Alley Chats
Interviews with the wildly creative people you find in artist alley at any comic-book/pop-culture convention. Features comic artists & writers, podcasters, geek bands, nerdy filmmakers, videogame makers, tabletop game designers or writers, and genre authors.
info_outline
Author D Lambert discusses fantasy writing
02/27/2024
Author D Lambert discusses fantasy writing
Rob interviews author, Deborah Lambert, about her high fantasy book series, "Son of No Man". About Deborah Lambert: At a young age, Deborah’s rampant imagination kept her up, lending great detail to all the terrible things lurking in the night. In desperation one night, her mother suggested she invent her own stories to distract her brain. She has been doing that since, channelling her ideas into mainly sword and sorcery-style fantasy novels and shorts. In her other life, Deborah is a veterinarian. She lives in Sooke, BC, Canada, with her husband of 10+ years, their son, and three demanding felines. Find Deborah's books at Follow D. Lambert on: Facebook Instagram Twitter Website Our theme song is by Benny and the No Goods. Bennyandthenogoods.bandcamp.com One easy way to support this show is to rate and review Alley Chats wherever you listen to our podcast. Those ratings really help us and help others find our show. Alley Chats is produced and edited by Rob Southgate for Southgate Media Group. Follow this show on Facebook Follow our parent network on Twitter at Make sure to follow SMG on Facebook too at Learn more, subscribe, or contact Southgate Media Group at . Check out our webpage at If you’re an artist or writer or creative type that would have a table at in artist alley and would like to be on Alley Chats, message us through the Facebook page or email us directly at
/episode/index/show/alleychats/id/29613583
info_outline
Peter Bagge - Slacker Cartoonist Legend
01/23/2024
Peter Bagge - Slacker Cartoonist Legend
Peter Bagge created Hate, one of the bestselling and most influential comic book series of the past quarter century. Born in New York in 1957, after graduating from the School of Visual Arts, Bagge contributed to and, along with R. Crumb, edited the underground anthology Weirdo. Bagge's numerous original graphic novels and collections of comics have won him multiple Harvey Awards, an Inkpot Award, and numerous Eisner Award nominations. He lives in Tacoma, WA. Buy Peter's stuff at ___________________________________________________________________________ Our theme song is by Benny and the No Goods. Bennyandthenogoods.bandcamp.com One easy way to support this show is to rate and review Alley Chats wherever you listen to our podcast. Those ratings really help us and help others find our show. Alley Chats is produced and edited by Rob Southgate for Southgate Media Group. Follow this show on Facebook Follow our parent network on Twitter at Make sure to follow SMG on Facebook too at Learn more, subscribe, or contact Southgate Media Group at . Check out our webpage at If you’re an artist or writer or creative type that would have a table at in artist alley and would like to be on Alley Chats, message us through the Facebook page or email us directly at
/episode/index/show/alleychats/id/29613618
info_outline
Amin Amat about his comic, "The Road To"
01/23/2024
Amin Amat about his comic, "The Road To"
Rob interviews artist, Amin Amat, about his upcoming comic, "The Road To". About Amin: Amin Amat is a comic book illustrator and web developer. Known for his pencil and ink work on books such as CodeWord: Geronimo, Kolchak The Night Stalker, Buckaroo Banzai Origins, Irresistible, Grimm Universe #3, Iron Sky, and Bayeux. He had provided illustrations for many notable publishers such as IDW, Moonstone Books, Tapestry Comics, Xbox 360, Disney, and Zenescope Entertainment, amongst many others. Support Amin's Kickstarter at: Social Media: Facebook Twitter Website Order art at: Our theme song is by Benny and the No Goods. Bennyandthenogoods.bandcamp.com One easy way to support this show is to rate and review Alley Chats wherever you listen to our podcast. Those ratings really help us and help others find our show. Alley Chats is produced and edited by Rob Southgate for Southgate Media Group. Follow this show on Facebook Follow our parent network on Twitter at Make sure to follow SMG on Facebook too at Learn more, subscribe, or contact Southgate Media Group at . Check out our webpage at If you’re an artist or writer or creative type that would have a table at in artist alley and would like to be on Alley Chats, message us through the Facebook page or email us directly at
