THE WRITERS BLOCK w/ David Avallone and Rylend Grant
by Pendant Productions · 132 episodes
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A weekly post-con-style roundtable romp with some of the most outspoken (yet still employed) creators in comics. Show biz war stories. State of the comic union. Furious debates over ‘80s televisions shows. Great lobster bisque recipes. Something for everybody.
Latest episodes
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Episode 130: Zack Quaintance
The guys talk with Zack Quaintance - regular contributor to the Eisner-winning COMICS BEAT - about his new book MACABRE VALLEY and about walking the line between creator and journa…
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Episode 129: Joe Pennington from the Evel Knievel Museum
The guys talk with Joe Pennington from the Evel Knievel Museum about the institution’s move to a 30,000 square foot facility in Las Vegas and his key advisory role in Rylend’s new…
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Episode 128: Michael G. Stern
The guys talk with Batwheels show runner Michael G. Stern about his prolific career in children’s television… and David spends way too much time showing Rylend his Hot Wheels colle…
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Episode 127: Adam Schlagman and Doug Pasko
Rylend and David talk with writers Adam Schlagman and Doug Pasko about their new Panick Entertainment release T.A.M.A… and Rylend makes sweet love to his brand new Telly statuette.…
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Episode 126: Felipe Cagno
Rylend and David talk with writer Felipe Cagno about the evolution of his Kickstarter mega hit THE FEW AND THE CURSED and his all-too-familiar transition from film to comics. FELIP…
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Episode 125: Layne Morgan
Rylend and David talk with TV writer Layne Morgan (CW’s LEGACIES) about transitioning into comic book writing/prepping her first release with Charlie Stickney’s White Ash Comics, a…
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Episode 124: Studio Skye-Tiger’s Ray Anthony Height
Rylend and David talk with Studio Skye-Tiger honcho Ray Anthony-Height about his decision to walk away from the big two to go into business for himself. RAY ANTHONY HEIGHT Instagra…
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Episode 123: Barbra Dillon, Charlie Stickney, and Richard Fairgray
Rylend and David talk with Fanbase Press honcho Barbra Dillon, WHITE ASH creator Charlie Stickney, and cartoonist Richard Fairgray about a turbulent 2024 and the hope that 2025 bri…
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Episode 122: Lily and Generoso Fierro
Rylend and David talk with Lily and Generoso Fierro about their Ignatz-nominated indy comic efforts - like INVERSION and ABSOLUTE SIMULTANEITY - and about what a comic book can and…
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Episode 121: Rob Multari
Rylend and David talk with NIGHT WOLF creator Rob Multari about building a mega brand on the Kickstarter platform… and Rylend goes almost 55 minutes without mentioning MIAMI VICE.…
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Episode 120: Shannon Wheeler and Richard Fairgray
Rylend and David talk with Eisner/Inkpot-winner Shannon Wheeler (TOO MUCH COFFEE MAN) and GLAAD Award-winner Richard Fairgray (EX-WIVES OF FRANKENSTEIN) about the evolution (and de…
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Episode 119: Adam Rose
Rylend and David talk with writer Adam Rose about his new Titan Comics release HUGE DETECTIVE… and without really meaning to, the gang does a very deep dive on IP/Rights issues. AD…
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Episode 118: Deece Casillas
Rylend and David talk with stand-up comedian Deece Casillas about his journey into comics and his new book KILL STAN… and Rylend waxes poetic about the power of cultivating a “begi…
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Episode 117: Global Comix’s Eric Tapper
Rylend and David talk with Global Comix’s Head of Business Development Eric Tapper about fanbase building and where digital publishing is heading is headed in the wake of the Comix…
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Episode 116: Shawn Hainsworth
Rylend and David talk with writer/filmmaker Shawn Hainsworth about his SHP Comics imprint and his latest comic shop releases, THE KILLING MACHINE and WOODSTAKE. Rylend battles COVI…
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Episode 115: Giulie Speziani
Rylend and David talk candidly with writer Giulie Speziani about what makes a story personal and meaningful, and about her upcoming Chispa/Simon and Shuster release THANKS! ROMINA.…
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Episode 114: Everybody PANICK with Kris Longo!
Rylend and David talk with comic industry veteran Kris Longo about his exciting new horror and sci-fi genre publishing company, Panick Entertainment… and do a predictable all-too-d…
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Episode 113: SDCC Career Paths Panel
Live from SDCC 2024! Rylend and David chat with Amanda Deibert-Staggs, Corrina Bechko, Rich Douek, and Trevor Fernandes-Lenkiewicz about career paths… the ins and out, the highs an…
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Episode 112: SDCC Editors Panel
Live from SDCC 2024! Rylend and David chat with Barbra Dillon (EIC of Fanbase Press) and Joseph Rybandt (editorial director at Dynamite Entertainment) about the current state of th…
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Episode 111: Dave Dwonch
Rylend and David chat with Jenny Zero writer Dave Dwonch about what makes a contract “good” and what traditional comic publishers may or may not have to offer creators these days.…