This week on Here's What We Know, our host Gary sits down with the one and only Tim Rickard, the brilliant mind behind the comic strip "Brewster RockIt: Space Guy!" Tim’s humor, storytelling, and passion for cartooning have made his work a staple in newspapers and online. From drawing on restaurant windows as a kid to crafting one of Gary’s daily must-reads, Tim’s journey is as entertaining as his comics. If you’re a fan of comics and storytelling, or just need a lighthearted listen, this episode is for you!
In This Episode:
- How Tim's early love for drawing and comics like Peanuts and Calvin & Hobbes shaped his path
- The creative challenges and rewards of working on tight deadlines
- The evolution of fan-favorite characters like Brewster and Pam
- How sci-fi icons sneak their way into Tim’s work (yes, we’re talking Captain Kirk and Darth Vader vibes).
- Why flashbacks are one of his secret storytelling weapons.
This episode is sponsored by:
Habana Cuba (Be sure to use code "Gary20" to get 20% off your order!)
Bio:
Tim Rickard is an award-winning cartoonist, illustrator, and graphic artist for the News and Record in Greensboro, N.C. He is a member of Mensa, which means his remarkably large brain houses all sorts of inane science-fiction facts. He lives in Greensboro, N.C.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-rickard-3a59619/
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