics projects - A Girl and Her Dog, 2 Tons Of Fury, and his upcoming Kickstarter for the Alma: Champion comic. Thanks to John for taking time out to come on the show (twice). Look forward to seeing him back in the M-town this fall at the Memphis Comic Expo...DonnieCon ROCKS! Stay well, stay tooned, and keep drawing funny!

LINKS:

Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) - www.midsouthcartoonists.org

John Holland/Die Bold Comics website - www.dieboldcomics.com

Memphis Comic Expo/"DonnieCon" - www.memphiscomicexpo.com

Supergirl Radio podcast - www.supergirlradio.com

Legends Of Tomorrow podcast - www.legendsoftomorrowpodcast.com

Inside Of You podcast/Michael Rosenbaum - www.insideofyoupodcast.com

Talk Ville podcast/Michael Rosenbaum & Tom Welling - www.talkvillepodcast.com

Superman Celebration/Metropolis, IL - www.supermancelebration.net

Super Museum/Metropolis, IL - www.supermuseum.com

Fat Edd's Roadhouse/Metropolis, IL - www.fateddsroadhouse.com

Project Hope Humane Society/Metropolis, ILwww.facebook.com/projecthopehumanesociety

Save The Massac Theatre/Metropolis, IL - www.facebook.com/SaveTheMassacTheatre

Fangirl Wednesday/Nicki Workman - www.fangirlwednesday.com

Theme: Silly Bank Heist” and additional music- "The Way Things Used To Work" by Steve Oxen. ©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc.– music and sound effects used by permission.

"Save Me" (SMALLVILLE theme) by Remy Zero.

Run time: 58min

Jun 25, 202258:00
Episode 43 - "Sour Grapes"

Episode 43 - "Sour Grapes"

Show notes: In this episode I share some local upcoming event news, plus I sit down to talk toons and discuss some Sour Grapes with cartoonist Tim Jones. Tim is the creator/artist/writer of the widely popular, self-syndicated comic strip, “SOUR GRAPES”. He created SOUR GRAPES back in 2013. It's a weekly strip about “Aesop”, a miserable-flying dog; his pet cloud, ‘Ominous’ and odd family- all living in a problematic and troubled world. In 2014, the strip found its way into print starting in two newspapers in Rhode Island, where he lives with his family. Soon after, the comic strip continued its success and started to appear in more and more newspapers. Today, SOUR GRAPES continues to grow in popularity and can now be seen in multiple newspapers across the country. Tim has been a cartoonist and freelance illustrator for over 25 years and he is a member of the National Cartoonist Society and Mid-South Cartoonists Association. He also teaches cartooning and speaks at local schools and libraries. Tim has created several compilation SOUR GRAPES books and story-coloring books. He appears at various events, Comic-Cons and book signings. His next upcoming events are in July at Plastic City Comic Con in Fitchburg, MA and Terrificon at Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut. Thanks to Tim for taking time out to come on the show. Hope to run into him in person at some point. Happy birthday/anniversary to Comics and Collectibles, 901 Comics (Midtown), Metropolis, and my wife Nicki Workman!

LINKS:

Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) - www.midsouthcartoonists.org

My art website - www.linworkman.com

Tim Jones "Sour Grapes" - www.sourgrapescomic.com

Terrificon (Conneticut) - www.terrificon.com

Plastic City Comic Con (Fitchburg, MA) - www.plasticcitycomiccon.com

National Cartoonists Society (NCS) - www.nationalcartoonists.com

Theme/Music: Silly Bank Heist” and "Sleuthing In The Dark" by Steve Oxen. ©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission.

Run time: 1hr 5min 30sec

May 30, 202201:05:30
Episode 42 - "Little House Art Project"

Episode 42 - "Little House Art Project"

Show notes: In this solo episode I discuss the Little House Art Project art classes and Antonio Johnson (ADJ Design) and I teaching there in Southaven recently. Antonio was showing them how to use the art program Clip Studio Paint, and I showed the students how to draw sketchcards.

"Little House Art Project began as an idea born of an art program for special needs children- but, why stop with artistically gifted, special needs teen? Many teens yearn for art instruction. Little House Art Project is an opportunity for all teens to learn more about fundamentals of art. Studies in light sources, painting still life, and more will be explored in this series of classes."

I also share some event and Kickstarter news, talk about my latest Nosferatu sketchcards, and do some "Playing It Forward" when I mention the podcasts Supergirl Radio and Making Comics - two podcasts I listen to on a regular basis. I recommend checking them out, and thank them for either having me and Nicki on their show, or giving Drawing Funny a shout-out.

Plus I recap some of Nicki's and my experiences during Free Comic Book Day 2022 around Memphis. (You can listen to our thoughts and interviews in Episode 41 – “FCBD Multitude Of Madness”.) 

Stay well, stay tooned, and keep drawing funny!

LINKS:

Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) - www.midsouthcartoonists.org

My art website - www.linworkman.com

Antonio Johnson (ADJ Design) - https://www.adjdesign.com/

Little House Art Project - www.thearcnwms.org/little-house-art-project

Superman Celebration (Metropolis, IL) - www.supermancelebration.net

Supergirl Radio podcast with Morgan Glennon and Rebecca Johnson - supergirlradio.com

Making Comics podcast with Scott Lost and Keith Foster - www.anchor.fm/makingcomics

901 Comics (Midtown & Cordova) - 901-comics.business.site

Theme: Silly Bank Heist” by Steve Oxen.

©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission.

Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com.

Run time: 36min 37sec

May 23, 202236:37
Episode 41 - "FCBD Multitude Of Madness"

Episode 41 - "FCBD Multitude Of Madness"

Show notes: In this episode Nicki and I hit the road to celebrate Free Comic Book Day 2022 around Memphis. We stop at Comics & Collectibles, The Cellar, and 901 Comics East and get our free comics, pick up our hold box comics, do some additional shopping, and chat with friends. We talk toons with local comic creators Dale Martin, Brad & Skoot Starnes, Matt Bowers, Gabe DeRanzo, and Janet & Martheus Antone Wade about their current and upcoming projects such as The Dragon Templar, Fathom, Memphis, Stoned Ninja, Shinobi: Ninja Princess and Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa comics. (Sorry for some of the poor audio quality.) We also caught Doctor Strange And The Multiverse Of Madness and give some non-spoiler thoughts on this latest Marvel movie. Free Comic Book Day happens on the first Saturday in May each year. Be sure to contact your local comic shop (or library) to see if they participate in FCBD. Stay well, stay tooned, and keep drawing funny!

LINKS:

Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) - www.midsouthcartoonists.org

My art - www.linworkman.com

Free Comic Book Day - www.freecomicbookday.com

Toshigawa Universe (Shinobi & Jetta comics)- toshigawauniverse.storenvy.com

Stoned Ninja (comics) - stonedninja.com

Memphis (comics) - mattbowersdesignart.weebly.com

The Dragon Templar - www.dragontemplar.wordpress.com

Broot Studios Comics (Brad & Skoot Starnes) – www.instagram.com/broot_studios_comics

#supportyourlocalartists

#supportyourlocalcomicshops

Theme: Silly Bank Heist” by Steve Oxen.

©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission.

Please DO NOT add this audio content to the Youtube Content ID System. I have used background music which is owned by Fesliyan Studios.

Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com.

Run time: 1hr 21min 25sec


May 15, 202201:21:25
Episode 40 – “Where Do I Begin?"

Episode 40 – “Where Do I Begin?"

