Gutter Boys

As some of you may know, Cam has been dealing with several different personal issues over the last few months, so he's taking a break from the show until further notice. I expect him to return relatively soon, so don't fret. In the meantime, I'm going to do my best to keep the shit-talking flame alight. Last weekend was the much anticipated return of CAKE, or Chicago Alternative Comix Expo, after a three-year hiatus. And after tabling the entire weekend and seeing so many new and familiar faces, I think it's safe to say that we're fucking back. Joining me in the post-CAKE celebration is Avi, the San Francisco-based owner and operator of Silver Sprocket Press to talk about his time at the show, as well as getting deep into his and Silver Sprocket's lore. From his humble beginnings as a boy genius, to managing bands and selling records for his DIY music label, Avi has done it all. And what's left to conquer? Comics of course. We talk about the development and evolution of Silver Spro

Many people are saying that with the 100th episode in the can, it's all downhill from here. But worry not listener, for the boys are still doing this show for some reason. And what better way to kick off the next chapter in the Gutter Gang lore than with this week's guest, Minneapolis-based cartoonist, publisher, educator, and musician Zak Sally. We talk about his new book, Sammy the Mouse Book 3 (Killgore Books/La Mano 21), having returned from a nearly decade-long hiatus. We also discuss his return, why he needed to take a step back from small press comics, his time as an educator, and his overall thoughts on what comics means to him after nearly 30+ years in the game. You can check out La Mano 21's webshop where you can purchase their fine publications and follow Zak on Instagram @zak_sally. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at gutterboyspodcast@gmail.com and we'll read it on the next episode, or give the Gutter Boys a follow on Instagram and Twitter (JB: @mortcrimpjr; Cam: @camde

It's all come down to this. The 100th episode of Gutter Boys. It's going to be emotional. This one is packed to the gills with what the kids are calling content. To help us celebrate, we're joined with special returning guest Pat Rooks to reflect on the last four years of this thing of ours, his tabling experiences so far in 2023, and how his work has progressed since the last time he was in the hot seat. We also have a ton of voicemails left by friends, fans, and past guests to usher in our landmark episode. Be sure to listen carefully as you may recognize a voice or three. Or ten. What about twenty? How about thirty? You get the idea. To check out more of his work, visit Pat's website and support his Patreon. You can also follow his Instagram @patrrooksstuff. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at gutterboyspodcast@gmail.com and we'll read it on the next episode, or give the Gutter Boys a follow on Instagram and Twitter (JB: @mortcrimpjr; Cam: @camdelrosario). And of course, pleas

Wow! Gutter Gang, we're almost at the coveted 100th episode. Time sure does seem to fly when you're miserable. But before we pop open the champagne, we should first talk about this week's guest: Chicago-based cartoonist and illustrator Kevin Budnik. Renowned for his autobio series I Hope This Finds You and It's OK To Be Sad, Kevin is also a solid friend in the scene and it's embarrassing it took this long to have him finally on the show. We dive into how and why he went from posting diary comics every day to transitioning to Patreon to share his work, his time at Columbia College, his upcoming book and how it will be vastly different from his prior output, and how much the small press world has changed since ye old tumblr days. Check out Kevin's work on their website and support him on Patreon. You can also follow him on Instagram @kevin_budnik & Twitter @knittedsweater. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at gutterboyspodcast@gmail.com and we'll read it on the next epis

The snow is melting and the sun is out. Folks, spring is back. And you know what else is back? Gutter Boys, that's right. And joining us to smell the proverbial flowers is LA-based comic artist Mark Martinez. We talk about his upcoming Godzilla book at IDW, how he went from doing a few alternate covers to a full blown story he will be writing and drawing, his journey in getting himself an education to sharpen his skills, and his love for tokusatsu movies and TV. Check out their work on their website. You can also follow Mark on Instagram & Twitter @markeldude. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at gutterboyspodcast@gmail.com and we'll read it on the next episode, or give the Gutter Boys a follow on Instagram and Twitter (JB: @mortcrimpjr; Cam: @camdelrosario). And of course, please rate, review, like, share, and subscribe on your preferred podcast platform and help grow the Gutter Gang Nation! If you're feeling generous, subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/gutterboys (or gutterboys

