Drawing Funny
Lindsay Workman
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Talking Toons And Drawing Funny! "Drawing Funny" Is A Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA Podcast Hosted By Lin Workman.
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Jan 2, 2023
Episode 49 - "Year End Blues"
Show notes: For the first 2023 episode of Drawing Funny I'm joined by MSCA president Kevin L. Williams (aka Soloman Blues). We took the show on the road did some recording over the weekend while in the MSCA's secret mobile recording unit. We were on our way home from seeing the Alabama Blues Brothers perform at the Princess Theatre in Decatur, AL. We discuss some of the Mid-South Cartoonists Association's 35th Anniversary events that happened in 2022, some of the club's history (founded in March, 1987). Plus we share info on upcoming events for this year including our next monthly dinner meet-up at Garibaldi's Pizza this Tuesday (January 3rd 6-8pm), our Drink-N-Draw (Wednesday, January 18th 6-8pm) and Sketchy Saturday (January 28th 10am-2pm) at 901 Comics East, and "Spamalittle" art show at Germantown Community Theatre (March 3-19).
Happy New Year! Stay tooned, and keep drawing funny!
Linwood
LINKS:
Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) – www.midsouthcartoonists.org
My art website – www.linworkman.com
Kevin L. Williams – www.muleythemule.com
901 Comics – www.901-comics.business.site
Germantown Community Theatre – www.theatrememphis.org
Alabama Blues Brothers – www.comiclab.simplecast.com
Garibaldi’s Pizza – www.garibaldispizza.com
Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” and additional music by Steve Oxen.
©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission.
Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com.
Run time: 52min 5sec
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Dec 15, 2022
Episode 48 - "Advice From The Couch"
Show notes: For this episode of Drawing Funny I take a trip to our couch to have a comics conversation with my wife and live-in I.T. person- Nicki Workman (with special guest appearance by our cat Jarael). This is a follow up to Episode 47 – “Back To Basics". While on our way home from the MSCA December dinner meet-up this month I told Nicki about a couple recent conversations with some fellow local creators. They had asked for my advice on their art and projects. Well, even though I do a podcast that offers advice on just about every episode (and even multiple times on each of those episodes), after my many failures and less than stellar art career I've been questioning my art expertise when it comes to giving advice. I asked her is she thought I was qualified, and that conversation led to this episode which includes some very good advice by her. Not just on creating art, but some of the business basics of being creative for a living, as well as her life in corporate America, and reasons for continuing her education at this point in her life. Was happy to catch her on break between semesters to get her to share her thoughts. I'm super proud of her being able to juggle a full time day job and work trips while attending grad school online and keeping a 4.0 GPA at the same time. She's in the home stretch for her MBA!
I also have some local MSCA news about upcoming dinner meetings (next one is Tuesday, January 3rd), current and upcoming art shows and plays around town, as well as some news about the first ever MSCA Drink-N-Draw (Wed. 1/18/23) and Sketchy Saturday (1/28/23) at 901 Comics East. I plan on being back before the end of the year, and recording my 50th episode around the first of the year. Happy holidays. Stay warm, stay safe, stay tooned, and keep drawing funny!
LINKS:
Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) - www.midsouthcartoonists.org
My art website - www.linworkman.com
Fangirl Wednesday - www.fangirlwednesday.com
901 Comics - www.901-comics.business.site
Playhouse On The Square - www.playhouseonthesquare.org
Germantown Community Theatre - www.theatrememphis.org
Dale Martin (artist) - wwwsmearysoapboxpress.wordpress.com
Comic Lab (podcast) - www.comiclab.simplecast.com
Garibaldi's Pizza - www.garibaldispizza.com
Recommended listening:
Episode 21 – “Con Survival Guide”
Episode 40 – “Where Do I Begin?”
Episode 47 – “Back To Basics”
Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” and additional music by Steve Oxen.
©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission.
Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com.
Run time: 1hr 21min
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Nov 21, 2022
Bonus Episode: MSCA Membership Info - Join Now For Free!
Show notes: So, just what is the MSCA..? The Mid-South Cartoonists Association (MSCA) is a non-profit organization of professional cartoonists, aspiring cartoonists, and cartooning enthusiasts. In 2022 the MSCA has celebrated 35 years of drawing funny in the Mid-South, and our podcast just entered it's 3rd season. For the MSCA it all started way back in the spring of 1987 when a small group of professional cartoonists came together to form The Memphis Cartoonists Group. The name didn’t stick and by the third meeting and first official newsletter the name became The Mid-South Cartoonist Association (with ‘Cartoonist’ becoming plural in 2000). Many founding members worked from home so the MSCA was created to bring together cartooning professionals, and invite aspiring professionals and cartooning fans of all backgrounds, ages and skill levels to join in on the fun of cartooning. Our members have worked for newspapers, magazines, ad agencies, and comic book publishers such as Marvel, DC Comics, Image, and Dark Horse, as well as self-publishing their own creator-owned projects and teaching others. The group has promoted the art of cartooning by putting its creativity and time behind various cartooning classes, conventions, charity fundraisers, art shows, anthology comics/zines, drawing nights (and mornings), art trips, web comics, a podcast, as well as having appeared on TV, radio, other podcasts, and in various print media. Our aim is to help more cartoonists, writers, and animators to reach their goals no matter how young or old, published or just starting out. Whether you enjoy simply reading cartoons, dig drawing magazine cartoons or comic books, like to mentor or want to learn, or even if you just need to find an artist or writer to collaborate with, please come check us out. If you love cartoons, are drawn to comics, or just draw funny then the MSCA is for you...and it's free to join us. Either join our mailing list, interact with us on social media, message us on Facebook, or stop by any MSCA event. It's pretty simple and doesn't cost you anything. If you'd like to join us in person, we meet on the 1st Tuesday of each month from 6-8pm at Garibaldi's Pizza near the U of M. MSCA monthly meet-ups are free and open to the public- just bring a few bucks if you'd like to order off the menu. And be sure to introduce yourself. If you have kids interested in getting into cartooning please bring them out. If you are a kid, please have a parent attend with you. If you're not sure about meeting a group of sketchy strangers all by yourself then feel free to bring along a friend. We love to have folks bring whatever art they've been working on and encourage others to talk toons, draw on jam pieces, or do napkin doodles with us!
Links:
MSCA - www(dot)midsouthcartoonists(dot)org
Drawing Funny - www(dot)drawingfunny(dot)com
Garibaldi's Pizza - www(dot)garibaldispizza(d0t)com
Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” and additional music by Steve Oxen.
©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission.
Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com.
Run time: 10min
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Nov 19, 2022
Episode 47 - "Back To Basics"
Show notes: Well, I'm back to basics with this episode of Drawing Funny. This is a bit of a follow up for Episode 40 – “Where Do I Begin?”. After a couple conversations with some new comic creators, I wanted to share some more thoughts on creating comics with you. Trust me, they're very basic, but knowing the basics of creating comic books is something I feel can be often overlooked by those new to writing, drawing, printing, and promoting comics (and themselves). I also have some local MSCA news about upcoming dinner meetings (next one is Tuesday, December 6th), current art shows, and plays around town, as well as some very sad Bat-news about the passing of Kevin Conroy- the iconic voice of Batman for 30yrs. Plus I send out some congrats to Joe Stuber on his Comic Book Central podcast's 9th Anniversary! I hope you all have a Happy Thanksgiving. Stay safe, stay tooned, and keep drawing funny!