Show notes: I'm solo again for this 40th episode. Lately I've seen a lot of comics creators online ask, "Where do I begin?" Well, "Just start making comics." seems like the most honest answer, but I know that there's a lot more to that question. I don't have all the answers, but I do share my my comics origin story and thoughts on creating comics. I offer up some advice, resources, cautionary tales, and more about making comics and getting them out there to readers. Lots of ways to make comics these days, and lots of ways to read comics, too. I've seen the pros and cons of doing cons. I don't offer any real advice on breaking into comics, because like writer/editor/publisher Mark Waid has said, "Breaking into comics is like breaking out of jail: once you find a way, that way is closed forever." It's different for everyone. I do however encourage making comics- and hope the info shared in this episode will help you not only avoid the pitfalls I did creating my own comics, but also enjoy similar positive experiences like I did. Looking back they far outweighed the negative. If you have any questions I didn't cover feel free to stop by one of the MSCA monthly dinner meetings at the U of M Garibaldi's Pizza (1st Tuesday of the month, 7pm), or drop me a line. If you'd like to share your experiences creating comics I'd love to have you on the show. Stay well, stay tooned, and keep drawing funny, good buddy!

LINKS:

Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) - www.midsouthcartoonists.org

My art website - www.linworkman.com

Clip Studio Paint - www.clipstudio.net/en/

Free Comic Book Day - www.freecomicbookday.com

Steam Crow/Monster Rangers - wwwsteamcrow.com/

"Bushi Tales" CGS Ep. 286 (Comic Geek Speak podcast) - www.comicgeekspeak.com/episodes/comic_geek_speak-407.php

CGSSS'11: Breaking Into Comics Panel - www.comicgeekspeak.com/episodes/comic_geek_speak-1362.php

CGSSS'10: Creating Independent Comics Panel - www.comicgeekspeak.com/episodes/comic_geek_speak-1117.php

WC11: Breaking into Comics the Marvel Way - www.cbr.com/wc11-breaking-into-comics-the-marvel-way/

C2E2: Breaking Into Comics the Marvel Way - www.cbr.com/c2e2-breaking-into-comics-the-marvel-way/

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Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com.

Run time: 58min 11sec

Apr 23, 202258:11
Episode 39 - "Why So Anxious..?"

Episode 39 - "Why So Anxious..?"

Show notes: In this solo episode I have some MSCA member/meeting news, more updates on upcoming conventions/events such as Free Comic Book Day and the Memphis Comic Expo(DonnieCon), as well as some memories of mine and Nicki's Saturday in midtown Memphis visiting The Art Center, attending MidTown Con at Black Lodge, seeing a photo exhibit at Crosstown Arts, discovering the Memphis Listening Lab at Crosstown Concourse, and shopping at The Cellar and Comics & Collectibles. Plus I talk about Antonio Johnson's Clip Studio Paint demo at the April MSCA dinner meet-up, and me sliding by 901 Comics, Goner Records, and Burke's Bookstore in the Cooper-Young neighborhood. Also feature the Little House Art Project and their current Autism Awareness art show with the Southaven Arts Council (which runs through April at the Southaven Library), the DeSoto Camera Club's latest photo display at the Hernando Library, plus other mid-south art happenings. The back-half of the episode is about a Facebook post I shared about "high functioning anxiety". I discuss my anxiety/depression/health issues. If you want to skip that part of the show, the local art/event news is at the front ("Anxiety" section begins at 40min 50sec). If you are dealing with any mental or physical issues I hope that you listen to the whole episode and that my sharing what's going on in my head and hands these days helps you. Definitely therapeutic for me to talk out loud about it. Please don't keep whatever you're going through to yourself.- talk to someone and/or seek help(988). Stay well, stay tooned, and keep drawing funny!

Theme: Silly Bank Heist” by Steve Oxen. ©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc.– music and sound effects used by permission. Movie quotes/add. sounds - 101soundboards.com.

Run time: 1hr 44min 17sec


Apr 16, 202201:44:17
Episode 38 - "Ain't Nobody Got Time For That!"

Episode 38 - "Ain't Nobody Got Time For That!"

Show notes: In this solo episode I have some MSCA member news, updates on upcoming conventions and events, as well as info on our president Kevin L. Williams being interviewed recently about the Mid-South Cartoonists Association's 35th anniversary for WMC TV5's "Bluff City Life". I also discuss some I CREATE COMIC BOOKS Facebook group threads and share my opinions on impostor syndrome, social/anti-social media, being social in person, making time for positive things, and editing out toxic people and situations that are in our lives.

BIG NEWS- after meeting virtually on Zoom for the last two years due to the pandemic, we were happy to return to in-person meetings at Garibaldi's Pizza this month...and we'll be back on the first Tuesday in April! We had a great turn out- about a dozen members or so. Zoom meetings were great to keep in touch, but it was awesome to see and talk to everyone in person and not through a computer screen. Stay well, stay tooned, and hope to see you in person at Garibaldi's on April 5th..!

LINKS:

Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) - www.midsouthcartoonists.org

Kevin L. Williams (Muley The Mule & Friends) - www.muleythemule.com

Lonnie Easterling "Spud Toons" - www.spudtoons.com

“The Dragon Templar” – www.dragontemplar.wordpress.com/

I CREATE COMIC BOOKS (Facebook Group) - www.facebook.com/groups/1586726261559854

Germantown Community Theatre - www.gctcomeplay.org

Garibaldi's Pizza - www.garibaldispizza.com

WMC TV 5 "Bluff City Life" - www.actionnews5.com/programming/bluff-city-life

MidTownCon - www.blacklodgememphis.com

MidSouthCon - www.midsouthcon.org

Memphis Comic Expo/MCX - www.memphiscomicexpo.com

Metropolis Superman Celebration - www.supermancelebration.net

Metropolis marks 50 years of Superman - www.metropolisplanet.com

Theme: Silly Bank Heist”  and background music by Steve Oxen and David Fesliyan. ©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission.

Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com.

Run time: 47min 21sec

Mar 24, 202247:21
Episode 37– “What's Goin' On”

Episode 37– “What's Goin' On”

Show notes: In this solo episode I have an update and details on the current MSCA art show at the Germantown Community Theatre. It and the play "The Complete History Of America (abridged)" can be seen February 17-27, 2022. This is one of our 35th anniversary events, and we're working on a couple more (additional announcements coming soon). BIG NEWS- after meeting virtually on Zoom for the last two years due to the pandemic, we're happy to announce our return to in-person meetings at Garibaldi's Pizza (3530 Walker Ave. Memphis, Tn 38111)...we'll be back on the first Tuesday in March! I also share some Mid-South Cartoonists Association history in our first MSCA Fun Facts segment, and unfortunately there's some more sad MSCA member news.

If you stop by The Cellar out in Bartlett, TN be sure to snag some free Drawing Funny podcast and MSCA swag. Lots of buttons, stickers and sketchcard blanks are available while they last. If you have any ideas for ways for us to celebrate our MSCA anniversary, or would like to be on this podcast please contact me at podcast (at) drawingfunny (dot) com. I'd love to hear from you. Stay well, stay tooned, and hope to see you in person this March..!

LINKS:

Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) - www.midsouthcartoonists.org

My art website - www.linworkman.com

Germantown Community Theatre - www.gctcomeplay.org

Garibaldi's Pizza - www.garibaldispizza.com (901) 327-6111

The Cellar (Bartlett, TN)www.comiccellaronline.com

#supportyourlocalartists

#supportyourlocalcomicshops

#msca

#midsouthcartoonistsassociation

#germantowncommunitytheatre

#cartoonist

#linworkmanart

#sketchcards

#drawingfunnypodcast

#drawingfunny

#podcast

#podperson

#staytooned

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Run time: 22min 45sec

Feb 16, 202222:45
Episode 36 - "Business As Usual"

Episode 36 - "Business As Usual"

Show Notes: In this episode my fellow Mid-South Cartoonists Association members Kevin L. Williams, Greg Cravens and I pay respect and share stories about our friend and cartoonist Sam Ray who passed away in December, 2021. I've been wanting to get together with some of the local cartooning gang to record a tribute to Sam, and in spite of some technical difficulties we were able to record for a bit during the MSCA monthly zoom call this week (thanks to some quick thinking by Kev.) Another left-hander, Sam was a great cartoonist/writer & created his “Business As Usual” comic strips which were published in The Commercial Appeal, The Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, Boy’s Life, Reader’s Digest, Barron’s, Woman’s World, Forbes, and our first MSCA comic anthology. He was also a writer on the "Hagar The Horrible" comic strip for 6 years. Sam was a soft-spoken artist who was always willing to talk toons and swap stories with other cartoonists at our meetings and events. He was part of the MSCA since it's creation in the late '80s, and will be greatly missed.

