Tradecraft Podcast

EPISODE 255 JH WILLIAMS III

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JH WILLIAMS III returns to talk about starting his love-letter to comics, ECHOLANDS and where he and the story are four-years in. We get into his pass...

EPISODE 254 MICHEL FIFFE

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

MICHEL FIFFE joins me to talk about his creative journey, wrapping-up his psycho-drama epic COPRA, and the internal conflicts and wealth of unknowns t...

EPISODE 253 RON MARZ

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

RON MARZ and I talk writing, and his amazing comic book career, on books like SILVER SURFER, BATMAN/ALIENS, GREEN LANTERN, DC vs. MARVEL, and WITCHBL...

EPISODE 252 INKER'S ROUNDTABLE

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

DEXTER VINES, SANDRA HOPE, and KARL STORY join me to talk about the true art and value of traditional inking in an age when digital art dominates the ...

EPISODE 251 JOHN WORKMAN

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JOHN WORKMAN joins me to talk about a life in comics, and other passions. We cover the highlights, like working for HEAVY METAL, lettering MÖBIUS, th...

EPISODE 250 CHRISTOPHER GOLDEN

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

CHRISTOPHER GOLDEN joins me for as close to a Halloween Spookfest as it gets around here. We talk about his immense and impressive career as an author...

EPISODE 249 SOPHIE CAMPBELL

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

SOPHIE CAMPBELL returns after four years to talk about life after TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES, her writing duties on MOTHRA: QUEEN OF THE MONSTERS, a...

EPISODE 248 PAUL POPE

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Modern comicbook maverick, PAUL POPE joins me to talk about being an American manga artist, how he built his publishing career, and what he has in sto...

EPISODE 247 CHRIS SCHWEIZER

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The super-talented, Chris Schweizer joins me for an in-depth conversation about his upcoming web-serialized graphic novel, OUTLAW’S APPRENTICE. We d...

EPISODE 246 JIMMY PALMIOTTI

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jimmy Palmiotti and I weave through his career, and take stock of his work ethic, calculated risks, and the value personal relationships in the busine...

EPISODE 245 MIKE OEMING

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Filardi returns to talk coloring, film, and his recent comic writing project for the ISLANDS IN THE SKY Kickstarter. He’s super busy with comic...

EPISODE 244 NICK FILARDI

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Filardi returns to talk coloring, film, and his recent comic writing project for the ISLANDS IN THE SKY Kickstarter. He’s super busy with comic...

EPISODE 243 SHELLY BOND

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Shelly Bond joins me to talk about editing, Bowie, Vertigo, The Clash, AND the magic of comics. We also talk about her brilliant, and sorely needed bo...

EPISODE 242 SHAWN CRYSTAL

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Shawn Crystal joins me to talk about his creative life as a comic book artist and illustrator, long-time podcaster with INKPULP, burgeoning path as ta...

EPISODE 241 RYAN SOOK

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The madly talented Ryan Sook returns to the podcast to talk about his new limited series, BLACK CANARY, with Tom King, for DC Comics. We shop nearly t...

EPISODE 240 PAUL AZACETA

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Azaceta joins me and we talk about everything in this one. Paul shares his thinking and loves when it comes to comics. We talk about his work on ...

EPISODE 239 M.S. HARKNESS

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Season 16!Ignatz nominated, M.S. Harkness joins me to do what she does best, share amazing tales of her life, and talk process. We discuss ...

EPISODE 238 BEN CALDWELL

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Settle in for a lively talk with Ben Caldwell as we track his creative journey and process, loves, and un-loves. And yes, we talk about his forthcomin...

EPISODE 237 ELSA CHARRETIER

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elsa Charretier joins me to talk managing the highs and lows of a creative career. Though in the midst her fantastic run on the wonderful LOVE EVERLAS...

EPISODE 236 DANIEL WARREN JOHNSON

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Warren Johnson joins me to talk comics, school me in manga, and tie it all back to music, vans, and wrestling. We talk about his recent experie...

EPISODE 235 GREG RUCKA

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Greg Rucka joins me to talk writing. We delve into pens, keyboards, comics, movies, and novels. Greg’s works, like Whiteout, The Old Guard, Stumptow...

EPISODE 234 ADRIANO DI BENEDETTO

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Adriano Di Benedetto joins me to talk about the art of inking, and how he built a career in an increasingly digital world. We fan out over amazing ink...

EPISODE 233 MARC GUGGENHEIM

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Marc Guggenheim joins me to share his experience in film, television, and comics. We talk about how exposure to mind-blowing work at an early age set ...

EPISODE 232 JARED CULLUM

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jared Cullum joins me to talk painted comics, plein-air painting, master painters, Xerox-era Disney movies, and the brilliance of Studio Ghibli. We ta...

