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Two Geeks Talking

Two Geeks Talking is an Entertainment interview show with over 1,000+ interviews in Comics, TV/Film, Music & Video Game industries. We bring fellow Geeks, Nerds and Creative people to the show in a one-on-one (or more) style interview similar to Inside the Actors Studio. If you are looking for inspiration, motivation, and advice during your daily commute, drawing, or ”me” time then each episode brings you the successes, failures, and Eureka! moments from top names in their industries. Everyone has a

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48:00

Jen Bateman’s 'Behind the 8-Ball' Comics and MNCBA...

Two Geeks Talking ·

2025/09/08

Jen Bateman returns to Two Geeks Talking, as we discuss their 1000 page trilogy: 'Behind The 8-Ball' comic anthology. It has been a few years since our last interview so there was plenty to talk about from their creative process, to becoming President of the Minnesota Comic Book Association (MNCBA) and modernizing that organization, to finding the right people and volunteers! We even talk about how AI and conventions and the invasion of personal and critical thinking has reduced creativity!

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01:02:28

Conor McCreery on Third Eye Blind, Defying Tropes,...

Two Geeks Talking ·

2025/08/25

Conor McCreery, co-creator of Kill Shakespeare and writer of the new YA graphic novel The Last Witch, joins Two Geeks Talking (after five years) to dissect the psychology of defiance, the cost of magic, and how to subvert clichés in storytelling. They explore the tactical decisions behind building a powerhouse creative team, the personal fears that shape compelling characters, and why great fantasy demands uncomfortable truths. Plus, Conor reveals the folklore that scared him, the YA tropes he’s

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43:15

Killing for a Dream Home? The Dark Comedy of Upkeep...

Two Geeks Talking ·

2025/07/29

Ari Gross joins Two Geeks Talking to discuss Upkeep, a dark comedy comic about first-time home buyers in Toronto who turn to murder to protect their lavish lifestyle. This satire horror series skewers modern home ownership, raising a family, and the absurd hunt for daycare. Life isn't easy in Toronto. The line between satire and horror, and why this comic hits way too close to home. Expect rapid-fire questions, behind-the-scenes chaos, and at least one joke about hiding real estate agents in

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35:00

From Writing Horror To Children’s Books: DeWayne...

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2025/07/21

DeWayne Dority started his comic journey writing horror comics and his own Wake Comics Universe. When COVID hit he decided to switch gears and write a Dr. Seuss inspired children's comic book called: Shape Master; for his autistic son.With Liar his newest comic with a Kickstarter already on the go, he creates comics between horror and children's books whether its on his YouTube Channel or in interviews like this one.

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46:52

The Art of the Comeback: How to Revive a Whole Damn...

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2025/07/07

"The Art of the Comeback: How to Revive a Passion Project (and a Whole Damn Comics Festival) After 14 Years"Featuring: Amy Letts (*Creator of Epic Fail & Organizer of Caption UK) Ever abandoned a creative project—only to resurrect it years later? Amy Letts, the sharp-witted mind behind cult webcomic Epic Fail, just pulled off a double revival: Her own work (Epic Fail returns after 14 years—why now?) An entire indie comics festival (Caption UK, Oxford’s legendary small-press gathering) In

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44:33

Adriano Ariganello’s Creative Pinfall: Ending ‘From...

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2025/06/30

In this episode, Adriano Ariganello creator of Pesto Comics publishing and the indie comic force behind his most recent wrestling-infused series From Parts Unknown (Issues #4 and #5). We dive into: - The art of endings: Why wrapping a series feels like a “creative body slam” (and how to do it with grace). - Unexpected lessons from wrestling storytelling: How kayfabe, drama, and real athlete struggles shaped his comic’s emotional core. - Pesto Comics’ survival: Bootstrapping, niche audiences, and

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54:54

Secret to Great Storytelling Was Playing Games...

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2025/06/16

"What if the secret to great storytelling was playing an online game with your guild?"In this episode, I sit down with Richard Sparks, the imaginative mind behind the New Rock novel series (New Rock, New Role and New Rock, New Realm) available on Amazon, to explore how gaming, language, and fandom shape extraordinary fiction. Richard’s journey is anything but ordinary: - Playing games with lifelong school mate, Douglas Adams—and the unexpected storytelling lessons he learned growing up with the

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50:00

From Dracula to Angel Hunter: Eisner Nominated Comic...

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2025/06/02

"Sometimes the most pivotal moments in life come from the most unexpected places."In this episode, I sit down with Rich Davis, an Eisner-nominated comic writer and the mastermind behind gripping series like Cult of Dracula, Rise of Dracula, Prometheus in Chains, REIGN OF DRACULA, and his latest project, Angel/Hunter. Rich’s journey is a testament to the power of serendipity, passion, and relentless curiosity. We dive into: - How walking into a drama class and signing up for a 400-level Japanese

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56:15

What Does An Audio/Podcast/Music Engineer Do? Jay...

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2025/05/19

Just like that meme: "What Does An Audio Engineer Do do do do..." Jay Yow has had a successful 16 year career as an Audio, Music, Podcast Engineer with his own work and being a Producer on The James Altucher Show. As an engineer he's learned a few tricks of the trade from managing issues on the fly, to giving a master class in under 10 minutes to fledgling Engineers. We dove into Tech of a successful podcast; How to properly use AI for your podcast / engineering job, The use of Descript and much

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39:12

Blazing A Musical Journey From Backstage to...

