This issue Ash Madi joins in to talk about his recent work and previous work as a sort out cover artist in the comic book community, plus much more!

Find Ash latest work here: http://kck.st/2ZMD1hb

#91 Covering the shift! ft. Ash Madi

We're back for another new episode of The Halftone Effect, this episode we chat to Shane Syddall.
Shane joins in to talk about Comics Network Australia (ComX)
a website and network for creator and readers of indie comics, he's been working for the last 18 months to build this platform and now he's brought together 18 indie artist to make a 18 month calendar, tune in to hear more about this project and much more

#92 For the love of comics! ft. Shane Syddall

This week we're joined in by returning guest Bradley Adan to talk about his latest release from the world of Super RBA, and its current Kickstarter.
We'll also chat abut over coming a reboot and what that has taught him and rebuilding a manga story and reader base from the ground up. 
Plus much more on The Halftone Effect.

Find the Super RBA Kickstarter here: http://kck.st/3gPSx5B

#94 The Battle of A Reboot ft. Bradley Adan

This week Jamie Johnson joins in to talk about his art and the hustle of having your work featured on cover of the big leagues and his experience working with publishers and life on the convention circuit.

#95 The quick and the drawn ft. Jamie Johnson

This week we catch up with Rob Lisle, creator of Devils Toilet and talk about beginnings of a career in comics and finding your rhythm, when juggling other projects, plus much more.

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#96 Juggling a sharp pencil ft. Rob Lisle

On this weeks issue of the Halftone effect, the mind behind Killer comics Duncan Cunningham joins in to chat about his latest release Crucifix Executioner, crowdfunding and making motion comics.
Plus much more on another exciting issue of The Halftone Effect.

#97 It's A bloody brutal business! ft. Duncan Cunningham

This episode we are joined by past guest Ruben Romero to talk about his latest comic book series The Illusion Witch. Join us as we talk juggling multiple project, returning to crowdfunding and bringing together a collaborative team to envision your idea, plus much more on, The Halftone Effect.

Pre-order The Illusion Witch here: http://kck.st/3vHeGb4

#98 The Illusion of story telling ft. Ruben Romero

Join in with guest Logan French, creator of Amphibia Noir, An ultra violent and witty graphic novel. Logan talks about jumping onto the crowdfunding bandwagon and what it's been like coming from a background in Zine comics to creating a full graphic Novel.
Plus much more!

#99 By leaps and Bounds! ft. Logan French

It's the 100th episode and you're in for a treat! Join us as we catch up with past and new guest to talk about their time in the comic book industry and find out what their experiences have taught them. 
Plus a few little surprises in-between!

#100 Eight years & hundred episodes later!

The week we're joined by returning guest, Matt Kyme.
This work is now known not only for indie comic but also as a featured writer and illustrator on multiple issues of The Phantom. We talk about the process of working on established titles with in publishers confidents. Plus we reveal a new project we've been working on in the past few months.... A follow up to Matt's smash hit series The Wrath of the Cursed, hit the link to find out more!

Join the pre-launch for Legacy of The Cursed here:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/createdbykieran/the-legacy-of-the-cursed-part-1

Link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/createdbykieran/the-legacy-of-the-cursed-part-1

#103 A curse of making comics! ft. Matt Kyme

#105 In The Trenches! ft. Dave Dye

This week, Anthony Pollock joins in to talk comics with and the do's and don't of successfully marketing you comic book to the masses. 
Plus much more!

#107 - Stop The Press! ft. Anthony Pollock

This weeks guest is has contributed a lot over the last few decades to the indie comics community, not to mention his work on comics in including his co-created series Greener Pastures, Tim McEwen joins us to talk about his early days drawing for tabloids and coming back to characters and stories after talking time away from their world, plus much more!

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#108 The grass is always greener in the other pasture! ft. Tim McEwen

This week returning guest, Bradley Adan joins in to talk about the exciting new release of Super RBA #5 on Kickstarter. Plus much more

#109 Super Dooper Fun! Ft Bradley Adan

Catch the wizard of art and animation of this episode of the Halftone Effect, Kai joins us to talk about his work in comics and the leap into animation and what the transition is like from two different mediums. 
Plus much more.

#110 Action in Animation! ft. Kai Lynk

In issue 2 we are joined by to special guests who are Mad about Manga, we talk on this weeks hard hitting matter that is Batgirl #41, Eastern vs Western styled comics, how Manga has effected pop culture and what Kieran should read when it comes to manga, plus much more!

#2 Mad About Manga w/ Bradley Adan

We return with an all-in new issue of The Halftone Effect. This week we are joined by Louie Joyce. Louie is an Rollerblading and Australian artist, who has a calibre of work including, Haphaven, Past the Last Mountain and more recently Godzilla: Skate and Die. We chat to Louie about his humble start in the graphic arts work and the build up to the wildest mash up to date Godzilla and skating!

#111 Sketch and Skate ft. Louie Joyce

This week we are joined by Australian writing extraordinaire, Julie Ditrich. Her work in the field of writing know no limits and encompasses short speculative fiction, comic books, graphic novels, articles and an upcoming novel. We talk about the shift from one format to another and her work on the initiative helping kids read more—Books in Homes. Plus much more!

