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Comic LabBrad Guigar and Dave KellettAdd to My Podcasts Refresh episodesThe 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: [email protected])EpisodesAboutReviewsChartsPromoteHow to Make Friends and Influence People. And Cartoonists.Making friends in the comics community can be... complicated. After all, we're kind of an introverted bunch! When it comes to social interactions, Brad and Dave have made all the mistakes, so you don't have to! They'll talk about trying too hard, encountering hostility, and trying to fit into a community that's just not right for you.Mar 121 hr 14 minConcept vs. Conceit — Why Some Comic Ideas Take Off (and Others Stall)Brad and Dave break down one of the most important (and misunderstood) distinctions in storytelling. A concept is the engine that drives your story forward. A conceit is a clever wrapper that might look great… but doesn’t go anywhere. If you’ve ever launched a comic that felt strong at first but ran out of momentum, this conversation will hit home.Mar 51 hr 10 minSpecial Guest Dylan Meconis — How to Color Comics with Physical MediaWe invited our friend Dylan Meconis to explore various topics including coloring techniques, the integration of digital and traditional media, and the importance of choosing the right materials for comic creation.Feb 261 hr 1 minComics Will Break Your Heart (And So Will Dating)A listener writes in after a breakup, worried they’ve lost their creative spark for good. Brad and Dave unpack the emotional toll of heartbreak, why creative paralysis is normal, and how time, grief, and self-reflection can ultimately deepen your storytelling.Feb 1956 minNothing to Fear but Fear Itself. And Kickstarter ScamsThe Mel Brooks documentary, "The 99-Year-Old Man!" holds a lot of wisdom for cartoonists. Speaking of wisdom, it doesn't take much to avoid these common Kickstarter scams.Feb 121 hr 1 minThe Readership of TheseusCartoonists Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett dig into the many ways we react to humor — from full-on belly laughs to the silent internal “that was good” response. Later... why you never stop building an audience, even when things feel “established.”Feb 51 hr 24 minFive Lessons from a Publisher in CrisisAn online publisher has become the center of some genuinely alarming stories. Brad and Dave break down five hard lessons comic creators can learn when a publisher shows signs of instability, mismanagement, or collapse.Jan 2958 minShould you judge a book by its cover?A listener asks: "Should you judge a book by its cover?" Cartoonists Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar say... YES! Next, a cartoonist who is too embarrassed to promote his own work receives encouragement and advice from the veteran comic creators.Jan 221 hr 1 minHow to Start a Webcomic in 2026Starting a webcomic in 2026 isn’t about chasing algorithms or copying what’s popular — it’s about building something sustainable, creative, and yours. In this episode, Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett break down what new cartoonists actually need to focus on in their first years: writing first, consistency over hype, owning your work, and building an audience the right way.Jan 151 hr 40 minWhy don't you do MORE?!?Are Brad and Dave not doing enough? A listener question sparks a candid conversation about creative bandwidth, sustainability, and why “doing more” isn’t always the smart — or sustainable — choice. The episode then dives into one of the hardest challenges in humor writing: How to judge your own work when readers don’t get the joke. How much confusion is normal, when feedback matters, and how to balance ego with humility without losing your voice.Jan 81 hr 3 minLoad more Podbay © 2024 Fancy SoupsAboutAll Podcasts