In this premiere episode of Super Pulp Science, creators G.M.B Chomichuk and Justin Currie talk to Red River College CreComm instructor Dan Vadeboncoeur about the art of podcasting and how they should proceed with this new, exciting endeavour. Justin also tells an embarrassing childhood story. Next week it's Gregory's turn.

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Questions or comments? Tweet them to twitter.com/gmbchomichuk or twitter.com/chasingartwork

Production: Dan Vadeboncoeur
Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley

1. Spider-Man Pyjamas

Gregory & Justin welcome freelance publishing professionals and creative juggernauts Samantha Beiko and Clare Marshall to share their artist alley horror stories, creative processes, AND secrets to their success. 

Sam and Clare host the Business BFFs Podcast, go check it out for more insight into the world of self-publishing and con tabling: http://businessbffs.com

Clare's awesome con post-mortem blog posts can be found at https://www.faeryinkpress.com, and you absolutely want to pick up Sam's latest novel, Scion of the Fox at https://www.smbeiko.com.

Subscribe to Super Pulp Science Magazine: www.patreon.com/gmbchomichuk

Questions or comments? Tweet them to twitter.com/gmbchomichuk or twitter.com/chasingartwork

Production: Dan Vadeboncoeur
Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley

2. Like Coffee For Your Ears

Gregory and Justin welcome Donovan Yaciuk (Spacepig Hamadeus) to the podcast. They all reminisce about the first comic books they ever read, discuss the art of pitching story ideas to publishers, and Donovan relates his somewhat rocky experiences getting Spacepig Hamadeus off the ground. 

The new issue of Spacepig Hamadeus is available November 22nd at http://www.renegadeartsentertainment.com 

Subscribe to Super Pulp Science Magazine: www.patreon.com/gmbchomichuk

Questions or comments? Tweet them to twitter.com/gmbchomichuk or twitter.com/chasingartwork

Production: Dan Vadeboncoeur
Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley

3. Destination Oblivion

This week's guest is Scott Ford, creator of Romulus + Remus and the Manitoba Book Award-winning Giant's Well. Scott talks to Gregory and Justin about creating his first comic book at age 19, his upcoming District 9/Legend of Zelda-inspired book Ark Land, and capturing that spark of inspiration on the regular.

Follow along with everything Scott does at https://scottaford.wordpress.com

Subscribe to Super Pulp Science Magazine: www.patreon.com/gmbchomichuk

Questions or comments? Tweet them to twitter.com/gmbchomichuk or twitter.com/chasingartwork

Production: Dan Vadeboncoeur
Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley

4. The Spark

Edreen Cielos was about to start his career as a nurse, but got sidetracked selling his fan art at a small con. Two years later, he's working as a full-time artist, creating original pieces that he sells as prints, t-shirts, stickers and buttons at cons across the country. 

Edreen sits down with Gregory and Justin to talk about developing his own particular brand of fan art (PAPERBEATSROCK), about standing out from the artist alley crowd, and about his constant fear of not selling anything at a con.

Check out Edreen's work: http://paperbeatsrock.bigcartel.com

Subscribe to Super Pulp Science Magazine: www.patreon.com/gmbchomichuk

Questions or comments? Tweet them to twitter.com/gmbchomichuk or twitter.com/chasingartwork

Production: Dan Vadeboncoeur
Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley

5. Chasing the Fear

Gregory and Justin welcome artist and "Fire Starters" author Jen Storm to the studio. She talks about publishing her first book at 14 years old, the difference between writing for print and writing for comics, and about quitting her day job in order to "retire" and create art full time. 

Subscribe to Super Pulp Science magazine: https://www.patreon.com/gmbchomichuk

Check out Jen's work on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenstorm_art/

Fire Starters is available from Portage & Main Press: https://www.portageandmainpress.com/product/fire-starters/

Questions or comments? Tweet them to https://twitter.com/gmbchomichuk or https://twitter.com/chasingartwork

Production: Dan Vadeboncoeur
Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley

6. Jump Now, Or You'll Never Jump

Gregory and Justin talk to FanQuest founder Dan Vadeboncoeur about what goes into making conventions awesome. Then, a special surprise guest drops in - Sam Beiko! Sam chimes in on the convention discussion. giving her top three must-haves for a good con experience.

Subscribe to Super Pulp Science magazine: https://www.patreon.com/gmbchomichuk

Check out all things FanQuest-related here: http://fanquestcon.com

Follow Greg and Justin on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/gmbchomichuk
https://twitter.com/chasingartwork

Production: Dan Vadeboncoeur
Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley

7. Giant Ziggurat

Gregory and Justin welcome Dr. Jonathan Ball to the studio to talk about how he gamed the system to get what he wanted out of his university education. They also discuss filmmaking, the creative process, and how to keep writing even when inspiration is lacking.