2022 represents the MSCA’s 35th year of “drawing funny” and I got a recorded state of the association address from MSCA prez Kevin. He mentions some club history and discusses his future plans for our milestone anniversary year. One of which is the upcoming group art show “’Murica”, which will be presented February 17 – 27, 2022, at Germantown Community Theater alongside the comedy play, “The Complete History of America (Abridged).” This art show shares a variation of art styles and techniques from different members Terence Washington, Jim Palmer, Dale Martin, Greg Cravens, Kevin Williams, and Lin Workman (me). For more info, links, and pics please check out the MSCA website at www.midsouthcartoonists.org, or previous episodes at www.drawingfunny.com. If you'd like to be a part of the show, you can contact me (Lin) at: podcast(at)drawingfunny(dot)com.

Stay safe, and "stay tooned"..!

LINKS:

Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) - www.midsouthcartoonists.org

My art website - www.linworkman.com

Greg Cravens - www.gocomics.com/thebuckets

Kevin L. Williams - www.kevinlwilliams.com

Germantown Community Theatre - www.gctcomeplay.org

"Drawing Funny" podcast - www.drawingfunny.com

Theme: Silly Bank Heist” by Steve Oxen, "Slick Move" by David Renda.

©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission.

Movie quotes from 101soundboards.com.

Run time: 41min 35sec

Feb 04, 202241:35
Episode 35 - "The Dragon Templar"

Episode 35 - "The Dragon Templar"

Show Notes: "RELEASE THE DRAGON!" MSCA member Dale Martin has released a new ongoing comic series with local writer Brad Starnes: THE DRAGON TEMPLAR!

Set in the depths of the Middle Ages, during the era of the Crusades, this medieval adventure comic follows a band of Knights Templar, Rome's agents on the ground as the Universal Church tries to lay claim to the Holy Land. The band of knights deploy their talents for war protecting Rome's interests and traveling pilgrims alike … all the while harboring in their midst a power they can’t fully understand!

The Dragon Templar is an ongoing series by Dale Martin and Brad Starnes. Issues feature 12 black & “white” pages (interiors are on ivory paper) with full-color covers. First issue is available now at 901 Comics (Memphis and Cordova)The Cellar Tabletop Games & Comics (Bartlett), as well as Chicago Comics and Quimby’s (Chicago), with more outlets to come! Also available direct from the creators at www.dragontemplar.com. Dale Martin is a Memphis-based artist/writer/publisher best known for his Watusi the Talking Dog comics (both in print and online). He’s handcrafted comics featuring his original creations since the 1980s and doesn’t see any reason to stop now! He’s also the editor and a contributing artist to our MSCA zine– The Good, The Bad, And The Sketchy. Brad Starnes was first published in the 901 Comics Anthology (with his brother, artist Skoot Starnes), and has written comics in a variety of genres since then.

Stay tooned..!

LINKS:

"The Dragon Templar" - www.dragontemplar.wordpress.com/

Dale Martin Online - www.smearysoapboxpress.com/

Broot Studios Comics (Brad & Skoot Starnes) - www.instagram.com/broot_studios_comics/

901 Comics - www.901-comics.business.site/

The Cellar (Bartlett, TN)www.comiccellaronline.com

Theme: Silly Bank Heist” by Steve Oxen, "Dark Fog" by David Fesliyan. ©2022 Fesliyan Studios Inc.

Run Time: 1hr 6min 10sec

Feb 01, 202201:06:10
Episode 34 – “The Show Must Go On...Later” MSCA Art Show Update

Episode 34 – “The Show Must Go On...Later” MSCA Art Show Update

Show notes: "The Show Must Go On...Later" In this solo episode we have an update and details on the upcoming MSCA art show at the Germantown Community Theatre. Bad news, it and the play "The Complete History Of America (abridged)" have been pushed back until February due to COVID. Good news- that means any interested Mid-South Cartoonists Association members still have a couple extra weeks to get their art in. The show will be hung the first week of next month and available for viewing February 17-27, 2022. This is one of our 35th anniversary events, and we're working on a couple more. If you have any ideas for ways for us to celebrate, or would like to be on this podcast please contact me at podcast (at) drawingfunny (dot) com. I'd love to hear from you.

Some sad news to share, as I was finishing up this episode I learned that Mid-South Cartoonists Association founding member Sam Ray died back in December, 2021. Sam was a great cartoonist/writer & created his “Business As Usual” comic strips which were published in The Commercial Appeal, The Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, Boy’s Life, Reader’s Digest, Barron’s, Woman’s World, Forbes, and the first MSCA anthology comic book. He was also a ghost-writer on the "Hagar The Horrible" strip for six years, illustrated the book “Sane Investing For The Non-Financial”, and self-published a collection of his Business As Usual cartoons. He was incredibly laid back & known to offer friendly advice with soft-spoken words to his fellow cartoonists at many an MSCA dinner meeting- usually while drawing a funny chicken, duck or penguin. Sam and his talent will be missed. 

If you stop by The Cellar in Bartlett, TN be sure to snag some free Drawing Funny podcast and MSCA swag. Lots of buttons, stickers and sketchcard blanks are available while they last. Stay warm, and stay tooned..!

LINKS:

Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) - www.midsouthcartoonists.org

My art website - www.linworkman.com

Germantown Community Theatre - www.gctcomeplay.org

The Cellar (Bartlett, TN)www.comiccellaronline.com

#msca

#midsouthcartoonistsassociation

#samray

#cartoonist

#linworkmanart

#sketchcards

#drawingfunnypodcast

#drawingfunny

#podcast

#podperson

#staytooned

Theme: Silly Bank Heist” by Steve Oxen.

©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission.

Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com.

Run time: 16min 40sec

Jan 21, 202216:40
Episode 33- "Priced To Sell- Or Sit..?

Episode 33- "Priced To Sell- Or Sit..?

Show notes: "How much is that art in the window?" In this solo episode I discuss pricing and selling- or not selling my art, and what some folks have thought about the prices I charge and if my work is worth the cost. I've talked before about how I got into drawing funny for a living and how I've set up at conventions and art shows, but really haven't mentioned why I charge what I do for my sketchcards, sketchcovers, paintings, prints, tees and more. I also talk a bit more on how I create my own art, where I've sold it over the years, and what expenses I've experienced. Plus if you've wondered what exactly is a sketchcard and/or a sketchcover, wanted to know how to get into doing them, or how much they pay- I talk about that as well. I don't have all the answers by a long shot, but if you're struggling with what to charge for your work maybe this will help you understand art pricing and some possible avenues for selling and buying art. If you have any ideas or stories on selling art and/or how you price things, please give me a yell at podcast (at) drawingfunny (dot) com. I'd love to hear from you.

Shameless plug alert: I have several of my hand drawn sketchcards and a few sketchcovers available for sale at a comic shop here in Memphis- The Cellar. There are both official artist returns cards from companies like ToppsBreygentCryptozoic, and RRParks Cards and personal sketch cards drawn on my own custom blanks- with more to come after the holidays. If you’re interested in buying any of these please contact the shop. I don’t do commission work so this is the only way to currently purchase/collect any of my art from me. Oh, and if you stop by The Cellar in person be sure to snag some free Drawing Funny podcast and MSCA swag. Lots of buttons and stickers are available while they last, plus they make great stocking stuffers!

Stay tooned, and happy holidays!

