Podcasts by Under the Mask

Episode 49 - Building Your Audience and Overcoming Defeat (with Curtis 'Specks' Thompson) from 2021-05-17T15:58:30

My guest today is Curtis “Specks” Thompson, the writer and creator of the comic series Legacy of the View. His series follows southern high school student Chaz Johnson, as he ...

Episode 48 - Finding Success with Your Sophomore Series (Featuring KJ Kaminski, Writer of The Resistents and Sophia Saturn) from 2021-04-22T23:14:18

KJ Kaminski had a problem. His first series, The Resistants (along with its spin-offs), had been fairly well received. KJ found himself attending conventions all across Ameri...

Episode 47 - From Screenwriting for Amazon and Netflix to Comic Book Writing for Kickstarter (Featuring Aaron Wroblewski, Writer of Enenra) from 2021-03-19T00:43:58

Enenra is LIVE ON KICKSTARTER thr...

Episode 46 - Growing a Fanbase and Creating Momentum with Your First Comic Book Series (with Nicholas Mueller, writer/artist of Demon Hunter Raven) from 2021-03-12T01:28:21

Nicholas Mueller had a problem.

He had just launched his first book, Demon Hunter Raven, but it was barely getting any traction! After his first campaign barely...

Episode 45 - An American Comic Book Artist in Japan! (with Bitsy Tandem, Creator of Maiden in Disguise)) from 2021-02-25T23:36:05

My guest today is a comic book artist, writer, and creator who left her hometown in the United States to live abroad in Kushima, Japan. She’s the creator of Maiden in Disguise...

Episode 44 - Starting Your Own Crime and Superhero Anthologies (Featuring Randy Stone, Creator of The Sensational Swan) from 2021-02-12T22:58:22

In this episode of Under the Mask, we’re taking you back to a time where comic titles were liberally littered with colorful adjectives. Words like uncanny, fantastic, and sensational!<...

Episode 43 - Getting Your Comic Out There, From Webcomics to Amazon! (with The Table's Gustavo Soria) from 2021-01-21T23:42:35

This week, I’m talking with Gustavo Soria, a comic book writer, creator, and artist based out of Guatemala.

Soria released his debut comic book, The Table, as a webcomic....

Episode 42.5 - A Candid Discussion With J.W. Sims from 2021-01-07T11:00

This is a candid discussion with J.W. Sims that was cut from the final episode. J.W. Sims has had a tough couple of years: he was diagnosed with cancer, and had to deal with several pe...

Episode 42 - What Happens When a Comic Book Geek Gains Superpowers? (with Omni artist J.W. Sims) from 2021-01-05T13:00

This week, I’m talking with comic book artist and colorist J.W. Sims, colorist of Broke Down and Four Dead Bodies. He’s also the owner of Hooligan Alley Comics, publishing boo...

Networking and Marketing Your Art to Create Artwork Full Time (With Patrick Buermeyer) from 2020-12-22T02:27:23

This week, I’m speaking with professional artist Patrick Beurmeyer about how networking, marketing, and just a little bit of luck have led to him being a full-time artist.

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Episode 40 - Talking Geek Girl with Sam Johnson from 2020-12-09T21:39:30

This week, I’m talking with Sam Johnson, a UK based comic book writer and creator. Sam’s the creator of Geek Girl, where popular girl Ruby finds a pair of high-tech glasses which grant...

Episode 39 - The Never-Ending Search for Knowledge (with Crossover Division's Will Allred) from 2020-12-03T17:00

Imagine a world where fictional characters are invading our real world, and there’s only two librarians who can stop it…and save the world. That’s the concept behind the latest project...

Episode 38 - Picking Collaborators and an Art Team That Elevates the Entire Project (with George O'Connor) from 2020-11-23T03:00

Today’s guest is a real renaissance man. He’s a musician, filmmaker, comic book creator - and he even was the Aflec Duck on social media!

This week, I’m talking with c...

Episode 37 - The Trials of Starting Your Own Comic Publisher (with Shaun Keenan of Comics2Movies) from 2020-11-19T11:00

In this episode, Under the Mask Podcast is heading Down Under, and talking with an award-winning comic writer and creator, and the director of Australian-based publisher Comics2Movies. ...

Episode 36 - How to Publish (and Crowdfund) A Dozen Issues (with Tart Writer/Creator Kevin Joseph) from 2020-11-16T17:20:21

In this episode, I’m talking with Tart writer and creator Kevin Joseph. Kevin has published and crowdfunded a dozen issues of Tart, which is a huge accomplishment for an independent co...

Episode 35 - Wailing Week, Part 2 - It's All About Your Mindset! (With Tyler James, Publisher of Wailing Blade) from 2020-11-12T12:00

Wailing Week’s finale is with Under the Mask’s interview with Tyler James, host of the ComixLaunch podcast and publisher for ComixTribe. Tyler has been publishing comics for over a dec...