Lin
LINKS:
Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) - www.midsouthcartoonists.org
My art website - www.linworkman.com
901 Comics - www.901-comics.business.site
Southaven Arts Council - www.southavenartscouncil.com
Southaven Public Library - www.firstregional.org
Playhouse On The Square - www.playhouseonthesquare.org
Theatre Memphis - www.theatrememphis.org
Dale Martin (artist) - wwwsmearysoapboxpress.wordpress.com
Comic Book Central (podcast) - www.comicbookcentral.net
Garibaldi's Pizza - www.garibaldispizza.com
"How To Draw Comics The Marvel Way" - www.goodreads.com
Blambot Fonts - www.blambot.com
MyFonts - www.myfonts.com
FontShop - www.fontshop.com
Episode 40 – “Where Do I Begin?”- www.drawingfunny.com/2022/04/23/episode-40-where-do-i-begin
Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” and additional music by Steve Oxen.
©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission.
Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com.
Run time: 1hr 4min 42sec
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Oct 30, 2022
MSCA State Of The Onion Address - October 2022 Bonus Episode
Show notes: This is a bonus episode with a quick message from our illustrated MSCA president, Kevin L. Williams to remind everyone of our November 1st dinner meeting this Tuesday night from 6-8pm at Garibaldi's Pizza (near the UofM). Plus Kev shares some info on our upcoming "Spamalittle: Knights of the Drawing Table" art show at Germantown Community Theatre in March (MSCA member Jim Palmer is starring in GCT's current play "An Inspector Calls"), and some other plans that be a brewing for the group as we finish out our 35th anniversary year in 2022 and move into 2023. Have any thoughts on what you'd like to see happen with the MSCA in the future..? Then be sure to come out to the dinner meeting, join our mailing list, and/or interact with us on social media.
Hope you have a safe and happy Halloween weekend, and that we get to see you this Tuesday night at Garibaldi's.
Stay tooned, stay hungry, and keep drawing funny!
LINKS:
Drawing Funny podcast website - www.drawingfunny.com
Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) - www.midsouthcartoonists.org
Kevin's art website - www.muleythemule.com
My art website – www.linworkman.com
Germantown Community Theatre - www.gctcomeplay.org/spamalot/
Germantown Community Theatre - www.gctcomeplay.org/an-inspector-calls/
Garibaldi's Pizza - www.garibaldispizza.com
#spamalot
#memphiscomics
#supportyourlocalartists
#supportcomics
#msca
#midsouthcartoonistsassociation
#cartoonist
#drawingfunnypodcast
#drawingfunny
#podcast
#podperson
#staytooned
Garibaldi’s Pizza
3530 Walker Ave
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 327-6111
www.garibaldispizza.com
Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” and additional music by Steve Oxen.
©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission.
Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com.
Run time: 6min
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Oct 27, 2022
Episode 46 - "Tricks-N-Treats"
Show notes: Well, I'm back with more Drawing Funny...no actual tricks, just hopefully some more pod treats for you. Since my sinuses are killing me and I wanted to get this out before Halloween weekend this is mostly another short local happenings episode featuring news on the upcoming MSCA dinner meet-ups at Garibaldi's Pizza, art show news, the return of the Memphis Comic Expo, MidtownCon, Dyersburg Comic Con, and Monster Market, as well as the Joe Staton comic signing appearance at 901 Comics East, some recent Kickstarter rewards, and what's been going on with me and my art. I also had some sad news to share- Kelly Adkins (striped shirt) with the Southaven Arts Council has recently passed away. There will be a special exhibition at the Southaven Library to honor and celebrate her life and work from November 15, 2022 - January 6, 2023, and an opening reception and celebration on November 15th from 5:30-6:30pm at Jim Saucier Park including light refreshments and lanterns being placed on the lake behind the library. I hope you all have a Happy Halloween. Stay safe, stay tooned, and keep drawing funny!
LINKS:
Drawing Funny Podcast - www.drawingfunny.com
Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) - www.midsouthcartoonists.org
My art website - www.linworkman.com
MidtownCon - www.facebook.com/events/black-lodge/midtown-con
DyersburgCon - www.dyersburgcomiccon.com
Memphis Comics and Fantasy Con - www.memphiscfc.com
901 Comics - www.901-comics.business.site
Southaven Arts Council - www.southavenartscouncil.com
Southaven Public Library - www.firstregional.org
Garibaldi's Pizza - www.garibaldispizza.com
Memphis Monster Market - www.memphismonstermarket.com
RRPARKS Cards - www.rrparkscards.com
The Penciled In Podcast (audio)- www.spotify.com
The Penciled In Podcast (video)- www.youtube.com/c/IngridKVHardy
Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” and additional music by Steve Oxen.
©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission.
Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com.
Run time: 22min 38sec
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Sep 19, 2022
Episode 45 – “MSCA On Display”
Show notes: After a hard-drive crash forced hiatus and clearing several sketchcard gigs off my drawing board I'm back with more Drawing Funny! This is mostly another local happenings episode featuring news on the Mid-South Cartoonists Association's 35th anniversary display at the Hernando Library, MSCA dinner meet-ups at Garibaldi's Pizza, the return of the Memphis Comic Expo, MidtownCon, and Monster Market, as well as the DeSoto Arts Council's upcoming "Yart Sale", Joe Staton comic signing appearances at 901 Comics- and what's been going on with me and my art. I've completed more sketchcards for RRPARKS Cards (MANOS, Nosferatu, Ultraman), did some giveaways for YouTube's Gabe's Gave, and am wrapping up more RRParks' Trick 'r Treat sketchcards (the Halloween Kickstarter is live through Oct.2). I also was on Epidsode 33 of The Penciled In Podcast with Lindsey Greyling and Ingrid Hardy discussing sketchcards and teaching art, and was interviewed by Voyage Memphis Magazine online. Stay well, stay tooned, and keep drawing funny!
LINKS:
Memphis Comic Expo/"DonnieCon" - www.memphiscomicexpo.com
Hernando Library - www.firstregional.org
The Penciled In Podcast (audio)- www.spotify.com
The Penciled In Podcast (video)- www.youtube.com/c/IngridKVHardy
Gabe's Cave podcast - www.youtube.com/c/Gabe'sCave
RRPARKS Cards - www.rrparkscards.com
Voyage Memphis Magazine - www.memphisvoyager.com/
Monster Market - www.memphismonstermarket.com
#donnieconrocks
#drawingfunny
#podcast
#linworkman
#sketchcards
Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” and additional music by Steve Oxen.
©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission.
Background music owned by Fesliyan Studios.
Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com.
Run time: 22min 30sec
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Jun 25, 2022
Episode 44 - "Die Bold Comics"
Show notes: In the 1st half of this episode I share some podcasting news. My wife Nicki and I were recently on the Supergirl Radio podcast to talk about our day trip up to the Metropolis Superman Celebration, plus I talk about Michael Rosenbaum's upcoming new Talk Ville podcast with SMALLVILLE co-star Tom Welling- who were in Metropolis this year with voice actor George Newbern, artists Rick Burchett, Matthew Clark, and Guy Gilchrist. In the 2nd half of the show I talk with indie comics writer (and former Memphian) John Holland about his three latest Die Bold Comics projects - A Girl and Her Dog, 2 Tons Of Fury, and his upcoming Kickstarter for the Alma: Champion comic. Thanks to John for taking time out to come on the show (twice). Look forward to seeing him back in the M-town this fall at the Memphis Comic Expo...DonnieCon ROCKS! Stay well, stay tooned, and keep drawing funny!