Get Dr. Ball's free eBook on creating an effective writing schedule by signing up for his newsletter: http://www.jonathanball.com/newsletter/

Subscribe to Super Pulp Science magazine: https://www.patreon.com/gmbchomichuk

Questions or comments? Tweet them to twitter.com/gmbchomichuk or twitter.com/chasingartwork

Production: Dan Vadeboncoeur
Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley

8. All Things Being Equal

Gregory and Justin discuss the importance of deadlines, and how they can be used to drive creativity under pressure. They also give advice to their younger selves and talk about the possibility of placing their older work into the public domain.

Subscribe to Super Pulp Science magazine: https://www.patreon.com/gmbchomichuk

Questions or comments? Tweet them to https://twitter.com/gmbchomichuk
or https://twitter.com/chasingartwork

Production: Dan Vadeboncoeur
Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley

9. Advice To Our Younger Selves

This week's guest is Jorge Requena: writer, filmmaker, comic creator and singer/guitarist of The Mariachi Ghost, a critically-acclaimed Mexican prog-rock fusion band based out of Winnipeg. 

Jorge tells Gregory about how an old Mexican folk tale inspired a comic book and his band, how comic books influenced him as a child, and how he sees the world through non-belief and the Truth Pyramid.

Subscribe to Super Pulp Science Magazine: https://www.patreon.com/gmbchomichuk

See The Mariachi Ghost live at the Times Change(d) High & Lonesome Club on January 19th: http://ticketf.ly/2EdmCq9

Follow Jorge on Twitter: https://twitter.com/requenafilm

Questions or comments? Tweet them to twitter.com/gmbchomichuk or twitter.com/chasingartwork

Production: Dan Vadeboncoeur
Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley

10. The Truth Pyramid

Gregory and Justin talk about when it is okay to say "no" to someone about collaboration, freelance work, or even to going out to dinner.

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Questions or comments? Tweet them to twitter.com/gmbchomichuk or twitter.com/chasingartwork

Production: Dan Vadeboncoeur
Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley

11. Know When To Say No

This week's guest is Toronto-based comic creator Danny Zabbal, whose works include Journey in the 6th Dimension, First Hero and Life, Death and Sorcery, among others. Gregory and Justin talk to Danny about his artistic process, the inspiration for his storytelling, and his favourite Star Trek movie (not really!)

Subscribe to Super Pulp Science Magazine: www.patreon.com/gmbchomichuk

You can check out and buy Danny Zabbal's work here: https://www.dannyzab.com

Questions or comments? Tweet them to twitter.com/gmbchomichuk or twitter.com/chasingartwork

Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley

12. Embracing the Darkness

Sam Beiko returns to the podcast to talk to Gregory and Justin about her work as an editor. They discuss the different types of editing, why it's so important to the writing process, and how libraries are integral to your success as an independent writer.

Subscribe to Super Pulp Science Magazine: www.patreon.com/gmbchomichuk

Pick up Sam's new book, Scion of the Fox at https://www.smbeiko.com

Questions or comments? Tweet them to twitter.com/gmbchomichuk or twitter.com/chasingartwork

Production: Dan Vadeboncoeur
Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley

13. A Non-Subjective Perspective

David Alexander Robertson joins Gregory and Justin in their secret base to talk about the relationship between writer and illustrator while creating comics, and the Transformers. David worked with Gregory on "Will I See?" and has written more than 20 graphic novels in his career as well as several novels.

WILL I SEE?  is the Winner of the Manuela Dias Book Design and Illustration Award Graphic Novel Category. Selected by The Canadian Children’s Book Centre for Best Books for Kids & Teens and signified as a title of exceptional caliber.  http://www.portageandmainpress.com/product/will-i-see/

Subscribe to Super Pulp Science Magazine: www.patreon.com/gmbchomichuk

David's latest novel is Strangers, available through Portage and Main Press: http://www.darobertson.ca/new-works/strangers/

Questions or comments? Tweet them to twitter.com/gmbchomichuk or twitter.com/chasingartwork

Production: Dan Vadeboncoeur
Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley

14. The Power of Images  -or-  "What did Dave do here?"

Steve Kaul & Lyndon Radchenka join Gregory & Justin to talk about joining the fight and making comics with their first comic book - Infinite Universe - set to debut at FanQuest 2018. They discuss what prompted them to finally take the plunge, some of the challenges they've faced, and what they can do now that the book is actually being made. 
Subscribe to Super Pulp Science Magazine: www.patreon.com/gmbchomichuk

