Words, Images, & Worlds
Episodes
Words, Images, & Worlds with Kai Leakes
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Author Kai Leakes talks about representation, fandom, and more, including her Sin Eaters series. You can find out more about Kai at her Instagram page...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Sheldon Higdon
24 Nov 2025
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Author Sheldon Higdon talks about writing for young readers with The Eerie Brothers, sharing ideas in film (like the upcoming The Giving Box), and exp...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Daniel Nayeri
23 Nov 2025
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Author Daniel Nayeri stops by to talk about his creative origins, work for young people, and his new picture book, A Knot Is Not a Tangle. You can fin...
Words, Images, & Worlds: Snake Returns!
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Author and comics creator Snake returns to talk about his latest project, Grinding Against the Marrow. You can find out more about Snake on his Instag...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Brian Buccellato & Mattia Monaco
22 Nov 2025
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The creative team of Brian Buccellato and Mattia Monaco discuss their collaborative process and work on bringing the world of Eat Your Young to life. ...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Patricia A. Jackson
20 Nov 2025
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Author Patricia A. Jackson talks urban fantasy, inspirations, and the need to challenge book bans. You can find out more about Patricia's work on ...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Scott Fogg & Charlie McElvy
18 Nov 2025
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The creative team of Scott Fogg and Charlie McElvy stop by to talk about their now-funding fantasy comics western, The Monster Hunter Called Claymore....
Words, Images, & Worlds with Stephen Volk
17 Nov 2025
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Author Stephen Volk discusses what makes horror work, exploring new grounds and literary wellsprings, and his new book, The Confirmed Bachelors. You c...
Words, Images, & Worlds: Frank W. Baker Returns!
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Author and educator Frank W. Baker returns to talk about the importance of Holocaust education and media literacy. We also discuss Frank's new boo...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Nandor Fox Shaffer
15 Nov 2025
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Author Nandor Fox Shaffer stops by to talk about his path in comics and currently-funding project, Seasons, as well as our shared affection for James ...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Geneve Flynn
15 Nov 2025
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Author Geneve Flynn discusses horror and poetry, the power of the written word, and the drive to move forward and learn more. You can find out more ab...
Words, Images, & Worlds: Stuart Moore Returns!
13 Nov 2025
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Author and comics creator Stuart Moore returns to the podcast to discuss his work on Doctor Strange: A Decade of Dark Magic, including comics commenta...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Jeff Strand
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Talking story craft and horror craft with author Jeff Strand on this new episode. You can follow Jeff and find out more on his Instagram page (linked ...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Paul Cornell
09 Nov 2025
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Author and comics creator Paul Cornell stops by to talk about the writers, artists, and themes that he explores in The Mighty Avengers vs The 1970s. Y...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Amy Chase
04 Nov 2025
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Author Amy Chase and I discuss her upcoming adaptation of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing -- Abuzz, published by Mad Cave/Maverick. We also e...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Dave Barclay
30 Oct 2025
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Film innovator and storyteller Dave Barclay discusses his background in puppetry, the creation of characters like Yoda and Jabba the Hutt, collaborati...
Words, Images, & Worlds: Talking Storage Horrors with A. David Anweiler & Kat Walker Shea
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The creative duo of A. David Anweiler and Kat Walker Shea stop by Words, Images, & Worlds for a talk about comics storytelling and short horror wi...
Words, Images, & Worlds: Trifecta Talk with Madeleine Holly-Rosing
28 Oct 2025
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Prolific creator Madeleine Holly-Rosing returns to talk about history, science fiction, Tesla, and more in her new Boston Metaphysical Society chapter...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Steve Niles
27 Oct 2025
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Author Steve Niles talks about crafting comics, working in the world of prose with Cal McDonald, and the kindness of creators like Clive Barker and Ri...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Andrew Najberg
26 Oct 2025
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Author Andrew Najberg stops by to discuss horror, science fiction, poetry, the research process, and much more. You can find out more at Andrew's ...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Dennis K. Crosby
26 Oct 2025
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Author Dennis K. Crosby talks writing, editing, and sharing ideas in the space of science fiction, fantasy, and horror storytelling. Dennis talks abou...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Robert P. Ottone
25 Oct 2025
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Author Robert P. Ottone stops by to discuss crafting horror, middle grades novels, and more. He also supplies some ready recommendations for viewing a...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Dr. Tony Adams
25 Oct 2025
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Professor, author, and researcher Dr. Tony Adams discusses the relationship of story and qualitative inquiry, including autoethnography, first-gen exp...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Nataly Gruender
21 Oct 2025
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Author Nataly Gruender explores mythology and modern life in this discussion on her book, Selkie, and her previous work, Medusa. You can find out more...