LINKS:

Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) - www.midsouthcartoonists.org

My art website - www.linworkman.com

Adam B. Shaw art - www.abshaw.com

Steam Crow Press - www.steamcrow.com

DeSoto Arts Council - www.desotoartscouncil.com

The Cellar (Bartlett, TN)www.comiccellaronline.com

#midsouthcartoonistsassociation

#linworkmanart

#drawingfunnypodcast

#drawingfunny

#podcast

#podperson

#staytooned

Theme: Silly Bank Heist” by Steve Oxen.

©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission.

Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com.

Run time: 1hr 30sec

Dec 23, 202101:00:30
Episode 32 – “That's Your Opinion, Man”

Episode 32 – “That's Your Opinion, Man”

Show notes: Hey, Dudes and Dudettes. In this episode I discuss my opinions on using photo reference, taking or giving advice, and more discussion on not feeling like a tool for using tools like lightboxes and projectors to get the job done Also share some MSCA news, info on some upcoming DeSoto Arts Council's kids/teen art classes, and some sad news about legendary comics creator George Pérez and his cancer diagnosis. My best to "Uncle George" and his family, friends, and fans.

LINKS:

Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) - www.midsouthcartoonists.org

My art website - www.linworkman.com

My geek travel blog/webtoon website - www.havegeekwilltravel.com

A.G. Howard - www.howardart.weebly.com

Greg Cravens - www.cravenscartoonist.com

Bob Kimball - www.greatbigrobot.com

Steve Stanley - www.twitter.com/stevestanleyart

901 Comics (Memphis, TN)www.901-comics.business.site

Comics & Collectibles (Memphis, TN)www.memphiscomics.com/wps

The Cellar (Bartlett, TN)www.comiccellaronline.com

DeSoto Arts Council - www.desotoartscouncil.com

Angee Montgomery Studio - www.angeemontgomery.com

George Pérez - www.facebook.com/TheGeorgePerez

Sean "Cheeks" Galloway - www.tabletaffy.bigcartel.com

Steve "The Dude" Rude - www.steverude.com

Paasche Airbrush - www.paascheairbrush.com

DF Episode 31 : “What A Tool(s)” - www.drawingfunny.com/2021/11/12/episode-31-what-a-tools/

#drawingfunnypodcast

#linworkmanart

#msca

#midsouthcartoonistsassociation

#supportyourlocalartists

#supportcomics

#supportyourlocalcomicshops

Theme: Silly Bank Heist” by Steve Oxen.

©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission.

Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com.

Run time: 37min 41sec

Dec 10, 202137:41
Episode 31 - "What A Tool(s)"

Episode 31 - "What A Tool(s)"

Show Notes: If you're wondering about the title for this episode, the Memphis and Southaven area near me are getting some new Whataburger locations, so I thought I'd play off that and discuss what tools and materials I use for producing my art. I'll be discussing my early days of airbrushing in malls in the '80s, literally cutting and pasting art, starting off on working digital, creating early webcomics in the '90s, my sculpting experiences, how I got into using markers, and some other ways I like to get the job done. Plus I send out some congrats to fellow podperson Joe Stuber for Comic Book Central's 400th episode/8th anniversary, and give you some info on former guest Sal Abbinanti's new Kickstarter campaign for his "Atomika" omnibus.

BTW: If after listening to this episode and still have art questions or have suggestions on what types of tools and materials you use, or would like to come on the show to discuss your techniques and/or just talk toons, please give me a shout. I'm happy to give you any answers I can, or hear about how you create your art. You can contact me (Lin) at: podcast(at)drawingfunny(dot)com - would love to read your email's and/or have you on as part of our second season!

LINKS:

www.drawingfunny.com

My art website - www.linworkman.com

My geek travel blog/webtoon website - www.havegeekwilltravel.com

Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) - www.midsouthcartoonists.org

A.G. Howard - www.howardart.weebly.com

Greg Cravens - www.cravenscartoonist.com

Bob Kimball - www.greatbigrobot.com

Steve Stanley - www.twitter.com/stevestanleyart

Art Center Memphis - www.artcentermemphis.com

Atomika/Sal Abbinanti - www.twitter.com/salabbinanti

Comic Book Central - www.comicbookcentral.net

#linworkmanart #airbrush #markers #screenprinting #silkscreen #cartoonist #webcomics #webtoons #selfpublishing #comics #drawingfunnypodcast #drawingfunny #talkingtoons #staytooned #podcast #podperson #sharethelair #atomika

Theme: Silly Bank Heist” by Steve Oxen.

©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission.

Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com.

Run time: 1hr 23min 10sec

Nov 12, 202101:23:10
Episode 30 - "MSCA News Flash"

Episode 30 - "MSCA News Flash"

Show Notes: I started off working on one episode, but once I added the MSCA news elements it became a bit longer than I wanted, so I decided to do a shorter one just focusing on current and upcoming events here. In this episode I've got info on murals, meetings, plays, art shows, appearances, anniversaries, and more happening around the M-town...as well as Nicki and me playing tourists close to home for my birthday. (BTW- I share a birthday with Cookie Monster- happy birthday, Cookie!) For more info, links, and pics please check out the MSCA website at www.midsouthcartoonists.org. You can contact me (Lin) at: podcast(at)drawingfunny(dot)com, and would love to have you as part of our second season of "Drawing Funny". Hope you had a Happy Halloween and Day of the Dead. Stay safe, stay focused- and I'll talk toons with again you soon..!

LINKS:

Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) - www.midsouthcartoonists.org

My art website - www.linworkman.com

DaMarco Randle Arts - www.damarcoarts.com

Kevin L. Williams - www.kevinlwilliams.com

MAW Productions - www.toshigawauniverse.com

901 Comics (Memphis, TN)- www.901-comics.business.site

Comics & Collectibles (Memphis, TN) - www.memphiscomics.com/wps

The Cellar (Bartlett, TN) - comiccellaronline.com

Garibaldi's Pizza - garibaldispizza.com

Paint Memphis - www.paintmemphis.org

BLAC Magazine - www.memphis.blac.media

Memphis Ghostbusters- www.memphisghostbusters.com

Theatreworks - www.theatreworksmemphis.org

Germantown Community Theater - www.gctcomeplay.org

Memphis River Parks - www.memphisriverparks.org

#drawingfunnypodcast

#msca

Theme: Silly Bank Heist” by Steve Oxen, news intro music by David Fesliyan. Harmonica riffs performed by Soloman DH Blues.

©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission.

Movie quotes from 101soundboards.com.

Sesame Street® and all related trademarks, characters and design elements are owned by Sesame Workshop. ©2021 Sesame Workshop. The Muppets ©Disney. Lin and Cookie Monster (performed by Kevin L. Williams) birthday recorded at an MSCA November 2018 dinner meeting.

Run time: 18min 55sec


Nov 08, 202118:55
Episode 29 – “Strange And Unusual”

Episode 29 – “Strange And Unusual”

Show Notes: This episode is our 1 year anniversary show, and man what a strange trip and unusual year the first season has been- pandemic, snowpocalypse, layoffs, new job, new equipment, learning curves, and lots of comic conversations! For the first episode of our second season I share some MSCA member news, what art projects I've been working on recently, some of the podcasts I listen to, and my thoughts on self-publishing and some of the comics industry publisher news I've heard about on the interwebs. Lots of "The Ghost With The Most" on this episode in celebration of mine and Nicki's 10th wedding anniversary this month. I proposed to Nicki at the Phoenix Comic Con's art show way back when I was emceeing their art show as Beetlejuice...and she said, "Yes."...well, technically she shook her head but that counts- I had witnesses! BTW: If you'd like to be a part of the show or have your comics project, event, or podcast featured on a future episode please give me a yell. You can contact me at: podcast(at)drawingfunny(dot)com - would love to have you on as part of our second season! Stay safe, stay tooned- and please share with others..!