The boys couldn't get a mainfeed episode wrapped up in time due to time constraints and schedule conflicts, so for this week we present to you a bonus episode from the Patreon Vault featuring past guest and frequent frenemy Ramon Villalobos to review Funny Pages. Lots of varying opinions on this movie, with hotly contentious back-and-forths coupled with touches of homophobia and ableism. Who ends up coming out on top as the superior film enjoyer? Only way to find out is to listen to this very special roundtable discussion.  Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at gutterboyspodcast@gmail.com and we'll read it on the next episode, or give the Gutter Boys a follow on Instagram and Twitter (JB: @mortcrimpjr; Cam: @camdelrosario). And of course, please rate, review, like, share, and subscribe on your preferred podcast platform and help grow the Gutter Gang Nation! If you're feeling generous, subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/gutterboys (or gutterboys.top) and browse our different subscript

Batter up playboy, it's time for another bi-weekly dose of Gutter Boys!!!! On this episode, we're joined with Chicago-based cartoonist Gina Wynbrandt to talk about her latest bookYou're the Center of Attention, as well her love of Major League Baseball, how she got into the small press world, her processing for developing new material, and the reason for her long hiatus from making comics. Check out their work on their website. You can also follow Gina on Instagram @wynbr and on Twitter @gwynbr. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at gutterboyspodcast@gmail.com and we'll read it on the next episode, or give the Gutter Boys a follow on Instagram and Twitter (JB: @mortcrimpjr; Cam: @camdelrosario). And of course, please rate, review, like, share, and subscribe on your preferred podcast platform and help grow the Gutter Gang Nation! If you're feeling generous, subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/gutterboys (or gutterboys.top) and browse our different subscription tiers to receive

Someone out here actin out like General Traag with the weather maker set to TOTAL CHAOS. Fortunately for the listeners, the boys are still posting and and recording while weathering the literal storm. On this episode, we're joined by Chicago-based cartoonist Bridget Bilbo for an admittedly wholesome edition of Gutter Boys. We talk about their ongoing D&D themed comic Basil, their journey as an artist from SAIC to storyboarding and zine making, their love of drawing and making mini comics, and they have planned for the near future. Check out their work on their website. You can also follow Bridget on Instagram @gingerrbridge. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at gutterboyspodcast@gmail.com and we'll read it on the next episode, or give the Gutter Boys a follow on Instagram and Twitter (JB: @mortcrimpjr; Cam: @camdelrosario). And of course, please rate, review, like, share, and subscribe on your preferred podcast platform and help grow the Gutter Gang Nation! If you're feeling generous, subscribe t

The boys take a break from sleazing it up in Kamurocho to talk with Seattle-based cartoonist and painter Alex Graham. We talk about her early work and more recent books including Dog Biscuits and her current ongoing series The Devil's Grin, her development as a painter and cartoonist, her early life in Denver, her drives and motivations as an artist, the physical toll that comics has taken on her in recent months, and what she's currently working on now. You can check out more of Alex's work on her website or follow her on IG @alex.graham.artist. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at gutterboyspodcast@gmail.com and we'll read it on the next episode, or give the Gutter Boys a follow on Instagram and Twitter (JB: @mortcrimpjr; Cam: @camdelrosario). And of course, please rate, review, like, share, and subscribe on your preferred podcast platform and help grow the Gutter Gang Nation! If you're feeling generous, subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/gutterboys (or gutterboys.top) and browse our different

Can't believe it's been four years of Gutter Boys. Nothing flashy for this episode: no guests, no wacky reveals - none of that. We figured it only made sense to go classico mode and trade some general comics chitter chatter and how we're all looking forward to 20 more years of live-action superhero content that's definitely not made for developmentally stunted babies. Now go out there and crack some heads and create some earners out there. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at gutterboyspodcast@gmail.com and we'll read it on the next episode, or give the Gutter Boys a follow on Instagram and Twitter (JB: @mortcrimpjr; Cam: @camdelrosario). And of course, please rate, review, like, share, and subscribe on your preferred podcast platform and help grow the Gutter Gang Nation! If you're feeling generous, subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/gutterboys (or gutterboys.top) and browse our different subscription tiers to receive exclusive merch, behind-the-scenes comic process updates, bonus episodes, plus

