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Comic Lab
The podcast about making comics — and making a living from comics! It's half shop talk, half how-to, and half friendship. WE SQUEEZED IN THREE HALVES. It's tips and tricks and all the joys of cartooning as a pro. So pull up your drawing chair, put on some headphones, and join us while you draw! And if you like what you hear, join our community at patreon.com/comiclab (For sponsorship inquiries: comiclabpodcast@gmail.com)
Episodes
Comic Lab“Muaauughhh, the French… champagne…”
Webcomics weirdos Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar are talking comics! When a Patreon backer hits the viral jackpot, they wonder if it wasn’t fool’s gold. This…
Comic LabSpecial Guest Jake Parker discusses Inktober
Webcomics watchmen Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar are talking Inktober with Jake Parker, the founder of Inktober. They discuss Inktober, how it started, and…
Comic LabSpecial guest Lex Fajardo, Senior Editor, Charles Schulz Studio
Webcomics wranglers Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar are talking shop with Lex Fajardo. He's an Eisner Award winner, Senior Editor of Charles Schulz Studios, and…
Comic LabSpecial guest Kazu Kibuishi
Webcomics workhorses Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar are talking shop with Kazu Kibuishi on the eve of the release of the eighth book in his graphic-novel series…
Comic LabGenerating Buzz on Twitter
Webcomics warriors Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar are talking shop! They discuss why you should be encouraging people to follow your Kickstarter campaign — and…
Comic LabShould you reboot?
Webcomics wannabes Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar are talking shop! The guys discuss the monthly Patreon dip — what it means and why you shouldn't freak out…
Comic LabWhy do we hate thought balloons?
Webcomics whackos Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar are talking shop! Brad took a four-week vacation from his comic this summer, and he says it’s the smartest thing…
Comic LabLive, on tape, from Huntsville, Alabama
While Brad's son was at Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama, Dave called him in his hotel room to talk comics. Pantsless, Brad obliged. They discussed Dave's new…
Comic LabSpecial guest Dylan Meconis discusses longform comics and developing a critical eye
Webcomics wardens Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar are joined this week by “The Long Con” writer, Dylan Meconis. They discuss ways in which an artist can improve…
Comic LabSpecial guest Katie Lane gives legal advice to comics artists
Webcomics wild things Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar are joined this week by lawyer-to-the-comics-stars, Katie Lane. She has some advice on attempting the…
Comic LabComic Con International
Webcomics warlocks Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar talkin’ shop! Dave Kellett has returned from his 20th appearance at Comic Con International in San Diego — and…
Comic LabYou're not talented. And that's good news
Webcomics wizards Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar are talkin’ shop! Some fan mail revives the topic of the “punch word” in writing humor. THEN, Brad has some bad…
Comic LabNSFW comics... any regrets?
Webcomics weirdos Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar talkin’ shop! When a listener asks how to recover after a failed con, Brad launches into a discussion of the…
Comic LabHow to negotiate a contract
Webcomics warriors Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar are talking about making comics. Several webcartoonists hosted on LINE Webtoons were nominated for ‘Ringo…
Comic LabAllowing your drawing style to mature
Cartoonists Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar talk about making comics! In a previous episode, both artists came out against re-working old comics… until one of…
Comic LabComics lettering — The invisible art
Webcomic veterans Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar talk about the contentious controversies caused in creating comics! For example, a discussion about using an…
Comic LabSpecial guest Zach Weinersmith
Webcomic veterans Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar welcome webcomics star Zach Weinersmith of SMBC, cerator of BAHfest, and author of several books including…
Comic LabHow to get more Patreon pledges
Webcomic veterans Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar tackle another collection of questions about the care and feeding of cartoonists. FIRST, Danielle Corsetto's GWS…
Comic LabUnfulfilled goals (feat. Scott Kurtz)
Dave and Brad are thrilled to welcome our longtime friend and Webcomics Weekly co-host Scott Kurtz to the show. Ten years after collaborating on the How To…
Comic LabStarting comics later in life
Webcomic veterans Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar tackle another bushel of questions from creative professionals! FIRST, they share advice for people who are…
Comic LabSpecial Guest Gloria Calderón Kellett on writing