LINKS:

Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) - www.midsouthcartoonists.org

DeSoto Arts Council/DAC (Hernando, MS) - www.desotoartscouncil.com

My art website - www.linworkman.com

Dave Beaty (Art and Retro Rogues LIVE podcast) - www.davebeaty.com

Dale Martin (Watusi comics & zines) - www.watusithetalkingdog.wordpress.com

901 Comics (Memphis, TN)www.901-comics.business.site

Comics & Collectibles (Memphis, TN)www.memphiscomics.com/wps

The Cellar (Bartlett, TN)comiccellaronline.com

Nerd Alert Arcade (Memphis, TN) - www.facebook.com/nerdalertmemphis

Arrow Creative (Memphis, TN) - www.arrowcreative.org

Free Comic Book Day - www.freecomicbookday.com

RRParks Cards - www.rrparkscards.com

MidSouthCon (Memphis, TN) - www.midsouthcon.org

ShadowCon (Memphis, TN) - www.shadowcon.info

#beetlejuice

#msca

#midsouthcartoonistsassociation

#linworkmanart

#drawingfunny

#drawingfunnypodcast

#podcast

Theme: Silly Bank Heist” by Steve Oxen.

©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission.

Movie quotes from 101soundboards.com. "Beetlejuice" ©1988 The Geffen Film Co.

Run time: 47min 17sec

Oct 18, 202147:17
Episode 28 - "Play It Forward"

Episode 28 - "Play It Forward"

Show Notes: This episode is about "paying it forward" and some of the posts I recently ran across in the "I CREATE COMIC BOOKS" Facebook group and my responses to them. I've gotten a lot of help from others over the years, and I hope that this podcast helps anyone wanting to learn more about creating comics, and the business of promoting them. I also talk a bit about what I've been up to art-wise (mostly drawing  sketchcards), and touch on some of my art-anxiety, drawing-depression, professional-jealousy, and impostor-syndrome experiences.

Stay safe, stay tooned- and please share with others..!

BTW: If you'd like to be a part of the show or have your comics project, event, or podcast featured on a future episode please give me a yell. You can contact me at: podcast(at)drawingfunny(dot)com

LINKS:

Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) - www.midsouthcartoonists.org

DeSoto Arts Council/DAC (Hernando, MS) - www.desotoartscouncil.com

My art website - www.linworkman.com

Greg Cravens Cartoonist - www.cravenscartoonist.com

A.G. Howard Studios - aghowardiii.wixsite.com/howardartstudios

Steve Stanley Art on Twitter - @SteveStanleyArt

Dave Beaty Art - www.davebeaty.com

The Cellar (Bartlett, TN)comiccellaronline.com

"I CREATE COMIC BOOKS" Group- www.facebook.com

Tapas Creator Community - www.tapas.io

LINE WEBTOON - www.webtoons.com/en

Good Reads - www.goodreads.com

Indie Bound Bookstore Locator - www.indiebound.org

RRParks Cards - www.rrparkscards.com

"Carriers" by Red 5 Comics - www.previewsworld.com

#payitforward

#supportcomics

#msca

#linworkmanart

#drawingfunnypodcast

#drawingfunny

#podcast

#podperson

Theme: Silly Bank Heist” by Steve Oxen. "Ninja Fight" by David Fesilyan.

©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission.

Movie quotes from 101soundboards.com and moviewavs.com. SIVAD and SCTV clips found on YouTube.

Run time: 52min 38sec

Sep 19, 202152:38
Episode 27 - "MSCA News Update"

Episode 27 - "MSCA News Update"

Show Notes: Lots of MSCA news like Greg Cravens' "Hubris" PatreonKevin “Nuggethead” Thorn's new political hat in Hernando, MS, upcoming MSCA monthly meet-ups, the updated MSCA links page, MSCA's 35th anniversary - plus local events like Free Comic Book Day, The Covington Comic Con, Disney exhibit at Graceland, & Artists’ Link art show at the Memphis Botanic Garden. A bit of discussion of the Superman Celebration & Supergirl Radio podcast interview, & my recent sketchcards & unemployment situation... :(

Stay tooned & stay safe!

MSCA - www.midsouthcartoonists.org

My art website - www.linworkman.com

Hubris Patreon - www.patreon.com/Hubris

Kevin Thorn - www.nuggethead.net

The Daily Rios podcast - www.thedailyrios.com

Supergirl Radio podcast - www.supergirlradio.com

Retro Rogues LIVE podcast - www.retrorogues.com

901 Comics – www.901-comics.business.site

Comics & Collectibles – www.memphiscomics.com/wps

The Cellar – comiccellaronline.com

Superman Celebration (Metropolis, IL) - www.supermancelebration.net

Covington Comic Con - www.covingtoncomiccon.com

Graceland Exhibition Center/Disney Exhibit - www.graceland.com/exhibition-center

Tupelo & Delta Day Trip Excursions - www.graceland.com/day-trips

FCBD - www.freecomicbookday.com

Theme: Silly Bank Heist” by Steve Oxen.

©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music/sound effects used by permission.

Run time: 38min 49sec



Aug 11, 202138:49
Episode 26 - "John Ostrander"

Episode 26 - "John Ostrander"

Show Notes: This episode Nicki and I catch up with one of our favorite writers, and humans- John Ostrander. We met "Uncle John" several years back at MidSouthCon and immediately became friends. He's a legendary comics creator who's worked for Marvel, DC Comics, Dark Horse, Image, Valiant, as well as First Comics- which was his first comics gig. He's been a playwright, director, actor- and almost a priest..! Just before Covid struck he filmed a cameo scene as Dr. Fitzgibbon for the upcoming "The Suicide Squad" movie by James Gunn, which will be released in theaters and HBO Max on August 6, 2021.

John Ostrander on Twitter - @JohnFOstrander1

"The Suicide Squad" movie website - www.thesuicidesquad.net

John on Comic Mix (columnist) - www.comicmix.com/author/john-ostrander

John on Word Balloon podcast ("Hexer Dusk") - www.wordballoon.blogspot.com

Nicki's website - www.fangirlwednesday.com

My art website - www.linworkman.com

Superman Celebration (Metropolis, IL) - www.supermancelebration.net

Have Geek Will Travel interview - www.havegeekwilltravel.com

#johnostrander

#grimjack

#hexerdusk

#kros

#amandawaller

#jamesgunn

#kimyale

#oracle

#thesuicidesquad

#starwars

#drawingfunnypodcast

#podcast

#podperson

Theme: Silly Bank Heist” by Steve Oxen. Additional music by David Fesliyan.

©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission.

Movie quotes from 101soundboards.com, moviewavs.com, and thesuicidesquad.net.

Run time: 1hr 39min 26sec 

Jul 10, 202101:39:26
Episode 25 - "Heroineburgh"

Episode 25 - "Heroineburgh"

Show Notes: "HEROINEBURGH" is a live-action episodic video series and a comic book series (and created in that order). The stories are about a universe of superpowered females in a fantastical version of Pittsburgh. It's adventure, drama, comedy and romance, all in the finest spandex and capes, and the comic book art is classic Bronze Age- with some modern computer coloring. The videos are available for download from their website- Heroineburgh.com, and the comics are on sale in over 150 stores nationwide and at their many comic con and comic shop appearances. In this episode I talk with the mysterious Mr. H about the world of HEROINEBURGH, creating comics and shooting video in the Steel City, plus swap some stories about his connection to the Memphis music scene. So hop on the bus, Gus- and make a new plan to take a trip to Heroineburgh...by way of Memphis.

"HEROINEBURGH" website - www.heroineburgh.com 

YouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCsaJNsX8AgErJh5aTsjnGxQ

Facebook - www.facebook.com/heroineburgh

Twitter - @Heroineburgh1

PGH Print Ship - www.pgh-printship.com

Logotech (custom printing/USB drives) - www.logotech.com

Doctor Pixel art - www.doctorpixel.store/heroineburgh

The Edge Comic – www.marvinwynn.wixsite.com/theedgecomic

3 Rivers Comic Con - www.3riverscomicon.com

Terrificon (Mohegan Sun Hotel, Connecticut) - www.terrificon.com

WEVL Radio (Memphis, TN) - www.wevl.org

The Antenna Club (1981-1995) - www.choose901.com

Shangri-La Records (Memphis, TN) - www.shangri.com

901 Comics (Memphis, TN) – www.901-comics.business.site

#heroineburgh

#pittsburgh

#comicsburgh

#memphismusic

#drawingfunnypodcast

Drawing Funny theme: Silly Bank Heist” by Steve Oxen.

