Podcast Archive

Here is a list of our podcasts in order, for your comics-friendly listening.

Note: This page is in progress– we will have all the podcasts listed here shortly– in the mean time, you can scroll back through our blog posts to listen to older episodes!

Surprise, a Christmas Eve Special! A special Holiday Episode, and part 2 of the Scott Wegener (Atomic Robo) Interview! Plus, Buzzboy returns to webcomics–Live from the Shia LaBooth! PART 2 of 2

Listen to Episode 41 Now!
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Scott Wegener from Atomic Robo sits down with Jamar, Rich and John to discuss the origins of everyone’s favorite Thomas Edison-fightin’ robot, the hard work of a full time comics artist, and Scott’s own white whale… Dr. Dinosaur! Free Range Rules! PART 1 of 2

Listen to Episode 40 Now!
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Part 2 of the NY Comic-Con wrap-up: It’s the”All Brothers” Episode of CBD, as John interviews Bobby and Peter Timony (Night Owls), Chris and Mark Mariano (Happyloo), and…Jamar(?)! Help out a brother and listen! John’s exhaustion rears its ugly head, plus, deep insights from Rich!

Jamar, Rich & John return from a too-long hiatus and discuss their successful kickstarter campaign, publishing 2 new books, and the Baltimore and NYC Comic-Cons. This is part one of a 2-part report…

Listen to Episode 38 Now!
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Comic Book Diner 37: Surprise Comic-Con Pre-Show!

San Diego Comic-Con Pre-show! Jamar and Rich listen to some big news from John, SDCC predictions are made, and Jamar loves Pepe Le Pew!

 

 

Comic Book Diner 36: Monsters & Hypnotists

Illustrator Dave DeVries joins John & Rich, while Jamar works away on a deadline. Dave talks about his great hypnosis art experiment, interpreting kids’ art, and his new comic at MTV Geek, “Blue Shift”. Also, Kickstarter news, Katie G. talks about a girl and her dog, and more!

Pommes Frites are the special of the day at the Comic Book Diner!

Listen to Episode 36 Now!
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Visit Dave’s sites:

The Monster Engine

Blue Shift Comic (Mature Audiences)

Dave DeVries.Com

 

Comic Book Diner 35: REBOOT!

Reboot! Is it a new start to the CBD UNiverse, or are Jamar, John and Rich (with guest Thom Zahler) just kidding? DC’s relaunch, and digital decisions– how will it affect you? Find out in this very funny and informative Comic Book Diner…

Listen to Episode 35 Now!
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Comic Book Diner 34: Audience

EPISODE 34-Audience- Jamar, Rich and John discuss whether a creator owes his audience anything, as well as the Glyph Awards, Obi-Wan is a jerk– and oh, yeah, that Kickstarter thing!

Listen to Episode 34 Now!
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CMING SOON! Comic Book Diner Graphic Novel Boxed Set, by Jamar, Rich and John Comic Book Diner 33: Kickstarter Podcast– A New Way to Publish Your Comics and Graphic Novels

Episode 33: Kickstart’d: John, Rich and Jamar discuss fundraising at Kickstarter.Com, their new CBD Graphic Novel Collection, and the difference between pre-orders and “eBegging!” Empanadas and internet business plans at the Comic Book Diner!

Listen to Episode 33 Now!

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Comic Book Diner: Road Trip Part 2- Kids Comic-Con, Joe Staton, & Rain…

Episode 32: John Rich and Jamar drive back from the Kids Comic-Con, and have a couple of interviews, plus observations from Alex Simmons’ cool Bronx event! Learn a pro’s take on comics when Rich talks to Joe Staton (E-Man, Dick Tracy), John talks to an educator, and Jamar prays that John doesn’t wreck the car! ALSO, A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM JOHN ON THE CBD KICKSTARTER PROJECT!

ALSO: SORRY FOR THE BAD AUDIO– it was pouring down rain and the iphone was adjusting volume on its own…

Listen to Episode 32 Now!
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Comic Book Diner: Scott Sava and iKids Comics in iTunes

Episode 31: Scott Sava visits the diner to talk about his new iPad app for kids comics, Dreamland Chronicles, webcomics, Hollywood, animation and why John is s bad at geography! Comic apps for kids is just the beginning of this thoughtful discussion on the future of both digital and print distribution in comics– Biscuits & Gravy!

Listen to Episode 31 Now!

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LINKS :
iKids Comics at iTunes

Scott Sava’s Dreamland Chronicles webcomic

 

CBD 30: Road Trip!

