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Pixels & Panels: A Show About Digital Storytelling

Glow Art Company

The Pixels & Panels podcast takes listeners deep inside the world of digital storytelling, including webcomics. Our mission is to serve as an instructional guide for those looking to break into the industry, and a treasure trove of insights for superfans that want to learn more about their favorite creators" backstories. We will cover topics including getting started as a new creator, best resources to jump start your story, how to think about monetizing your work, and the art of building an

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30. Move Aside Romance and Action; Why We Need More...

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2022/08/17

Today’s guest is Secret Pie, a creator of many talents, including entomology, making music, and of course making comics. We’re excited to share with you the story behind her offbeat webcomic Broccoli Soup, where we follow a young Broccoli’s life in a void with their best friend Doris. We’ll chat about her dynamic and unforgettable art style (which makes you feel like you’re in a new art exhibition every week), her passion for music and how she incorporates it into her comic, and discuss why she

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00:47:15

29. The Story Behind Poor People Go To Hell | Chat...

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2022/08/05

Today’s guests are Laundromat & Lawnmower, two talented sisters behind one of my personal favorite webcomics, Poor People Go to Hell. In this gripping fantasy webcomic, we follow our protagonist Agnes’ pursuit of the truth as she investigates the sudden disappearance of her parents and the mysterious cult that may be behind it all. We’ll learn about how their mad scientist-turned writer keeps the audience on their toes with her layered approach to storytelling, how their illustrator has found

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00:36:25

28. A Regimented Work Process is a Double-Edged Sword...

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2022/07/31

We’re joined today by Cecilia, a talented creator and animator based in Canada. Her current comic, Lemon Soda & Coffee is a heartwarming romance where the lead character Axel falls in love with a stranger he runs into in a street, and against all odds, serendipitously becomes her new neighbor. We discuss her foray into comics starting from growing up in Hungary to attending animation school in Canada, her regimented work style and its ramifications, positive and negative, and shares some honest

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00:28:08

27. Using Myers–Briggs Personality Types for...

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2022/07/27

Today’s guest is Soy, a rising creator from Hong Kong. She’s the genius behind the comic Stare Down, where a seemingly innocuous stare down turns into a fun romance between two high school students. We discuss her foray into comics, and her interesting methods for character design, such as reverse engineering from myers briggs personality types. Having grown her comic on Canvas to nearly 200,000 subscribers and Patreon to nearly 400 users in the year and half since launch, she also shares some tips

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00:31:45

26. How This High School Student Garnered 100K...

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2022/07/24

Today’s guest is Xhioqi, a young, talented creator from the Philippines. Her lead comic, The Onion Villainess, follows the story of a high schooler who one day wakes up as the tragic character from the novel she was reading, a villainous empress who was killed by her own kin. We talk about her foray into comics, from initially using art as an escape, to disproving the notion that readers wouldn’t want to read an amateur’s work, to building a webcomic with over 100,000 subscribers while still in

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00:43:01

25. Tuba Player → Programmer → Eisner Nominee, Let's...

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2022/07/12

Today’s guest is Mongie, the creator of the Eisner-award nominated romantic comedy webcomic Let’s Play, a story that follows Sam’s life as her video game development career collides with unexpectedly budding romance. In today’s episode, we talk about how Mongie pivoted from playing the tuba, to developing software as a programmer, to finally taking the leap and starting Let’s Play. We also discuss Let’s Play’s meteoric rise to webcomic fame and what that meant as a digital creator, and learn about

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00:50:48

24. Black Representation in Webcomics, Journey...

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2022/06/28

Today’s guest is Plastic B, the creator of the hit fantasy webcomic 21st Century Knights, a story that follows the journey of Theresa, a croc-wearing knight whose quest to find a mysterious white-haired knight reveals the darker truths about the world she lives in. We delve into important topics such as the representation in comics, where she discusses the striking absence of black characters webcomics, and the powerful feedback she’s received in shaping black characters in her own stories; we

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00:40:48

23. The Cutest Slice of Life Comic About a Hybrid...

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2022/06/17

Today’s guest is FaintSayu, the creator of the hit slice of life comic Shark Girl Umi, where we follow the life of the affable girl with 3 rows of teeth and how she turns the life of the aloof protagonist upside down. We discuss her journey in making comics, her secrets for success in amassing and engaging a loyal audience, and learn tips for maintaining a positive community. Check out FaintSayu's work: https://linktr.ee/FaintSayu

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00:49:19

22. Hunting Ghouls and Cryptids and Making Readers...

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2022/06/09

Today’s guest is Liz, the creator of the hit comedy webtoon, Finding Fiends, a story chronicling a Steve Irwin-like Finn as he hunts cryptids with his cameraman mothman on his way to internet vlogging fame. We had a great time unpacking Liz’s story, learning about how she harnessed her love for telling stories through her comics, why cryptids fascinates her so much and underpins her story, some smart advice on using Instagram to build your rolodex, and some advice for rising art students if they

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00:45:55

21. Man Who Built Webtoon in U.S. + Rocketship Ent...

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2022/06/06

Today’s guest is Tom Akel, one of the most connected and influential leaders in the comic industry. The projects he’s touched over his career have come to delight fans over every medium imaginable, from producing Jersey Shore at MTV, to leading Webtoon’s stunning expansion as its former editor-in-chief, and now helping digitally native comics physically get into the hands of fans all over the world as the CEO of Rocketship Entertainment. We talk through his decorated experience in the media space