/episode/index/show/alleychats/id/29613153
info_outline
John Maxwell about his TTRPG "The First Gate"
01/16/2024
John Maxwell about his TTRPG "The First Gate"
Rob interviews TTRPG creator, John Maxwell, about his game, "The First Gate". Twitter Tag: @biscuittinrpg Instagram Tag: @biscuittinrpg YouTube: Tag: @biscuittinrpg Discord: Website: Tik Tok: @biscuittinrpg LinkTree: Email: Drivethrurpg: Our theme song is by Benny and the No Goods. Bennyandthenogoods.bandcamp.com One easy way to support this show is to rate and review Alley Chats wherever you listen to our podcast. Those ratings really help us and help others find our show. Alley Chats is produced and edited by Rob Southgate for Southgate Media Group. Follow this show on Facebook Follow our parent network on Twitter at Make sure to follow SMG on Facebook too at Learn more, subscribe, or contact Southgate Media Group at . Check out our webpage at If you’re an artist or writer or creative type that would have a table at in artist alley and would like to be on Alley Chats, message us through the Facebook page or email us directly at
/episode/index/show/alleychats/id/29510178
info_outline
Jonathan Buchanan about 8 Found Dead
10/31/2023
Jonathan Buchanan about 8 Found Dead
Rob interviews screen writer Jonathan Buchanan about writing, horror, and 8 Found Dead. Check out all of 8 Found Dead links here: Our theme song is by Benny and the No Goods. Bennyandthenogoods.bandcamp.com One easy way to support this show is to rate and review Alley Chats wherever you listen to our podcast. Those ratings really help us and help others find our show. Alley Chats is produced and edited by Rob Southgate for Southgate Media Group. Follow this show on Facebook Follow our parent network on Twitter at Make sure to follow SMG on Facebook too at Learn more, subscribe, or contact Southgate Media Group at . Check out our webpage at If you’re an artist or writer or creative type that would have a table at in artist alley and would like to be on Alley Chats, message us through the Facebook page or email us directly at
/episode/index/show/alleychats/id/28365140
info_outline
Author Maria DeVivo Talks Books and Witches
10/24/2023
Author Maria DeVivo Talks Books and Witches
Rob interviews author Maria DeVivo about her books and all things witchy. Oh, my. About Maria Maria DeVivo writes horror and dark fantasy for both a YA and adult audience. Each of her series has been Amazon best-sellers and have won multiple awards since 2012. When not writing, she teaches Language Arts and Journalism to middle school students in Florida. A lover of all things dark and demented, the worlds she creates are fantastical and immersive. Get swept away in the lands of elves, zombies, angels, demons, and witches (but not all in the same place). Maria takes great pleasure in warping the comfort factor in her readers’ minds – just when you think you’ve reached a safe space in her stories, she snaps you back into her twisted reality. Maria's Social Links You can order Maria's books at Our theme song is by Benny and the No Goods. Bennyandthenogoods.bandcamp.com One easy way to support this show is to rate and review Alley Chats wherever you listen to our podcast. Those ratings really help us and help others find our show. Alley Chats is produced and edited by Rob Southgate for Southgate Media Group. Follow this show on Facebook Follow our parent network on Twitter at Make sure to follow SMG on Facebook too at Learn more, subscribe, or contact Southgate Media Group at . Check out our webpage at If you’re an artist or writer or creative type that would have a table at in artist alley and would like to be on Alley Chats, message us through the Facebook page or email us directly at
/episode/index/show/alleychats/id/28355177
info_outline
Interview with Anthony Edward Curry about his film "TRAP"
10/19/2023
Interview with Anthony Edward Curry about his film "TRAP"
