Gregory, Justin, Jonathan, Lyndon, and Dan all discuss their past year of creative work to try and determine whether they've achieved the goals made in last year's "in review" episode.
Listen to previous "in review" episodes:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0bbzVqnYZbvcsOz2kFDiOa?si=0G9FCbHoR2uZUnIEQYMmPg
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6kKu8C8U8Ubu5xUvcNr2YY?si=7I781qGaRNq67DGepGVaLg
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6M9RjT7rHoZ2IxT9Kp5VpL?si=rRtMFCXfQu-TCR-CF9ElAg
Transition clips are from Citizen Kane (1941) - https://youtu.be/8dxh3lwdOFw?si=JbA9A7hM6evS2HlP
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Production: Dan Vadeboncoeur
Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley
Gregory welcomes back Silvia Moreno-Garcia to talk about her new novel The Bewitching, the physical spaces in which she does her writing, and the struggles of perceived success.
Find more of Silvia's work at https://silviamoreno-garcia.com/
Transition clips are from The Santa Summit (2023) - https://youtu.be/BsWUHHrq5yU?si=q3zW988mTpbMdnEu
Pick up Gregory's new book Blood Letters, wherever books are sold: https://www.amazon.ca/Blood-Letters-Ariel-Gordon/dp/1773371436
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Production: Dan Vadeboncoeur
Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley
Lyndon joins Gregory, Justin, and Dan on the podcast to bring forth a new collaborative creative proposal to help create new comics.
Transition clips are from Midnight Cowboy (1969) - https://youtu.be/o29GST0Lj28?si=zhIrE2XnWaPQAYte
Pick up Gregory's new book Blood Letters, wherever books are sold: https://www.amazon.ca/Blood-Letters-Ariel-Gordon/dp/1773371436
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Production: Dan Vadeboncoeur
Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley
Gregory, Justin, and Dan participate in another story break episode, in which they come up with a "gang of kids" movie taking place on a ski hill where strange occurrences happen.
Pick up Gregory's new book Blood Letters, wherever books are sold: https://www.amazon.ca/Blood-Letters-Ariel-Gordon/dp/1773371436
Transition clips are from Better Off Dead (1985) - https://youtu.be/NdSavg_i_lw?si=CkzDCERHziEpqgiS
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Production: Dan Vadeboncoeur
Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley
Gregory brings in Dr. Jonathan Ball to discuss their independent feature film, "The Princess and the Dragon," which was recently screened publicly for the first time.
Find Gregory next at the Lost Market of Carcosa, December 5th at 318 McDermot Ave.
Transition clips are from Living in Oblivion (1995) - https://youtu.be/12-S3adLCkQ?si=wZCrkKBheMKx5-Tk
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Gregory returns to the podcast to recount his adventures as a caricature artist at a Grey Cup Festival event, encountering inebriated football fans telling him their deepest secrets.
Find Gregory next at the Lost Market of Carcosa, December 5th at 318 McDermot Ave.
Transition clips are from Frankenstein: The College Years (1991) - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFFC316EC06E13758
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Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley
Guest Host Lyndon Radchenka takes the reins of the podcast in Gregory's absence to lead a postmortem discussion about Winnipeg Comiccon 2025 with Justin, Dan, and Dr. Jonathan Ball of Writing the Wrong Way.
Pick up Gregory's new book Blood Letters, wherever books are sold: https://www.amazon.ca/Blood-Letters-Ariel-Gordon/dp/1773371436
Transition clips are from Ghostbusters 2: https://youtu.be/weIqC-oUGmA?si=nd-6RVoje1gBsJlu
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Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley
It's Take Your Kids to Work Day on the podcast, and so Gregory welcomes his two sons who have come along to experience a day in the life of their father, the full-time artist.
This episode is brought to you by these boys' absent second father, known the world over as Chasing Artwork.
Transition clips are from Like Father, Like Son (1987) - https://youtu.be/ghJ8YVTQVmI?si=XKAJ9maw8NyzYCag
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Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley
Gregory and Justin welcome the crew from Electric Monk Media to demo and discuss the making of their new video game, Strange Brew.
Play the Strange Brew demo on Steam now, and be sure to wishlist it to be amonge the first to get the full version.
Transition clips are from Strange Brew: https://youtu.be/uOsDmuwOH4I?si=BMkRbsHM8isvoPDp
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Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley
Gregory and Justin prepare for their home show - Winnipeg Comiccon - by going through their new stock and welcoming some surprise guests to the podcast.
Pick up Gregory's new book Blood Letters, wherever books are sold: https://www.amazon.ca/Blood-Letters-Ariel-Gordon/dp/1773371436
Transition clips are from The Evil Dead (1981) - https://youtu.be/coGH4OaR9hc?si=O4IYtTKMD65cMvTQ
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Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley
Gregory and Justin reunite after a weekend spent at different conventions in different countries. Gregory returns from a wonderful experience in La Belle Province for Quebec Comiccon, but unfortunately Justin did not have a similar good time at New York Comic Con.