LINKS:
Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) - www.midsouthcartoonists.org
John Holland/Die Bold Comics website - www.dieboldcomics.com
Memphis Comic Expo/"DonnieCon" - www.memphiscomicexpo.com
Supergirl Radio podcast - www.supergirlradio.com
Legends Of Tomorrow podcast - www.legendsoftomorrowpodcast.com
Inside Of You podcast/Michael Rosenbaum - www.insideofyoupodcast.com
Talk Ville podcast/Michael Rosenbaum & Tom Welling - www.talkvillepodcast.com
Superman Celebration/Metropolis, IL - www.supermancelebration.net
Super Museum/Metropolis, IL - www.supermuseum.com
Fat Edd's Roadhouse/Metropolis, IL - www.fateddsroadhouse.com
Project Hope Humane Society/Metropolis, IL - www.facebook.com/projecthopehumanesociety
Save The Massac Theatre/Metropolis, IL - www.facebook.com/SaveTheMassacTheatre
Fangirl Wednesday/Nicki Workman - www.fangirlwednesday.com
Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” and additional music- "The Way Things Used To Work" by Steve Oxen. ©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc.– music and sound effects used by permission.
"Save Me" (SMALLVILLE theme) by Remy Zero.
Run time: 58min
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May 30, 2022
Episode 43 - "Sour Grapes"
Show notes: In this episode I share some local upcoming event news, plus I sit down to talk toons and discuss some Sour Grapes with cartoonist Tim Jones. Tim is the creator/artist/writer of the widely popular, self-syndicated comic strip, “SOUR GRAPES”. He created SOUR GRAPES back in 2013. It's a weekly strip about “Aesop”, a miserable-flying dog; his pet cloud, ‘Ominous’ and odd family- all living in a problematic and troubled world. In 2014, the strip found its way into print starting in two newspapers in Rhode Island, where he lives with his family. Soon after, the comic strip continued its success and started to appear in more and more newspapers. Today, SOUR GRAPES continues to grow in popularity and can now be seen in multiple newspapers across the country. Tim has been a cartoonist and freelance illustrator for over 25 years and he is a member of the National Cartoonist Society and Mid-South Cartoonists Association. He also teaches cartooning and speaks at local schools and libraries. Tim has created several compilation SOUR GRAPES books and story-coloring books. He appears at various events, Comic-Cons and book signings. His next upcoming events are in July at Plastic City Comic Con in Fitchburg, MA and Terrificon at Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut. Thanks to Tim for taking time out to come on the show. Hope to run into him in person at some point. Happy birthday/anniversary to Comics and Collectibles, 901 Comics (Midtown), Metropolis, and my wife Nicki Workman!
LINKS:
Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) - www.midsouthcartoonists.org
My art website - www.linworkman.com
Tim Jones "Sour Grapes" - www.sourgrapescomic.com
Terrificon (Conneticut) - www.terrificon.com
Plastic City Comic Con (Fitchburg, MA) - www.plasticcitycomiccon.com
National Cartoonists Society (NCS) - www.nationalcartoonists.com
Theme/Music: “Silly Bank Heist” and "Sleuthing In The Dark" by Steve Oxen. ©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission.
Run time: 1hr 5min 30sec
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May 23, 2022
Episode 42 - "Little House Art Project"
Show notes: In this solo episode I discuss the Little House Art Project art classes and Antonio Johnson (ADJ Design) and I teaching there in Southaven recently. Antonio was showing them how to use the art program Clip Studio Paint, and I showed the students how to draw sketchcards.
"Little House Art Project began as an idea born of an art program for special needs children- but, why stop with artistically gifted, special needs teen? Many teens yearn for art instruction. Little House Art Project is an opportunity for all teens to learn more about fundamentals of art. Studies in light sources, painting still life, and more will be explored in this series of classes."
I also share some event and Kickstarter news, talk about my latest Nosferatu sketchcards, and do some "Playing It Forward" when I mention the podcasts Supergirl Radio and Making Comics - two podcasts I listen to on a regular basis. I recommend checking them out, and thank them for either having me and Nicki on their show, or giving Drawing Funny a shout-out.
Plus I recap some of Nicki's and my experiences during Free Comic Book Day 2022 around Memphis. (You can listen to our thoughts and interviews in Episode 41 – “FCBD Multitude Of Madness”.)
Stay well, stay tooned, and keep drawing funny!
LINKS:
Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) - www.midsouthcartoonists.org
My art website - www.linworkman.com
Antonio Johnson (ADJ Design) - https://www.adjdesign.com/
Little House Art Project - www.thearcnwms.org/little-house-art-project
Superman Celebration (Metropolis, IL) - www.supermancelebration.net
Supergirl Radio podcast with Morgan Glennon and Rebecca Johnson - supergirlradio.com
Making Comics podcast with Scott Lost and Keith Foster - www.anchor.fm/makingcomics
901 Comics (Midtown & Cordova) - 901-comics.business.site
Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” by Steve Oxen.
©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission.
Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com.
Run time: 36min 37sec
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May 15, 2022
Episode 41 - "FCBD Multitude Of Madness"
Show notes: In this episode Nicki and I hit the road to celebrate Free Comic Book Day 2022 around Memphis. We stop at Comics & Collectibles, The Cellar, and 901 Comics East and get our free comics, pick up our hold box comics, do some additional shopping, and chat with friends. We talk toons with local comic creators Dale Martin, Brad & Skoot Starnes, Matt Bowers, Gabe DeRanzo, and Janet & Martheus Antone Wade about their current and upcoming projects such as The Dragon Templar, Fathom, Memphis, Stoned Ninja, Shinobi: Ninja Princess and Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa comics. (Sorry for some of the poor audio quality.) We also caught Doctor Strange And The Multiverse Of Madness and give some non-spoiler thoughts on this latest Marvel movie. Free Comic Book Day happens on the first Saturday in May each year. Be sure to contact your local comic shop (or library) to see if they participate in FCBD. Stay well, stay tooned, and keep drawing funny!
LINKS:
Mid-South Cartoonists Association/M…
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Apr 23, 2022
Episode 40 – “Where Do I Begin?"
Show notes: I'm solo again for this 40th episode. Lately I've seen a lot of comics creators online ask, "Where do I begin?" Well, "Just start making comics." seems like the most honest answer, but I know that there's a lot more to that question. I don't have all the answers, but I do share my my comics origin story and thoughts on creating comics. I offer up some advice, resources, cautionary tales, and more about making comics and getting them out there to readers. Lots of ways to make comics these days, and lots of ways to read comics, too. I've seen the pros and cons of doing cons. I don't offer any real advice on breaking into comics, because like writer/editor/publisher Mark Waid has said, "Breaking into comics is like breaking out of jail: once you find a way, that way is closed forever." It's different for everyone. I do however encourage making comics- and hope the info shared in this episode will help you not only avoid the pitfalls I did creating my own comics, but also enjoy…
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Apr 16, 2022
Episode 39 - "Why So Anxious..?"
Show notes: In this solo episode I have some MSCA member/meeting news, more updates on upcoming conventions/events such as Free Comic Book Day and the Memphis Comic Expo(DonnieCon), as well as some memories of mine and Nicki's Saturday in midtown Memphis visiting The Art Center, attending MidTown Con at Black Lodge, seeing a photo exhibit at Crosstown Arts, discovering the Memphis Listening Lab at Crosstown Concourse, and shopping at The Cellar and Comics & Collectibles. Plus I talk about Antonio Johnson's Clip Studio Paint demo at the April MSCA dinner meet-up, and me sliding by 901 Comics, Goner Records, and Burke's Bookstore in the Cooper-Young neighborhood. Also feature the Little House Art Project and their current Autism Awareness art show with the Southaven Arts Council (which runs through April at the Southaven Library), the DeSoto Camera Club's latest photo display at the Hernando Library, plus other mid-south art happenings. The back-half of the episode is about a Facebook p…
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Mar 24, 2022
Episode 38 - "Ain't Nobody Got Time For That!"
