#89 - Conversation with Jim Rugg

We had the distinct pleasure of talking with Jim Rugg about...almost everything! Here's a short list of some topics we discussed:

- Podcasting, building a local listenership and being part of a community
- The new back issue market
- Image Comics: Then and now
- 90s comics and the comics renaissance in the early 2000s
- Media influence on comics reading
- Creative challenges and separating creators from their work
- Can Marvel/DC still bring in new/casual readers?
- Webcomics/indie/art comics
- Jim's previous/current work, creative influences, "This #*?! Isn't Very Funny", future shows and, of course, Rob Liefeld

Make sure to check out Jim's exhibit, This #*?! Isn't Very Funny, which runs at the ToonSeum from March 29th-May 6th. An opening reception will take place on March 29th from 7pm-9:30pm.

Don't forget to also check out the Toonseum Mini-Con, April 5th & 6th, 6pm-9pm.

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#88 - The Walking Dead Season 2 Wrap-Up

MANY, MANY SPOILERS AND EXPLICIT LANGUAGE AHEAD!

Unless you've been living off the grid for the past week, you know The Walking Dead has wrapped up its second season and it was a doozy. Dan, Jeff (recording from The Commonplace Coffeehouse) and Link (from Yamagato Industries Business Report) and his wife Caitlyn talk about MAJOR events from the end of the season, who lived, who died, what surprised us, and what's in store for season 3.

Comic Book Pitt t-shirts are now available! Get one for yourself or that special nerd in your life.

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#87 - Talkin' the Talk

There's a lot of conversation in this episode, so here's a brief breakdown of what you're getting:

- Walking Dead (TV show and comic book) talk

- Should comic book creators get an appearance fee from convention promoters?
- Reviews of Zombie Outlaw, Fairest, Arcadian Knights: House of Wolves, and No Place Like Home
- Questions from listeners

Comic Book Pitt theme music is by Nik Furious. You can find more of Nik's music at NikFurious.com.

Comic Book Pitt t-shirts are now available! Get one for yourself or that special nerd in your life.

Comic Book Pitt can be found on iTunes, on Facebook, and on Twitter.

Email us at comicbookpitt@gmail.com or call our voice mail line at (412)450-0CBP (0227).

Thanks for listening!