Gutter Boys

GUTTER BOYS! AUTOPTIC! 2020! Pete Faecke swings by Gutter Boys HQ to kickoff Autoptic 2020 with our special guest Josh Pettinger, LA-based cartoonist and creator of Goiter Comics. We knockout some Q&A's from our loyle listeners, going over hot and sexy topics like the pandemic anxiety, making comics while unemployed, and Josh's deep-seated hatred for white-out. After the break, we dig deep into Josh's demented English mind. We discuss his introduction to the medium, his improvisational approach to storytelling, and his relationship with Tinto Press.  You can find Josh on Instagram @goitercomics or you can visit his website goitercomics.com. Be sure to follow Autoptic on Instagram @autopticfestival and Twitter @autopticfest for updates and upcoming panels that we'll be hosting on August 22nd, or visit their website at autoptic.org for more information. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at gutterboyspodcast@gmail.com and we'll read it on the next episode, or give the Gutter Boys a follow on In

On this episode of Gutter Boys, Pete Faecke stops by to help us promote our upcoming programming in conjunction with Autoptic, the Twin Cities-based small press show that's going virtual for 2020 as we all remain self-quarantined during the pandemic. We're later joined by Audra Stang, Pittsburgh-based cartoonist and creator of her one-person anthology, The Audra Show, which collects her comics ranging from autobiography to stories about the fictional town of Star Valley, GA, and its inhabitants. Original from North Carolina, Audra's work deals with magical realism, science fiction, and employment in the hospitality industry. Her minicomic “Pale, Sick, and Magic” was named in “The Best Short-Form Comics of 2016” on The Comics Journal. Audra can be found on Instagram @audra.stang, or you can browse more of her work on her website at https://poodledooples.com/. You can also pick up issues 1-4 of The Audra Show at Radiator Comics. Be sure to follow Autoptic on Instagram @autopticfestival and Twitter @autopticfest

The outlaws return for part 2 of our interview with Ramon Villalobos where we field questions from our listeners! We also return with news (it's all bad!) and plug details about our upcoming promotion with Autoptic, a small press show in the Twin Cities of Minnesota, along with friend of the show Patrick Rooks' newest volume of Celery Stalks. Ramon is on Twitter @RamonVillalobos so give him a follow and reply to every single tweet he makes with the eye emoji.   Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at gutterboyspodcast@gmail.com and we'll read it on the next episode, or give the Gutter Boys a follow on Instagram and Twitter (JB: @mortcrimpjr; Cam: @camdelrosario). And of course, please like, share, and subscribe on your preferred podcast platform and help grow the Gutter Gang Nation! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gutterboys/support

Are you an outlaw living on the edge? Probably not. But if you listen to this episode of Gutter Boys, you can get pretty close to being a real outlaw. We're joined by Ramon Villalobos, professional comic artist from Stockton, CA. He's done pages for Marvel, DC, Vertigo, and Valiant, working on major titles like the Flash, Original Sin, Secret Wars, X-Men: E for Extinction,  America, Green Lantern, and Robin.  And while he doesn't work in small press, he has a treasure trove of vital information on how to become more of an outlaw in comics and in your every day life! Ramon is on Twitter @RamonVillalobos so give him a follow and reply to every single tweet he makes with the eye emoji.  Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at gutterboyspodcast@gmail.com and we'll read it on the next episode, or give the Gutter Boys a follow on Instagram and Twitter (JB: @mortcrimpjr; Cam: @camdelrosario). And of course, please like, share, and subscribe on your preferred podcast platform and help grow the Gutter Gang Natio

Keep your head up because the Gutter Gang return for another episode of cartoon chit chat! We're joined by New Jersey-based comic creator Kalani Caraballo. We talk about his work, how he got into comics, the development of Dummie Comics, and his upcoming comic, Customer Service. You can pick up Kalani's books at dummiecomicsinc.bigcartel.com or check out what he's up to on Instagram @k.caraballo. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at gutterboyspodcast@gmail.com and we'll read it on the next episode, or give the Gutter Boys a follow on Instagram and Twitter (JB: @mortcrimpjr; Cam: @camdelrosario). And of course, please like, share, and subscribe on your preferred podcast platform and help grow the Gutter Gang Nation! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gutterboys/support

Gutter Boys is back again with another dose of podcasting from behind the drawing table!. The world is hell, but at least we have comics! Joining us for this episode is Columbus, Ohio based cartoonist Caleb Orecchio. He debuted his self-published single-author anthology series Pop Off earlier this year. We talk about his new comic, his development as a creator, his time working with Comics Workbook, and his experiences at comic residency programs. We also get into a heated argument over a hypothetical rap battle. You can pick up a copy of Pop Off from Copacetic Comics. You can also check out more of his work on Instagram @caleb_orecchio. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at gutterboyspodcast@gmail.com and we'll read it on the next episode, or give the Gutter Boys a follow on Instagram and Twitter (JB: @mortcrimpjr; Cam: @camdelrosario). And of course, please like, share, and subscribe on your preferred podcast platform and help grow the Gutter Gang Nation! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.