Show notes: In this solo episode I have some MSCA member news, updates on upcoming conventions and events, as well as info on our president Kevin L. Williams being interviewed recently about the Mid-South Cartoonists Association's 35th anniversary for WMC TV5's "Bluff City Life". I also discuss some I CREATE COMIC BOOKS Facebook group threads and share my opinions on impostor syndrome, social/anti-social media, being social in person, making time for positive things, and editing out toxic people and situations that are in our lives.
BIG NEWS- after meeting virtually on Zoom for the last two years due to the pandemic, we were happy to return to in-person meetings at Garibaldi's Pizza this month...and we'll be back on the first Tuesday in April! We had a great turn out- about a dozen members or so. Zoom meetings were great to keep in touch, but it was awesome to see and talk to everyone in person and not through a computer screen. Stay well, stay tooned, and hope to see you in person at…
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Feb 15, 2022
Episode 37– “What's Goin' On”
Show notes: In this solo episode I have an update and details on the current MSCA art show at the Germantown Community Theatre. It and the play "The Complete History Of America (abridged)" can be seen February 17-27, 2022. This is one of our 35th anniversary events, and we're working on a couple more (additional announcements coming soon). BIG NEWS- after meeting virtually on Zoom for the last two years due to the pandemic, we're happy to announce our return to in-person meetings at Garibaldi's Pizza (3530 Walker Ave. Memphis, Tn 38111)...we'll be back on the first Tuesday in March! I also share some Mid-South Cartoonists Association history in our first MSCA Fun Facts segment, and unfortunately there's some more sad MSCA member news.
If you stop by The Cellar out in Bartlett, TN be sure to snag some free Drawing Funny podcast and MSCA swag. Lots of buttons, stickers and sketchcard blanks are available while they last. If you have any ideas for ways for us to celebrate our MSCA ann…
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Feb 4, 2022
Episode 36 - "Business As Usual"
Show Notes: In this episode my fellow Mid-South Cartoonists Association members Kevin L. Williams, Greg Cravens and I pay respect and share stories about our friend and cartoonist Sam Ray who passed away in December, 2021. I've been wanting to get together with some of the local cartooning gang to record a tribute to Sam, and in spite of some technical difficulties we were able to record for a bit during the MSCA monthly zoom call this week (thanks to some quick thinking by Kev.) Another left-hander, Sam was a great cartoonist/writer & created his “Business As Usual” comic strips which were published in The Commercial Appeal, The Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, Boy’s Life, Reader’s Digest, Barron’s, Woman’s World, Forbes, and our first MSCA comic anthology. He was also a writer on the "Hagar The Horrible" comic strip for 6 years. Sam was a soft-spoken artist who was always willing to talk toons and swap stories with other cartoonists at our meetings and events…
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Feb 1, 2022
Episode 35 - "The Dragon Templar"
Show Notes: "RELEASE THE DRAGON!" MSCA member Dale Martin has released a new ongoing comic series with local writer Brad Starnes: THE DRAGON TEMPLAR!
Set in the depths of the Middle Ages, during the era of the Crusades, this medieval adventure comic follows a band of Knights Templar, Rome's agents on the ground as the Universal Church tries to lay claim to the Holy Land. The band of knights deploy their talents for war protecting Rome's interests and traveling pilgrims alike … all the while harboring in their midst a power they can’t fully understand!
“The Dragon Templar” is an ongoing series by Dale Martin and Brad Starnes. Issues feature 12 black & “white” pages (interiors are on ivory paper) with full-color covers. First issue is available now at 901 Comics (Memphis and Cordova), The Cellar Tabletop Games & Comics (Bartlett), as well as Chicago Comics and Quimby’s (Chicago), with more outlets to come! Also available direct from the creators at www.drago…
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Jan 20, 2022
Episode 34 – “The Show Must Go On...Later” MSCA Art Show Update
Show notes: "The Show Must Go On...Later" In this solo episode we have an update and details on the upcoming MSCA art show at the Germantown Community Theatre. Bad news, it and the play "The Complete History Of America (abridged)" have been pushed back until February due to COVID. Good news- that means any interested Mid-South Cartoonists Association members still have a couple extra weeks to get their art in. The show will be hung the first week of next month and available for viewing February 17-27, 2022. This is one of our 35th anniversary events, and we're working on a couple more. If you have any ideas for ways for us to celebrate, or would like to be on this podcast please contact me at podcast (at) drawingfunny (dot) com. I'd love to hear from you.
Some sad news to share, as I was finishing up this episode I learned that Mid-South Cartoonists Association founding member Sam Ray died back in December, 2021. Sam was a great cartoonist/writer & created his “Business As Usual”…
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Dec 23, 2021
Episode 33- "Priced To Sell- Or Sit..?
Show notes: "How much is that art in the window?" In this solo episode I discuss pricing and selling- or not selling my art, and what some folks have thought about the prices I charge and if my work is worth the cost. I've talked before about how I got into drawing funny for a living and how I've set up at conventions and art shows, but really haven't mentioned why I charge what I do for my sketchcards, sketchcovers, paintings, prints, tees and more. I also talk a bit more on how I create my own art, where I've sold it over the years, and what expenses I've experienced. Plus if you've wondered what exactly is a sketchcard and/or a sketchcover, wanted to know how to get into doing them, or how much they pay- I talk about that as well. I don't have all the answers by a long shot, but if you're struggling with what to charge for your work maybe this will help you understand art pricing and some possible avenues for selling and buying art. If you have any ideas or stories on selling art an…
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Dec 10, 2021
Episode 32 – “That's Your Opinion, Man”
Show notes: Hey, Dudes and Dudettes. In this episode I discuss my opinions on using photo reference, taking or giving advice, and more discussion on not feeling like a tool for using tools like lightboxes and projectors to get the job done Also share some MSCA news, info on some upcoming DeSoto Arts Council's kids/teen art classes, and some sad news about legendary comics creator George Pérez and his cancer diagnosis. My best to "Uncle George" and his family, friends, and fans.
LINKS:
Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) - www.midsouthcartoonists.org
My art website - www.linworkman.com
My geek travel blog/webtoon website - www.havegeekwilltravel.com
A.G. Howard - www.howardart.weebly.com
Greg Cravens - www.cravenscartoonist.com
Bob Kimball - www.greatbigrobot.com
Steve Stanley - www.twitter.com/stevestanleyart
901 Comics (Memphis, TN) - www.901-comics.business.site
Comics & Collectibles (Memphis, TN) - www.memphiscomics.com/wps
The Cellar (Bartlett, TN) -…
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Nov 12, 2021
Episode 31 - "What A Tool(s)"
Show Notes: If you're wondering about the title for this episode, the Memphis and Southaven area near me are getting some new Whataburger locations, so I thought I'd play off that and discuss what tools and materials I use for producing my art. I'll be discussing my early days of airbrushing in malls in the '80s, literally cutting and pasting art, starting off on working digital, creating early webcomics in the '90s, my sculpting experiences, how I got into using markers, and some other ways I like to get the job done. Plus I send out some congrats to fellow podperson Joe Stuber for Comic Book Central's 400th episode/8th anniversary, and give you some info on former guest Sal Abbinanti's new Kickstarter campaign for his "Atomika" omnibus.
BTW: If after listening to this episode and still have art questions or have suggestions on what types of tools and materials you use, or would like to come on the show to discuss your techniques and/or just talk toons, please give me a shout. I'm ha…
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Nov 8, 2021
Episode 30 - "MSCA News Flash"
Show Notes: I started off working on one episode, but once I added the MSCA news elements it became a bit longer than I wanted, so I decided to do a shorter one just focusing on current and upcoming events here. In this episode I've got info on murals, meetings, plays, art shows, appearances, anniversaries, and more happening around the M-town...as well as Nicki and me playing tourists close to home for my birthday. (BTW- I share a birthday with Cookie Monster- happy birthday, Cookie!) For more info, links, and pics please check out the MSCA website at www.midsouthcartoonists.org. You can contact me (Lin) at: podcast(at)drawingfunny(dot)com, and would love to have you as part of our second season of "Drawing Funny". Hope you had a Happy Halloween and Day of the Dead. Stay safe, stay focused- and I'll talk toons with again you soon..!
