Portable Hole Podcast

Comic creator Tony James joins me to talk about Moonshine, his new sci-fi western on Kickstarter. We cover lunar outlaws, alien threats, western grit, and the science behind Helium-3. Plus, Tony shares his Kickstarter tips, world-building secrets, and favorite old-school idioms.

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In this conversation, Nathan Luth discusses his journey as a creative, focusing on his anthology project and the selection process for submissions. He shares insights into the challenges of self-publishing, the importance of building an audience, and the balance between creativity and business. The discussion also covers the significance of collaboration in anthologies, creative influences, and lessons learned from pr...

In this conversation, Ryan George interviews author Kaylin Applewhite about her creative journey, the influence of Dungeons & Dragons on her writing, her writing process, and her experiences with Kickstarter campaigns for her books. Kaylin shares insights into her paranormal mystery series, the White Crow series, set in Edwardian New York City, and discusses the importance of research and understanding historical context in her wri...

In this conversation, comedian and writer Dece Casillas shares his journey into the world of comics, discussing his lifelong passion for the medium, the challenges of writing and publishing his comic 'Kill Stan', and the importance of maintaining artistic integrity. He reflects on the validation he received from industry professionals, the process of finding the right artist, and the financial aspects of crowdfunding through Kickst...

In this insightful episode, author Jeff Giles delves into his creative journey, tackling topics such as imposter syndrome, the role of skepticism in storytelling, and the art of crafting multi-dimensional villains. Jeff and Ryan explore the challenges of transitioning from nonfiction to fiction, the complexities of character development, and the difficulty of delivering satisfying endings. They discuss the importance ...

In this conversation, Ryan George speaks with Ra'Chaun and Ashes from Lawful Evil Comics about their experiences with crowdfunding for their comic book projects, particularly focusing on their successful Kickstarter campaign for 'Dark Spider' and the upcoming project 'Pyre: Burial at Sea.' They discuss the challenges and lessons learned from their first campaign, the importance of audience engagement, and the creative process behin...

In this engaging conversation, Ryan interviews Ray Jamison, a comic creator and writer, about his journey into the world of comics, the influence of Dungeons & Dragons on his storytelling, and the importance of community in the comic book industry. Ray shares insights into his creative process, the challenges of writing and publishing comics, and the excitement of launching a Kickstarter campaign. The...

In this episode of the Portable Hole Podcast, Ryan George, Cinik, and Justin Gild discuss a variety of topics ranging from Cinik recent trip to LA, including his experiences at Disneyland and Dodger Stadium, to the political landscape in New York City. They delve into the implications of a new sequel to 'The Passion of the Christ', the recent indictment of Mayor Eric Adams, and the cancellation of the superhero trademark. The conve...

In this conversation, Matthew Kreke shares his journey as a writer and creator, discussing his transition from video game development to writing novels and comics. He elaborates on his book, the creative process behind his comic, and the differences between writing prose and comic scripts. Matthew also talks about his experiences with Kickstarter for his comic project and his involvement in organizing EffingCon, a tabletop and vide...

In this episode, the hosts discuss various topics including the recent news about Ronda Rousey apologizing for sharing conspiracy theories about the Sandy Hook shooting, the delay in the return of the Boeing Starliner capsule from the International Space Station, and the issues with Boeing's planes. They also touch on the importance of critical thinking and the need to consider multiple perspectives when consuming news. In this par...

Brandon Starocci discusses his comic series Avalon and how it focuses on mental health in a post-apocalyptic zombie world. He explains how he portrays mental health in a visual medium and uses the zombies as an allegory for facing mental health challenges. Brandon also talks about the unique narrative structure of Avalon, where each character has depth and screen time, and how he keeps himself engaged in the story despite the time ...

The first part of the conversation covers various topics such as thepersidential race, Colin Kaepernick's comic book company, and the House of the Dragon TV series. The hosts discuss their thoughts on these subjects, including the political implications of the vice presidential candidate, the potential negative impact of AI on the creative industry, and their disappointment with the pacing and storytelling of House of the Dragon. H...

Coloring is one of the most important and overlooked parts of the comic creation process. This week, Ryan shares his experience learnign about the art of coloring. He touches on the history of coloring in coics as well as its importance from both a storytelling and technical stanpoint. 

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The conversation covers various topics including San Diego Comic Con, the news cycle, and the TV show 'The Acolyte'. The hosts discuss the casting of Robert Downey Jr. as Dr. Doom in the next Avengers movie and the potential implications of the multiverse. They also talk about the upcoming spinoff of 'The Boys' and the recent political events. The hosts share their thoughts on the season finale of 'Th...

Rachaun and Ashes share their journey as comic book creators, discussing their origin stories, challenges in finding artists, and the development of their series Lawful Evil and Dark Spider. They delve into the themes, inspirations, and character development, providing insights into the creative process and the evolution of their storytelling. The conversation covers the themes of trauma, survivor's guilt, storytelling challenges, ...

In this episode of the Portable Hole Podcast, the hosts discuss various topics including music, home ownership, and what they've been watching recently. They review the latest episode of The Acolyte and share their thoughts on the show. They also talk about a documentary on competitive eating and the latest season of The Bear. The Majority of the episode features their reviews of Season 2 Episode 3 of House of the Dragon and Season...

In this episode of the Portable Hole podcast, the hosts discuss the Batman: The Caped Crusader trailer and the Penguin series trailer. They also review episodes 1-4 of The Acolyte and share their thoughts on the intense fight scene in episode 5. The hosts express their excitement for the Batman animated series reboot and the potential for a dark and gritty crime drama in the Penguin series. They also ...

In this conversation, Ryan, Justin, and Cinik discuss various topics including the Conor McGregor fight, fantasy baseball, and the TV show 'The Acolyte'. They also touch on the themes of diversity and representation in media, particularly in the Star Wars franchise. The conversation delves into the writing and execution of the Star Wars series, highlighting the importance of good storytelling over div...