EPISODE 231 MATTHEW K. MANNING

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Matthew K. Manning joins me to tell stories, talk toys, James Jean, Tom Taylor, the desire to push structure and form, the educational benefits of com...

EPISODE 230 - KEITH BROWNING pt 2

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Keith Browning and I wrap up our talk, on how he treated his interest in getting into comics like a job, and how he seeks feedback for his work. Keep ...

EPISODE 229 - KEITH BROWNING pt 1

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Keith Browning and I sat down to talk comics, influences, and how this affects our process. We talk about his indie books and his work in Scott Snyder...

EPISODE 228 - DANNY EARLS

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Danny Earls and I dive into the hard work he puts in every day to be a comic book artist and we carry on about the inspirations that drive him. This i...

EPISODE 227 - JONATHAN MARKS BARRAVECCHIA

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jonathan Marks Barravecchia joins me to get all painterly about comics. He’s an artist and illustrator using pencil, inks, watercolors, and oils to ...

EPISODE 226 - RICH DOUEK

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rich Douek joins me for a personal talk about following his heart into comics. How he built his initial story ideas of GUTTER MAGIC into an actual com...

EPISODE 225 - TOMMY LEE EDWARDS

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tommy Lee Edwards and me talk about how his childhood love of cars and planes, plus discovering Speed Racer on Detroit television changed his life. We...

EPISODE 224 - ANDRÉ LIMA ARAÚJO

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

André Lima Araújo joins me to talk about how things like film comics, video games, and anime swayed him from a respectable architect's life into the...

EPISODE 223 - PYE PARR

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Pye Parr joins me to talk about a passion for the arts, turned design career, turned comic book artist. How he applies his design sensibilities and pr...

EPISODE 222 - BRIAN LEVEL

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Level joined me for “the talk,” but straight-off, we got really into our thoughts and feeling about freelancing, comics, creativity, and [mu...

EPISODE 221 - RICO RENZI

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rico Renzi joins me to talk about the DIY ethic, the magic of Kinkos, and the power of objects. We chat about his coloring philosophy, gel print work,...

EPISODE 220 - MARC LAMING

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Marc Laming returns to talk about the much anticipated release of EDEN, the graphic novel from Humanoids, written by Christopher Sebela. Marc and I ta...

EPISODE 219 - RYAN CODY

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Cody joins me to talk about his comic convention, AZ CAF happening on March, 9th, in Phoenix—and the business of comics. We have a lively talk ...

EPISODE 218 - BETH HETLAND

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Beth Hetland joins me to talk about her new graphic novel Tender, from Fantagraphics. But we get into way more, as we track her theater, maker, and ar...

EPISODE 217 - DECLAN SHALVEY

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Declan Shalvey returns to talk about the upcoming Thundercats comic from Dynamite, but I distract him to talk about a hundred other things when it c...

EPISODE 216 - BOB FINGERMAN

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bob FIngerman joins me to talk about his 40 year career as a cartoonist and writer. He’s also here to talk about That’s Some Business You’re In,...

EPISODE 215 - CULLEN BUNN

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cullen Bunn joins me to talk about writing comics, prose, and the blessed struggle of shepherding stories. He schools me in the ways of horror and tal...

EPISODE 214 - CHUCK BROWN

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ringo & Eisner award-winning writer Chuck Brown joins me to talk about the process of writing, scripting, and collaborating. The joy of period comics,...

EPISODE 213 - DEREK LAUFMAN

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Derek Laufman joins me for the 2024 Season 14 Opener to talk making comics as a profitable sideline to a successful creative career. We also talk abou...

EPISODE 212 - PAOLO RIVERA

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Paolo Rivera joins me to do some art sit-ups, metaphorically speaking, of course. We talk about his creative journey, his influences, following new cr...

EPISODE 211 - KAYLA E

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kayla E joins me to talk about her ongoing fine art work and her comic, Precious Rubbish. We discuss the healing power of art and the journey to her w...

EPISODE 210 - ERIC CANETE

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Two years ago Eric Canete began his creator owned project, ARC ATHENA, from Iconic Comics. Now he returns to the podcast to talk about working on the ...

EPISODE 209 - JEFF JOHNSON

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Johnson returns to talk about his latest project the Rogue’s Kingdom campaign on Kickstarter. (ends Sun, Nov 12 7:27 PM EST) We dig into the pr...

EPISODE 208 - BRENNAN WAGNER

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Brennan Wagner joins me to talk about his latest projects like the Rogue’s Kingdom campaign on Kickstarter, Saint John and the Grendel: Devil by the...

EPISODE 207 - HOWARD CHAYKIN

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

(sorry for the repost, the email didn’t send)Howard Chaykin joins me to talk about his latest big comic book, FARGO: HELL ON WHEELS. We get into fin...