Apple is officially on #PACKWATCH. While the boys are in the intro, Cam is MIA for the interview due to his Mac eating shit. JB takes over as the de facto host and is joined with LA-based artist Erwin Papa to talk about his career, his comics The Angriest Warrior and his recently crowdfunded anthology book Endangered African Horn Man & Juggy, the learning curve of making comics, and the relevance of social media for artists in 2023. This one runs longer than usual, but it's a great interview and we barely covered everything that we wanted to discuss. Expect Erwin to return on a future Patreon-exclusive bonus episode. Follow Erwin on IG @erwin.papa and check out the links in his bio to support his work. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at gutterboyspodcast@gmail.com and we'll read it on the next episode, or give the Gutter Boys a follow on Instagram and Twitter (JB: @mortcrimpjr; Cam: @camdelrosario). And of course, please rate, review, like, share, and subscribe on your preferred podcast platfor

Booya new episode featuring Seattle-based small press publisher and cartoonist Erik Schneider-Gutierrez.  Is risograph over?? Tune in to find out.  Follow Erik on IG @really.easy.press or visit his website to browse and purchase comics in their catalog. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at gutterboyspodcast@gmail.com and we'll read it on the next episode, or give the Gutter Boys a follow on Instagram and Twitter (JB: @mortcrimpjr; Cam: @camdelrosario). And of course, please rate, review, like, share, and subscribe on your preferred podcast platform and help grow the Gutter Gang Nation! If you're feeling generous, subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/gutterboys (or gutterboys.top) and browse our different subscription tiers to receive exclusive merch, behind-the-scenes comic process updates, bonus episodes, plus much more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gutterboys/support

Welcome one and all to our year-end episode, celebrating all the ups and downs of the last 365 days we've all had to endure in this thing of ours. And what's a year-end send off without our annual PIMPS & SIMPS AWARDS???? On this episode, the boys go over their favorite comics from 2022 as a preshow to the biggest, most prestigious award ceremony in small press comics. Who will be outed as a Pimp in the Shadows? Who will be the first to win TWO new awards making their debut in 2022? And most importantly of all, who will be immortalized in the coveted Pimps (and Simps) Hall of Fame? Tune in to find out! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at gutterboyspodcast@gmail.com and we'll read it on the next episode, or give the Gutter Boys a follow on Instagram and Twitter (JB: @mortcrimpjr; Cam: @camdelrosario). And of course, please rate, review, like, share, and subscribe on your preferred podcast platform and help grow the Gutter Gang Nation! If you're feeling generous, subscribe to our Patreon at patreo

The boys dig themselves out of the post-holiday malaise to return from their brief hiatus to deliver more shop talk you the listener have come to love (or hate). Cam has slipped back into degenerate gambling aka trading cards and JB shakes off his first bout of COVID. The fellas are joined with Philly-based cartoonist and educator Pat Aulisio to talk about his new book Delphinium on Stranger Fanzine. We also dig deep into his his storied journey of making and teaching comics, his time spent during the pandemic in the woods making new work, his process, and some minor wrestling and egg chat.  Check out his work on his website or follow him Instagram @yeahdudecomics. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at gutterboyspodcast@gmail.com and we'll read it on the next episode, or give the Gutter Boys a follow on Instagram and Twitter (JB: @mortcrimpjr; Cam: @camdelrosario). And of course, please rate, review, like, share, and subscribe on your preferred podcast platform and help grow the Gutter Gang Natio

No guest this week which means only one thing: the return of Gutter Boys Classico! News and shoutout as usual, followed by a rundown of this year's Short Run event in Seattle, Washington where JB tabled alongside Erik Schneider-Gutierrez at Really Easy Press. Road reports are fun :) Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at gutterboyspodcast@gmail.com and we'll read it on the next episode, or give the Gutter Boys a follow on Instagram and Twitter (JB: @mortcrimpjr; Cam: @camdelrosario). And of course, please rate, review, like, share, and subscribe on your preferred podcast platform and help grow the Gutter Gang Nation! If you're feeling generous, subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/gutterboys (or gutterboys.top) and browse our different subscription tiers to receive exclusive merch, behind-the-scenes comic process updates, bonus episodes, plus much more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gutterboys/support