Words, Images, & Worlds: John Lees Returns!
20 Oct 2025
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Author John Lees returns to turn about his six-issue series with Mad Cave, Orla, as well as his currently-funding Kickstarter for Sink: Halloween Spec...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Jen Wang
18 Oct 2025
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Author and artist Jen Wang talks about exploring the world of young adult stories in graphic novels like Ash's Cabin and Stargazing, including con...
Words, Images, & Worlds: Storage Horrors Edition
16 Oct 2025
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Comics creator Kurt Belcher stops by to talk about his new horror anthology, Storage Horrors, with a nod to Eric Palicki and including the voices and ...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Benjamin Hunting
14 Oct 2025
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Comics creator Benjamin Hunting talks about the process of bringing together a coming-of-age story with science fiction humor in manga style in his ne...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Johnny Saldaña
14 Oct 2025
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Researcher, educator, and author Johnny Saldaña discusses the relationships between and among art, inquiry, and research design in this new episode o...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Rylend Grant
14 Oct 2025
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Author and comics creator Rylend Grant of Half Evil Comics stops by to chat about his new take on Evel Knievel with artist Dave Acosta. You can find o...
Words, Images, & Worlds: Mark Maia Returns!
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Author and creator Mark Maia joins another episode to discuss his creative process and collaboration as he closes out the narrative plan for So-Called...
Words, Images, & Worlds: Matt Wagner and Kelley Jones Return!
11 Oct 2025
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The creative duo of Matt Wagner and Kelley Jones return to Words, Images, & Worlds to discuss Shakespeare, research and rules of vampires, and the...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Laura Strachan
11 Oct 2025
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Author Laura Strachan talks about finding writing inspiration and crafting stories for young readers. You can find out more about Laura's work at ...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Bruno Stahl
09 Oct 2025
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Author and artist Bruno Stahl talks about developing his style and exploring a world of cyberpunk in Boom Bandits -- the current work on this project ...
Words, Images, & Worlds with C.W. Blackwell
05 Oct 2025
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Author C.W. Blackwell talks writing craft, especially related to noir and crime. C.W.'s latest book is the short story collection, Whatever Kills ...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Mike Allred
04 Oct 2025
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Artist and writer Mike Allred stops by to chat about his work on Bowie, Batman: Dark Age, iZombie, and more. We talk fandom, including Star Wars and J...
Words, Images, & Worlds with John Fram
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Author John Fram stops by to discuss his new book, The Midnight Knock, as well as the art of writing and balancing character with suspense. You can fi...
Words, Images, & Worlds: Trifecta Interview with Dr. Richard A. Olson
30 Sep 2025
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Author Dr. Richard A. Olson shares about his continuing work in action and pulp storytelling, as well as the recent YA release, Mystery Among the Tree...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Shawn Lewis
30 Sep 2025
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Comics writer Shawn Lewis talks about his continuing work in the Immortalis world of comics, including his new Kickstarter for The Heartless Bastards ...
Words, Images, & Worlds: Ron Fortier Returns!
27 Sep 2025
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Author and editor Ron Fortier returns to discuss the innovative storytelling happening in new pulp, including his character Brother Bones -- soon to b...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Dr. Diane Ravitch
26 Sep 2025
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Dr. Diane Ravitch discusses her new book, An Education: How I Changed My Mind About Schools and Almost Everything Else, including her work in the firs...
Words, Images, & Worlds: Racer X Edition with Mark Russell
23 Sep 2025
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Author Mark Russell stops by to talk about his take on Racer X, as well as his science fiction anthology series, Vanishing Point -- both from Mad Cave...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Ray Fawkes
22 Sep 2025
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Author Ray Fawkes talks about the magic of pulp storytelling and characters and shares about the direction he is taking with the creative team behind ...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Ralph Macchio
20 Sep 2025
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Prolific writer and editor Ralph Macchio talks about his creative journey with Marvel, including the worlds of The Dark Tower and Robert E. Howard'...
Words, Images, & Worlds: Trevor Bryan Returns!
15 Sep 2025
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Author Trevor Bryan returns to the podcast to talk about the power of stories, the linking of visuals and comprehension, and his new book from Corwin ...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Liniers & Angelica Del Campo
14 Sep 2025
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The creative duo of Liniers and Angelica Del Campo discuss their work in comics, The Ghost of Wreckers Cove. It includes history, supernatural element...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Diana Harmon Asher
13 Sep 2025
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Author Diana Harmon Asher stops by to talk about the joys of writing for young readers, including the new middle grades novel, Trouble Finds Evie Lefk...
Words, Images, & Worlds with William B. Davis
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Actor and author William B. Davis talks about life, theater, and writing craft on this episode, including conversation about his memoir, Where There&#...
Words, Images, & Worlds: Sleek Beak Edition
07 Sep 2025
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The creative duo of Matthew Bailey and Chris Herdman stop by to talk about hard boiled anthropomorphic storytelling in their fantastic comics adventur...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Lawrence Goodman
07 Sep 2025
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Writer and comics creator Lawrence Goodman stops by to talk about his now-funding project, White Noise, a sequel to Gray Cells. You can find out more ...
Words, Images, & Worlds: Kevysie Studios Edition
03 Sep 2025
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Comics creator Kevin Davis stops by to talk about his continued work on the Arkfyre series and much more. You can find out more at his website (linked...
Words, Images, & Worlds with John Claude Bemis
02 Sep 2025
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Author John Claude Bemis talks about his first journey into writing graphic novels in Rodeo Hawkins and the Daughters of Mayhem. You can find out more...
Words, Images, & Worlds with R. Alan Brooks
28 Aug 2025
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Author and speaker R. Alan Brooks shares about his remix and new prequel book for the comic, The Burning Metronome. You can find out more about this p...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Dale Kesterson
25 Aug 2025
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Author Dale Kesterson stops by the podcast to talk about the inner workings of mystery, including her Lauren Kaye Mysteries series with Jumpmaster Pre...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Michelle Lodge & Michael Bardo
21 Aug 2025
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The creative team of Michelle Lodge and Michael Bardo stop by to talk about 80s and 90s pop culture, inspirations from late USA Channel memories, Rod ...
Words, Images, & Worlds: Nicole Goux Returns!
17 Aug 2025
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Author and artist Nicole Goux returns to the podcast to discuss the new book, This Place Kills Me, a collaboration with Mariko Tamaki. Nicole talks ab...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Jesse Lonergan | Drome Edition
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Author and artist Jesse Lonergan joins the podcast again to chat about the creative ingenuity and storytelling in his new book from First Second, Drom...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Paul Rashid | Part 2
16 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Author Paul Rashid is featured in a second segment of our interview, discussing the power of comics and creating with a focus on narrative therapy. Pa...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Paul Rashid | Part 1
14 Aug 2025
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Author and creative Paul Rashid stops by to talk about creating comics, learning processes, and his new book, BOOTSTRAPPED! How to Make & Kickstar...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Joe Harris
12 Aug 2025
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Author Joe Harris stops by to talk about his new (and ongoing) comics series, Past Time, which mingles elements of horror with baseball. Issue 4 is ou...
Words, Images, & Worlds: Martin Powell Knows Storytelling!
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Prolific author Martin Powell stops by for a fourth feature with a focus on storytelling in comics and prose, including pulp characters like The Phant...
Words, Images, & Worlds: Jason Platt Returns!
04 Aug 2025
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Author and artist Jason Platt returns to discuss the joy of graphic novels and crafting mysteries in his new series, Paw and Order. Book 1 in the seri...
Words, Images, & Worlds with James Robinson & Jeff Johnson
02 Aug 2025
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Author James Robinson and artist Jeff Johnson stop by to talk about their comics collaboration in Rogue's Kingdom issues 1 and 2. Issue 2 is curre...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Adeena Mignogna
31 Jul 2025
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Author, engineer, and podcaster Adeena Mignogna stops by the podcast to talk about putting the science in science fiction, her robot quartet of novels...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Scott Gerard Ruhl
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Comics creator Scott Gerard Ruhl discusses his style and vision, including cartoons/comics and dystopia alongside character building, in Fever Dream a...
Words, Images, & Worlds: Paul Pope Returns!
28 Jul 2025
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Artist and author Paul Pope returns to discuss his career retrospective, PulpHope 2, as well as his recent exhibit at The Philippe Labaune Gallery in ...
Words, Images, & World: Jana Tropper Returns!
24 Jul 2025
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Author and educator Jana Tropper returns to the podcast to discuss Seeker Society, the new fantasy/adventure graphic novel from Epic. We also chat abo...
Words, Images, & Worlds: Cullen Bunn Returns!
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Gatchaman to The Hexiles, author Cullen Bunn is both prolific and wide-ranging in his creativity. We talk about the special storytelling space of...
Words, Images, & Worlds with John Burkett
22 Jul 2025
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Comics creator John Burkett talks about the inspirations for his work and explores the story-world he is crafting in his series, Feral Star. You can f...
Words, Images, & Worlds: Laurie Calcaterra Returns (Again)!
21 Jul 2025
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The always-wonderful Laurie Calcaterra stops by Words, Images, & Worlds to discuss the monumental happenings in Path of the Pale Rider with th...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Airica Demia
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Professional wrestler Airica Demia talks about the inspirations for her path, the ingredients for success, and the heroic storytelling that wrestling ...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Drew Lenhart & Dennis R. Valencia
17 Jul 2025
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The creative duo of Drew Lenhart and Dennis R. Valencia discuss the meeting of their comics characters in the crossover book, The Celestial Knight VS ...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Kane Gallagher
15 Jul 2025
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Artist and author Kane Gallagher discusses his new graphic novel, The Underclass, including dystopian storytelling and appreciation for the work of Fr...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Travis Webb
15 Jul 2025
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Author and comics creator Travis Webb talks about the world of raves meeting visual storytelling in his book, Starlite! You can find out more and supp...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Jake Mastar
13 Jul 2025
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Author and creator Jake Mastar shares about the world of manga and gaming he has envisioned in the series Demon Rush. You can find out more at https:/...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Thomas Cullen
12 Jul 2025
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Author Thomas Cullen stops by the podcast to talk about his move the legal world to crafting young adult fiction in Charlie-Man. You can find out more...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Will Neely
10 Jul 2025
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Author Will Neely stops by to talk about exploring science fiction and westerns in his Sixaway Star series with Jumpmaster Press.
Words, Images, & Worlds with Paul Tobin
08 Jul 2025
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Prolific author Paul Tobin talks about writing across forms and genres, including the rewards and challenges of writing for young readers. We focus on...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Ryan Oakley
07 Jul 2025
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Artist, author, and comics creator Ryan Oakley talks about artistic influences, aspirations, Plain Clothes X-Men, and collaborating with Stephanie Wil...
Words, Images, & Worlds: Three Guys Talk about Guy (Gardner)
06 Jul 2025
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The editing duo of Kevin Dooley and Eddie Berganza join me for a fun and character-filled chat about the DC Comics character Guy Gardner, including th...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Catherine Wells
06 Jul 2025
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Author Catherine Wells talks about crafting science fiction in short fiction and in her Aztec Eagle series with Jumpmaster Press (click here for more ...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Anthony Del Col & Stefan Tosheff
05 Jul 2025
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The creative duo of author Anthony Del Col and artist Stefan Tosheff stop by to chat about Romeo versus Juliet, the latest chapter in the world of Kil...
