Find CHIP ZDARSKY:
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction and Canadian Humor
02:58 The State of Comics and the Need for Change
06:02 The Birth of ZCN and Its Evolution
08:59 The Influence of Wizard Magazine
12:03 Personal Stories and Comic Origins
14:59 Family Support and Early Influences
17:58 The Toronto Comic Scene and Community
21:02 The Formation of Raid Studios
23:57 Reflections on the Comic Industry and Personal Growth
26:38 The Evolution of Online Comic Communities
32:00 From Self-Publishing to Professional Success
36:56 The Breakthrough of Sex Criminals
44:01 Navigating the Superhero Genre
49:02 Balancing Creator-Owned and Licensed Work
55:28 Building an Audience: The Creator's Dilemma
56:10 Exploring Public Domain Projects
58:05 Passion Projects: Comics About Comics
01:00:39 Balancing Day Job and Creative Work
01:01:20 The Art of Promotion and Interaction
01:03:15 Creative Marketing: Engaging Retailers
01:05:20 The Power of Creator Beefs
01:07:10 Comics Pro: A Unique Experience
01:10:05 The Supportive Comic Community
01:12:09 Future of ZCN: Exciting Developments
01:15:30 Looking Ahead: Plans for Growth
Follow Atom! Freeman on Twitter: @AtomBangFreeman
Producer: Stephanie Gerk
Research: Anthony Militano
Have something to tell us? Email the show at: info@pranadm.com
Comic Industry Insiders: where our goal is to get to know the people behind the scenes in the comic book industry and uncover the secrets that will help you understand and grow your own business or career in comics. Every episode, join host Atom! Freeman as he sits down with industry guests to unravel those secrets.
Theme Song: Modern Technology Theme by Tim Murov
Popular Podcasts
24/7 News: The Latest
The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.
The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show
The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.