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2025/05/05

Musician William John Titus Bishop grew up with music on the mind and in the soul. From his days being classically trained in Cello to learning the drums and the guitar on his own, he has taken his love of music to the next level by learning the folk styling of Bob Dylan, Cat Stevens, Janis Joplin and more.

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01:24:50

Pod Talk: Four Podcast Secrets No One Tells You: PR...

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2025/04/30

After our January livestream broke expectations (thank you!), host Izolda Trakhtenberg (Your Creative Mind Podcast) reassembles an all-star panel to dissect the unspoken challenges of podcasting. No fluff—just tactical insights from veterans who’ve navigated these waters.This Episode’s Firestarters: Kurt Sasso (Two Geeks Talking) "How to Ask The Right Questions & Extract Jaw-Dropping Stories from Guests (without sounding like a robot or a therapist)" Reena Friedman Watts (Better Call Daddy) "To

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41:37

Preserving Stories, One Comic at a Time: Michael...

Two Geeks Talking ·

2025/04/21

Michael Regina, the passionate voice behind @readthefreakingcomics dives into the fascinating intersection of comic books, comic book research, and historical preservation. Michael shares his journey exploring single-issue comics from Marvel, DC, Image, Dark Horse. This is more than just entertainment; it highlights these cultural artifacts and their importance in documenting the history of comics. From uncovering hidden stories from the artists and writers who created them; to examining the

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49:42

Hot Sauce, Horror, and Heroes: The Many Layers of...

Two Geeks Talking ·

2025/04/07

Laurie Calcaterra is the creator and writer of the comic series Path of the Pale Rider, a podcast host, martial arts master, hot sauce maker, and advocate for undead ethics in comics. We explore her creative process, from naming characters and animals to creating scratch-and-sniff stickers that smell like the undead. Plus, we discuss her Kickstarter for Issue 6, which has funded and hit stretch goals!

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46:39

From Rock and Roll to the Peace Corps: The...

Two Geeks Talking ·

2025/03/31

Author Eric Sonnenschein is a Writer, Poet, Journalist, was in a Rock and Roll band called the Erotics in the 1970s in New York, joined the Peace Corps and because a teacher, a husband and father. From a continuous drive to write and never stop writing to creating "Rocked and Rolled!" his account of the New York Rock Scene playing in a band and more!

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32:31

"Nuclear War is so Passe. Drones are the Future"...

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2025/03/17

Patrick Joseph Healy returns to Two Geeks Talking to discuss "Please, Let Me Save You" Book Two in the Agony Trilogy series. We discuss the characters of this next book. How nuclear dystopia compared to reality of this current dystopia is passé. How having ADHD has allowed him to access short content marketing and creativity he never knew he possessed and more!

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01:27:30

Pod Talk - 8 Questions and Topics answered by 8...

Two Geeks Talking ·

2025/03/10

Here's a recap episode with tons of amazing knowledge, tips and tricks that 8 interview show hosts have collaborated on during the February 2025 Livestream on Two Geeks Talking.Questions: How did your show get its name? How To Choose The Right Tech for the show? How To Get That Big Name Client (it's easier than you think). Are you getting Quality or Quantity of Guests on your show? How To Research Your Guests? What to do if Guests Schedule and Cancel? How to set your boundaries. How to use

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34:32

Escaping Vietnam Biography meets Fantasy in Comic...

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2025/03/03

Scott "Snake" Watson is the writer and letterer for the series: View of the Phoenix Trees. It is a comic series from stories of his grandparents and parents escape from Vietnam. The comic follows a group of 'Hoi boat people' escaping and travel towards freedom. The stories weaves tales of old tales passed down between family members in Vietnam, a touch of fantasy, and a semi-biography, all while shedding light on a time when the people never knew if this was their last day.

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25:25

Author Chase McPherson Bloodbound - Vampires, Demons...

Two Geeks Talking ·

2025/02/17

Chase McPherson is a web-based journalist by day and an author by night. His popular series Bloodbound brings Hunter (a person struggling with mental health) being turned into a Vampire / Demon hybrid into the world of the supernatural. Chase returns to talk about his newest novel in the series: Bloodbound: Extreme Temperatures. We dive into this latest issue, character development from issue one to issue four and more!

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32:29

Voices In My Head On The Page and Screen: Author...

Two Geeks Talking ·

2025/02/03

In this Podcast, Aaron Ryan is a bestselling author and voiceover artist currently working on his 27th, 28th, and 29th books, with his most notable work being the Dissonance sci-fi post-apocalyptic saga. His recent publications include the sci-fi thrillers "Forecast" and "The Slide," children's books "The Ring of Truth" and "The Sword of Joy," and business reference books on voice-over production. The Dissonance Volume I: Reality has been adapted to a screenplay by Alan Roth and is currently being

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42:00

At The Crossroads of Creativity: Braxton Cosby and...

Two Geeks Talking ·

2025/01/27

Braxton Cosby is the CEO of Cosby Media Productions and returns to the show to discuss his newest book BROKEN, the direction of the company with Comic imprints, the change in publishing and technology and how AI is affecting the creative space in all media.

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