Words, Images, & Worlds: Appalachian Comics Project Edition
03 Jul 2025
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Author and advocate Andrew Aydin stops by Words, Images, & Worlds to discuss his new project, Islands in the Sky, with The Appalachian Comics Proj...
Words, Images, & Worlds: Phantom Hawk Edition with Matthew Jasso
01 Jul 2025
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Author Matthew Jasso and I talk about the process of writing comics, the beauty of fandom, a shared love of DC Comics characters...and his work on the...
Words, Images, & Worlds: Ray-Anthony Height Returns!
28 Jun 2025
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Visual artist Ray-Anthony Height stops by to discuss his collaboration on the new best-selling graphic novel, Defiant: The Story of Robert Smalls. We ...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Todd McFarlane
26 Jun 2025
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The one and only Todd McFarlane stops by to talk about creative drive, the legacy of Spawn and Image Comics, and the promise of tomorrow's talent....
Words, Images, & Worlds with Alisa Kwitney
24 Jun 2025
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Author Alisa Kwitney discusses her new comics project, HOWL, including collaboration with Mauricet, her personal connections with the science fiction ...
Words, Images, & Worlds + The Comic Obsessive: HeroesCon '25 Edition
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrating HeroesCon 2025 with the likes of Sarah Myer, Sam Kidlet, John Rose, Jeremy Massie, Todd Webb, Adam Lemnah, and more!
Words, Images, & Worlds: Westron Edition
22 Jun 2025
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The collaborative team of Maciej “MJ” Jankowski and Shawn McBee stop by to discuss their currently-funding book, Westron, mingling mythology and f...
Words, Images, & Worlds: Wandering Planet Edition with Gavin Hignight
19 Jun 2025
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Author and innovator Gavin Hignight talks about telling stories with toys, the vision of Wandering Planet Toys, and the currently-funding Prisoner fig...
Words, Images, & Worlds: Scott Chantler Returns!
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Author and artist Scott Chantler returns to talk about the release of his epic Three Thieves series, including steps in storytelling and the inspirati...
Words, Images, & Worlds with John Billingsley
17 Jun 2025
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Actor (and avid reader) John Billingsley stops by to talk about his storytelling art, from Star Trek: Enterprise to Ambrose Bierce. We end the episode...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Eliot Rahal & Phillip Sevy
16 Jun 2025
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The creative team of Eliot Rahal and Phillip Sevy talk about the background and process, as well as the exploration of the world we live in now, in Do...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Allan Liska and Benn Liska
16 Jun 2025
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In this Green Archer Comics edition of the show, comics creators Allan and Benn Liska stop by to talk about their inspiration from the pulps...and the...
Words, Images, & Worlds: Dr. Richard A. Olson Returns!
14 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Author Dr. Richard A. Olson stops by to talk about pulps, the inspiration of characters like Doc Savage, and the new book in his ongoing series with A...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Sara A. Freites
12 Jun 2025
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Author Sara A. Frietes talks about the process of weaving vampires/supernatural elements, romance, and young adult storytelling in the Rise of Midnigh...
Words, Images, & Worlds: Jason Walz Returns!
10 Jun 2025
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Comics creator and educator (and friend of the pod) Jason Walz drops by to talk about his latest book, an exploration of grief and making sense of maj...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Todd Webb
08 Jun 2025
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Cartoonist and comics philosopher Todd Webb stops by after our chat on The Comic Obsessive to talk about his work in The Poet, Volume 2. Todd and I ch...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Jimmy Palmiotti & Dave Johnson
07 Jun 2025
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The powerhouse creative team of Jimmy Palmiotti and Dave Johnson stop by to talk about pitching stories, the collaborative beauty of comics, and the m...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Lauren Magaziner
04 Jun 2025
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Author Lauren Magaziner joins to discuss the art of crafting for young readers, the doors that fantasy opens up in stories, and The Incorruptibles ser...