©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission.

"Heroineburgh" theme written by Heroineburgh Productions, performed by Midge Crickett, and produced by Jay Dowling.

"Heroineburgh" music and images used by permission.

Movie quotes from 101soundboards.com and moviewavs.com.

Run time: 1hr 27min 15sec


Jul 05, 202101:27:15
Episode 24 - "Mic Check, Please?"

Episode 24 - "Mic Check, Please?"

Show Notes: This episode is one of my shorter ones, and for this mini-sode my cats Jarael and Lena decided to visit me in the Batcave while I worked. I recently got in a new mic and wanted to give it a test drive. I figured while I was recording I could share some MSCA news and let you know what Nicki and I have been up to lately. Thanks to Peter Rios for the shout-out on his "The Daily Rios" podcast. He mentions my show on TDR Ep. 503 during his conversation with Dave Dwonch, as well as playing my "Drawing Funny" promo spot- thanks, Peter! I've got two comics conversations scheduled for this week and will be bringing those to you as soon as I can.

If you'd like to be a part of the show or have your comics project or event featured on a future episode please give me a yell. You can contact me at: podcast(at)drawingfunny(dot)com

Cheers!

My art website - www.linworkman.com

"The Daily Rios" podcast - www.thedailyrios.com

"Comic Geek Speak" podcast - www.comicgeekspeak.com

901 Comics (Memphis, TN) – www.901-comics.business.site

Comics & Collectibles (Memphis, TN) – www.memphiscomics.com/wps

The Cellar (Bartlett, TN) – comiccellaronline.com

Superman Celebration (Metropolis, IL) - www.supermancelebration.net

Mid-South Cartoonists Association (Memphis, TN) - www.midsouthcartoonists.org

#supportyourlocalartists

#supportcomics

#supportyourlocalcomicshops

#drawingfunnypodcast

#thedailyrios

#cgsss

#podcast

#podperson

Theme: Silly Bank Heist” by Steve Oxen. Additional music by David Renda.

©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission.

Movie quotes from 101soundboards.com and moviewavs.com.

Run time: 18min 5sec

Jun 27, 202118:05
Episode 23 - "Winston Gambro"

Episode 23 - "Winston Gambro"

Winston Gambro is a graphic designer by day, and comic creator by night. He’s created the comedy webtoon "Gumshoe City", which has detective Meatball Matthews journeying out of his element when his best friend disappears and leaves behind a dead body; his online cyberpunk mystery  "Overflow", that has Ava Lee, a private detective attempting to prove her brother didn't commit a war crime and possibly stop the end of the world; and his anthology comic series "Rex Radley: Boy Adventurer", an all ages book that was inspired by every awesome cartoon made to sell toys (and was successfully backed by two Kickstarter campaigns). Winston currently lives in Aurora, IL with his cat, Hazel

You can purchase Winston's comics at- www.gumroad.com/winstongambro.

Winston's website - www.winstongambro.com

"Gumshoe City" webcomic - www.gumshoecitycomic.com

"Overflow" webcomic - www.overflow.thecomicseries.com

Winston on Twitter - @WinstonGambro

Winston on Instagram - @winstongambro

Art Bar on Instagram (art group/Aurora, IL) - @the_artbar

C2E2 (convention/Chicago, IL) - www.c2e2.com

Graham Crackers Comics - www.grahamcrackers.com

Superman Celebration (Metropolis, IL) - www.supermancelebration.net

#supportyourlocalartists

#supportyourlocalcomicshops

#winstongambro

#gumshoecity

#rexradley

#overflowcomic

Theme: Silly Bank Heist” by Steve Oxen. Additional music by David Fesliyan.

©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission.

Movie quotes from 101soundboards.com and moviewavs.com.

Run time: 1hr 10min 35sec

Jun 22, 202101:10:35
Drawing Funny Promo Spot

Drawing Funny Promo Spot

Welcome to Drawing Funny– where we talk toons with some sketchy characters in the comics industry and fandom. I’m your host, Lin Workman.

Drawing Funny is an MSCA podcast. The Mid-South Cartoonists Association has been drawing funny in the Memphis area since 1987. You can find out more about the MSCA at www.midsouthcartoonists.org, and on the MSCA Facebook page. Be sure to like that page and follow our group on Twitter @MSCA_Memphis, and on Instagram @midsouthcartoonists. You can keep up with this show at any of those, or on the show’s site here at www.drawingfunny.com, as well as on Twitter @drawingfunny1, or Instagram @drawingfunnypod.

Shameless plug for me- I have my linworkman.com art site as well as my geek travel blog and web comic havegeekwilltravel.com. My social media info and bio are on each of those sites along with several examples of my art work.

If you’d like to contact the show please email podcast (at) drawingfunny (dot) com. Or to contact the MSCA email midsouthcartoonists (at) gmail (dot) com. You can also visit the “Contact Us” page at www.drawingfunny.com/contact-us/

Thanks for listening. I hope to talk toons with you all again soon. Until then, “stay tooned” and keep drawing funny.

Theme: Silly Bank Heist” by Steve Oxen. ©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music used by permission.

Run time: 1min 15sec

Jun 12, 202101:15
Episode 22 - "The Edge Comic"

Episode 22 - "The Edge Comic"

Show Notes: Recently I recorded an interview with Marvin Wynn, writer of "The Edge" comic. We discussed it, his upcoming show/store appearance schedule, the art scene in Pittsburgh (AKA "Comicsburgh"), plus his involvement with the live action "Herioneburgh" and its upcoming crossover with "The Edge".  You can find Second Sight Publishing and "The Edge" Comic in Diamond's PreviewsWorld catalogue. If you've got a comics series you'd like to discuss on the show, shoot me an email- podcast (at) drawingfunny (dot) com. Always enjoy talking toons with comics creators, and would love to have some CONversations with show/event organizers and see what info/advice/stories they can share. Hope you have a great Memorial Day. Stay safe, and stay tooned!

The Edge Comic - www.marvinwynn.wixsite.com/theedgecomic

Marvin/The Edge on Facebook - facebook.com/The.Edge.Comic

Marvin/The Edge on Twitter - twitter.com/Marvinwynn

Marvin/The Edge on Instagram - www.instagram.com/theedgecomic

Email - theedgecomic(at)gmail(dot)com

Second Sight Publishing - www.secondsightpublishing.com

Heroineburgh - www.heroineburgh.com

Heroineburgh on YouTube - www.youtube.com

Comicsburgh on YouTube - www.youtube.com

Three Rivers Comicon - www.3riverscomicon.com

901 Comics (Memphis, TN) - www.901-comics.business.site

#supportyourlocalartists

#supportyourlocalcomicshops

#theedgecomic

#heroineburgh

#comicsburgh

Theme: "Silly Bank Heist" by Steve Oxen. Additional music by David Fesliyan and Cristiano Corradetti.

©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. - music and sound effects used by permission. Movie quotes from 101soundboards.com.

Run time: 1hr 9min 33sec

May 31, 202101:09:33
Episode 21 - "Con Survival Guide"

Episode 21 - "Con Survival Guide"

Show Notes: Since many folks are heading to cons again or are gearing up to, I thought I'd share some thoughts on setting up at and/or attending conventions. I've been doing it off and on since the early '90s, as an attendee, artist guest, volunteer, con staff, organizer- at one time doing a con a month or every other month..! I've stopped setting up as an artist/guest or putting on shows, but still love attending cons. There's lots more I could have put into this episode, but figured this one was long enough at 45min. Plus, I remembered a few extras after I had edited it..D'oh! So, maybe I'll do a follow up episode after attending a few post-pandemic events. If you'd like more info on conventions and portfolio reviews, or see some of the cons and events I've attended be sure to check out my LinWorkman.com art blog and HaveGeekWillTravel.com travel blog (lots of posts in the archives). I recorded an interview with Marvin Wynn, writer of "The Edge" comic, and we discussed cons in that episode. I'm working on editing and uploading it. If you've got advice or tips on surviving a con shoot me an email- podcast (at) drawingfunny (dot) com. Looking at bringing some show/event organizers on the show to see what info/advice they can share on the subject. Until then, stay tooned!

