Words, Images, & Worlds
Episodes
Words, Images, & Worlds with Rob Multari
07 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comics creator Rob Multari, the creative mind behind the series Night Wolf, stops by to talk about his writing process and love the comics medium. You...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Josiah Golojuh
07 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Writer and educator Josiah Golojuh stops by to talk about his work on The Paper Boy, a YA/middle grades novel, and its connected comic, Young Zombie: ...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Dr. Christian Hines
07 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Educator and author Dr. Christian Hines stops by the podcast to talk about comics, fandom, and the fine art of teaching.
Words, Images, & Worlds: Rick Hoberg Returns!
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Artist Rick Hoberg returns to talk about his work in comics, plans for work to come, and experiences on projects like storyboarding the 1990 adaptatio...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Eric Drooker
30 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Author and artist Eric Drooker talks about his new work, Naked City, along with insightful commentary about elements of design, the power of the writt...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Steve Conley
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comics creator Steve Conley talks about the inspiration and process behind his sweeping all-ages adventure, The Middle Age. You can find out more abou...
Words, Images, & Worlds: Bart Sears Returns!
26 Nov 2024
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Legendary comics creator and designer Bart Sears returns to the podcast to talk about his currently crowd-funding Drawing Powerful Heroes volumes, art...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Steve Stern
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comics creator Steve Stern talks Zen the Intergalactic Ninja, as well as his wider work in comics adaptations.
Words, Images, & Worlds with Rob D. Smith
25 Nov 2024
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Kentucky author Rob D. Smith stops by to talk about crafting prose worlds and shares about his new book, Good Looking Ugly. You can find out more abou...
Words, Images, & Worlds: Dirk Manning: London After Midnight Edition
24 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comics writer and publisher Dirk Manning returns to the podcast to talk about his collaboration with Ron Chaney on the now-funding comics adaptation o...
Words, Images, & Worlds: Evan Quiring Returns!
23 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comics creator Evan Quiring returns to talk about Lucha Mystery and his on-going work on Murder City Devil. You can find out more about Evan's work a...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Robbie J. Atkinson
23 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Filmmaker and comics creator Robbie J. Atkinson talks about storytelling across media, including the new manga project, The Seventh Kingdom. To find o...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Anna-Maria Cool and Hildy Mesnik-DeFalco
23 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Artist Anna-Maria Cool and editor Hildy Mesnik-DeFalco reunite for a chat about working for Marvel and sharing the world of Barbie in comics form.
Words, Images, & Worlds with Sean Forney
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Artist Sean Forney talks about his path to comics and creative vision. You can find out more about Sean's work at https://seanforney.com.
Words, Images, & Worlds with Dr. Raúl Alberto Mora
16 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Raúl Alberto Mora talks about literacy practices across spaces, the use of language and criticality, and the work of the Literacies in Second Lan...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Richard Ashley Hamilton
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Author and comics creator Richard Ashley Hamilton talks about his work on Scoop, creative processes, and upcoming title, Tectiv. You can find out more...
Words, Images, & Worlds: Geof Isherwood Returns!
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Artist Geof Isherwood returns to the podcast to talk about creating in the world of comics and film, including work in the world of Robert E. Howard. ...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Mike Baron
09 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Author and comics creator Mike Baron stops by to talk about his latest work showcasing Sherlock Holmes and Captain Nemo, as well as writing craft. You...
Words, Images, & Worlds: Matthew K. Manning Returns!
09 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Prolific author Matthew K. Manning returns to the podcast to talk about his upcoming work in newspaper comics, graphic novels, prose, and more. Matthe...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Ryan Permison
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Podcaster, educator, and emperor of fandom Ryan Permison stops by to talk about his love of film, comics, and storytelling across media, as well as h...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Jason Kelley
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comics enthusiast and advocate Jason Kelley talks about his studies in the medium, working to get copies of loved books into the hands of young reader...
Words, Images, & Worlds: Gregory Wright Returns!
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gregory Wright, writer, colorist, and editor of many comics, returns to the podcast to talk more deeply about process, exploring corners of storytelli...
Words, Images, & Worlds: Bob McLeod Returns!