Road Trip! Jamar and Rich are wary passengers in John’s car, as they head to the Kids Comic-Con in the Bronx! Swiping aftermath, the future of comics shops, and feral chickens are on the menu at the Comic Book Diner!

Listen to Episode 30 Now!

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Comic Book Diner 29: Swiper! No Swiping!

 

Swiping! Jamar, Rich, and John discuss the recent dustup over comics art swiping, and bring up some questions about art ghosting, swiping, copying and the ever-fuzzy homage! Tales of MegaCon are retold, and John discusses his brush with being branded a swiper– I’m innocent, I tell ya! A somewhat serious episode of CBD, with a few Patrick Stewart jokes thrown in by Jamar! Voldemort!!

Listen to Episode 29 Now!

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LINKS WE SWIPED:
Bleeding Cool Swiper Coverage

Legit-O-Mite!

Non-swiping links:
Wally Wood

Al Williamson

 

 

 

Comic Book Diner 28: Captain Bluehen Comics!

 

Captain Bluehen! Comics retailer Joe Murray joins Jamar Rich and John, to give his retailer-centric insights into comics, graphic novels, and Diamond Digital! Plus, a new feature of the CBD– The Rich Faber Eating challenge! Also, Free Comic Book Day announcements, and more!

NOTE: This was filmed originally as a video podcast– stay tuned for video excerpts coming soon!

Listen to Episode 28 Now!
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LINKS:
Captain Bluehen Comics Website

From The Booth, the Captain Bluehen Comics Podcast – Check it out!

 

 

Comic Book Diner – Episode 27: WINNING!

Winning! Rich, Jamar, & John take a break from their lucid, focused broadcasts to cleanse the mental palette with a collection of tiger blood-fueled random thoughts about comics, the Great Gildersleeve, and more! It’s episode 27…

Listen to Episode 27 Now!
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Comic Book Diner on Facebook

 

 

Episode 26 – Thom Zahler (Love & Capes), the William Shatner of Comics (in a good way)!

While Jamar is on assignment, Rich & John welcome Thom Zahler, creator of Love & Capes as he discusses his new miniseries from IDW. Thom is the comics creator that comic creators love, approaching writing and illustration in a fresh way. Comics and con etiquette are in the discussion, as well as moving from self publishing to a bigger company, digital comics, Charlie Sheen, and more. Plus, Thom and John go down obscure TV trivia lane–It’s Zahler-iffic! KAAAAAAAHN!

Listen to Episode 26 Now!
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Thom Zahler’s Love & Capes Website – New Love & Capes Miniseries
L&C’s Twitter

 

CBD-Episode 25: All the News That Fits…UPDATED AUDIO

25th Episode! Jamar, Rich & John look back on 25 years– er, episodes, and have a special shotgun news feed, covering the latest in digital comics news! Plus, the winner of the CBD art contest is announced! What’s Crackin’, Spider-Man?

Listen to Episode 25 Now!

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CBD Episode 24 – The Big Idea!

The Big Idea! What should you do if you have the next great comic story– take it to the big guys, or go it alone? Jamar, Rich and John discuss the advantages (and downfalls) of working with the “Establishment,” and why it may be time to leave Batman behind. This episode relates to current industry discussions regarding the place of the big comics companies and their alleged lack of promoting narrative diversity.

Please add your thoughts and comments to this topic!

(Admittedly, this episode has nothing to do with the Glee TV series, as awesome a show as John thinks it is.)

Listen to Episode 24 Now!

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Comic Book Diner Episode 23 – ‘Toon Memoirs: Talking with Raina “Smile” Telgemeier

Toon Memoirs: Raina Telgemeier (“Smile”) visits CBD to talk about her autobiographical graphic novel, Jamar discusses working with Geoffrey Canada on Fist, Stick, Knife Gun– and Rich reveals his future memoir project to the world.

Listen to Episode 23 Now >>

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Related Links
Smile Preview Comic>>

Raina’s Site

Buy Smile!

Comic Book Diner Facebook Page

Comic Book Diner Twitter

 

CBD Episode 22 –
The Art of the (Comic) Start!

Art of the Start! John talks with Jamar and Rich about (Apple Guru) Guy Kawasaki’s new book on IT startups, and how it relates to comics, from branding to buying a booth! Plus more info on the new CBD contest!

Listen to Episode 22 Now >>

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Related Links:
The Art of the Start by Guy Kawasaki at Amazon

Guy Kawasaki Website

Episode 21 – Comics and Facebook, Twitter, and, oh yeah, Comics–and other items moving us up in the search engines…

Social Networking – Comics Bane or Boom? Jamar shares his long history of social networking, John talks about offering extras on facebook, and Rich can’t figure out why he’s on Twitter! Plus, a special contest is announced, with hundreds of dollars in prizes–woo hoo!

