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Indie Comic Insights: Comics, Tabletop and more with Matthew Kreke

Portable Hole Podcast

Release Date: 10/02/2024

PHP#21: MR. McMahon, Penguin, Agatha and much more show art PHP#21: MR. McMahon, Penguin, Agatha and much more

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In this episode of the Portable Hole Podcast, Ryan George, Cinik, and Justin Gild discuss a variety of topics ranging from Cinik recent trip to LA, including his experiences at Disneyland and Dodger Stadium, to the political landscape in New York City. They delve into the implications of a new sequel to 'The Passion of the Christ', the recent indictment of Mayor Eric Adams, and the cancellation of the superhero trademark. The conversation also touches on the ethics of celebrations in combat sports, a review of the Vince McMahon documentary, and discussions about the new Penguin series and...

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Indie Comic Insights: Comics, Tabletop and more with Matthew Kreke show art Indie Comic Insights: Comics, Tabletop and more with Matthew Kreke

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In this conversation, Matthew Kreke shares his journey as a writer and creator, discussing his transition from video game development to writing novels and comics. He elaborates on his book, the creative process behind his comic, and the differences between writing prose and comic scripts. Matthew also talks about his experiences with Kickstarter for his comic project and his involvement in organizing EffingCon, a tabletop and video game convention. Back Matthew's latest project: You can also join his newsletter Join the Portable Perspectives Newsletter Follow Portable Hole Publishing on...

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PHP# 20: Emmy Winners, What We're Watching and More show art PHP# 20: Emmy Winners, What We're Watching and More

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PHP #18: Kaos, Chimp Crazy, lots of news show art PHP #18: Kaos, Chimp Crazy, lots of news

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In this episode, the hosts discuss various topics including the recent news about Ronda Rousey apologizing for sharing conspiracy theories about the Sandy Hook shooting, the delay in the return of the Boeing Starliner capsule from the International Space Station, and the issues with Boeing's planes. They also touch on the importance of critical thinking and the need to consider multiple perspectives when consuming news. In this part of the conversation, the principal themes discussed are travel safety, the potential for another season of Ted Lasso, George R.R. Martin's writing progress, job...

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Indie Comic Insights: Collaboration and Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse with Brandon Starocci show art Indie Comic Insights: Collaboration and Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse with Brandon Starocci

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Brandon Starocci discusses his comic series Avalon and how it focuses on mental health in a post-apocalyptic zombie world. He explains how he portrays mental health in a visual medium and uses the zombies as an allegory for facing mental health challenges. Brandon also talks about the unique narrative structure of Avalon, where each character has depth and screen time, and how he keeps himself engaged in the story despite the time between releases. He shares his experience working with co-writers and artists, and his goals for the series and future projects. Brandon also provides advice for...

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PHP #13: House of the Dragon Season 2 Review show art PHP #13: House of the Dragon Season 2 Review

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The first part of the conversation covers various topics such as thepersidential race, Colin Kaepernick's comic book company, and the House of the Dragon TV series. The hosts discuss their thoughts on these subjects, including the political implications of the vice presidential candidate, the potential negative impact of AI on the creative industry, and their disappointment with the pacing and storytelling of House of the Dragon. House of the Dragon Season 2 ends with a lackluster finale, leaving viewers disappointed. The season starts strong with great character development and intriguing...

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Creating The Comic Episode 4: The Value of Coloring show art Creating The Comic Episode 4: The Value of Coloring

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Coloring is one of the most important and overlooked parts of the comic creation process. This week, Ryan shares his experience learnign about the art of coloring. He touches on the history of coloring in coics as well as its importance from both a storytelling and technical stanpoint.  Follow Portable Hole Publishing on Social Media Emaul us at Resources: 

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PHP #18: Deadpool and Wolverine Review show art PHP #18: Deadpool and Wolverine Review

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The conversation covers various topics including San Diego Comic Con, the news cycle, and the TV show 'The Acolyte'. The hosts discuss the casting of Robert Downey Jr. as Dr. Doom in the next Avengers movie and the potential implications of the multiverse. They also talk about the upcoming spinoff of 'The Boys' and the recent political events. The hosts share their thoughts on the season finale of 'The Acolyte' and express their hopes for the next season. The conversation covers  the latest season of The Boys. The hosts discuss their thoughts on the endings, character development, and...

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Indie Comic Insights: Character Development and Storytelling with Rachaun Rogers and Ashes show art Indie Comic Insights: Character Development and Storytelling with Rachaun Rogers and Ashes

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Rachaun and Ashes share their journey as comic book creators, discussing their origin stories, challenges in finding artists, and the development of their series Lawful Evil and Dark Spider. They delve into the themes, inspirations, and character development, providing insights into the creative process and the evolution of their storytelling. The conversation covers the themes of trauma, survivor's guilt, storytelling challenges, Kickstarter experiences, and diversity in indie comics. It delves into the characters' backgrounds, the creative process, and the challenges faced by black creators...

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PHP #17: House of the Dragon S2 E3, The Boys S4 E5, The Acolyte S1 E5, and The Bear show art PHP #17: House of the Dragon S2 E3, The Boys S4 E5, The Acolyte S1 E5, and The Bear

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In this episode of the Portable Hole Podcast, the hosts discuss various topics including music, home ownership, and what they've been watching recently. They review the latest episode of The Acolyte and share their thoughts on the show. They also talk about a documentary on competitive eating and the latest season of The Bear. The Majority of the episode features their reviews of Season 2 Episode 3 of House of the Dragon and Season 4 Episode 5 of The Boys. Join the Follow Portable Hole Publishing on Social Media Emaul us at [email protected]

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In this conversation, Matthew Kreke shares his journey as a writer and creator, discussing his transition from video game development to writing novels and comics. He elaborates on his book, the creative process behind his comic, and the differences between writing prose and comic scripts. Matthew also talks about his experiences with Kickstarter for his comic project and his involvement in organizing EffingCon, a tabletop and video game convention. Back Matthew's latest project: The Night Slayers: 

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