Follow along with the progress of Infinite Universe: https://radkaulcomics.wordpress.com

Questions or comments? Tweet them to twitter.com/gmbchomichuk or twitter.com/chasingartwork

Production: Dan Vadeboncoeur
Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley

15. We Should Totally Write A Comic

Scott B. Henderson joins Gregory and Justin in studio to discuss the many graphic novels he has illustrated over his career. They talk about striking the right life/work balance as a comic creator, managing the external pressures of client work, and fighting off the most persistent of creative enemies - procrastination. Plus, Gregory receives a special package mid-podcast.

Subscribe to Super Pulp Science Magazine: www.patreon.com/gmbchomichuk

Check out Scott's epic fantasy comic series The Chronicles of Era: http://bit.ly/2BkHIns

Questions or comments? Tweet them to twitter.com/gmbchomichuk or twitter.com/chasingartwork

Production: Dan Vadeboncoeur
Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley

16. The Best Kind of Sickness

Author Silvia Moreno-Garcia joins Gregory & Justin via Skype to talk about her love of H.P. Lovecraft, weird fiction vs. speculative fiction, and how reading a diverse range of genres makes her a better writer.

Subscribe to Super Pulp Science Magazine: www.patreon.com/gmbchomichuk

Silvia's new book The Beautiful Ones is available everywhere: http://www.silviamoreno-garcia.com

Questions or comments? Tweet them to twitter.com/gmbchomichuk or twitter.com/chasingartwork

Production: Dan Vadeboncoeur
Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley

17. Cthulhu Graffiti

Artist Cori Jaye Elston joins Gregory and Justin in studio for a chat about leaving the daily grind of a 9-5 office job to become a not-so-starving artist.

Subscribe to Super Pulp Science Magazine: www.patreon.com/gmbchomichuk

Check out Cori Jaye's amazing work: https://www.corijaye.com

Questions or comments? Tweet them to twitter.com/gmbchomichuk or twitter.com/chasingartwork

Production: Dan Vadeboncoeur
Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley

19. Is This Where I'm Meant to Be?

As they get ready for Emerald City Comic Con, Gregory and Justin discuss what they do to to prepare for a show: making to-do lists before they leave, evolving their table setup and displays, and preparing mentally for standing and talking to thousands of people for four days straight.

Subscribe to Super Pulp Science Magazine: www.patreon.com/gmbchomichuk

Pick up Rust & Water if you haven't already: http://chasingartwork.bigcartel.com

Questions or comments? Tweet them to twitter.com/gmbchomichuk or twitter.com/chasingartwork

Production: Dan Vadeboncoeur
Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley

20. Just Arrive and Respond (and make lists)

James Gillespie is Art Director for Canada's History Magazine and Kayak. He joins Gregory and Justin in their secret studio lair to talk about working with the freelance artists who create the amazing covers and illustrations that grace the pages of these publications.

Subscribe to Super Pulp Science Magazine: www.patreon.com/gmbchomichuk

Check out Canada's History Magazine: http://www.canadashistory.ca

Questions or comments? Tweet them to twitter.com/gmbchomichuk or twitter.com/chasingartwork

Production: Dan Vadeboncoeur
Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley

21. Viking Helmets Didn't Have Horns

Producer Dan grills Gregory and Justin on their "con strategy" - how to successfully sell art at conventions across North America. From engaging their customers to setup secrets, no stone is left unturned. 

Subscribe to Super Pulp Science Magazine: www.patreon.com/gmbchomichuk

Pick up your FanQuest tickets at http://fanquestcon.com 

Questions or comments? Tweet them to twitter.com/gmbchomichuk or twitter.com/chasingartwork

Production: Dan Vadeboncoeur
Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley

22. The Democratization of Art

Double the pulp, double the science! This episode features two guests: Matt Joudrey of At Bay Press, and Electric Monk Media's Michael Sanders. They talk to Greg and Justin about publishing books, producing films, and the differences and similarities between the two.

Subscribe to Super Pulp Science Magazine: www.patreon.com/gmbchomichuk

Check out At Bay Press' publications here: https://bit.ly/2r73vcq
Electric Monk Media's "Don't Waste a Precious Minute" is available on Steam: https://bit.ly/2w3s5Qv

Questions or comments? Tweet them to twitter.com/gmbchomichuk or twitter.com/chasingartwork

Production: Dan Vadeboncoeur
Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley

27. The Haunted Dress

Gregory, Justin and Samantha talk about the dark side of creating art for a living: things that don't go as planned, conflicts with real life, when it feels like a grind instead of your dream job.