Episode 34 - Wailing Week, Part 1 (With Rich Douek, Writer of Wailing Blade) from 2020-11-09T12:00

Wailing Week begins with Under the Mask’s interview with Rich Douek, the writer of Gutter Magic, Road of Bones, Sea of Sorrows, and of course, Wailing Blade.

Wailing Blad...

Episode 33 - Writing Stories that Matter! (With Frank Gogol of Source Point Press) from 2020-11-06T12:00

In this episode of Under the Mask, I talk with acclaimed writer Frank Gogol, writer of Grief, Dead End Kids, and No Heroine. Frank’s first work was nominated...

Episode 32 - Is This The Most Epic Independent Crossover Ever?! (Featuring Lawrence James King) from 2020-11-03T02:00

This November, Under the Mask is kicking it up a notch by offering not one, but TWO interviews the first two weeks of the month. There’s just that many creators reaching out to me to b...

Episode 31 - Networking and Getting Yourself Out There! (featuring Chuck Pineau) from 2020-10-30T11:00

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

This week, I’m talking with up-and-coming comic creator Chuck Pineau. He’s the writer and editor of the audio drama, Essence ...

Episode 30 - Contributing to a Halloween Anthology (featuring Bayron Calderon and Chris McAuley of 123GO!) from 2020-10-26T12:00

Since we’re officially entering spooky season with Halloween later this week, I figured I’d produce a BONUS HALLOWEEN EPISODE, featuring Bayron Calderon and Chris McAulie of 123GO! Publ...

Episode 29 - Creating a Webcomic and Kickstarting It Successfully (with Impure Blood's Nathan Lueth) from 2020-10-21T12:00

This week, I’m speaking with Nathan Lueth, co-creator and artist of Impure Blood, a webcomic fantasy series turned printed book. An enslaved gladiator carries the blood of an ancient a...

Episode 28 - Publishing Your Very First Comic Book! (with Mike McCarthy, writer of Dino-Thrashers) from 2020-10-14T13:00

I’m very lucky that, by producing this podcast, I’m able to talk to many professional (and semi-professional) creators. But today we have...

Episode 27 - Advice from Drawing Comics Professionally for over 30 Years (Featuring Trekker's Ron Randall) from 2020-10-07T16:02:29

It sounds cliché, but this episode’s guest truly needs no introduction. Writer and artist has worked in comics professionally for over 30 years, drawing for big name properties like Su...

Episode 26 - The Ultimate Heel-Face Turn?! 10 Years of Wrestling and Comics (With Joe D. McFee of Xigency Studios) from 2020-10-01T17:14:38

Can a humble comic book creator make the ultimate heel-face turn?!

This week, we’re talking wrestling and comic books with Joe McFee, owner and founder of Xigency Studios...

Episode 25.5 - A Candid Discussion With Russell Nohelty from 2020-09-28T21:46:45

This is a conversation with Russell Nohelty that was left on the cutting room floor. The conversation deals with some serious topics, but both of us agree it's an important conversation to have.

Episode 25 - How to Become a Complete Creative in Comics, Novels, and Beyond! (featuring USA Today Best Selling Author Russell Nohelty) from 2020-09-23T20:30:42

This week, I’m speaking with USA Today Best Selling Author Russell Nohelty, owner of Wannabe Press and writer/author of over a dozen novels, and even more comic books. Since starting W...

Episode 24 - Becoming a Creator Who Wears Many Hats (Featuring Brant Fowler) from 2020-09-16T16:22:05

This week, I’m speaking with Brant Fowler, co-publisher of Last Ember Press. He’s also the writer of the comic books The Last Ember and co-writer of Celestial Falcon, live now on Kicks...

Episode 23 - How to Write Comic Books Professionally (Special Episode Featuring Bill Coulombe from 2020-09-03T13:00

This week features a very special episode - we bring on an artificial intelligence to interview Under the Mask Podcast host and Kinetic writer Bill Coulombe. We talk about how he got s...

Episode 22 - Do You Have What It Takes to be a Professional Comic Book Artist?! (with Luis Rivera) from 2020-08-27T12:00

This week, professional comic book artist Luis Rivera helps break down what it takes to draw comic books professionally.

Episode 21 - How to Become a Professional Comic Book Cover Artist (with Jason Metcalf) from 2020-08-20T15:00

Our special episodes featuring interview with members of the Kinetic teams continues, as I sit down and talk with professional cover artist Jason Metcalf. Jason has don’t work for IDW,...

Episode 20 - How to be a Comic Book Colorist (with Omi Remalante) from 2020-08-14T13:00

For the next few weeks, we’re trying something a little different here at Under the Mask. Bill has hand-selected a few of his past and current collaborators to talk about their process...

Episode 19 - How to Start Your Own Publishing Company, with Phoebe A. Xavier of 123GO! from 2020-08-06T19:19:03

This week, I’m speaking with Phoebe A. Xavier, the owner of 123GO! Publications. She’s also the writer and creator of the comics Sidereal Apogee, Gunmetal Black Ops, and Trouble. Thou...