Gutter Boys is pleased to be joined by Florida-based illustrator and comic artist Alexis Ziritt, co-creator of Mekano Turbo Fumetti, Space Riders (Black Mask) and Tarantula (Adhouse). This guy has been everywhere over the last decade, becoming a major figure in both comics and commercial art for his signature use of vibrant colors and kinetic brush work. Unfortunately for him, he's also one of our best pals in this biz we call comics. On this episode we talk shop about how and why he got into comics, his process when it comes to making a comic, his various sources of inspiration, and what he's been working on as of late. Strap in because this episode is a long one (honk honk). Check out his work at aziritt.com, become a supporter of his Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/aziritt or follow him on Instagram & Twitter @aziritt.    Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at gutterboyspodcast@gmail.com and we'll read it on the next episode, or give the Gutter Boys a follow on Instagram and Twitter (JB: @mor

Gutter Boys return and are joined by Chicago-based cartoonist Lane Milburn, creator of Death Trap and Twelve Gems (Fantagraphics).  As usual, we cover recent news in the comics world and answer listener questions ranging from Lane's love of world building, his experiences from working at Chicago's small press institution Quimby's, what the Gutter Boys have been reading, and our favorite sci-fi movies. We also discuss Lane's comics, his sources of inspiration for his output, his creative process, and the tools he uses to make them come to life.  You can find Lane Milburn on Instagram @lane_milburn or subscribe to his Patreon to support his work and have access to his exclusive comics.  Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at gutterboyspodcast@gmail.com and we'll read it on the next episode, or give the Gutter Boys a follow on Instagram and Twitter: JB: @mortcrimpjr Cam: @camdelrosario. And of course, please like, share, and subscribe on your preferred podcast platform and help grow the Gut

GGGGGGGGGUTTER BOYS is back with Episode 24, and we've got another guest! Best known for Henry & Glenn Forever and his multiple album covers he's done over the years, Tom Neely as a Los Angeles-based artist that has several awards under his belt including an Ignatz for his debut book, The Blot, and is the co-creator of The Humans with writer Keenan Marshall Keller on Image. We go over news and listener questions before going into Tom's experiences working with The Last Podcast on the Left, his development as a cartoonist and comic creator, the various sources of his inspiration that informs his work, the nature of bootleg and fan comics, and his past career in animation.  You can check out more of Tom's work at his website, www.iwilldestroyyou.com, his Patreon at patreon.com/tomneely, and on Instagram (@iwilldestroytom) & Twitter & (@tomneelyart). Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at gutterboyspodcast@gmail.com and we'll read it on the next episode. or give the Gutter Boys a follow on Ins

On this episode of Gutter Boys, we're joined by comic creator and cartoonist Anya Davidson. Based out of Chicago, she's been published by the who's who of small press publishers and has three fantastic books under her belt (Spirit Prison, Band for Life, and Lovers in the Garden). We briefly go over developing news in comics about you-know-what., and answer listener questions delving into her process, her thoughts on the medium, and her experiences teaching at School of the Art Institute of Chicago. In the back half, Anya shares her perspective on what it means to be a cartoonist, her development as a writer and artist, and the reality of impostor syndrome among cartoonists. We also talk music preferences and what we've all been listening to when we do our thing at the drawing desk. Anya Davidson can be found on Instagram & Twitter @anyapdavidson or you can check out website at anyadavidson.com. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at gutterboyspodcast@gmail.com and we'll read it on the next episode.

Gutter Nation, we are back for another banger for your kind, precious ears! On this episode, we're joined by long time friend and one of the hardest working people we know in comics today, MS Harkness. She's the creator of Tinderella and and her new book, Desperate Pleasures (which would be out relatively soon if not for our current pandemic). We take listener questions and go over the latest news impacting creators and readers alike as we continue to self-isolate like responsible adults. In the second half, we talk shop about her process, her opinions about auto bio as a subgenre in comics, her development of her career as a comic creator, and what artists can do if they want to become a successful cartoonist in the modern world.  MS Harkness can be found on Twitter @msharkness and Instagram @m.s.harkness. If you can, please support her and her work at https://www.patreon.com/msharkness to get further insight into her process and be able to get exclusive sneak peaks at her new projects. Questions? Comments?