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00:39:23

20. Pharmacist → Webtoon Creator, Breathing Life into...

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2022/05/29

Today’s guest is Jjo Lee, the creator of the popular webtoon original Lost in Translation, a story set in Korea that follows the K-pop group Mayhem’s rise to fame. Underneath the cover of success, not everything is as it seems with Mayhem, and Jjo Lee wonderfully narrates through the darker sides of the ostensibly glamorous industry. Today, we talk through her unorthodox career pivot out of pharmacy, her journey starting Lost in Translation as a hobby to an original with hundreds of thousands of

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00:57:36

19. Journey Creating LUFF, Tackling Important Causes...

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2022/05/27

Today’s guest is Are-chan, the creator of the hit romance comic we all loved and enjoyed LUFF, and her new comic Senorita Cometa, a more serious story about a girl living in corrupt and crime-ridden Latin America that decides to take matters into her own hands by becoming a phantom thief. We cover meaty topics such as her backstory for becoming a comic creator, her entire journey creating LUFF, starting from originating the idea at a stoplight to recently concluding with over a million subscribers,

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00:42:22

18. Build Confidence in Your Comic and Yourself |...

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2022/05/25

Today’s guest is Jess Herron, the creator of one of our favorite sports comics, Midnight Furies. It’s a dynamic sports drama about Zoe Maxwell, a teen who's dropped out of school to support her family and joins a supernatural, underground basketball tournament. We cover big topics such as writing a story that is underrepresented with confidence, how she came to develop such a strong, energetic art style that fits the notoriously difficult sports genre, and defining one’s own success for creators

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00:43:08

17. How to Keep a Comic Continuously Interesting and...

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2022/05/23

Today’s guest is Robin Dassen. His slice of life comic Twin Dragons follows the daily lives of the twin dragon hybrids Kai and Kaya, as they navigate and find their place in the human world. We talk about the creation process that allows him to continue to keep the comic interesting after many years, how he creates entertaining spin-offs, and what his techniques are to build and service a tight-knit community. Hope you enjoy the listen. Check out Robin's work:

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00:41:26

16. The Story of Adventures of God & Potentially TV...

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2022/05/05

We’re delighted to host Teo Ferrazi as our guest today, the creator of one of iconic Webtoons, Adventures of God. We talk about his fortuitous foray into the wonderful world of comics, learn about how he met his illustrator Corey, and get some words of wisdom for new creators. We loved talking to Teo and hope you enjoy the listen. Check out Teo's work: https://www.webtoons.com/en/creator/v25xr

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00:41:28

15. Suitor Armor Was Born in a Dream | Chat with Purpah

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2022/05/03

We’re delighted to host Purpah as our guest today, the creator of one of our personal favorites, Suitor Armor. We talk about her journey in becoming a comic creator, learn about the amazing origin story of Morpheus and Lucia, discuss the meteoric rise of the comic and what that has meant for Purpah, and even get a sneak preview of the future of Suitor Armor. Check out her work: https://linktr.ee/Purpah

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00:33:06

14. Zombie Series Can Be Romantic and Optimistic |...

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2022/04/27

Our guest today is Jonathan Lareva , who you might recognize as the author of the enthralling zombie comic, Zombie Wife. While most zombie series are filled with utter nihilism, Zombie Wife took us for a surprise with its optimistic angle. We talk through Jonathan’s foray into comics and the many inspirations behind Zombie Wife, and talk through an exciting new series he’s working on next called Ancient Airwaves, and when you can expect it next. Check out JD's IG:

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00:37:50

13. What Does a Comic Lawyer Do and Why Do You Need...

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2022/04/25

Our guest today is Dirk Vanover, a lawyer with extensive experience in the entertainment sector and in helping protect comic creators. He also authors a helpful blog called comicslawyer.com and has written a book called Comics Startup 101 that’s free to read via Amazon Kindle. With Dirk, we demystify what a comic lawyer actually does, talk through why it’s important to consult a lawyer as a creator, and talk through where you can get legal help, even for free. One free legal resource that Dirk

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00:37:23

12. Talking Comic Conventions, Assassin Roommate, and...

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2022/03/28

Our guest today is Monica Gallahger, a decorated veteran when it comes to all things comics. Her impressive body of work spans over two decades and most recently includes Assassin Roommate, The Black Ghost, and her upcoming comic adaptation, Anti Stepbrother. Today, we talk about why she believes attending comic conventions are vital as a creator, her expansive portfolio and the behind the scenes stories behind them, and where she’s headed next. Check out her work at

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11. What Editors Do For You Behind the Scenes at...

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2022/03/28

Have you ever wondered what actually happens behind the scenes at Naver Webtoon? Or what a comic editor does? Want to know why it's so important to have an editor for your work? We will answer all of those questions and more today with our guest Dayna Broder. Dayna was one of the earliest editors at Webtoon, having worked with many Originals projects such as Blades of Furry, Four Leaf, House of Stars, and Witch Creek Road. Check out her portfolio at daynabroder.com

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