EPISODE 206 - DAN SCHKADE

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Schkade joins me to talk about his latest endeavor as the writer/artist for the FLASH GORDON newspaper strip—which started this week. We talk ab...

EPISODE 205 - DUNCAN FEGREDO

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

DUNCAN FEGREDO joins me for a “circuitous” talk that traces through his art career; like KID ETERNITY, ENIGMA, JAY & SILENT BOB, JUDGE DREAD, SPID...

EPISODE 204 - MICHAEL CHO

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

MICHAEL CHO joins me and we dive straight into Kirby talk. We gush over our childhood favorite creators and comics. The importance of fine art and tel...

EPISODE 203 - JAMES ROBINSON

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

World-class writer JAMES ROBINSON joins me to talk about his latest project, ROGUES KINGDOM, partially inspired by the anime works of Osamu Tezuka. We...

EPISODE 202 - WES CRAIG

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wes Craig joins me to talk about the different challenges between drawing comics like Deadly Class, and writing and drawing your own comics like Kaya....

EPISODE 201 - JORDAN PLOSKY

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

ZOOP! co-founder, JORDAN PLOSKY joins me to talk about the journey from punk kid, to comic enthusiast, to professional drummer, to digital comic plat...

EPISODE 200 - BECKY CLOONAN

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Becky Cloonan joins me for Episode 200 and kick off Season 13! We talk about the life of a creator, and have a romp through her teen years trying to b...

EPISODE 199 - TYRELL CANNON

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tyrell Cannon sits down with me to talk high brow stuff, but we dive into our shared obsession for a comic book titan. Eventually, we return to the pr...

EPISODE 198 - MIKE MAIHACK

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Writer/artist Mike Maihack joins me to talk about finding the fun in the work. We tap into the things that bring joy to our creations, and the effort ...

EPISODE 197 - KARL KERSCHL

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The EISNER winning Karl Kerschl joins me to talk about writing for comics and the evolution of process. We gush over foundational comics and anime. We...

EPISODE 196 - ZANDER CANNON

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Zander Cannon joins me to talk about writing and drawing Heck and The Replacement God, managing ADHD as an adult, and undertaking his solo epic Kaijum...

EPISODE 195 - J GONZO

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Comic book creator and graphic designer J Gonzo joins me to talk about luchadores, design, comics, and creative vision. We dig deep into his journey, ...

EPISODE 194 - KEVIN ANTHONY CATALAN

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Comic book creator Kevin Anthony Catalan joins me to talk about the power of visual storytelling and evolving that interest into writing the comics yo...

EPISODE 193 - GAVIN GUIDRY

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Louisiana native and comic book artist, Gavin Guidry and I get right into the value of self care in the creative industry, and how it can’t be all a...

EPISODE 192 - JEREMY BROOKS

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Graphic designer by day and comic book artist by all other hours, Jeremy Brooks joins me to talk about embracing an expressive style, versus fighting ...

EPISODE 191 - JOHNNY SHIELDS

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Event producer and giant comic book fan, Johnny Shields comes on to talk about the upcoming Beer City Comic Con, here in Asheville, NC. We talk about ...

EPISODE 190 - JOSH HOOD

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Josh Hood returns (ep. 63) to talk about the collector market, and the difference between making comics digitally and traditionally. We also talk abou...

EPISODE 189 - JAMIE JONES

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jamie Jones and I share our thoughts and reflections on this year’s HeroesCon. How we dealt with pre-convention disappoints, and talked A LOT about ...

EPISODE 71 - SCOTT CHERRY

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Enjoy this rewind episode from 2020 with the amazing Scott Cherry. Scott came on to talk about his killer toys and his revolutionary comic, Barbarian ...

EPISODE 188 - ANDY BELANGER

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Andy Belangerjoins me to talk comics, the process of writing, and how he began wrestling to make wrestling comics. We talk about the big work and sacr...

EPISODE 187 - BRENDAN DENEEN

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Brendan and I discuss the challenges of novel writing within a busy work/life schedule. How comics satiate the urge to write in multiple genre. Brenda...

EPISODE 186 - ANDY DIGGLE

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Andy and I get all writerly talking character motivations, reasons we write, and our struggles with ADHD wiring. We also talk James Bond and The Expan...

EPISODE 185 - ETHAN YOUNG

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ethan joins me for a candid talk about the hard work needed to work with Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, Graphix, BOOM! Studios, and Image. We also dive into ...

EPISODE 121 - GENE HA

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A fantastic conversation that bobs and weaves through Gene’s origin story, creating comics, gaming, and his upcoming work in WONDER WOMAN HISTORIA: ...

EPISODE 184 - JASON COPLAND

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jason and I dive straight into his creative journey on his magnum opus project, FULL TILT, and prepare a crowd-funded campaign on ZOOP! We dig into th...