#112 Books in Homes ft. Julie Ditrich

This episode we've got double trouble as the guys from Drawn out Dad join in to talk bout there comics, creations, conventions and collections. Plus much more!

#113 ft. Drawn out Dads ft. Maarten and Manuel Bouw

This episode we are joined in by special guest Daniel A. Becker.
Daniels work as a indie creator has spanned over the last 17 years with his recently released work on Lobo: The Hunter and the Hunted. Daniel shares his knowledge on creative drive, burnout and just having fun with making comics.

#114 Words of Wisdom ft. Daniel A. Becker

The master of the mythic story telling and animation Rene Pfitzner joins in for penultimate episode of The Halfotne Effect. Where we talk about his comic book creations, work in the industry... Oh and that one time he worked for Disney Animation Australia. Plus much more!

#115 When Comics and Cartoons collide ft. Rene Pfitzner

Well after 116 episodes it's time to say goodbye. This is the final episode of the The Halftone Effect. Listen in to hear more and what comes next! I hope you've enjoyed the series and Thank you to all our guest and listeners over the last 10 years of this podcast.

#116 Nuff Said!

Round 2 and Guest, Victor Dean Hampstead is back for the conclusion of his chat about woking on comics and the going ons on the world that is comic books, plus a little child hood reflection on pop culture.

#18 The Hazards of Comics, Part 2

Kickstarter can be a risky roll of the dice, and the master mind behind Salvagers is no stranger to how stressful and rewarding it can be watching your comic come to life.
Special guest Bob Salley appears for the second time on The Halftone Effect to talk about the next chapter in his comic Savagers, and how to create a successful crowdfunding campaign. Plus much, much more! 

#29 Trials! & Triumphs! of A Salvager

Creating indie comics is not a easy gig, and special guest Andrew Thomas is no stranger to this, in-between family, work and day to day life.

He is the talent behind the panels of Auric of the Great White North, Andrew joins into chat about the release of the first issue and collaborating to bring this comic to life.

#33 The Brave & the Bold of the Great North!

In A XL issue, Ruben Romero is back to talk about the endless efforts and hard work from the team at Think Alike Productions, plus he shares the secrets to their success and how anyone can do it with the right attitude and positive work ethic.
Plus much more on this weeks issue of The Halftone Effect!
 

#36 Taking Your First Steps, Into A Larger World!

OUT NOW
 #41 Arts & Craft Day!

Strap in, as we dive into the creative mind of Chris McQuinlan, with his brilliant work in writing, illustrating, and building a brilliant Kickstarter along with loyal fan base.
Listen in to here all about Chris Patron and upcoming Kickstarter Never Morrow.



#41 Arts & Craft Day w/ Chris McQuinlan

We're back for 2017 and to kick things off we have returning with special guest Scott Weldon creator and mastermind behind Harland Buck Freesword.
We catch up and talk about his comics and upcoming work.

#57 Buck the System w/ Scott Weldon

#69 Social Media Superpowers w/ Jordan Morpeth

This Issue 2 guests join into talk about their working and upbringing in the comic scene and how collaborating with other creators only helps strengthen you ability to make comic, plus much more.

#70 Stepping Stones w/ Logan French & Bradley Adan

In the Season final, the madman behind Dee's Comic book store, Brendon Dann join us to talk about his passion for slinging comics and how important independent comics are to the industry, plus much more.

#75 I assure you we sell Comics! w/ Brendon Dann

We're back for 2020 and another season of The Halftone Effect.
Joining in for this issue is established artist Dean Rankin you might know him from such comic books as The Simpsons, Futurama, Hellboy, Invader Zim, Oggy and the Cockroach’s and Itty Bitty Bunnies.
Dean Joins in to chat the efforts we strive to make in the industry, getting your first gig, on the road with conventions and the digital age of Conventions in a pandemic only on the Halftone Effect

#77 Not for the faint of Heart ft. Dean Rankine

This week Shaun Keenan joins us to talk about the latest series inspired by the upcoming crossover of XCT and Infinity game, for the first time in Australian comics history, comics meets gaming and this series is not to be missed, join us as we discuss the making of the momentum event.

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#79 Rising Tide Lifts All Boats! ft. Shaun Keenan

The week we joined by Stephen Kok, his list of comic book work have ranged from junior readers to the serious sci-fi enthusiast.
Stephen talks about the importance to networking within the comic book community and building your audience. Plus much more on The Halftone Effect.

#80 Networking your Knowledge! ft. Stephen Kok

This week we do things a little different and discuss comics vs the movies with my good friend Muzz, join is as we talk about our views on have we perceived their interpretation to film or Tv from the source material  and have some light hearted fun along the way.

#84 Comic Books v The Movies! ft. Pete 'Muzz' Murray

This week, up and coming artist Karl Hewitt joins in to talk about the nostalgia of growing up in the 90's with comics and how it influenced him in pursing a career in art and illustrating, plus much more.

#86 Throw enough ink on the wall, some of it will stick! ft. Karl Hewitt

Tune in for the first issue in 2021 as Kieran talks about what to expect from the podcast and talks about a new project, plus much more.

See Kieran's latest project here: http://kck.st/2ZMD1hb

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