Walter Simonson

Any conversation you may be fortunate enough to have with Walter Simonson is a treat — but for us to get him all to ourselves here in the studio for an hour or so was magic. Walter regales us with tales of his youth, his passion for art — and dinosaurs — and how he got into the business. Well, barely. We barely got into his career. Which is why he’s gonna have to come back soon. I’m calling this episode one of…I’m gonna guess 15…?

*This episode features an excerpt of "The Dinosaur Song" by The Paul Cornish Trio

* The "Terry" mentioned several times throughout the episode is Terry Austin

Derek Jason Bush and John Fletcher Pasquini are a couple of comic book super fans who happen to be best friends. Together the two have supported several Kickstarter campaigns over the years for creator owned projects before creating the characters who would headline their own comicbook called, Packrat and Thunderbunny. This is their story.

The episode features an excerpt of “Time Will Tell” by Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers

Walt Curley holds the record for listening to Todd prattle on for hours. It's 7 and 2/3rds hours. Walt has been Todd's comic book soulmate for years and this is them talking about their time together on the brutal frontlines of retail comic book sales. Don't interrupt them -- just listen.

* This episode features an excerpt of "B For My Name" by Beastie Boys