Check out the guys' new art books!
Gregory's: bit.ly/2D1peuD
Justin's: bit.ly/2xfkBYu

Questions or comments? Tweet them to twitter.com/gmbchomichuk or twitter.com/chasingartwork

Production: Dan Vadeboncoeur
Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley

43. Build Your Own Tower

Drake Tsui (a.k.a. Quirkilicious) stops by the studio to talk to Gregory & Justin about his 900-page manga opus Sin, his incredibly busy con schedule, and his inability to relax while on vacation.

Check out Drake's work here: https://www.quirkilicious.art

Questions or comments? Tweet them to twitter.com/gmbchomichuk or twitter.com/chasingartwork

Production: Dan Vadeboncoeur
Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley

48. The Life of Drake

Honey Dill (the comic, not the sauce) creator Ryan Harby joins Gregory & Justin to talk about his rise to Internet fame, becoming a full-time artist, and managing his social media presence in today's fan-fueled Internet culture.

Producers Note: the audio is a tad overmodulated at the beginning, but improves after a few minutes. 

Get all things Honey Dill (except the sauce): www.iamhoneydill.com

Questions or comments? Tweet them to twitter.com/gmbchomichuk or twitter.com/chasingartwork

Production: Dan Vadeboncoeur
Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley

49. Fool's Gold (or Terrible People Giving Each Other Advice)

The incredibly talented Cori Jaye returns to the secret studio lair to share more secrets of becoming a successful full time artist. 

Support Cori Jaye on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/corijaye

Questions or comments? Tweet them to twitter.com/gmbchomichuk or twitter.com/chasingartwork

Production: Dan Vadeboncoeur
Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley

51. Everything's a Miracle

The first episode of 2019 is a round-table discussion: Gregory talks about the play he's writing and producing, Justin talks about Marvel and about animating Gundams, and Producer Dan gives a "state of the podcast" report.

Learn directly from Gregory & Justin at the "From Pitch to Published" workshop on January 26th. Email chasingartwork@gmail.com for more information.

Transition clips for this episode are from Disturbing Behavior(1998): https://youtu.be/ipcvwwIoEHo

Questions or comments? Tweet them to twitter.com/gmbchomichuk or twitter.com/chasingartwork

Production: Dan Vadeboncoeur
Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley

57. Just Trust It

University professor, newspaper columnist, and comic book creator Niigaan Sinclair stops by the podcast to talk about the representation of indigenous peoples in comic books.

Pick up This Place at http://www.highwaterpress.com

Transition clips from this episode are from:
Atlantic Rim (2013) - https://youtu.be/pDCzYY0bjbc
Predator (1987) - https://youtu.be/-QJhqQjuckA
The Expanse (2018) - https://youtu.be/K7HexX3Oxso
Cowboys & Aliens (2011) - https://youtu.be/I21bX4cEhRM
The Gifted (2017) - https://youtu.be/AfCE46CyazA

Follow everyone on Twitter: 
https://twitter.com/niigaanwewidam
https://twitter.com/gmbchomichuk
https://twitter.com/chasingartwork

Production: Dan Vadeboncoeur
Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley

79. Listen Twice As Much As You Speak

Producer Dan is inspired by the previous episode to pitch a story idea to Gregory and Justin. An interesting conversation about the origin of ideas and alternate history ensues.

Visit Booth 1303 at San Diego Comic Con or follow Justin & Gregory's Comic Con adventures on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/chasingartwork
https://www.instagram.com/gmbchomichuk

Transition clips from this episode are from Sliders (1995): https://youtu.be/vxSfV20pQro

Production: Dan Vadeboncoeur
Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley

80. Ted the Shield Tester

It's another story breaking episode featuring Dr. Jonathan Ball. He leads Gregory and Justin on a wild tale of a gardner gone wrong.

Check out the Poet Laureate of Hell: https://www.jonathanball.com/product/thenationalgallery/

Transition clips for this episode are from Little Shop of Horrors (1986): https://youtu.be/jFENSU8CmZk

Follow the gang on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/gmbchomichuk
https://www.instagram.com/chasingartwork
https://www.instagram.com/jonathanballcom/

Production: Dan Vadeboncoeur
Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley

81. Greens vs. Reds (or How 'Green Thumb' was made)

Gregory and Justin regale Producer Dan with their adventures from San Diego Comic Con. A great time and lanyards were had by all.