SAMHAAAAIIIIN. Happy Halloween guys n ghouls. The boys aren't their normal festive selves this year but do not fret, we still have a solid interview to deliver. This week we're joined by Chicago-based artist Nick Pyle to discuss his new book Fend published by Deathwish. We also talk about his past body of work, his relationship with music in Cook County, what his process entails, and his current ongoing and future projects you should be on the look out for.  Check out more of Nick's work on his website or follow him on Instagram @yayitsnickpyle and Twitter @nick_pyle. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at gutterboyspodcast@gmail.com and we'll read it on the next episode, or give the Gutter Boys a follow on Instagram and Twitter (JB: @mortcrimpjr; Cam: @camdelrosario). And of course, please rate, review, like, share, and subscribe on your preferred podcast platform and help grow the Gutter Gang Nation! If you're feeling generous, subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/gutterboys (or gutterboys.to

With Cam unfortunately MIA for the time being, JB goes on a solo run with this week's special guest: Associate Professor and Curator of Comics & Cartoon Art at the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum. Caitlin talks about the success of CXC's first in-person show since the start of the pandemic, how she became a cartoon librarian, and her research and work highlighting overlooked and forgotten women cartoonists. Strap in and get your thinking cap on, because it's time to talk COMICS >:) Find out more about Caitlin's work and the Billy Ireland on their web blog or follow them on Instagram @cartoonlibrary. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at gutterboyspodcast@gmail.com and we'll read it on the next episode, or give the Gutter Boys a follow on Instagram and Twitter (JB: @mortcrimpjr; Cam: @camdelrosario). And of course, please rate, review, like, share, and subscribe on your preferred podcast platform and help grow the Gutter Gang Nation! If you're feeling generous, subscribe to our Patreon

Gutter Gang enjoy the real pleasure of life: good comics, great food, and pleasant chats with the people that continue to do this thing of ours. On this episode, we talk with Ohio-based cartoonist and Hocking Hills alumni Victoria Douglas about their book Cinnamon (Behemoth), their upcoming comic Biblioware, the development and success of their free-to-use digital art assets and resources project Halftone Hospital, and some solid snack chats and pizza preferences. Check out their website at blackbit.world or follow them on Instagram @blackbit.exe. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at gutterboyspodcast@gmail.com and we'll read it on the next episode, or give the Gutter Boys a follow on Instagram and Twitter (JB: @mortcrimpjr; Cam: @camdelrosario). And of course, please rate, review, like, share, and subscribe on your preferred podcast platform and help grow the Gutter Gang Nation! If you're feeling generous, subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/gutterboys (or gutterboys.top) and browse our differen

The boys return from Hocking Hills but not without a heaping helping of cartoonist chitchat. We're joined with past guest Pete Facke, Caroline Cash, Ryan Alves, and MS Harkness in a roundtable discussion hitting a variety of topics including organizing shows, tabling in a "post" pandemic world, and small press communities all for your enjoyment. You're welcome :)   I'm not listing all those @'s, get real.  Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at gutterboyspodcast@gmail.com and we'll read it on the next episode, or give the Gutter Boys a follow on Instagram and Twitter (JB: @mortcrimpjr; Cam: @camdelrosario). And of course, please rate, review, like, share, and subscribe on your preferred podcast platform and help grow the Gutter Gang Nation! If you're feeling generous, subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/gutterboys (or gutterboys.top) and browse our different subscription tiers to receive exclusive merch, behind-the-scenes comic process updates, bonus episodes, plus much more! --- Supp

Since we'll be unable to record and edit a polished episode for our listeners by the time we return from Hocking Hills, we're pulling out another one from the Patreon vault. Enjoy! Part 2 of our ongoing Patreon exclusive series at the Hocking Hills Cartoonist Retreat. We're joined by future guest Nate McDonough along with past guests Pat Rooks and Caroline Cash to talk about the sacred art of longbox digging and the the rush of the hunt. We LOVE deals!! Guest appearance by MS Harkness :D Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at gutterboyspodcast@gmail.com and we'll read it on the next episode, or give the Gutter Boys a follow on Instagram and Twitter (JB: @mortcrimpjr; Cam: @camdelrosario). And of course, please rate, review, like, share, and subscribe on your preferred podcast platform and help grow the Gutter Gang Nation! If you're feeling generous, subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/gutterboys (or gutterboys.top) and browse our different subscription tiers to receive exclusive merch, behind-the-s