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The Storycraft Podcast

• Storycraft Podcast, Ep12 – Joey Aucoin May 5, 2013
    Storycraft Podcast Episode 12 – Screenwriter Joey Aucoin From writing exercises turned surprise success to the harrowing canyon run on the Death Star that is writing for Hollywood, Joey Aucoin and I share a great exploration of the screenwriter’s trade. This episode is jam-packed with tips and tricks and lots of hard-to-miss opinions. This [...]The post St […]
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• Anatomy of a Kickstarter – Eugene Booker April 19, 2013
  YOU CAN HELP FUND THIS COMIC! Storycraft Podcast Speacial Episode: Anatomy of a Kickstarter – Eugene Booker Publisher/Writer DIY: Do it Yourself Comics Anthology Cover art above by Justin Jackson   With just about a week to go on his Kickstarter campaign, %75 shy of his funding goal, Eugene Booker discusses the lessons he’s learned [...]The post Anatomy of a […]
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• Storycraft Podcast Ep10 – Gentleman Baby Comics April 13, 2013
  Storycraft Podcast Episode 10- Craig Schroeder writer/founder – Gentleman Baby Comics or, “My two Craigs.” (Er… “My two Kraigs?”) It’s like lookin’ into a freakin’ mirror, chatting with comic creator and film geek Craig Schroeder. We never miss a beat keeping up with each other’s tangents. Talk ranges from Jimmy Pardo and Stanley Kubrick, to [...]The post St […]
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• Storycraft Podcast ep 9 – Wondercon 2013 Panel: The Creator’s Role… April 6, 2013
  Storycraft Podcast Ep 9- Wondercon 2013 Panel: “The Creator’s Role in the Future of Comics Publishing” Moderated by Chris Brandt, featuring Jimmy Palmiotti, Brian Schirmer and Kraig Rasmussen The name of this panel may be a further sign I need to consider brevity in my writing… but how else do you say that? In the [...]The post Storycraft Podcast ep 9 – Wond […]
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• Storycraft Podcast, Ep 8 – Chris Brandt April 3, 2013
  Storycraft Podcast Episode 8 – Chris Brandt The documentary [Comic Book] Independents was very influential in my move to create this podcast. From it’s insightful interviews to whimsical ruminations on the “source” of creativity, and it’s palpable love of comics, the whole package speaks to my own heart. It is a movie I frequently recommend. [...]The post St […]
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• Storycraft Podcast, Ep 7 – Jim Mahfood (Side B) March 15, 2013
  Storycraft Podcast, Episode 7 – Jim Mahfood (Side B) In part 2 of our talk, we take a look at comics business models past, present and future. Plus a bunch of other stuff… But you’re not here to read about it, are you? Keep an eye out for the hardcover collection “Everybody Loves Tank Girl“, [...]The post Storycraft Podcast, Ep 7 – Jim Mahfood (Side B) appea […]
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• Storycraft Podcast, Ep 7 – Jim Mahfood (Side A) March 15, 2013
  Storycraft Podcast, Episode 7 – Jim Mahfood (Side A) In part one of a layered, insightful conversation with COMIC BOOK ARTIST and future ANIMATION MOGUL, Jim Mahfood, we dissect the comic book career like a frog in science class! We get into Jim’s early start in comics, the art-life hustle, influences, art books, and Batman. [...]The post Storycraft Podcast, […]
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• My Lando Calrissian Moment March 9, 2013
  My Lando Calrissian Moment To all my friends and supporters, this is a special catch up mini-episode with a few important announcements. Participants of my Breaking Bread shirt sale should take special note. This episode is dedicated to you, as a token of my appreciation and a promise of near future delivery of goods. The [...]The post My Lando Calrissian Mo […]
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• Storycraft Podcast, Ep6 – Beyond Convention February 3, 2013
  Storycraft Podcast Episode 6 – Beyond Convention In which Kraig makes the internet his shrink… My love letter, as promised, to the comic book convention. Following the last two episodes, this is the wrap up to my look at the Alternative Press Expo in SF. I share my personal history with that show, which is [...]The post Storycraft Podcast, Ep6 – Beyond Conve […]
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• Storycraft Podcast, Ep5- The Why January 27, 2013
    Storycraft Podcast, Episode 5- The Why: Recorded LIVE at APE 2012 To cap off an amazing and intimate weekend in San Francisco, Sunday at the Alternative Press Expo brought me one of the best group chats I’ve ever had, and really poured fuel on the fire of Storycraft and monkeygong.com. This is a companion [...]The post Storycraft Podcast, Ep5- The Why appe […]
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