Today's Guest: Rob Kutner, TV writer, "Conan," "2776, with live musical performances by Joel Levinson and Stephen Levinson Watch this exclusive Mr. Media interview with Conan writer Rob Kutner, who talks about the new futuristical musical 2776, and two live musical performances by Joel Levinson and Stephen Levinson by clicking on the video player above!... Continue Reading →
987 Comics legend Will Eisner’s ‘Conversations’ in one place! VIDEO INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: M. Thomas Inge, editor, Will Eisner: Conversations Mr. Media is recorded live before a studio audience of not-exactly-comics-scholars who will comb through every line of this interview in search of mistakes, double meanings and buried Easter eggs… in the NEW new media capital of the world… St. Petersburg, Florida! Tom Inge has made... Continue Reading →
Four minutes in the life of filmmaker Morgan Spurlock! VIDEO INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Morgan Spurlock, documentary filmmaker, Comic-Con Episode IV A Fans Hope, Super Size Me Mr. Media is recorded live before a studio audience of comic book fans who – spoiler alert! Spoiler alert! They already know how this and every other story ends!… in the new new media capital of the world… St.... Continue Reading →
A visit with legendary comics artist Howard Chaykin! INTERVIEW
(Editor's Note: Comic book artist and writer Howard Chaykin, perhaps best known for his work on Blackhawk and his creator owned project, American Flagg, is one of 14 nominees for the 2012 Will Eisner Comic Awards Hall of Fame to be announced in July at Comic-Con International in San Diego, Ca. Bob Andelman interviewed Chaykin... Continue Reading →
848 Chuck’s Captain Awesome Ryan McPartlin ready for Game Time! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Ryan McPartlin, actor, "Chuck," "Game Time" Mr. Media is recorded live before a studio audience of Chuck fans who would probably watch Ryan McPartlin -- "Captain Awesome" -- eat a bowl of cereal every morning (and some already have, but don’t let on you know)… in the NEW new media capitol of the... Continue Reading →
Chuck season finale preview with half of Jeffster, Vik Sahay! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Vik Sahay, actor, "Chuck" A week ago, I was concerned that this interview might be tinged in sadness. Was it possible that NBC’s rollickin’ good fun spy rom-com “Chuck” might not be back for a fourth season next fall? But then the clouds parted and the sun shone… and NBC renewed “Chuck,”... Continue Reading →
Denis Kitchen on The Art of Harvey Kurtzman! PODCAST INTERVIEW
In the world of comics, Denis Kitchen can do it all. Cartoonist, editor, publisher, museum consultant—heck, he even produced a daughter, Alexa, who is rapidly developing into a word-class artist in her own right. I’ve known Denis personally since 2002, when he vetted me as the guy who would eventually write the authorized biography, Will... Continue Reading →
Get Syncopated with King Features comics editor Brendan Burford! PODCAST INTERVIEW
If you read the comics in your daily newspaper, my guest today has probably touched your life. Spider-Man, Hagar the Horrible and Curtis all report to him at his day job as comics editor for King Features Syndicate. But by night—and weekends, no doubt—Brendan Burford is himself a cartoonist dedicated to the notion that... Continue Reading →
Digital cartoonist Jonathan Rosenberg brings Goats to life! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Jonathan Rosenberg, creator of the digital comic strip "Goats." Jon Rosenberg, you had me at the gray-skinned alien who said, “On our planet, people worship pancakes.” That’s the point—it was page three, I believe—that I realized that Goats: Infinite Typewriters was spinning out of control and I loved it. This first print... Continue Reading →
Fantagraphics guys defend the art of criticism! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Today's Guests: Gary Groth, Kim Thompson, editors, The Comics Journal, Fantagraphics They are probably the best-known good cop/bad cop team in comics today. “They” are Gary Groth, the founder of The Comics Journal, and his partner in Fantagraphics—and fellow editor—Kim Thompson. Fantagraphics is a preeminent publisher of comics –related books and magazines, including the... Continue Reading →