See Gregory, Justin, and all the Super Pulp Science friends at Winnipeg Comiccon, Oct. 24 - 26 at the RBC Convention Centre.
Transition clips are from Friday the 13th VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan: https://youtu.be/Y10jRZLzTAE?si=vlXwH-S4_RmrSvuu
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Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley
Gregory welcomes back Dr. Jonathan Ball of the Writing the Wrong Way podcast to discuss what to do when you're stuck in the "mushy middle" of your story.
Transition clips are from Mars Attacks (1996) - https://youtu.be/DqtjHWlM4lQ?si=25qi-uDc4d8ornfx
Pick up your copy of the Thistle Grimoire at Winnipeg Comiccon, Oct. 24 - 26, 2025.
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Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley
Gregory welcomes back DC Comics writer Lyndon Radchenka on the eve of the launch of DC's Zatannic Panic # 1 to talk about how he went from being just a kid who likes comics to a professional writer for one of the largest comic brands in the world.
Pick up your copy of Zatannic Panic at 204 Comics in Winnipeg, or at a comic book store near you.
Transition clips are from Magic (1978) - https://youtu.be/GY1oeoVD_zI?si=LYL8uFeOTU3dEKM-
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Production: Dan Vadeboncoeur
Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley
Gregory, Justin, and guest Dr. Jonathan Ball debrief after the 2025 Edmonton Expo. Jonathan talks about his first time tabling at the show, while Gregory recounts his adventures, which include target practice, an encounter with airport security, and an obscene roadside attraction.
Transition clips are from The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin: https://youtu.be/nzLRMLLD5mg?si=SjFvcgvPxtyJ_Y4O
Don't miss the Winnipeg launch of DC's Zatannic Panic #1, October 1, 2025 5-7 p.m. at 204 Comics, 5-1549 St. Mary's Road. Writer Lyndon Radchenka will be there for a reading and signing.
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Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley
Gregory and Justin welcome back YA fantasy author and Prairie Comics Festival organizer S.M. Beiko to talk about the 2025 PCF, how it went, and how the festival continues to support comics creators year-round.
Learn more about the Prairie Comics Festival at https://prairiecomics.com/
Transition clips are from Ghost World (2001) - https://youtu.be/juzGS-GN79M?si=TrkYks0e_qdv3qrr
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Gregory, Justin, and Dan discuss the topic of world-building in creative fiction, when it can be a good thing, and when it can be a distraction from the task at hand - writing the story.
Don't miss the Winnipeg launch of DC's Zatannic Panic #1, October 1, 2025 5-7 p.m. at 204 Comics, 5-1549 St. Mary's Road. Writer Lyndon Radchenka will be there for a reading and signing.
Transition clips are from Bloodsport (1988) - https://youtu.be/bCZ1CIQ64YQ?si=OAIXMvhHqFkypup-
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Production: Dan Vadeboncoeur
Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley
Gregory, Justin, and Dan sit down for a "story break," a brainstorming session in which they come up with a brand new genre story off the top of their heads. This time, they tell the tale of Cliff, a hydro worker sent to repair an electrical line in the middle of old-growth forest. What could possibly go wrong?
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Transition clips are from Pulse (1988) - https://youtu.be/N8e-IL_oQbQ?si=BebL9uHNAKCjimqK
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Gregory, Justin, and Lyndon debrief after a busy weekend in Toronto for Fan Expo Canada. They discuss the newly-modified floor plan, suspicion of AI artwork, Bell protestors, convention grumpy-groos, and some unintentionally hurt feelings when a joke goes too far.
Transition clips are from The Gambler (1974) - https://youtu.be/veTaDgOd48Y?si=sB1EjvZI21n9pSq2
Don't miss the Winnipeg launch of DC's Zatannic Panic #1, October 1, 2025 5-7 p.m. at 204 Comics, 5-1549 St. Mary's Road. Writer Lyndon Radchenka will be there for a reading and signing.
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Production: Dan Vadeboncoeur
Gregory welcomes back Dr. Jonathan Ball of Writing the Wrong Way to discuss their latest collaboration, Last Breeds. It's Mad Max meets Noah's Ark, depicted in a captivating art style and colour palette. Pick up your copy today!
Blood Letters, another of Gregory's recent collaborations, is also available wherever books are sold.
Transition clips are from Old Yeller (1957) - https://youtu.be/U8PdwZQ1wF4?si=CJo8GsGiRQFPLp8m
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Production: Dan Vadeboncoeur
Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley
As Gregory, Justin, and Lyndon all prepare to travel to Fan Expo Toronto, they discuss the logistics of planning a rapid approaching book launch (for Lyndon's contribution to DC's Zatannic Panic! and Gregory's collab with Ariel Gordon Blood Letters, respectively).
Justin has many questions for them before falling into a bit of an existential crisis over what to do if he has any Fan Expo Toronto exclusive prints left over.
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Transition clips are from The Prestige (2006) - https://youtu.be/RLtaA9fFNXU?si=MYDaWQirPfvAbgBi
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Production: Dan Vadeboncoeur
Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley