Episode 41: Jeff Smith
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Episode 41: Jeff Smith

Continuing a trend of finding interesting stories from the owners / operators of comic stores, André speaks with Jeff Smith creator of The Comic Hunter in Charlottetown and it's expansions in New Brunswick.

Jeff was born in raised in Charlottetown, PEI and walks our host through his life of collecting by using key issues from his collection to spark memories of his journey from a table at a mall selling comics to purchasing a new building in Moncton, new Brunswick for his sprawling expansion store.

Having the nickname Star Wars in high school, a love of Eddie Campbell, getting in early with the distributor network, deciding what to sell and what to keep and ultimately the joy of bringing order to collecting chaos and helping others fill their collections. All are discussed in another fun episode!

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Episode 40: John Roy
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Episode 40: John Roy

André's past as an onstage performer with the Geeks vs Nerds comedy debate show comes to the forefront as he talks with good friend and creator of that program John Roy

John talks about finding a love of comics from his local pharmacy in Fall River, Nova Scotia. Growing up immersed in geek culture and leaving the Maritimes for jolly old England.

Learn about the fast paced lifestyle of an IT worker on the United Kingdom's Stock Exchange and how quickly a paycheck can disappear at the local pub! Listen in as the two discusses the built in connections that come with nerd culture and the lengths some people go for the perfect cosplay!

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Episode 39: Don Watson
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Episode 39: Don Watson

André catches up with an old friend from the comic cons! The creator of Indy comic Jurassic Warp, Don Watson!

Born and raised in New Brunswick, Don Watson is a Canadian artist who has a passion and love of all things creative and artistic. From illustrating for companies like Red Leaf Comics, to designing brands for local identities, Don has applied his knowledge from NBCCD (New Brunswick College of Craft and Design) to creating a lifestyle and career in art.

Don recounts the social issues that still plague parts of Canada, staying in the sketchiest hotel of all time while moving back to the maritimes and how time traveling dinosaurs can be used as a colorful metaphor for racism alongside the continuing immigrant debate

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Episode 38: Janet Hetherington
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Episode 38: Janet Hetherington

André upgrades his Zoom just in time to speak with Janet Hetherington, a Canadian writer and artist. She was a winner of a Prix Aurora Award for Canadian science fiction excellence in 1999 for her work in co-curating a "60 Years of Superman" exhibit. She also worked on The Elvira comic book series and went on to a career as a screenwriter creating several fun-filled genre films.

Hear our host and his guest discuss the importance of representation for young girls, being inspired by Lois Lane to pursue an education in journalism and teaching her baby brother his first words "I'm Batman!"

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Episode 37: Chelsey Scully
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Episode 37: Chelsey Scully

André met an amazing cast of characters at Island Expo in PEI a month ago, one being creator of Tales From the Stitch, Chelsey Scully.

Introduced to horror films at a young age Chelsey found a love for creature effects that grew into a full fledged passion for all things scary on the silver screen. That eventually led to a career in creating amazing yarn dolls of the various characters that populate the darkest corners of film!Listen in as Chelsey discusses how her father introducing her to the House started this journey and many of the steps along the way.

Learn how horror movies may have offered a distraction from the real terrors caused by anxiety and the joy of introducing her own daughter to the macabre!

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Episode 36: Brad Seymour
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Episode 36: Brad Seymour

Professional Wrestling and Comic books collide in Glory Bound from Sandstone Comics!

André who has a foot firmly planted in both worlds talks to it's creator Brad Seymour. A PEI resident and indie comic creator focusing on his first title and creating all aspects of it's production.

Brad recounts being a young Hulkamaniac, finding comics through the dark recesses of Tim Burton's Batman film, Locking into Image comics with articles in Wizard magazine, moving across Canada multiple times with his Air Force parents and finding an old sense of calmness from that seemingly temporary lifestyle.

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Episode 35: Don Mann
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Episode 35: Don Mann

Our host has always wanted to sit down with the organizer of a comic convention and what better way to finally do that than to talk with the co-creator of one of the best comic book focused conventions in Canada! The East Coast Comic Expo!Don Mann has seemingly sought his whole life to find a "community" in the graphic novel world. Though it took many years, a lot of planning and help from a handful of like minded people he managed to bring a unique celebration of comic books, their fans and creators together for many years with no end in sight!

Listen in as Don talks about finally finding a fellowship in Halifax at the fabled Strange Adventures, growing up near André's current home in Colchester and surviving a serious heart attack .

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Episode 34: Ronn Sutton
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Episode 34: Ronn Sutton

André speaks with another trailblazing Canadian comic creator Ronn Sutton!

Ronn has provided amazing art for Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (46 issues), Fear Agent, Honey West, The Phantom, Man From U.N.C.L.E., Cases of Sherlock Holmes, Vampira, Spinnerette, Starbikers, Draculina and many more for a variety of publishers that have included Claypool, Dark Horse, Moonstone, Renegade, Northstar, Vortex, Brainstorm, and more.

Join the conversation with as our guest details becoming fast friends with Bernie Wrightson, Organizing one of the first major Comic Conventions in Toronto, chilling stories from his time as a court room sketc

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Episode 33: Ookla the Mok
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Episode 33: Ookla the Mok

André makes a personal dream come true when he sits down with Rand Bellavia and Adam English of Ookla the Mok.

Although Ookla the Mok has released many songs about more universal topics like relationships and lost love, they are best known for filk songs that cater to the interests of listeners at science fiction and comic book conventions, where the band makes the bulk of their public appearances. For example, their song "Arthur Curry" from Less Than Art pokes fun at Aquaman and the way his super-powers do not seem to compare favorably with the rest of the Super Friends.

The Group discuss early Canadian band influences, finding success on the comic convention circuit, FILK music, The best version of Lex Luthor and how Grant Morrison and Alan Moore and two sides of a dark coin.

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Episode 32: Geof Isherwood
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Episode 32: Geof Isherwood

André talks comics with someone he has long admired artist Geof Isherwood!

Starting in 1982, Geof has drawn for Marvel and DC Comics starting with Daredevil followed by Swords of the Swashbucklers, Conan the King, The ‘Nam, Conan the Barbarian, Suicide Squad, Dr. Strange and Namor, along with numerous short runs and one-offs on titles such as Spider-Man and Thor.

in 1999, Geof branched out into film, and has been doing concept art for over 60 productions, doing everything from storyboards for movies and animation to prop design to set decoration paintings and posters. Listen in as Geof discusses breaking into comics and film through hard work, studying under Larry Hama, Knowing Battlefield Earth would be a train wreck while working in the design department and visiting the Marvel offices as a teenager! All of this and much much more!

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