LINKS:
Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) - www.midsouthcartoonists.org
My art website - www.linworkman.com
DaMarco Randle Arts -…
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Oct 18, 2021
Episode 29 – “Strange And Unusual”
Show Notes: This episode is our 1 year anniversary show, and man what a strange trip and unusual year the first season has been- pandemic, snowpocalypse, layoffs, new job, new equipment, learning curves, and lots of comic conversations! For the first episode of our second season I share some MSCA member news, what art projects I've been working on recently, some of the podcasts I listen to, and my thoughts on self-publishing and some of the comics industry publisher news I've heard about on the interwebs. Lots of "The Ghost With The Most" on this episode in celebration of mine and Nicki's 10th wedding anniversary this month. I proposed to Nicki at the Phoenix Comic Con's art show way back when I was emceeing their art show as Beetlejuice...and she said, "Yes."...well, technically she shook her head but that counts- I had witnesses! BTW: If you'd like to be a part of the show or have your comics project, event, or podcast featured on a future episode please give me a yell. You can conta…
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Sep 19, 2021
Episode 28 - "Play It Forward"
Show Notes: This episode is about "paying it forward" and some of the posts I recently ran across in the "I CREATE COMIC BOOKS" Facebook group and my responses to them. I've gotten a lot of help from others over the years, and I hope that this podcast helps anyone wanting to learn more about creating comics, and the business of promoting them. I also talk a bit about what I've been up to art-wise (mostly drawing sketchcards), and touch on some of my art-anxiety, drawing-depression, professional-jealousy, and impostor-syndrome experiences.
Stay safe, stay tooned- and please share with others..!
BTW: If you'd like to be a part of the show or have your comics project, event, or podcast featured on a future episode please give me a yell. You can contact me at: podcast(at)drawingfunny(dot)com
LINKS:
Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) - www.midsouthcartoonists.org
DeSoto Arts Council/DAC (Hernando, MS) - www.desotoartscouncil.com
My art website - www.linworkman.com…
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Aug 11, 2021
Episode 27 - "MSCA News Update"
Show Notes: Lots of MSCA news like Greg Cravens' "Hubris" Patreon, Kevin “Nuggethead” Thorn's new political hat in Hernando, MS, upcoming MSCA monthly meet-ups, the updated MSCA links page, MSCA's 35th anniversary - plus local events like Free Comic Book Day, The Covington Comic Con, Disney exhibit at Graceland, & Artists’ Link art show at the Memphis Botanic Garden. A bit of discussion of the Superman Celebration & Supergirl Radio podcast interview, & my recent sketchcards & unemployment situation... :(
Stay tooned & stay safe!
MSCA - www.midsouthcartoonists.org
My art website - www.linworkman.com
Hubris Patreon - www.patreon.com/Hubris
Kevin Thorn - www.nuggethead.net
The Daily Rios podcast - www.thedailyrios.com
Supergirl Radio podcast - www.supergirlradio.com
Retro Rogues LIVE podcast - www.retrorogues.com
901 Comics – www.901-comics.business.site
Comics & Collectibles – www.memphiscomics.com/wps
The Cellar – comiccellaronline.com
Superman Celebr…
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Jul 10, 2021
Episode 26 - "John Ostrander"
Show Notes: This episode Nicki and I catch up with one of our favorite writers, and humans- John Ostrander. We met "Uncle John" several years back at MidSouthCon and immediately became friends. He's a legendary comics creator who's worked for Marvel, DC Comics, Dark Horse, Image, Valiant, as well as First Comics- which was his first comics gig. He's been a playwright, director, actor- and almost a priest..! Just before Covid struck he filmed a cameo scene as Dr. Fitzgibbon for the upcoming "The Suicide Squad" movie by James Gunn, which will be released in theaters and HBO Max on August 6, 2021.
John Ostrander on Twitter - @JohnFOstrander1
"The Suicide Squad" movie website - www.thesuicidesquad.net
John on Comic Mix (columnist) - www.comicmix.com/author/john-ostrander
John on Word Balloon podcast ("Hexer Dusk") - www.wordballoon.blogspot.com
Nicki's website - www.fangirlwednesday.com
My art website - www.linworkman.com
Superman Celebration (Metropolis, IL) - www.supermancelebrati…
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Jul 4, 2021
Episode 25 - "Heroineburgh"
Show Notes: "HEROINEBURGH" is a live-action episodic video series and a comic book series (and created in that order). The stories are about a universe of superpowered females in a fantastical version of Pittsburgh. It's adventure, drama, comedy and romance, all in the finest spandex and capes, and the comic book art is classic Bronze Age- with some modern computer coloring. The videos are available for download from their website- Heroineburgh.com, and the comics are on sale in over 150 stores nationwide and at their many comic con and comic shop appearances. In this episode I talk with the mysterious Mr. H about the world of HEROINEBURGH, creating comics and shooting video in the Steel City, plus swap some stories about his connection to the Memphis music scene. So hop on the bus, Gus- and make a new plan to take a trip to Heroineburgh...by way of Memphis.
"HEROINEBURGH" website - www.heroineburgh.com
YouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCsaJNsX8AgErJh5aTsjnGxQ
Facebook - www.face…
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Jun 27, 2021
Episode 24 - "Mic Check, Please?"
Show Notes: This episode is one of my shorter ones, and for this mini-sode my cats Jarael and Lena decided to visit me in the Batcave while I worked. I recently got in a new mic and wanted to give it a test drive. I figured while I was recording I could share some MSCA news and let you know what Nicki and I have been up to lately. Thanks to Peter Rios for the shout-out on his "The Daily Rios" podcast. He mentions my show on TDR Ep. 503 during his conversation with Dave Dwonch, as well as playing my "Drawing Funny" promo spot- thanks, Peter! I've got two comics conversations scheduled for this week and will be bringing those to you as soon as I can.
If you'd like to be a part of the show or have your comics project or event featured on a future episode please give me a yell. You can contact me at: podcast(at)drawingfunny(dot)com
Cheers!
My art website - www.linworkman.com
"The Daily Rios" podcast - www.thedailyrios.com
"Comic Geek Speak" podcast - www.comicgeekspeak.com
901 Comics…
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Jun 22, 2021
Episode 23 - "Winston Gambro"
Winston Gambro is a graphic designer by day, and comic creator by night. He’s created the comedy webtoon "Gumshoe City", which has detective Meatball Matthews journeying out of his element when his best friend disappears and leaves behind a dead body; his online cyberpunk mystery "Overflow", that has Ava Lee, a private detective attempting to prove her brother didn't commit a war crime and possibly stop the end of the world; and his anthology comic series "Rex Radley: Boy Adventurer", an all ages book that was inspired by every awesome cartoon made to sell toys (and was successfully backed by two Kickstarter campaigns). Winston currently lives in Aurora, IL with his cat, Hazel.
You can purchase Winston's comics at- www.gumroad.com/winstongambro.
Winston's website - www.winstongambro.com
"Gumshoe City" webcomic - www.gumshoecitycomic.com
"Overflow" webcomic - www.overflow.thecomicseries.com
Winston on Twitter - @WinstonGambro
Winston on Instagram - @winstongambro
Art Bar on…
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Jun 12, 2021
Drawing Funny Promo Spot
Welcome to Drawing Funny– where we talk toons with some sketchy characters in the comics industry and fandom. I’m your host, Lin Workman.
Drawing Funny is an MSCA podcast. The Mid-South Cartoonists Association has been drawing funny in the Memphis area since 1987. You can find out more about the MSCA at www.midsouthcartoonists.org, and on the MSCA Facebook page. Be sure to like that page and follow our group on Twitter @MSCA_Memphis, and on Instagram @midsouthcartoonists. You can keep up with this show at any of those, or on the show’s site here at www.drawingfunny.com, as well as on Twitter @drawingfunny1, or Instagram @drawingfunnypod.
Shameless plug for me- I have my linworkman.com art site as well as my geek travel blog and web comic havegeekwilltravel.com. My social media info and bio are on each of those sites along with several examples of my art work.
If you’d like to contact the show please email podcast (at) drawingfunny (dot) com. Or to contact the MSCA email mids…
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May 31, 2021
Episode 22 - "The Edge Comic"
Show Notes: Recently I recorded an interview with Marvin Wynn, writer of "The Edge" comic. We discussed it, his upcoming show/store appearance schedule, the art scene in Pittsburgh (AKA "Comicsburgh"), plus his involvement with the live action "Herioneburgh" and its upcoming crossover with "The Edge". You can find Second Sight Publishing and "The Edge" Comic in Diamond's PreviewsWorld catalogue. If you've got a comics series you'd like to discuss on the show, shoot me an email- podcast (at) drawingfunny (dot) com. Always enjoy talking toons with comics creators, and would love to have some CONversations with show/event organizers and see what info/advice/stories they can share. Hope you have a great Memorial Day. Stay safe, and stay tooned!
The Edge Comic - www.marvinwynn.wixsite.com/theedgecomic
Marvin/The Edge on Facebook - facebook.com/The.Edge.Comic
Marvin/The Edge on Twitter - twitter.com/Marvinwynn
Marvin/The Edge on Instagram - www.instagram.com/theedgecomic
Email - thee…
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May 29, 2021
Episode 21 - "Con Survival Guide"
Show Notes: Since many folks are heading to cons again or are gearing up to, I thought I'd share some thoughts on setting up at and/or attending conventions. I've been doing it off and on since the early '90s, as an attendee, artist guest, volunteer, con staff, organizer- at one time doing a con a month or every other month..! I've stopped setting up as an artist/guest or putting on shows, but still love attending cons. There's lots more I could have put into this episode, but figured this one was long enough at 45min. Plus, I remembered a few extras after I had edited it..D'oh! So, maybe I'll do a follow up episode after attending a few post-pandemic events. If you'd like more info on conventions and portfolio reviews, or see some of the cons and events I've attended be sure to check out my LinWorkman.com art blog and HaveGeekWillTravel.com travel blog (lots of posts in the archives). I recorded an interview with Marvin Wynn, writer of "The Edge" comic, and we discussed cons in that e…
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May 16, 2021
Episode 20 - "'Til Death Do Us Art" With Nicki Workman
Show Notes: I did another interview with my live-in tech support person- my wife, Nicki Workman. We talked about what it's like to live with an artist like me- the pros and cons, and being a spouse of a pro at cons. During our conversation she shared some of her experiences of dealing with me and other artists/creators, her thoughts on making a marriage work (so far so good for us!), as well as dropping some useful business knowledge for artists and those who live and/or work with one. Nicki's other Drawing Funny episodes are Episode 17 – “I.T. Phone Home”, Episode 9 – “Nicki’s Mouse Report” and a Flashback Friday interview at the 2018 DonnieCon on Episode 4 – “Drawn Of The Dead”. I always enjoy talking toons with my wife, and I hope you enjoy this episode. Waiting to hear back from some upcoming guests and am hoping to get back on a more regular schedule soon. Until then, stay tooned!
Nicki's Blog - www.fangirlwednesday.com
Nicki on Twitter - www.twitter.com/NWor…
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Apr 21, 2021
Episode 19 - "Southern Exposure"
Show Notes: On this episode I (Lin Workman) talk about exposure- the good, the bad, and the ugly I've experienced as an artist and comics creator. I also discuss some of the promotions I've done in the past, and try to share what to do (or not do) when promoting yourself and/or project. Don't die from exposure or get arrested for exposing yourself to others- learn from my mistakes and learn how to judge what's good or bad exposure for you.
I hope you're staying safe, staying warm, and staying tooned..!
Lin Workman (art/blog site) - www.linworkman.com
Lin on Facebook - www.facebook.com/artistlinworkman
Lin on Twitter - @linworkman
Lin on Instagram - @linworkmanart
Why I Charge What I Charge
Southern Exposure- What’s Good Exposure And What’s Not
“Expose THIS!” My True Feelings On Working For Free
"Bidding In Memphis" (Orphem Theatre Annual Auction)
"My Phantom of the Opera chair goes for “chair-ity”- The Orpheum’s Annual Auction"
Lin by Lin- My “Hamilton…
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Mar 14, 2021
Episode 18 - "Little Deaths" With David Doub
Show Notes: On this episode I talk to Little Deaths creator and Texas transplant - David Doub. David is the founder of Dusk Comics. His numerous publications include Dusk, Miss Tilney, Forever, Mystery Masque, and the upcoming Little Deaths. According to the interwebs, "La petite mort" (the little death), is an expression which means "the brief loss or weakening of consciousness" and in modern usage refers specifically to "the sensation of post orgasm as likened to death." The term "la petite mort" does not always apply to sexual experiences. It can also be used to describe a weakening or loss of consciousness, specifically in sleep, or when some undesired thing has happened to a person and has affected them so much that "a part of them dies inside." The Little Deaths we’ll be investigating today is a 30 page full color historical fantasy adventure comic, written by David Doub and featuring art by Andrew Herman and Paul Maitland. It's based on the French historical figure Julie…
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Feb 28, 2021
Episode 17 - "I.T. Phone Home" Nicki Workman
Show Notes: Greetings, listeners! While doing a test flight on Zoom to try and work out some issues I've been having, I hit the record button and did an interview with my live-in tech support person- my wife, Nicki Workman. We talk toons, tech, podcasts, her experiences with backing crowdfunding as a fan, her comics origin stories, her going back to school while working from home- and how we met thanks to Darth Vader and Star Wars. I also mention some Mid-South Cartoonists Association news and give you the details for our first "Drawing Funny" contest (listen to win MSCA Zines, Samurai tee by me, and some MSCA and Drawing Funny swag). Nicki's other Drawing Funny episodes are Episode 9 – “Nicki’s Mouse Report” and a Flashback Friday interview at the 2018 DonnieCon on Episode 4 – “Drawn Of The Dead”. Don't forget to also check out the recent Sal "Uncle Sal" Abbinanti, Dave Dwonch, and Steve Bryant episodes (Ep.14, 15, & 16). Congrats on their Kickstater campaigns. I've li…
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Feb 17, 2021
Episode 16 - "Athena Voltaire" Steve Bryant
Show Notes: I talk toons, kickstarting art projects, conventions, (not) traveling, going back to school, and local weather conditions with the "Athena Voltaire" creator - Steve Bryant. We discuss his early work at gaming companies and with Action Lab Comics, and his current Kickstarter for his graphic novel- "Athena Voltaire and the Terror on the Orient Express".
There were some technical difficulties getting this episode together, and there's slight occasional buzzing here and there- but lots of great info and advice from Steve on self-publishing comics and running successful Kickstarter campaigns. Thanks for listening- hope you enjoy!