Rob interviews director Anthony Edward Curry about his film "TRAP" Check out the Shock-A-Go-Go Website for more information: Our theme song is by Benny and the No Goods. Bennyandthenogoods.bandcamp.com One easy way to support this show is to rate and review Alley Chats wherever you listen to our podcast. Those ratings really help us and help others find our show. Alley Chats is produced and edited by Rob Southgate for Southgate Media Group. Follow this show on Facebook Follow our parent network on Twitter at Make sure to follow SMG on Facebook too at Learn more, subscribe, or contact Southgate Media Group at . Check out our webpage at If you’re an artist or writer or creative type that would have a table at in artist alley and would like to be on Alley Chats, message us through the Facebook page or email us directly at https://shockagogo.com/
/episode/index/show/alleychats/id/28365110
info_outline
Interview with Eric Eichelberger about the Shock-A-Go-Go Film Festival
10/16/2023
Interview with Eric Eichelberger about the Shock-A-Go-Go Film Festival
Rob interviews Eric Eichelberger about the Shock-A-Go-Go Film Festival, Check out the Shock-A-Go-Go Website for more information: Our theme song is by Benny and the No Goods. Bennyandthenogoods.bandcamp.com One easy way to support this show is to rate and review Alley Chats wherever you listen to our podcast. Those ratings really help us and help others find our show. Alley Chats is produced and edited by Rob Southgate for Southgate Media Group. Follow this show on Facebook Follow our parent network on Twitter at Make sure to follow SMG on Facebook too at Learn more, subscribe, or contact Southgate Media Group at . Check out our webpage at If you’re an artist or writer or creative type that would have a table at in artist alley and would like to be on Alley Chats, message us through the Facebook page or email us directly at https://shockagogo.com/
/episode/index/show/alleychats/id/28332677
info_outline
Interview with Marc Alan Fishman from Unshaven Comics
05/17/2023
Interview with Marc Alan Fishman from Unshaven Comics
Rob interviews Marc Alan Fishman from Unshaven Comics. Facebook @UnshavenMarc, @FishtasticFamilyPortraits, @UnshavenComics, @pokemashups Instagram @unshavenmarc, @thepokemashups, @unshavencomics LinkedIn: Our theme song is by Benny and the No Goods. Bennyandthenogoods.bandcamp.com One easy way to support this show is to rate and review Alley Chats wherever you listen to our podcast. Those ratings really help us and help others find our show. Alley Chats is produced and edited by Rob Southgate for Southgate Media Group. Follow this show on Facebook Follow our parent network on Twitter at Make sure to follow SMG on Facebook too at Learn more, subscribe, or contact Southgate Media Group at . Check out our webpage at If you’re an artist or writer or creative type that would have a table at in artist alley and would like to be on Alley Chats, message us through the Facebook page or email us directly at
/episode/index/show/alleychats/id/26869356
info_outline
Interview with Enrica Jang: Director of Poe House
05/17/2023
Interview with Enrica Jang: Director of Poe House
Rob interviews Enrica Jang, the director of Poe House, about the International Edgar Allan Poe Festival and the 5th Annual Saturday Poe “Visiter” Awards. Website: Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: YouTube: Our theme song is by Benny and the No Goods. Bennyandthenogoods.bandcamp.com One easy way to support this show is to rate and review Alley Chats wherever you listen to our podcast. Those ratings really help us and help others find our show. Alley Chats is produced and edited by Rob Southgate for Southgate Media Group. Thanks again to our affiliate sponsors and . Be sure to use the coupon code SOUTHGATE when checking out for our special deals. Links to them are also on our webpage. Follow this show on Facebook Follow our parent network on Twitter at Make sure to follow SMG on Facebook too at Learn more, subscribe, or contact Southgate Media Group at . Check out our webpage at If you’re an artist or writer or creative type that would have a table at in artist alley and would like to be on Alley Chats, message us through the Facebook page or email us directly at is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization created to fund, maintain and interpret The Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum, and to celebrate the legacy of one of Baltimore’s most famous residents. The organization is dedicated to maintaining the museum as a vibrant experience for the thousands of visitors who come from around the world each year, and as part of a broader mission of city-wide events and educational opportunities celebrating Poe’s legacy in Baltimore and beyond.