Lin's Art Blog - www.linworkman.com

Lin on Twitter - twitter.com/linworkman

Lin on Instagram - instagram.com/linworkmanart

Lin on Facebook - www.facebook.com/artistlinworkman

Have Geek Will Travel Blog - www.havegeekwilltravel.com

“Don’t Quit Your Day Job, Kid!”- What My Day Job Really Is - www.linworkman.com

#supportyourlocalartists

#supportyourlocalcomicshops

#linworkmanart

Theme: "Silly Bank Heist" by Steve Oxen. Additional news music by David Fesliyan.

©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. - music and sound effects used by permission. Movie quotes from 101soundboards.com.

Run time: 44min 17sec

May 29, 202144:17
Episode 20 - "'Til Death Do Us Art" With Nicki Workman

Episode 20 - "'Til Death Do Us Art" With Nicki Workman

Show Notes: I did another interview with my live-in tech support person- my wife, Nicki Workman. We talked about what it's like to live with an artist like me- the pros and cons, and being a spouse of a pro at cons. During our conversation she shared some of her experiences of dealing with me and other artists/creators, her thoughts on making a marriage work (so far so good for us!), as well as dropping some useful business knowledge for artists and those who live and/or work with one. Nicki's other Drawing Funny episodes are Episode 17 – “I.T. Phone Home, Episode 9 – “Nicki’s Mouse Report and a Flashback Friday interview at the 2018 DonnieCon on Episode 4 – “Drawn Of The Dead. I always enjoy talking toons with my wife, and I hope you enjoy this episode. Waiting to hear back from some upcoming guests and am hoping to get back on a more regular schedule soon. Until then, stay tooned!

Nicki's Blog - www.fangirlwednesday.com

Nicki on Twitter - www.twitter.com/NWorkmanPhoto

Nicki on Instagram - www.instagram.com/nworkmanphoto

“Don’t Quit Your Day Job, Kid!”- What My Day Job Really Is - www.linworkman.com

My “Go, Tigers- GO!” chair - www.linworkman.com

Supergirl Radio Podcast - www.supergirlradio.com

#supportyourlocalartists

#supportyourlocalcomicshops

#theresagirlinthecomicshop

#happywifehappylife

Theme: "Silly Bank Heist" by Steve Oxen. Additional news music by David Fesliyan.

©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. - music and sound effects used by permission.

Run time: 1hr 27min 40sec

May 16, 202101:27:40
Episode 19 - "Southern Exposure"

Episode 19 - "Southern Exposure"

Show Notes: On this episode I (Lin Workman) talk about exposure- the good, the bad, and the ugly I've experienced as an artist and comics creator. I also discuss some of the promotions I've done in the past, and try to share what to do (or not do) when promoting yourself and/or project. Don't die from exposure or get arrested for exposing yourself to others- learn from my mistakes and learn how to judge what's good or bad exposure for you.

I hope you're staying safe, staying warm, and staying tooned..!

Lin Workman (art/blog site) - www.linworkman.com

Lin on Facebook - www.facebook.com/artistlinworkman

Lin on Twitter - @linworkman

Lin on Instagram - @linworkmanart

Why I Charge What I Charge   

Southern Exposure- What’s Good Exposure And What’s Not

“Expose THIS!” My True Feelings On Working For Free

"Bidding In Memphis" (Orphem Theatre Annual Auction)

"My Phantom of the Opera chair goes for “chair-ity”- The Orpheum’s Annual Auction"

Lin by Lin- My “Hamilton” Painting For The Orpheum’s 38th Annual Auction

"The Art Show Is Afoot!" "Elementary:The many friends and family of Lin Workman" “My “Frankie Goes To Hollywood” Art Show Reception At Theatre Memphis Was A Monster Of A Good Time!”

#artworkiswork

#supportyourlocalartists

#supportyourlocalcomicshops

Theme: "Silly Bank Heist" by Steve Oxen. Additional news music by David Fesliyan.

©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. - music and sound effects used by permission.

Run time: 45min 4sec

Apr 22, 202145:04
Episode 18 - "Little Deaths" With David Doub

Episode 18 - "Little Deaths" With David Doub

Show Notes: On this episode I talk to Little Deaths creator and Texas transplant - David Doub. David is the founder of Dusk Comics. His numerous publications include Dusk, Miss Tilney, Forever, Mystery Masque, and the upcoming Little Deaths. According to the interwebs, "La petite mort" (the little death), is an expression which means "the brief loss or weakening of consciousness" and in modern usage refers specifically to "the sensation of post orgasm as likened to death." The term "la petite mort" does not always apply to sexual experiences. It can also be used to describe a weakening or loss of consciousness, specifically in sleep, or when some undesired thing has happened to a person and has affected them so much that "a part of them dies inside." The Little Deaths we’ll be investigating today is a 30 page full color historical fantasy adventure comic, written by David Doub and featuring art by Andrew Herman and Paul Maitland. It's based on the French historical figure Julie d’Aubigny (also known as known as Mademoiselle Maupin or La Maupin) who lived A LOT from (1670–1707). She was a duelist, popular opera singer, and apparently was not only known to dress like a man, but could kick the crap out of them in duels, too. The Kickstarter campaign for this project will launch Monday, March 15th, 2021 and will have with a spectacular cast of guest artists for special perks.

I hope you're staying safe, staying warm, and staying tooned!

SeerNova Comics: David Doub/Dusk Comicswww.seernovacomics.com/author/dusk-comics/

Dusk Comics on Facebook - www.facebook.com/duskcomic

Dusk Comics on Twitter - www.twitter.com/DuskComics

Dusk Comics on Instagram - www.instagram.com/duskcomics

Sho' Nuff Studio on Instagram - www.instagram.com/shonuffstudio

Sho' Nuff Studio on Facebook - www.facebook.com/ShonuffStudio

"Little Deaths" Kickstarter -www.kickstarter.com

Wikipedia: La petite mortwww.wikipedia.org/

Five French Facts: Julie d'Aubigny - www.youtube.com/

Theme: "Silly Bank Heist" by Steve Oxen. Additional news music by David Fesliyan.

©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. - music and sound effects used by permission.

Run time: 1hr 13min 45sec

Mar 15, 202101:13:45
Episode 17 - "I.T. Phone Home" Nicki Workman

Episode 17 - "I.T. Phone Home" Nicki Workman

Show Notes: Greetings, listeners! While doing a test flight on Zoom to try and work out some issues I've been having, I hit the record button and did an interview with my live-in tech support person- my wife, Nicki Workman. We talk toons, tech, podcasts, her experiences with backing crowdfunding as a fan, her comics origin stories, her going back to school while working from home- and how we met thanks to Darth Vader and Star Wars. I also mention some Mid-South Cartoonists Association news and give you the details for our first "Drawing Funny" contest (listen to win MSCA Zines, Samurai tee by me, and some MSCA and Drawing Funny swag). Nicki's other Drawing Funny episodes are Episode 9 – “Nicki’s Mouse Report and a Flashback Friday interview at the 2018 DonnieCon on Episode 4 – “Drawn Of The Dead. Don't forget to also check out the recent Sal "Uncle Sal" Abbinanti, Dave Dwonch, and Steve Bryant episodes (Ep.14, 15, & 16). Congrats on their Kickstater campaigns. I've listed links to them in the show notes for each of those episodes. I hope you're staying safe, staying warm, and staying tooned!