From Steve's Kickstarter campaign page:
An all-new 120 page graphic novel starring globetrotting aviatrix Athena Voltaire!
"Athena Voltaire and the Terror on the Orient Express" finds the heroine reconnecting with an old friend during a personal trip on the famed train line. When an old foe sets a plan in motion, the voyage turns deadly, as Athena…
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Feb 14, 2021
Episode 15 - "Party Monster" Dave Dwonch
Show Notes: I talk toons, kickstarting art projects, married life, health issues, and "real nerd $#*+" with the man with the golden couch, Party Monster Supreme - Dave Dwonch. We discuss his early work with Action Lab Comics, his upcoming "Jenny Zero" mini-series with Dark Horse Comics, and his current Kickstarter for his graphic novel- "SPORES: The Broken Circle". Dave is a man on the move!
WARNING: F-bombs and other colorful language and adult situations await you in this comics conversation with the man with the golden couch, Dave Dwonch.
SPORES: The Broken Circle (Kickstarter campain) - www.kickstarter.com/projects/thebrokencircle/spores-the-broken-circle/
Dark Horse Comics (Jenny Zero miniseries) - www.darkhorse.com/Comics/3007-355/Jenny-Zero-1#prettyPhoto
Mind Palace Webcomic - www.mindpalacecomic.com/
Out Of My Mind: The Strange And Terrible Works Of Dave Dwonch - www.outofmymind.co/
Dave Dwonch on Facebook - www.facebook.com/dave.dwonch
Dave Dwonch on Twitter - @davedwon…
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Feb 9, 2021
Episode 14 - "The Hostage" with Sal Abbinanti
Show Notes: I talk toons and kickstarting art projects with Sal "Uncle Sal" Abbinanti. We discuss his early work in advertising, self-publishing comics, representing other artists, and his first ever Kickstarter for his first ever graphic novel- "The Hostage".
From his Kickstarter campaign page:
By day, Sal Abbinanti is the art rep for comic book superstars Alex Ross and Bill Sienkiewicz, but by night he, too, is an artist. For more than two decades, the Chicago native has been obsessed with creating a graphic novel inspired by a visit he made to Brazil when he was in his early 20’s. Now, Abbinanti is launching a Kickstarter campaign for his dream project, a 115-page full-color original graphic novel set in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro titled THE HOSTAGE.
“When I was 25, I spent six months living in Rio de Janeiro,” said Abbinanti. “I was a starry eyed, full of shit college kid who went there for a Brazilian vacation of samba, nightlife, and beaches. To see the level o…
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Feb 7, 2021
Episode 13 - "Luck Of The Draw"
Show Notes: Had a some recording issues during the MSCA Zoom call on Groundhog's Day, so this time I'm solo again- and unfortunately not $1,000,000,000 richer. I announce the details for our first "Drawing Funny" contest (listen to win MSCA Zines, Samurai tee by me, and some MSCA and Drawing Funny swag), give a few art tips, and I discuss some of what I've learned from my days of self-publishing comics. Regrets, yeah- I've had a few, and few enough to mention here on this episode. There's also info on a couple of upcoming guests for this coming week and their projects- artist/writer/art-rep/Captain Marvel Sal "Uncle Sal" Abbinanti, and writer/letterer/man on the move Dave Dwonch. Links to their Kickstater campaigns are below. I hope you're staying safe, staying warm, and staying tooned!
Mid-South Cartoonists Association - www.midsouthcartoonists.org
901 Comics – 901comics.com
The Cellar Table Top Games & Comics – comiccellaronline.com
Comics & Collectibles – memphiscomics.co…
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Jan 18, 2021
Episode 12 - "The Dirty Dozen (or so)"
Show Notes: This episode I've got a few reviews and reading recommendations for you- "WINK" by Rob Harrell, "The Impending Blindness Of Billie Scott" by Zoe Thorogood, and the NCSFEST are my recommendations- but I also review "Hit-Girl In HOLLYWOOD" by Kevin Smith (and don't really recommend it so much). I also have some MSCA news, say goodbye to some local Memphis talents- George Hunt, Anthony Biggers, and Chris Jarman, and say good riddance to 2020. I hope you're staying safe, staying warm, and staying tooned!
Rob Harrell - www.robharrell.com
NCS Fest - www.ncsfest.com
"WINK" book on Amazon - www.amazon.com
Zoe Thorogood - www.instagram.com/zoethorogood
Avery Hill Publishing - www.averyhillpublishing.bigcartel.com
"The Impending Blindness of Billie Scott" book on Amazon- www.amazon.com
"Hit-Girl: The Golden Rage of Hollywood" (Vol.4 TPB) - www.imagecomics.com
"How To Draw Comics The Marvel Way" - www.amazon.com/How-Draw-Comics-Marvel-Way
Mid-South Cartoonists Association…
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Jan 1, 2021
Episode 11 - "Batman VS Superking"
Show Notes: We're gonna start this new year with a trip back to the past in this "Flashback Friday" episode. Originally recorded for the Rogues Radio Podcast at the 2018 Memphis Comic Expo (AKA "DonnieCon"). I talk with the Bluff City Batman (James Fyke), wrestling historian and author Mark James, and wrestling legend Jerry "The King" Lawler. We discuss Memphis wrasslin', comics, art, food, heart-attacks, and Batmobiles. Lots of Memphis memories are recalled. Unfortunately, Jerry's friend Jim Blake (who you hear mentioned in this episode) passed away October 1, 2020- he was 75 years old. Jim was a local business owner and heavily involved in underground music and art in the 60's, 70's and into the 80's. He was an avid comic book fan and could be seen at local comic shops and conventions. R.I.P., Jim.
Bluff City Batman - facebook.com/BluffCityBatman/
Mark James Wrestling History And Books - memphiswrestlinghistory.com
Jerry "The King" Lawler - kingjerrylawler.com
King Jerry Lawler…
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Dec 25, 2020
Episode 10 - "PROcrastination"
Show Notes: This is the Mid-South Cartoonists Association's December Monthly Zoom Meeting- well, most of it. We talk toons, discuss what's happening around the M-town, swap ideas on self-promotion/increasing eyes on our artwork, and how to make money with it and commissions during a time with no (or few) in person conventions. The monthly video calls happen on the first Tuesday of each month, and honestly with everything that's been keeping me busy since this one was recorded it now qualifies as a "Flashback Friday" episode..! You can find website and social media links for many of our MSCA members on the group's Members Directory page and the "Winter" zine issue is now available for purchase in local Memphis area comic shops. Happy Holidays- stay safe, stay warm, and stay tooned!
Mid-South Cartoonists Association - www.midsouthcartoonists.org
How To Draw Comics The Marvel Way - www.amazon.com/How-Draw-Comics-Marvel-Way
Laserhead Studios - www.facebook.com/laserheadstudios
901 Comi…
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Dec 19, 2020
Episode 9 - "Nicki's Mouse Report"
Show Notes: Nicki Workman joins Lin to discuss all of the Star Wars, Marvel, and many other announcements by Disney on their recent investors "mouse call". Lots to discuss, so sit back, get comfortable, and enjoy!
Nicki Workman - FangirlWednesday.com
Disney Plus - DisneyPlus.com
Star Wars - StarWars.com
Marvel - Marvel.com
Geeky Jerseys (what we're wearing in the pic w/JJM)- GeekyJerseys.com
#wearamask #wheresnatasha
Stan Lee cameo: "Mallrats" (1995) written/directed by Kevin Smith, View Askew Productions.
Theme: "Silly Bank Heist" by Steve Oxen, additional music by David Fesliyan.
©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. - music and sound effects used by permission.