On this episode we're joined once again by Dave Baker. We take a closer look at his work, his inspirations, and his perspective on comics as a medium and industry. Don't worry, it's a pretty conversational chat between friends, so it wont be nearly as dry as we just made it out to be. Dave Baker can be found on Instagram and Twitter @xdavebkerx or you can visit his website at heydavebaker.com. Send us your questions to gutterboyspodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Twitter (@gutterboyspod, @mortcrimpjr, & @camdelrosario) or Instagram (@mortcrimpjr & @camdelrosario). And as always, thanks for listening. Intro music edited by JB. Transitional and outro music provided by Buster Moody, who can also be found on Instagram @bm00dy and Twitter @bustermoody --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gutterboys/support

Wow what a month, huh? Things are getting WILD.  But don't fret, Gutter Gang, because we are bringing you some more free content to enjoy in these dire times. On this episode, we answer listener questions (they're mostly serious this time), discuss some news in the comics world, and review last month's C2E2 in Chicago, which may very well b the last comic con for the foreseeable future due to the current pandemic. In the second half, we're joined Nicole Goux (@ngoux on IG, @NicoleGoux on Twitter) and Dave Baker (@xdavebakerx on IG & Twitter) where we discuss their output, comics contracts, and the history of a broken industry. While the interview is somewhat brief, we'll have them back on in the very near future individually. Questions? Comments? Hysteric rants? Send them our way at gutterboyspodcast@gmail.com! And as usual, you can find the Gutter Boys on Twitter & Instagram (@mortcrimpjr & @camdelrosario). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gutterboys/support

Happy one year anniversary Gutter Gang! It definitely snuck up on us. Doesn't feel like it's been a year, and yet here we are. On this episode, we're joined by comic artist and wrtier Matthew Allison, creator of Slobber Knocker, Calamity of Challenge, and Cankor. We talk shop about tabling at comic conventions, the multitude of inane anxieties that plague artists, and his upcoming book that will collect all his previously self-published issues of Cankor plus brand new content. It's currently available for pre-order (Diamond Order Code: JAN20 1430) and is set to be released in March 2020.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gutterboys/support

For this episode, we're joined by comic artist and Autoptic organizer Pete Faecke from Minneapolis, Minnesota. The fellas go into a deep dive of Pete's drawing process, influences, queerness in comics, and their perspective on running a small press comic show. We also discuss touch on new and upcoming releases by Nicole Gouxe and Matt Allison, and some interesting news we thought would kill 30 minutes (it did). BERNIE 2020 BABY! If you have questions/comments and want them read on a future episode of Gutter Boys, send us an email at gutterboyspodcast@gmail.com or send as DM on Instagram or Twitter @mortcrimipjr & @camdelrosario. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gutterboys/support

The new year is here and Gutter Gang is joined by Yewon Kwon and Ben Kraco to welcome our bright and shiny baby that is 2020. We talk goals and plans for the new year and answer some listeners' questions. We then do a deep dive of Yewon and Ben's art, schooling, and experiences tabling and self-publishing. You can (and should) follow Yewon on Twitter and Instagram @litlslaywon and Ben on Instagram @worldsbiggestminecraftsbarro to check out their work. And as always, give us a follow us on Twitter @gutterboys (we don't really use it) or follow us on Instagram and Twitter  @mortcrimpjr & @camdelrosario. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gutterboys/support

After a month-long sabbatical, the Gutter Boys are back, and just in time give our first annual year-end review! We discuss the last shows of the year, our favorite comics from 2019, and what's possibly in store going into 2020.  And of course, to all our listeners, happy holidays and have a great new year! Questions? Comments? Send us an email at gutterboyspodcast@gmail.com and we'll read them on the next episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gutterboys/support

Joining JB and Cam for this very special episode of Gutter Boys is comic artist and illustrator Pablo Vigo from Buenos Aires, Argentina. We talk about  the comic scene in Buenos Aires, his perspective on teaching and making comics for a living, our shared love for the medium, plus a bunch of other semi-serious subject matter. You can find his work on his website (https://cargocollective.com/pablovigo) and on Instagram (@vigopablo).  And as always, give JB (@mortcrimptjr) and Cam (@camdelrosario) a follow on Instagram & Twitter. Send us questions, comments, and general feedback if you want. We reserve the right to ignore or roast you. All music featured in this episode was created by Buster Moody (@bm00dy). Thanks Buster! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gutterboys/support

Wow another episode in less than four weeks from the last?? What is it, February?! NO, IT'S OCTOBER DUMBASS. And to help our listeners get into the spooky mood, Cam and JB list their favorite horror and horror-adjacent comics throughout the years with little to no advance preparation! We are comic professionals. We'll do it live! In the second half of the show, JB is joined by Buster Moody to discuss his and Caleb Goellner's current Kickstarter to fund TASK FORCE RAD SQUAD: THE COLLECTED EDITION (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/calebgoellner/task-force-rad-squad-the-collected-edition) and his current ongoing book, LAZER STORM: GIANT SLAYERS, which you can also support on his Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/bustermoody)! Follow hosts JB and Cam on Twitter & Instagram @mortcrimpjr & @camdelrosario! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gutterboys/support

The Gutter Boys, Cam & JB, are joined again by Dylan Chadwick (@drugdogs) to talk about their misbehavin' ways during SPX weekend. We discuss our time tabling with Patrick Ian Rooks, Black Sims, and Late Comeback Press (Caroline Kim and Rachna Soun), answer listener questions, and go through all the HOT SEXY COMICS that we picked up during the show. Lots of wacky times ha ha ha and Blake ran through the house with a pickle in his mouth. Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @gutterboyspod @camdelrosario @mortcrimpjr  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gutterboys/support