Comic Bros Podcast

In this encore special episode of the COMIC BROS podcast, Jin returns to the studio of fellow Saint Paul cartoonist and podcaster Lance Ward to share a conversation and interview. Jin and Lance discuss the similarities between their work -- and how autobiographical material has affected their lives.

On this episode of The COMIC BROS Podcast Mark sits down with Derf Backderf. After Mark settles down, they talk about Derf’s career, his comics and even throw out some thoughts on the state of the floppy Superdude industry.

In this special episode of the COMIC BROS podcast, Jin sits down in the studio of fellow Saint Paul cartoonist and podcaster Lance Ward. They are both interviewed by Lance's millennial daughter, Ruth Ward. She has many curiosities as a developing young artist! Jin's Note: I really enjoyed Ruth's questions, and this is easily my favourite interview I have ever done.

This month the COMIC BROS are personal! Root's been busy with the day job, while Mark and Jin discuss issues with the Pancakes & Booze art shows. Jin talks about her upcoming project in detail, along with a source of current inspiration -- fellow Saint Paul cartoonist Lance Ward. This segways into a conversation about the nature of autobiographical material, boundaries, consent, and the other pitfalls of sharing one's life with strangers.

"The house is burning down, and everyone is arguing over who set the fire." The COMIC BROS return for the first episode of 2017, and it's gone political! We catch up with what Mark, Jin, and Root have all been doing, discuss the post-apocalyptic manga Battle Angel Alita, and then have a conversation about how art and comics are influenced by dark and difficult times.

A month without the bros? Oh no! The COMIC BROS are back after an attempt to record live in Houston, thwarted by technical difficulties! Mark's schedule is overflowing with freelance work and shows, Jin rambles about her artistic and personal growth, and Root likes to fondle fine papers. Then they come together to review the timely webcomic, The Last Halloween!

It's all greasy butts and robot penis on this first episode of the COMIC BROS Podcast!

The ghosts of the Internet lash out in CBP Episode 014! Mark talks the Cheap Date Art Show, Jin regales us with tales of art shows in the Twin Cities, and Root jabbers about his new stash of indie comics. Then the whole gang sits down to discuss Kill 6 Billion Demons, to be published by IMAGE!

In CBP Episode 13, Mark, Jin, and Root are back after a fun-filled hiatus! We're old, cranky, and bad at coordinating schedules! Mark's work is growing along with his repeat show venue at Insomnia in Houston. Root has a new job and money to buy comics! Jin talks shows, MSP Comicon, and Minnesota. Then the BROS have an inconclusive discussion about how positive and negative opinions of an artist influence the ability to enjoy their work.

Mark Catches up with another old friend from College, Mario Mora: The Artisan Rouge. They reminisce about college and professors who made an impression on them, discuss Mario's current project Pagan Zoetrope and talk about the pros and cons of fan art. All while avoiding the epic flooding that was referenced in our last podcast!

The gang is back together for CBP Episode 11! Mark and Root chat about the what they haven't been doing, while Jin has turned full-bachelor, existing mainly off hot dogs from the gas station. Our topic this month is comic book movies -- have you seen 'em, which are the good ones? BATMAN!

YET ANOTHER INTERVIEW EPISODE!? Root sits down and gabs with Magic Whistle creator, and former Spongebob scribe, SAM HENDERSON about the rebirth of his flagship title, the challenges of being an indy artist, comics, vintage cartoons, that ONE prank, and archiving American humor.

In CBP Episode 009, Mark, Jin, and Root discuss all the usual topics, then explore their experiences breaking into the local art and comics scene.

*WISE WORDS WITH MARK WISE* In this supplemental episode Mark sits down with Joshua W. Cotter, creator of Nod Away. They talk about Josh's process, finding a publisher, the oddity of having the internet in your pocket at all times, and what makes really compelling sci-fi.

It’s CBP Episode 007 – the tangents episode! We attempt to discuss New Year’s Resolutions, time management, and how to avoid burnout. We mostly chat about what we haven’t been doing and haven’t been reading! And Jin speaks candidly about her struggles with anxiety and being a has-been.

It's the first annual low-to-no-effort holiday episode of the COMIC BROS podcast! Mark and Root revisit the birthplace of the COMIC BROS, and Jin tells adventures of life in Minnesota. We also give out the CBAFSWLs, or COMIC BROS Awards For Stuff We Liked. Root AND Jin are drinking!

In CBP episode 005, Mark and Root haven't been up to much, while Jin waxes philosophical about chopping off her hair. Root steals the show over discussion of our different writing processes. HOT KENTUCKY BROWN!

In CBP episode 004, special guest bro Josh Lesnick sits down with us to recommend comics appropriate for the Halloween season! We also discuss our work process when creating comics, while Jin gets a little sidetracked about the meaning of her autobiographical comics work. Good times!

In this episode, Jin and Root are angry -- ANGRY -- about newspaper comic strips!

This episode was all about the Benjamins!