Additional sound effects from- 101Soundboards.com
Run time: 2hr 9min 45sec
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Dec 14, 2020
Episode 8 - "The Janimal"
Show Notes: The Janimal is a Jersey tomato roasting in the Arizona sun. A graduate of the Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University (NJ), he now resides in Northern Arizona with his family and two cats. He has exhibited at comic conventions from Phoenix Fan Fusion to New York Comic Con and serves as the acting president of the Northern Arizona Cartoonist Association (NAZCA). His fun and cartoony style has a great retro feel and translates easily to the drawing demo classes that have been a staple at Verde Valley libraries and LibCons over the past five years.
His work can be seen on Facebook (The Janimal Draws), Instagram (@thejanimaldraws) and Twitter (@janimaltweets).
The Janimal - www.thejanimal.com
#thejanimaldraws
Northern Arizona Cartoonist Association/NAZCA - www.facebook.com/NAZCAinfo
#supportyourlocalartists
#supportyourlocalcomicshops
Theme: "Silly Bank Heist" by Steve Oxen, additional music by David Fesliyan.
©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. - music and sound ef…
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Nov 27, 2020
Episode 7 - "At The Aggi'center!"
Show Notes: This is another Flashback Friday episode featuring artists Mike Norton, Jenny Frison, Dietrich O. Smith, and MAW Productions. I recorded these interviews at the 2018 Memphis Comic Expo (DonnieCon) for the Rogues Radio Podcast. Plus I have updates on the MSCA Zine, our next MSCA Zoom meeting, and the upcoming live Supergirl Radio episode Nicki Workman and I will be guesting on December 1st. BTW- I goofed in the interview with Mike, the "monkeys ridin' dogs" radio ad was for the Delta Fair at Agricenter International, not the Mid-South Fair which is at the Landers Center in Southaven, MS. Also, Selmer is actually a bit south of Jackson, TN. My bad...
Mike Norton - www.ihatemike.com
Jenny Frison - jennyfrison.com
MAW Productions - Jetta and Shinobi books on Amazon
Follow Dietrich on Twitter and Instagram.
Rogues Radio Podcast - Episode 11 (2018 Memphis Comic Expo)
Supergirl Radio - supergirlradio.com
901 Comics - 901comics.com
The Cellar Table Top Games & Comics -…
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Nov 21, 2020
Episode 6 - "Cowboy Cravens"
Show Notes: This is a short Flashback Friday episode featuring MSCA member Greg Cravens. I recorded this interview at the 2018 Memphis Comic Expo (DonnieCon) for the Rogues Radio Podcast. Plus I have updates on the MSCA Zine, our next MSCA Zoom meeting, and the upcoming live Supergirl Radio episode Nicki Workman and I will be guesting on December 1st, 2020.
Greg Cravens Art - www.cravenscartoonist.com
Hubris Comic - www.hubriscomics.com
The Buckets Comic - www.gocomics.com/thebuckets
Stoned Ninja Comic - www.stoned.ninja
National Cartoonists Society - nationalcartoonists.com
NCS Fest - ncsfest.com
Rogues Radio Podcast – Episode 11 (2018 Memphis Comic Expo)
Supergirl Radio - supergirlradio.com
901 Comics - 901comics.com
The Cellar Table Top Games & Comics - comiccellaronline.com
Memphis Comic Expo/XCX - memphiscomicexpo.com
#DonnieConROCKS
Theme: "Silly Bank Heist" by Steve Oxen
Additional Music : "Old West Gunslingers" By Steve Oxen and "Rolling Hills" By Cristiano…
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Nov 16, 2020
Episode 5 - "Technical Difficulties"
Show Notes: This is the episode that almost wasn't..! During the November MSCA Zoom call my computer decided to go to sleep after about 2o minutes or so. Thankfully El Prez Kevin Williams was able to finish the recording and get it to me later to edit. We discuss what the Kev W., Kevin Thorn, Greg Cravens, Antonio Johnson, Dale Martin, Jason Negen, and I have all been up to lately, updates on the MSCA Zine, NCS Fest, upcoming live Supergirl Radio "RAINN" event, what we did for Halloween, and what's on our reading piles.
Supergirl Radio - supergirlradio.com
"RAINN" fundraiser - fundraise.rainn.org/fundraiser/2988366
NCS Fest - ncsfest.com
National Cartoonists Society - www.nationalcartoonists.com
Mutts - mutts.com
Muley Reads - www.muleythemule.com
Memphis Comic Expo/XCX - memphiscomicexpo.com
#DonnieConROCKS
Theme: "Silly Bank Heist" by Steve Oxen
©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. - music and sound effects used by permission.
Run time: 1hr 37min
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Nov 3, 2020
Episode 4 - "Drawn Of The Dead"
Show Notes: This time I'm doing a flashback episode featuring a Rogues Radio Podcast interview I did with my wife Nicki Workman at the 2018 Memphis Comic Expo (DonnieCon). Nicki and I have attended many cons together- both as fans, guests, and/or vendors.
Nicki Workman - NickiWorkman.com
Fangirl Wednesday - fangirlwednesday.com
Retro Rogues Live - DaveBeaty.com
Rogues Radio Podcast - Episode 11 (2018 Memphis Comic Expo)
Memphis Comic Expo/XCX - memphiscomicexpo.com
#DonnieConROCKS
Theme: "Silly Bank Heist" by Steve Oxen
Movie Clip: Idle Hands (1999)
©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. - music and sound effects used by permission.
Run time: 30min
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Oct 26, 2020
Episode 3 - "Drawing In Memphis"
Show Notes: Local comic book artist Matt Bowers Zooms with host Lin Workman to discuss his latest comic series, "Memphis" - published by 901 Comics' label Bad Dog Comics. Printed issues #1 and #2 are available now around the M-town.
Memphis represent!
Matt Bowers Art Site: mattbowersdesignart.weebly.com/
901 Comics
2162 Young Avenue
Memphis, TN 38104
Theme: "Silly Bank Heist" by Steve Oxen
Additional Music: "We Groove" (By David Renda), Too Much Funk (By Steve Oxen), Can't Touch Me (By David Renda),
©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. - music and sound effects used by permission.
Run time: 46min 19sec
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Oct 24, 2020
Episode 2 - "Muley's Right-Hand Man"
Show Notes: MSCA President Kevin L. Williams sits down with host Lin Workman to discuss his part in the MSCA's history, their past public performances together, Kev's work as an editor/writer/artist, being a puppet's assistant, and his personal comics creation Muley The Mule (And Friends). All aboard this episode as we get the band back together to go on a mission to Sesame Street and all points in between.
Rock the blues, and keep drawing funny!
http://www.kevinlwilliams.com/
http://www.muleythemule.com/
http://www.midsouthcartoonists.org
http://www.drawingfunny.com/
Theme: "Silly Bank Heist" by Steve Oxen ©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. - music and sound effects used by permission.
Harmonica riffs performed by Soloman DH Blues.
Run time: 1hr 10min 15sec
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Oct 13, 2020
Episode 1 - "Calling All Cartoonists"
One of our more tech savvy members, Kevin “Nugget-head” Thorn, was able to set us up the Mid-South Cartoonists Association Zoom meeting you are about to listen to. He wasn’t able to stay for the whole meeting, but your host Lin Workman was joined by MSCA president Kevin L. Williams, MSCA Zine co-editor Jason Negen, self-publisher Antonio Johnson, cartoonist/actor Jim Palmer, comic ninja Greg Cravens, and special guest- MSCA founding member Jack Cassady. Bon Appé-toon!
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Oct 9, 2020
Episode 0 - "Is This Thing On..?"
This is our pilot episode where I (Lin Workman) introduce myself and the Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA. Show notes and links can be found at: www.drawingfunny.com - Stay Tooned!
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