Episode 18 - How to Write for Anthologies to Increase Your Comic Portfolio and Presence (With Travis Gibb) from 2020-07-31T20:05:56

This week, I’m speaking with my good friend and fellow comic creator, Travis Gibb. Travis is the writer and creator of Broke Down and Four Dead Bodies, as well as an extensive catalogu...

Episode 17 - Tips and Tricks from a Writer With 20 Years of Professional Experience (With Nick Macari) from 2020-07-23T18:00

This week, I’m talking with Nick Macari. Nick is a freelance story consultant, developmental editor, narrative designer, and writer - and he’s been doing this for over 20 years. As yo...

Episode 16 - Hiring an Editor, and the Benefits of Finding Your Passion Early in Life (Featuring David Whalen from Correct Handed Comics) from 2020-07-17T18:00

NOTE: The audio had some volume level issues during recording the interview. I tried my hardest to correct them, but despite my valiant efforts, you may hear a bit of distortion. Sorr...

Episode 15 - Setting Your First Comic Book Up For Success (While Playing With the Setting!) from 2020-07-10T18:00

This week, I’m talking with Daniel Kalban, writer and creator of AMERICAN DREAMS. Daniel published his first professional work through Short Fuse Media, and we’re going to talk about i...

Episode 14 - Signing with a Comic Book Publisher and More from 2020-06-25T18:01

This week, I talk with Damian Wampler, writer and creator of such graphic novels as Sevara and Monitor, and the upcoming projects Monsterly and The Rum-Running Queen. We talk about how he’s hoo...

Episode 13 - Getting Your Comic Out There - From Diamond Distribution to Kickstarter and Everything In Between! from 2020-06-18T17:45

This week we speak with Ruben Romero, writer and creator of The Agency. After spending some time on the convention scene, The Agency was picked up to be distributed nationwide by the comic jugg...

Episode 12 - The Costs of Making Comics Independently from 2020-06-11T19:01

This week we speak with writer and creator of NEOTHERIC, described as "an R-rated cartoon from the 80s." Inspired by such works as Dinosaurcers and Treasure Island, Michael self-funded the first v...

Episode 11 - From Batman Begins and Harry Potter to Tackling Fake News with Digitopia from 2020-06-04T19:01

This week, we talk with visual effects aftist Farhan Qureshi, who has worked on several Hollywood blockbusters such as Alien vs. Predator, Batman Begins, and Harry Potter. His latest project, a co...

Episode 10 - Fighting Depression with Fiction from 2020-05-28T20:00

In this episode, we talk with Will O'Shire, an urban fantasy author with several novels in his Fae Awakening Universe. After being diagnosed with depression, Will found a creative outlet to help h...

Episode 9 - Learning Lessons from a Failed Kickstarter (and Turning It Into Success!) from 2020-05-21T19:01

Our guest this week is Melissa J. Massey, the creator of the webcomics BLACK BALL and THE ALCHEMIST OF AURELIA. Melissa’s first Kickstarter didn’t raise the funds needed, but she didn’t let tha...

Episode 7 - How to Fund Your Kickstarter in 12 Hours with Clay Adams from 2020-05-07T16:00

Today we speak with Clay Adams, accomplished actor, screenwriter, and co-founder of Fried Comics. His Kickstarter for his new book Dead Skins raised it’s funding goal in less than 12 h...

Episode 6 - Kenny Aitken, Creator of Apex: Cybernetic Samurai Owl from 2020-05-01T22:50:34

We talk with Kenny Aitken, whose crazy idea for an anthropomorphic cybernetic samurai owl has turned into a comic book, now live on Kickstarter!

Episode 5 - Rob Multari of Lone Wolf Comics from 2020-04-23T22:00:42

We talk with Rob Multari, writer of the coming-of-age werewolf story, Night Wolf.

Episode 4 - Moana McAdams of Burning Spear Comix and #MoanaMasks from 2020-04-17T20:05:42

This week, we talk with Moana McAdams, writer of Fishing Day with Papa Ray, and creator of Moana's Masks

Episode 3 - Kristopher Jerome of Dark Tidings Press from 2020-04-08T15:53:42

This week, we talk with Kris Jerome, writer and founder of Dark Tidings Press.

We talk about his new graphic novel, TARNISHED, and the joys and challenges of running your own small press.<...

Episode 2 - Interview with Shark of War's Ben Lacy from 2020-03-29T00:15:47

Under the Mask Podcast interviews Ben Lacy. writer, artist, and creator of Shark of War. It’s Jaws meets Robocop…with about 95% more shark! You’ll want to sink your teeth into this interview!<...

Episode 1 - Pilot from 2020-03-23T22:05:54

We are Almost Live! from 2020-03-20T00:00:46

Hey everyone! This is a test page so far, but we are almost live with the Under the Mask Podcast! Come by soon for new episodes!

Talk to you later,

Bill