This week on the show we're thrilled to welcome the creative powerhouse Gloria Calderón Kellett. Well-known for the critically acclaimed relaunch of "One Day…
Comic LabCartooning advice for beginners, DRM-free PDF strategy, and storyline-driven comic strips
Great news! We have a DISCOUNT CODE for Bonjoro — exclusively for our $5+ Patreon backers! NEXT: Dave and Brad drill deep on the ubiquitous DRM-free PDF. We…
Comic LabBonjoro, narrative clarity and the quest for an original idea
Today on ComicLab, Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar take a full one-eighty on Bonjoro. After trashing it last episode, they're ready to sing its praises as a…
Comic LabSpecial guest Erika Moen talks about photo reference, character design, diversity and inclusion
Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar are thrilled to welcome Erika Moen, creator of OhJoySexToy. They talk about her currently running Kickstarter to launch a…
Comic LabMotivation, underperforming Patreon tiers, and trying something new
We recorded Drunk ComicLab Saturday, and boy are our livers tired. Brad and Dave talk about the fun they had recording this upcoming Patreon-exclusive show —…
Comic LabComics awards, pen names and warm-up sketches
The Eisner Award nominations were announced, and there's a lot to talk about! Then it's on to questions from our Patreon backers. In a social-media landscape…
Comic LabHandling negative comments and clingy fans
Dave and Brad field some tough questions about the best ways to handle negative comments and clingy fans. They also discuss using Instagram stories for comics…
Comic LabHashing out hashtags, online gag comics and update schedules
Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar answer a wide variety of questions submitted by Patreon backers, such as: Are gag comics sustainable on the Web? We'll ask Dave…
Comic LabListener Questions — I can't finish a comic once it's started!
Brad and Dave tackle listener questions! First, a high-school art teacher asks why they can't seem to finish a project once it's started. And then, the guys…
Comic LabRyan North talks about writing, ideas, creativity, and zinc
Dave and Brad welcome Ryan North, two-time Eisner Award winner, creator of Dinosaur Comics and writer for Marvel Comics' Squirrel Girl. We discuss his upcoming…
Comic LabDanielle Corsetto talks about Patreon, quitting Facebook, and ending a comic
We're joined by webcomics OG Danielle Corsetto. She shares her unique perspective on Patreon, and she has some advice for last week's question about choosing…
Comic LabKickstarter advice that really worked! Plus Backerkit, social media repetitiveness and more
Whew! We covered a LOT of ground with this episode. First, one of our $10 backers sent in a fantastic audio question about longform comics and the continuous…
Comic LabPatreon rewards that work, writer's block and comics awards
Brad Guigar went to the Patreon On Tour / NYC conference, and he brought back tons of useful advice from the crowdfunding giant. Learn how to get more backers…
Comic LabComic Con Strategy: Commissions, Merchandise, and Publishing
Dave returns from Emerald City Comicon with stories from the show. Was the show a success? What did he learn from tabling with Jake Parker? What did Jake learn…
Comic LabRethinking longform comics
This week, as Dave Kellett preps for this weekend's Emerald City Comic Con, he asks co-host Brad Guigar if this should be the last time he exhibits at the…
Comic LabHow to Handle Patreon-Exclusive Content
Today on ComicLab, we're taking questions from our Patreon backers: What do you do when you're more invested than your collaborator? When starting a new comic…
Comic LabGrowing your Readership (feat. Dylan Meconis)
The wonderful Dylan Meconis joins Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett to take a question from a Patreon backer who wants advice on growing their readership. Another…
Comic LabBetter Writing Through Editing, and Collaborator Contracts
Today on ComicLab, we're going deep on one of the most important (and least-talked-about) aspects of cartooning — Editing! We also take our first…
Comic LabDarkest Career Fears (feat. Jake parker)
ComicLab co-hosts Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar welcome special guest Jake Parker — creator of Inktober and stand-out cartoonist/children's book illustrator —…
Comic LabBest Cartooning Advice Ever
Dave and Brad discuss the Kellett family living in his studio while their house gets prepped for sale. And in anticipation of the Big Move, Dave makes a rather…
Comic LabWhy Transparency Matters (feat. Lucy Bellwood)
This week, Brad and Dave welcome professional adventure cartoonist Lucy Bellwood. Lucy delivered a jaw-droppingly honest look at the life of a professional…
Comic LabWhy Comics?
Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar talk about what brought them to cartooning — and more importantly, why have they stuck with it for 20 years. It's a deceptively…
Comic LabResolutions for 2018
Welcome to ComicLab: The podcast about making comics, and making a living from comics! If you loved Webcomics Weekly, you're gonna love this show: It's half…