Visit Gregory and Justin at Fan Expo Canada: https://www.fanexpocanada.com

Transition clips for this episode are from Galaxy Quest (1999)- https://youtu.be/B34jbC43XzA

Follow the gang on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/gmbchomichuk
https://www.instagram.com/chasingartwork
https://www.instagram.com/danvadeboncoeur

Production: Dan Vadeboncoeur
Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley

82. Free Lanyards! (SDCC 2019 recap)

A conversation about sketch books turns into one about the evolution of ideas, and how one avoids flat out copying their inspirations.

Visit the Chasing Artwork booth at Fan Expo Canada: https://www.fanexpocanada.com

Transition clips are from Jaws (1975) - https://youtu.be/U1fu_sA7XhE

Follow the gang on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/gmbchomichuk
https://www.instagram.com/chasingartwork
https://www.instagram.com/danvadeboncoeur

Production: Dan Vadeboncoeur
Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley

83. First Idea, Worst Idea

Gregory, Justin and Dan story break a sci-fi tale about a poor plant creature stranded on a planetoid. It's a future film franchise in the works!

Visit the Chasing Artwork booth at Fan Expo Canada: https://www.fanexpocanada.com

Transition clips are from Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) - https://youtu.be/d96cjJhvlMA

Follow the gang on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/gmbchomichuk
https://www.instagram.com/chasingartwork
https://www.instagram.com/danvadeboncoeur

Production: Dan Vadeboncoeur
Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley

84. Plant Fiction (or how 'Dead Head' was made)

Acclaimed artist and graphic novelist Nicholas Burns joins Gregory and Justin to talk about his storied career of making comics, storyboarding films, and creating art.

Check out 'Place Into Being' by Robert Pasternak: https://amzn.to/2KLzUhE

Transition clips for this episode from Eye of the Beast (2007) - https://youtu.be/zIVQ36k2mRc

Follow the gang on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/gmbchomichuk
https://www.instagram.com/chasingartwork
https://www.instagram.com/nicholasburnsart

Production: Dan Vadeboncoeur
Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley

85. Fail Upwards

Gregory & Justin discuss some new lessons they've learned at recent cons and revisit what one should do when just starting out as a convention artist. Plus, Gregory gets signed to a five-book (not comics)deal.

Transition clips are from Future World (1976) - http://bit.ly/2Z9Hexz

Follow the gang on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/gmbchomichuk
https://www.instagram.com/chasingartwork
https://www.instagram.com/danvadeboncoeur

Production: Dan Vadeboncoeur
Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley

86. You're Not Big, But You're Small

Gregory, Justin and Producer Dan talk about how it's okay to be derivative in your work, as long as you create something new in the process.

Pick up Gear and Sea at the Saskatoon or Edmonton Expos, or at https://faeryinkpress.com

Transition clips are from Starcrash (1979) - https://youtu.be/pzfuNSpP0RA

Follow the gang on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/gmbchomichuk
https://www.instagram.com/chasingartwork
https://www.instagram.com/danvadeboncoeur

Production: Dan Vadeboncoeur
Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley

87. It's The Singer, Not The Song

Working Artists Cori Jaye returns for her three-peat appearance on the podcast to talk about how her failures have helped make her successful as an artist.

You can check out Cori Jaye's work at https://www.corijaye.com

Transition clips are from Batman (1989) - https://youtu.be/dgC9Q0uhX70

Follow the gang on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/gmbchomichuk
https://www.instagram.com/chasingartwork
https://www.instagram.com/corijaye

Production: Dan Vadeboncoeur
Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley

88. The Things That Don't Work

The creative team behind the new indie comic Curb Angels joins Gregory and Justin to discuss their four-year process for making a comic: what they learned, what they'd do differently, and why it won't take them another four years to make the next one.

Meet all the guests AND Gregory at the Curb Angels Book Launch October 22nd: http://bit.ly/2lWeSUD

Transition clips are from Wasp Woman (1996) - https://youtu.be/kXWvGJsPC_g

Follow the gang on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/gmbchomichuk
https://www.instagram.com/chasingartwork


Production: Dan Vadeboncoeur
Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley

89.The Three Page Curse

A weekly podcast in which creative professionals G.M.B Chomichuk and Justin Currie (Chasing Artwork) explore the ingredients that go into a life working in their studio making art, writing stories and making graphic novels.  Interviews with other industry newcomers and professionals compare and contrast different approaches and philosophies of living a creative life.  https://www.patreon.com/gmbchomichuk

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