EPISODE 129 - JEREMY HOLT

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If anyone’s making great waves now, it’s JEREMY HOLT. Jeremy’s books, SKIP TO THE END, BEFORE HOUDINI, and the smash hit, MADE IN KOREA result f...

EPISODE 183 - STEPHANIE WILLIAMS

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stephanie joins me for a rich talk about the challenges of writing in a busy life and weaving comic plots into the greater company storyline. She also...

EPISODE 112 - REBECCA MOCK

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The unbelievably talented and charming, Rebecca joined us on the old show to talk about her career, process and the graphic novel SALT MAGIC. If you’...

EPISODE 182 - KARL KESEL

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Karl joins me for a fantastic talk that dances between his amazing career and the latest Kickstarter campaign for the IMPOSSIBLE JONES & AMERICAN A.N....

EPISODE 181 - JAMAL IGLE

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jamal joins me for a funny and candid conversation about keeping your head on straight in a comic career, and putting family first. We talk about his ...

EPISODE 180 - VAN JENSEN

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Van joins me for a great talk about story, storytelling, and the work of a writer. We also get into ARCA, his upcoming graphic novel, with Jesse Loner...

EPISODE 179 - MARK IRWIN

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mark joins me for a reflective talk on surfing, music, and his fantastic journey in the comic book industry. It’s incredible how much he’s done ac...

EPISODE 178 - CAITLIN YARSKY

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The super talented Caitlin Yarsky joins me to talk about her life in comics and in Portland. Her thoughtful approach shines through her work on Black ...

EPISODE 177 - KELLY YATES

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Blast off with Kelly as we talk about maintaining a passion for a career that didn’t begin the way he hoped. And how he revived his creator-owned pr...

EPISODE 176 - ANDI WATSON

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Andi talks about his journey into and through comics. And the significant difference between writing and drawing graphic novels for yourself versus a ...

EPISODE 175 - JEFFREY ALAN LOVE

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and I dig into creative control, being a “late bloomer,” and how balancing expectations and reality is an ongoing process. And how satisfacti...

EPISODE 174 - DAVE COOK

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dave Cook joins me to talk about writing for comics and video games. For which he politely educates me about the difference between run & guns and sid...

EPISODE 173 - MATT MADDEN

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Matt Madden and I dig into the artform of comics, the value of permission, if the French deserve all the accolades, teaching the craft at my...

EPISODE 172 - JASON DOUGLAS

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Douglas returns for a candid (and fun) talk about how film, books, and unexpected health turns impact our creativity. We don’t steer away from...

EPISODE 171 - KYLE T. WEBSTER

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kyle T. Webster and I talk about how growing up around the world and inspiring teachers led him to a career in illustration and design. And how his qu...

EPISODE 170 - PAUL FRICKE

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Paul Fricke and I talk about teaching comics, the value of studying the masters of the medium, podcasting, and web comics. We delve into bri...

EPISODE 169 - BILLY HYNES

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Billy Hynes and I talk about the collecting bug, the importance of comics that speak to us, and the enduring legacy of many artists. We also talk abou...

EPISODE 168 - NICOLA SCOTT

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The amazing Nicola Scott and I talk about how a childhood obsession with the Wonder Woman TV show returned decades later to guide her life. We talk, a...

EPISODE 167 - DAVID PETERSEN

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Adventurous rodent storycrafter, David Petersen and I talk about the call to comics. We preach the virtue of making the thing, the importance of zines...

EPISODE 167 - ANDE PARKS

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The wonderful Ande Parks joins me to embellish upon his creative journey. That’s a lie. Ande talks frankly about the risky move to leave college in ...

EPISODE 165 - PHIL HESTER

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Phil joins me for a candid conversation on the craft of drawing and writing comics, his love for the medium, and we chat about the impulse to collect...

EPISODE 164 - ZACK DAVISSON

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Zack joins me for a lively conversation about major life choices, Japan, and following your passion. Zack schools me in the realm of manga, and talks ...

EPISODE 163 - ERIC SHANOWER & JAMIE JONES

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Eric and Jamie return after a long time for an engaged conversation about the challenges of running their own publishing imprints and promoting these ...

EPISODE 162 - LIANA KANGAS

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Liana returns to talk with me about managing time amidst work demands, convention appearances, and peace of mind. We talk about her latest career vent...

EPISODE 161 - JESSE LONERGAN

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jesse joins me to talk only about layouts. Just kidding. We dive into the nitty gritty of making comics, why pandas are cooler than skulls, and some h...

EPISODE 160 - SEAN IZAAKSE

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sean joins me from South African to talk about how life overrules our plans, but not our dreams. After relentless long-distant efforts, Sean built on ...