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We’ve been cranking out the indie comics podcasts over on the AudioShocker, and that means it’s time for another list of Sequential Underground goodness:

• Sequential Underground #33 – Two Paths. Awesome artist Dave Wachter joins Shawn Atkins and Nick Marino for two distinctly different recordings — one about sketching at conventions and the other about, uhh… stuff.
• Sequential Underground #34 – Looking for the Perfect Comics. Pop culture connoisseur and mega-cartoonist Ed Piskor kicks it with Shawn and Nick for two hours, rapping about hip hop and comics.
• Sequential Underground #35 – Don’t Come Back. Nasty Nate McDonough talks to Dan Greenwald, Shawn, and Nick about his successful Kickstarter campaign for his new graphic novel.
• Sequential Underground #36 – Acting Locally. Pittsburgh zine superstar Virginia Shields chats with Dan, Shawn, and Nick about generating success in your local comics community.
• Sequential Underground #37 – Characters and Pages. Dan and Shawn team up to discuss character design and page layout, using their own work as examples.

And never fear — we’ll be back soon with more big and bold indie comics conversation for your ears!

We’ve released some introspective, soul-searching episodes of the Sequential Underground podcast in the past couple of months. Check ‘em out:

• Sequential Underground #29 – To Comics Or Not To Comics? Katie Henderson joins Shawn and Nick to discuss illustration inspirations and goals as cartoonists.
• Sequential Underground #30 – What Do Creators Deserve? Shawn and Nick tackle the tough title question. Nuff said.
• Sequential Underground #31 – To Fan Or Not To Fan? Dan, Shawn, and Nick discuss being creators vs. being fans. Which side of the table are you on?
• Sequential Underground #32 – The Superhero Virus. Tom Scioli joins Shawn and Nick to discuss indie comics, superheroes, artistic expression, and tons more.

Anyway, lemme get to the point — in the past few months, I’ve discovered some new-ish podcasts focused on creating comics:

• First up is The Process, a comics writing podcast over on Image Addiction. They have two programs. One is their regular show featuring three up-and-coming professional writers discussing their craft. The other is called The Process Sensation Spectacular, and it’s an interview show discussing process with range of different comics writers. Both series are great comics creation podcasts, though I prefer the style of the Sensation Spectacular a bit more.
• Next up is a show that just launched a couple of months ago called Making Comics. Jason Brubaker talks to different comics creators about the various aspects of creation and publishing. I’d be lying if I told you anymore than that — I just discovered this show today (and I’m still trying to figure out a way to listen to it without having to download it, natch). It’s a young show, so I hope it sticks around!
• Lastly, there’s ANOTHER Making Comics podcast which just debuted yesterday on the iFanboy site (errr, uhhh, might wanna consider a name change!). It’s focused on the advice of Andy Schmidt, writer and editor formerly with Marvel and currently running an education program called the Comics Experience. I just listened to the first episode, and while it was a bit light for me, I think it’s an incredible starting point for someone who has an idea for a comic but no experience making their own. Ya gotta start somewhere, right?

I’m sure there are more shows out there… though, honestly, most of the others I can think of are like Deconstructing Comics, which focuses more on reviews and critiques and less on the process of creation.

And now, since I just paid all that attention to OPP (other people’s podcasts), let me spotlight what we do on our show:

• Sequential Underground is the podcast by indie comics creators for indie comics creators. Every episode we tackle a new topic relating to comics creation, publishing, and promotion. We’re not an interview or review show — we’re a conversation podcast filled with personal stories and subjective advice. You get the chance to learn from our mistakes that we’ve made over the years (and occasionally learn about the few things we’ve done right!). We’re not superstars or regulars on your Wednesday racks… yet. We’re hungry, underground creators sharing out experiences and documenting our journey to comics publishing success (or failure, if you’re the cynical type). With over one year and 30 episodes in the can, we’re looking forward to becoming the premier comics creation podcast in 2012… with your listener support, that is! So check us out and let us know what you think.

I hope you enjoy Sequential Underground and these other comics creation podcasts. Maybe one or all of these will spark your creative fire and get you producing comics better and more passionately than ever before!

• Sequential Underground #28

It features a Dan, Shawn, Juan, and I discussing comic conventions and expos, and what we think works best for indie creators. Enjoy!

And don’t forget — you can also listen to Sequential Underground on the Comics Podcast Network!

We’ve been making new comics and hitting up lots of great conventions lately. In just the past few weeks, we’ve had a presence at 24-Hour Comics Day at the Toonseum, the Pittsburgh Indy Comics Expo, and the New York Comic Con.

Also, I’ve created a handy URL shortcut to make it easy to get your Sequential Underground podcast fix — http://su.audioshocker.com

Anyway, let’s get to the good stuff! Here are the latest episodes of the podcast by indie comics creators for indie comics creators:

• Sequential Underground #20 – Work Methods
• Sequential Underground #21 – Writing Before the Script
• Sequential Underground #22 – Scrapped Projects
• Sequential Underground #23 – Unconventional Influences
• Sequential Underground #24 – Doing Diversity
• Sequential Underground #25 – Self-Publishing with Wayne Wise
• Sequential Underground #26 – 24-Hour Comics Day Recap and PIX Pregame
• Sequential Underground #27 – PIX 2011 Recap

Also, A Podcast with Ross and Nick (another AudioShocker podcast) has recently made a Sequential Underground-inspired format change! So if you’re craving even more comics creation conversation, make sure to check it out.

And don’t forget to like Sequential Underground on Facebook.

In the meantime, you can catch up with past episodes of the podcast by indie comics creators for indie comics creators:

• Sequential Underground #8 – Making Webcomics
• Sequential Underground #9 – Genre Diversity, Digital Comics
• Sequential Underground #10 – Public Domain Characters
• Sequential Underground #11 – Indie Comics Crossovers
• Sequential Underground #12 – EotU and Time Log Commentary
• Sequential Underground #13 – Drawing Licensed Characters
• Sequential Underground #14 – Building an Online Audience
• Sequential Underground #15 – Rethinking Webcomics
• Sequential Underground #16 – Overcoming Writer’s Block
• Sequential Underground #17 – Advice for New Creators
• Sequential Underground #18 – When’s the Right Time to Give Up?
• Sequential Underground #19 – Finding Your Voice

Here are links to the past three episodes:

• Sequential Underground #7 – Storytellers
• Sequential Underground #8 – Webcomics
• Sequential Underground #9 – Digital Diversity

The next episode hits the web on Monday, February 21st.

But imagine if the podcasts did print money!!! We’d have $6 so far. That’s a fine fast food dinner.

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