02 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comics creator Bob McLeod stops by a second time to talk about his current artistic work, reflection on his career, and work on a variety of character...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Dean Haspiel
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Artist and author Dean Haspiel stops by to talk about his creative process, including musical selections, and his current work, Chest Face. You can se...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Kayla E
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Artist and creator Kayla E talks about his scholarly knowledge of the medium and the ways this research informs her personal storytelling in works lik...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Oren Phillips
24 Oct 2024
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Comics historian/podcaster and educator Oren Phillips stops by for a multiversal edition of the show. Oren discusses the show he co-hosts, Dollar Bin ...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Richard Chizmar
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Author and publisher Richard Chizmar talks about his affinity for horror, the mysterious qualities of Appalachia, collaborating in the literary world,...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Jerry Carita
19 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comics creator Jerry Carita talks about his work on titles like Cicada Samurai, as well as his upcoming entry in an anthology inspired by work with fe...
Words, Images, & Worlds with AJ Jothikumar
19 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Artist and creator AJ Jothikumar talks about creating in animation with storyboarding and character design, crafting in comics spaces, and working on ...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Dave Coverly
17 Oct 2024
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Comic strip creator Dave Coverly talks about his work on Speed Bump, including creative process and inspirations. You can find out more about Dave'...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Brian Anderson
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Author and artist Brian Anderson talks about creating the all-ages visual world of the Sophie strip and graphic novels. You can find out more about Br...
Words, Images, & Worlds: Scott James Returns!
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comics creator Scott James returns to Words, Images, & Worlds to talk about his continued creating with Juiceman and contributions to the world of...
Words, Images, & Worlds: Corissa Grant Returns!
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Prolific writer and publisher Corissa Grant returns to the podcast to talk about supernatural westerns, new collected editions, and much more. You can...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Stephen Shaskan
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comics creator Stephen Shaskan talks about creating Pizza & Taco, as well as the power of comics for building literacy connections and readership....
Words, Images, & Worlds with Michael Kingston
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comics creator Michael Kingston talks about the links between comics and wrestling, and shares about his work in uniting these two passions. This incl...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Will Perkins
14 Oct 2024
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Comics creator Will Perkins talks about his work in fantasy and science fiction comics, including the series Goblin, co-created with Eric Grissom. You...
Words, Images, & Worlds with John Jackson Miller
13 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Author John Jackson Miller talks about his work in a variety of worlds, including Star Wars, Star Trek...and the soon-coming Batman 89 Resurrection (r...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Steve Bynoe
13 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comics creator Steve Bynoe talks about his passion for expanding genre work in the medium, including his newest project, Atrium. You can find out more...
Words, Images, & Worlds: Trevor Mueller Returns!
12 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Prolific comics creator Trevor Mueller talks about traveling from the world of all-ages storytelling to more mature themes with the currently-funding ...
Words, Images, & Worlds: Madeleine Holly-Rosing Returns!
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Madeleine Holly-Rosing, creator of Boston Metaphysical Society, returns to the podcast to talk about creating a spanning narrative, connecting with an...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Mike Freiheit
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Artist and comics creator Mike Freiheit talks about exploring new kinds of stories and using comics to share autobiographical experiences in books lik...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Robert Jeschonek
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Author and editor Robert Jeschonek discusses his new project, Legends of Indie Comics: Words Only. You can find out more about this book and support i...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Richard Fairgray
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Author and artist Richard Fairgray talks about the move to comics for adults, the secrets of productivity, and more on this episode.
Words, Images, & Worlds with Gary Shipman
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comics creator Gary Shipman stops by to talk about his work in the world of Pakkins' Land and Titan Mouse of Might. You can find out more about Ga...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Phoebe Xavier
05 Oct 2024
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Author and publisher Phoebe Xavier talks about the graphic novel anthology series, 13th Moon. You can find out more about volume 3 and support the boo...
Words, Images, & Worlds: John Bivens Returns!
05 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kick off Halloween season the right way by curling with up with some comics horror from creator John Bivens. You can find out more about John's wo...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Philip Tarl Denson
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Author Philip Tarl Denson talks about fairy tales and science fiction in his graphic novel collection, Future Tales.
Words, Images, & Worlds: Jamar Nicholas Returns!
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jamar Nicholas returns to the podcast to talk about his latest entry in the Leon series, Worst Friends Forever. You can find out more about Jamar and ...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Eric Grissom
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Writer Eric Grissom stops by to talk about crafting fantasy and science fiction comics, including the Goblin series. You can find out more about Eric&...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Tad Stones
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Creator Tad Stones talks about envisioning the world of Darkwing Duck, as well as his work on Hellboy animated titles and other work.
Words, Images, & Worlds with Chris & JJ Grabenstein
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The author duo of Chris and JJ Grabenstein stop by to talk about their new series, Stinky's Stories. You can find out more about these authors at ...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Mark Maia
30 Sep 2024
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Comics creator Mark Maia talks about his work on So-Called Living and his passion for the medium. You can find out more about this series (and support...
Words, Images, & Worlds: AS King Returns!
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Author AS King returns to talk about dealing with difficult questions in YA work, including her latest book, Pick the Lock. You can find out more abou...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Andy MacDonald
28 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comics creator Andy MacDonald stops by to talk about his work on titles like Rogue Planet, as well as his creative approach.
Words, Images, & Worlds with David Hillman
28 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Author and illustrator David Hillman talks about his creative work across forms and spaces, including his focus on picture books. You can find out mor...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Ron Frenz
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comics creator Ron Frenz stops by to talk about the privilege of creating, fruitful collaborations, and his continuing work in comics and commissions....
Words, Images, & Worlds: Mike Carlin Returns!
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Editor, writer, and comics creator Mike Carlin stops by to talk about his work in the world of pulps, as well as his creating in media like the Superb...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Aaron Wroblewski
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comics creator Aaron Wroblewski talks crafting in prose and visual horror with comics like Enemra, Blood and Fire, Ice and Bone, and Amor Patris. You ...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Fabrice Sapolsky
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comics creator Fabrice Sapolsky discusses his creative vision for publishing and desire to treat creators well with Fair Square Graphics. You can find...
Words, Images, & Worlds: Jeremy Whitley
21 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comics creator Jeremy Whitley returns to the podcast to talk about crafting comics for YA readers in Navigating with You. You can find out more about ...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Tatiana Gill
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Author and artist Tatiana Gill talks about exploring personal experiences and questions of life in comics form. You can find out more about Tatiana...
Words, Images, & Worlds with C. Edward Sellner
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
C. Edward Sellner talks about crafting in prose and comics, as well as writing and editing at Visionary. You can find out more about Mr. Sellner's...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Gideon Kendall
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comics creator Gideon Kendall stops by to talk about his adaptation of Dickens in Marley's Ghost, as well as his path to creating and work on Mega...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Laura Stegman
15 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Author Laura Stegman talks about the importance of crafting for young readers, the joy of middle grade lit, and the fusion of supernatural elements an...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Matt Idelson
14 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Editor and comics creator Matt Idelson stops by to talk about his work in the medium, his professional journey, supporting creators...and juggling man...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Dr. Sean P. Connors and Dylan Hale
14 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Sean P. Connors, Associate Professor at the University of Arkansas, and artist-educator Dylan Hale stop by to talk about their creative, verbal/vi...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Mike Moman
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comics creator Mike Moman talks about exploring the fun and fantastic in Oldsmobiles with Laser Guns. You can find out more about this book at https:/...
Words, Images, & Worlds: Cosplay Edition with Al Bigley
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comics creator and cosplayer Al Bigley returns to the podcast to talk about fashioning art as being in the form of costume play. You can find out more...
Words, Images, & Worlds: Austin Hough Returns!
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Austin Hough of Power Comics returns to talk about his passion for the medium -- as well as the currently Kickstarting The Masters issue 5. You can fi...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Jeremy Fuscaldo
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comics creator Jeremy Fuscaldo talks about his inspirations for art and storytelling, including influences and his creative vision.
Words, Images, & Worlds with Dr. Amélie Lemieux
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Amélie Lemieux, Associate Professor at the University of Montreal, stops by the podcast to talk about transmedia, fandom, and literacy/literacies...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Shane Berryhill
07 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comics creator and enthusiast Shane Berryhill talks about the path of his work, from Surrealizations to Sherwood, Texas to Deathslinger. You can find ...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Snake
02 Sep 2024
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Spoken word artist and comics creator Snake stops by the podcast to talk about is visual storytelling in The View of the Phoenix Trees (currently fund...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Paul Rivoche
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Artist Paul Rivoche stops by to talk about his work in comics and animation, including work on the upcoming adaptation of Sara Varon's Robot Dream...
Words, Images, & Worlds: Justin Coke Returns!
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comics creator Justin Coke returns to the podcast to talk about Edge of Darkness, his latest comics work. It's a fascinating science fiction conce...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Marvin Wynn
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comics creator Marvin Wynn stops by to talk about his work in the world of The Edge. You can find about more about Marvin's work at HOME | theedge...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Nimrod Vromen
31 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Author Nimrod Vromen joins the podcast to discuss Prompting: Happiness, his discussion of AI technology and better living. You can find out more about...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Chris Nye
31 Aug 2024
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Comics creator Chris Nye discusses upcoming projects and his collaborative experience on Heroes Union. You can find out more about Chris's work at...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Sandy Plunkett
29 Aug 2024
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Comics creator Sandy Plunkett stops by the podcast to talk about his creative path, as well as contributions to worlds and characters like The Rockete...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Asia Simone
29 Aug 2024
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Artist and comics creator Asia Simone talks about creative origins, evolution, and process, as well as work on Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur: Wreck and...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Anthony Marques
29 Aug 2024
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Comics creator Anthony Marques joins from The Kubert School to talk about crafting in a variety of comics, including work no Batman: The Audio Adventu...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Gene Selassie
26 Aug 2024
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Comics creator Gene Selassie talks about his love for the medium, as well as his contribution to the graphic novel anthology Puerto Rico Strong and th...
Words, Images, & Worlds: Jonathan Roth Returns!
25 Aug 2024
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Author and artist Jonathan Roth returns to talk about the latest in his Rover & Speck series, as well as future directions and some insights into ...
Words, Images, & Worlds: Robert Greenberger Returns!
24 Aug 2024
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Writer and editor Robert Greenberger returns to the podcast to talk about his work in sharing pulp storytelling with a variety of talents. You can fin...
Words, Images, & Worlds: Kevin Dooley Returns!
24 Aug 2024
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Comics writer and editor (and educator) Kevin Dooley returns to talk about trying new approaches with popular characters like Aquaman and Green Lanter...
Words, Images, & Worlds: Bank Dinosaur Edition with Adam Knave and DJ Kirkbride
20 Aug 2024
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Adam's friend DJ and DJ's friend Adam stop by to talk about their creative jam sessions, what they appreciate about collaborating with each ot...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Wendy & Richard Pini
19 Aug 2024
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Elfquest creative team Wendy and Richard Pini stop by the podcast to talk about their decades of collaboration, thousands of pages of work, and vision...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Chris Dance
18 Aug 2024
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Comics creator Chris Dance talks about crafting for anthologies, including his story "Ashes to Ashes" in The Universal Flaws of Robotics. Yo...
Words, Images, & Worlds: Vice Action Grip Edition with Dave Wheeler
18 Aug 2024
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Comics creator and toy designer Dave Wheeler returns to the podcast for a special collectibles/action figure-focused edition. You can find out more ab...
Words, Images, & Worlds: Nick Marinkovich Returns!
17 Aug 2024
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Comics creator Nick Marinkovich returns to the podcast to talk about Dead Romans, including the process of bringing the ancient world to life authenti...
Words, Images, & Worlds: Matt Bors Returns!
17 Aug 2024
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Writer and comics creator Matt Bors returns to the show to talk about working on upcoming Toxic Avenger comic, as well as volume two in the Justice Wa...
Words, Images, & Worlds: Nick Bruel Returns!
15 Aug 2024
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Author and creator Nick Bruel returns to the podcast to talk about his prolific creating in the Bad Kitty world, as well as a talk through of how to c...
Words, Images, & Worlds: Jerry Bennett Returns!
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comics creator Jerry Bennett stops by a second chat -- this time focusing on his new book, Oklahoma Kaiju 2. You can find out more about this book and...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Douglas Klauba
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Artist and creator Douglas Klauba stops by to talk about crafting visuals for comics, children's books, and pulp stories. You can find out more ab...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Austin Janowsky
12 Aug 2024
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Writer, actor, and artist Austin Janowsky stops by Words, Images, & Worlds to talk about his newest comics work, A Killer and the Dead, as well as...
Words, Images, & Worlds: Vladimir Popov Returns!
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Academic and comics creator Vladimir Popov returns to the podcast to talk about comics and creating, the journey in scholarship, and his contributions...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Tony Weaver Jr.
11 Aug 2024
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Author and creative Tony Weaver, Jr. discusses working on his new graphic novel from First Second, Weirdo. You can find out more about this book and T...
Words, Images, & Worlds with Angela Boyle
08 Aug 2024
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Comics creator Angela Boyle talks about creatively approaching storytelling through multiple media, crafting games, and contributing to the new visual...
Words, Images, & Worlds: The Universal Flaws of Robotics Edition
06 Aug 2024
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The creative team of Ben Wright-Heuman, Rainer Kannenstine, and Kelci D. Crawford stop by the podcast to talk about their latest comics anthology, The...
Words, Images, & Worlds: Stellarlands Edition with Max Ferrada
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Writer and comics creator Max Ferrada talks about his work in film and comics, with a focus on the Stellarlands series. Max discusses issue 2, which i...