Comics Experience Podcast

Hosted by Comics Experience

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Episodes

200

Latest episode

Mar 2025

Language

EN-US

About the show

The Comics Connection podcast provides ~15 minutes of advice per episode on all aspects of creating comics and breaking in to the industry.

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March 12, 202519 min

Where Can You Find an Audience for Your Comic?

In this episode of the Comics Experience Podcast, Andy and Gamal discuss the secret of finding the right people to buy and read your comic beyond the confines of a comic book shop.

February 25, 202523 min

Should You Attend ComicsPro to Sell More Comics?

In this episode of the Comics Experience Podcast, Andy and Gamal discuss the ComicsPro convention and how emerging and independent publishers can use this event to complement their other convention attendance.

February 12, 202524 min

How Can You Navigate the Shifting Editorial Landscape in Comics?

Publishers from Ablaze to IDW have been shedding staff over the past two weeks. How could these changes impact you as a creator-owned, freelance, or independent comic creator?

January 28, 202527 min

Someone in Your Creative Team is Accused. What Do You Do?

In this episode of the Comics Experience Podcast, Gamal and Andy offer advice on how to handle criminal, moral, and other negative actions from members of your comic book team.

January 14, 202536 min

The Bankruptcy of Diamond and the Future of Comic Book Distribution

In this episode of the Comics Experience Podcast, Gamal and Andy have a deep discussion about the wide-ranging impact the Diamond bankruptcy will have on publishers, retailers, creators, crowdfunding, and other comic book distribution channels.

December 10, 202423 min

Comic Book Coloring with Chris Sotomayor

In this episode, Andy Schmidt talks about how to learn to be a comic book colorist, how to develop relationships with editors, and how to have a professional career with veteran colorist Chris Sotomayor! Soto’s live and on-demand coloring courses are available on the Comics Experience site.

November 20, 202428 min

What Factors Impact Comic Book Character Design?

In this episode of the Comics Experience Podcast, Gamal and Andy discuss how to create iconic characters for your comics that can translate into cosplay, film and merchandise.

October 22, 202434 min

How Do You Fit Comics into the Rest of Your Life?

In this episode, Andy and Gamal discuss the technical and mental tools comic creators can use to build their businesses, improve their craft, and still have time for work, family, and self-care.

October 9, 202424 min

How Do You Write Comic Story Arcs?

In this episode of the Comics Experience Podcast, Gamal and Andy discuss the relationship between the business and creative aspects of writing a comic book story arc. We discuss what creators need to consider when deciding how to tell a story and how long the story needs to be.

September 24, 202415 min

How Much Horror is Too Much Horror?

In this week’s episode of the Comics Experience Podcast, Andy and Gamal discuss the growth of the horror genre in comics and what it means for creators interested in following this trend.