Episode 19 – BITter Torrent

Bitter Torrent- In this Giant-Sized Episode, Jamar, Rich and John are back, and talking about comic pirating on the web– is it bad, or is there a silver lining? Plus, Listener Mailbag, gravy fries, plans for the future, and beyond…

Listen to Episode 19 NOW!!!!

 

Comic Book Diner Episode 18 – Getting Paid in Comics: How?

Getting Paid in Comics: How? Rich, Jamar & John discuss mainstream comics payment vs. indy, corporate comics and more? Listen to this one, or you’ll end up getting paid in hot sauce like Jamar! Also, John sounds like Mr. Roboto, and thinks maple syrup is a marinade!

Comic Book Diner – Episode 11: Hoarding Comics & Supplies!

Jamar discusses his new book hitting the stands, as well as asking if comic collectors are closet hoarders. John gives a mini-report on the Small Press Expo (SPX), and Rich talks about his magic inking thingies! All this and pipin’ hot black coffee at the Comic Book Diner!

Listen to Episode 11 Now!

Related Links:
Fist Stick Knife Gun on Amazon

 

Episode 10: Stick-To-It-iveness!

Baltimore is for Crabs! And Comics!

Stick-To-It-iveness? Rich, John and Jamar talk about their trip to the Baltimore Comic-Con, and discuss the importance failure, and of sticking with it in comics, as every overnight success can take a long time! Also, Rich likes crab bisque, and John just can’t accept it. Also, Jamar Rocks!

Don’t Be Crabby–Listen Now to Episode 10!

 

Comic Book Diner - The Ar & Business of Comics

Comic Book Diner Episode 9- Comic arstist, gett thee too an Editor

All Comics need Editors! Jamar, Rich, and John discuss the importance of having an editor, or even an extra pair of eyes to review your comics work. Also, the Baltimore Comic-Con, shipping costs, deadline talk, Don Knotts, and s’mores for everyone!

Listen Now to Episode 9, and you’ll want S’More!

 

Comic Book Diner Episode 8 – Printing Your Book

John and Rich talk about getting their new GN, “Roboy Red: Nuts & Bolts,” ready for press– just in time for the Baltimore Comic-Con!

PREPPING YOUR BOOK FOR PRINT: Jamar interviews John & Rich about their upcoming Roboy Red GN, and what it takes to get it to print– programs, tech specs– this one is the HOW-TO episode! Comics, quiche (yuck!) and more!

Listen Now to Episode 8, and enjoy your Crab Quiche!

Associated Links

Ka-Blam Print-On-Demand Comic Book and Graphic Novel Printing

 

 

 

Comic Book Diner – Episode 3

“What Do Cartoonists Do All Day?” Jamar, Rich & John try to answer this question, discuss productivity and distractions, and try to figure out the mystery of the “Phantom Diner Sounds!”

Do Cartoonists Really Work in Their Boxer Shorts?

Listen Now to Episode 3!

Comic Book Diner with Jamar Nicholas, Rich Faber, & John Gallagher

Comic Book Diner – Episode 2

EPISODE 2: Episode 2 of the Diner is on the air, and John has a new goatee– or is it a Van Dyke? Jamar hates green M&Ms, and that crashing spound during the podcast is Rich dropping his seltzer. Also, Jamar Nicholas, Rich Faber, and John Gallagher – John is getting ready for San Diego Comic-Con, Jamar & the gang compare big time book publishers to comics publishers, and Rich talks about a recent tragedy, and how he is using comics to tell his story. Black-eyed peas is today’s special at the Comic Book Diner, with added snark. Truth, Justice and All You Can Eat! Listen to Episode 2 Now, brought to you by the Baltimore Comic-Con!

 

 

Comic Book Diner with Jamar Nicholas, Rich Faber, & John GallagherWelcome to the Comic Book Diner!

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EPISODE 1: Welcome to the Comic Book Diner! In our inaugural episode Jamar Nicholas, Rich Faber, and John Gallagher kick things off with a bang! Jamar talks about his upcoming graphic novel, “Fist, Stick, Knife, Gun,” Rich and John discuss the best shows and places (like the web) for creators to promote themselves, and chicken and waffles is the week special at the Comic Book Diner. Truth, Justice and All You Can Eat! Listen to Episode 1 Now, brought to you by the Baltimore Comic-Con!

 

 

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