Nicki's Blog - www.fangirlwednesday.com

Nicki on Twitter - www.twitter.com/NWorkmanPhoto

Nicki on Instagram - www.instagram.com/nworkmanphoto

Mid-South Cartoonists Association - www.midsouthcartoonists.org

Potter Cast Podcast - www.pottercast.com

The Comic Book Page Podcast - www.comicbookpage.com

Supergirl Radio Podcast - www.supergirlradio.com

The Cellar Table Top Games & Comics - comiccellaronline.com

Stash My Comics - www.stashmycomics.com

Reading With Pictures - www.readingwithpictures.org 

Theme: "Silly Bank Heist" by Steve Oxen. Additional news music by David Fesliyan.

©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. - music and sound effects used by permission.

Run time: 1hr 7min 5sec

Mar 01, 202101:07:06
Episode 16 - "Athena Voltaire" Steve Bryant

Episode 16 - "Athena Voltaire" Steve Bryant

Show Notes: I talk toons, kickstarting art projects, conventions, (not) traveling, going back to school, and local weather conditions with the "Athena Voltaire" creator - Steve Bryant. We discuss his early work at gaming companies and with Action Lab Comics, and his current Kickstarter for his graphic novel- "Athena Voltaire and the Terror on the Orient Express".

There were some technical difficulties getting this episode together, and there's slight occasional buzzing here and there- but lots of great info and advice from Steve on self-publishing comics and running successful Kickstarter campaigns. Thanks for listening- hope you enjoy!

From Steve's Kickstarter campaign page:

An all-new 120 page graphic novel starring globetrotting aviatrix Athena Voltaire!

"Athena Voltaire and the Terror on the Orient Express" finds the heroine reconnecting with an old friend during a personal trip on the famed train line. When an old foe sets a plan in motion, the voyage turns deadly, as Athena must find the source of horrific slayings that are terrorizing the passengers! Obviously, someone has to do something...

Planned for issues 9–12 of the Action Lab Athena Voltaire ongoing series.

"Athena Voltaire and the Terror on the Orient Express" is already written, drawn, and lettered, and the colors will be completed by the time that funding is completed- which is February, 25 2021! Lots of rewards available to choose from.

Steve Bryant Comics (website) - www.stevebryantcomics.com/

Athena Voltaire and the Terror on the Orient Express (Kickstarter campain) - www.kickstarter.com/

Action Lab Comics (shop) - www.actionlabcomics.com/shop-comics/

Steve Bryant on Facebook - www.facebook.com/steve.bryant.315

Steve Bryant on Twitter - @SteveBryantArt

Steve Bryant on Instagram - @stevebryantart

Patreon - www.patreon.com/SteveBryant

Theme: Silly Bank Heist” by Steve Oxen. Additional music "Mastermind" by Steve Oxen.

©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission.

Run time: 1hr 12min 35sec

Feb 17, 202101:12:36
Episode 15 - "Party Monster" Dave Dwonch

Episode 15 - "Party Monster" Dave Dwonch

Show Notes: I talk toons, kickstarting art projects, married life, health issues, and "real nerd $#*+" with the man with the golden couch, Party Monster Supreme - Dave Dwonch. We discuss his early work with Action Lab Comics, his upcoming "Jenny Zero" mini-series with Dark Horse Comics, and his current Kickstarter for his graphic novel- "SPORES: The Broken Circle". Dave is a man on the move!

WARNING: F-bombs and other colorful language and adult situations await you in this comics conversation with the man with the golden couch, Dave Dwonch.

SPORES: The Broken Circle (Kickstarter campain) - www.kickstarter.com/projects/thebrokencircle/spores-the-broken-circle/

Dark Horse Comics (Jenny Zero miniseries) - www.darkhorse.com/Comics/3007-355/Jenny-Zero-1#prettyPhoto

Mind Palace Webcomic - www.mindpalacecomic.com/

Out Of My Mind: The Strange And Terrible Works Of Dave Dwonch - www.outofmymind.co/

Dave Dwonch on Facebook - www.facebook.com/dave.dwonch

Dave Dwonch on Twitter - @davedwonch

Dave Dwonch on Twitter - www.instagram.com/davedwonch/

Action Lab Comics - www.actionlabcomics.com/

First Comic News Interview w/ Dave Dwonch - www.firstcomicsnews.com/comicbook-biography-dave-dwonch/

Comics Beat Interview w/ Dave Dwonch - www.comicsbeat.com/interview-dave-dwonch-on-transforming-bryan-fullers-tv-characters-into-the-mind-palace-comic/

Pete's Basement (Season 5, Episode 22 - 6.05.12) - www.petesbasement.com/

Comic Geek Speak podcast www.comicgeekspeak.com

Mid-South Cartoonists Association www.midsouthcartoonists.org

#supportyourlocalartists

#supportyourlocalcomicshops

"Jenny Zero"

Publication Date: April 14, 2021

Format: FC, 32 pages; Miniseries

Price: $3.99

UPC: 7 61568 00695 7 00111

Diamond Previews: FEB210259

Theme: Silly Bank Heist” by Steve Oxen. Additional music by David Fesliyan.

©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission.

Run time: 1hr 19min 52sec

Feb 14, 202101:19:53
Episode 14 - "The Hostage" with Sal Abbinanti

Episode 14 - "The Hostage" with Sal Abbinanti

Show Notes: I talk toons and kickstarting art projects with Sal "Uncle Sal" Abbinanti. We discuss his early work in advertising, self-publishing comics, representing other artists, and his first ever Kickstarter for his first ever graphic novel- "The Hostage".

From his Kickstarter campaign page:

By day, Sal Abbinanti is the art rep for comic book superstars Alex Ross and Bill Sienkiewicz, but by night he, too, is an artist. For more than two decades, the Chicago native has been obsessed with creating a graphic novel inspired by a visit he made to Brazil when he was in his early 20’s. Now, Abbinanti is launching a Kickstarter campaign for his dream projecta 115-page full-color original graphic novel set in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro titled THE HOSTAGE.

“When I was 25, I spent six months living in Rio de Janeiro,” said Abbinanti. “I was a starry eyed, full of shit college kid who went there for a Brazilian vacation of samba, nightlife, and beaches. To see the level of poverty, suffering, and death in Rio de Janeiro was eye opening. I will never forget it. THE HOSTAGE is my tribute to the amazing country and especially to the kids living in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro.”

Loosely inspired by the culture and religions of Brazil like the Umbanda and the Candomblé, Abbinanti has been building the world of THE HOSTAGE in his studio for over 10 years—sketching characters, panels, and scripting pages. Abbinanti’s unique art style and vibrant color choices create a spellbinding effect. THE HOSTAGE tells the story of a group of street kids who are abandoned by society. Dying every day from poverty and gang violence, the kids join together and summon a mystical spirit—THE HOSTAGE—who will protect them and avenge the deaths of their friends.

THE HOSTAGE Kickstarter campaign includes limited edition lithographs from Alex Ross, Bill Sienkiewicz, Jeffrey Alan Love, Sanjulián, Geof Darrow, and Eric Powell, as well as tiers with original sketch cards, postcards, and bookmarks by Abbinanti.

The crowdfunding campaign is live now and concludes on February 25th, with pledge tiers ranging from a digital edition available in both English and Portuguese (translated by Kelsey Trotta), to The Complete HOSTAGE Package, which includes an 11x17 original drawing by Sal Abbinanti and a complete set of lithographs by all guest artists. 

"The Hostage" Kickstarter by Sal Abbinanti – https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/420812560/the-hostage-a-graphic-novel-by-sal-abbinanti

Alex Ross Art www.alexrossart.com

Sal Abbinanti on Twitter @SalAbbinanti

Sal Abbinanti on Instagram – @salabbinanti

Mercury Comics on Twitter – @comics_mercury.

www.comicgeekspeak.com

Theme "Silly Bank Heist" by Steve Oxen. Additional music by David Fesliyan.

©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. Music and sound effects used by permission.



Feb 09, 202101:45:00