/episode/index/show/alleychats/id/26869338
info_outline
Interview with Craig Bass and Michelle Maslanka (2023) about the Ghostlord and the Quest for Dark Presence Kickstarter
04/07/2023
Interview with Craig Bass and Michelle Maslanka (2023) about the Ghostlord and the Quest for Dark Presence Kickstarter
Rob interviews Craig Bass and Michelle Maslanka about the Kickstarter for the documentary film, "Ghostlord and the Quest for Dark Presence" Support this Kickstarter at this link: Facebook Link: Instagram: TikTok: @year_of_the_phoenix Website: Follow this show on Facebook Follow our parent network on Twitter at @SMGPods Make sure to follow SMG on Facebook too at @SouthgateMediaGroup Learn more, subscribe, or contact Southgate Media Group at www.southgatemediagroup.com. Check out our webpage at If you’re an artist or writer or creative type that would have a table at in artist alley and would like to be on Alley Chats, message us through the Facebook page or email us directly at and we’ll set up an interview.
/episode/index/show/alleychats/id/26476629
info_outline
Interview with JC Baez and Robert Berry
10/25/2022
Interview with JC Baez and Robert Berry
Rob interviews comic artist JC Baez and musician Robert Berry about their new project, Six by Six. Our theme song is by Benny and the No Goods. Bennyandthenogoods.bandcamp.com One easy way to support this show is to rate and review Alley Chats wherever you listen to our podcast. Those ratings really help us and help others find our show. Alley Chats is produced and edited by Rob Southgate for Southgate Media Group. Thanks again to our affiliate sponsors and . Be sure to use the coupon code SOUTHGATE when checking out for our special deals. Links to them are also on our webpage. Follow this show on Facebook Follow our parent network on Twitter at @SMGPods Make sure to follow SMG on Facebook too at @SouthgateMediaGroup Learn more, subscribe, or contact Southgate Media Group at www.southgatemediagroup.com. Check out our webpage at If you’re an artist or writer or creative type that would have a table at in artist alley and would like to be on Alley Chats, message us through the Facebook page or email us directly at and we’ll set up an interview.
/episode/index/show/alleychats/id/24793635
info_outline
Interview with comic writer Mike Baron
07/28/2022
Interview with comic writer Mike Baron
Rob interviews comic writer/creator Mike Baron (Nexus, Badger, Florida Man, Punisher, and so much more) Support your local independent bookshop by purchasing at you can purchase Mike's work on Amazon at Our theme song is by Benny and the No Goods. Bennyandthenogoods.bandcamp.com One easy way to support this show is to rate and review Alley Chats wherever you listen to our podcast. Those ratings really help us and help others find our show. Alley Chats is produced and edited by Rob Southgate for Southgate Media Group. Thanks again to our affiliate sponsors and . Be sure to use the coupon code SOUTHGATE when checking out for our special deals. Links to them are also on our webpage. Follow this show on Facebook Follow our parent network on Twitter at @SMGPods Make sure to follow SMG on Facebook too at @SouthgateMediaGroup Learn more, subscribe, or contact Southgate Media Group at www.southgatemediagroup.com. Check out our webpage at If you’re an artist or writer or creative type that would have a table at in artist alley and would like to be on Alley Chats, message us through the Facebook page or email us directly at and we’ll set up an interview. About Mike Baron Mike Baron was born and raised in Madison, Wisconsin. He graduated from The University Of Wisconsin with a BA in political science. While he was still in college, his aspirations of becoming a comic book artist were dashed when he was introduced to . The two formed a fast friendship which led to the eventual creation of Nexus. Baron is a prolific writer, having written stories for and as well as many independent companies. He is a lifelong fan of , and has a second degree black belt in karate.
/episode/index/show/alleychats/id/23888856
info_outline
Interview with Comic Creators Arnon Shorr and Joshua Edelglass (2022)
06/22/2022
Interview with Comic Creators Arnon Shorr and Joshua Edelglass (2022)
Rob interviews writer/filmmaker Arnon Shorr and artist Joshua Edelglass about their newest book: José and the Pirate Captain Toledano Support your local independent bookshop by purchasing at Bookshop.org or via Amazon at Our theme song is by Benny and the No Goods. Bennyandthenogoods.bandcamp.com One easy way to support this show is to rate and review Alley Chats wherever you listen to our podcast. Those ratings really help us and help others find our show. Alley Chats is produced and edited by Rob Southgate for Southgate Media Group. Thanks again to our affiliate sponsors and . Be sure to use the coupon code SOUTHGATE when checking out for our special deals. Links to them are also on our webpage. Follow this show on Facebook Follow our parent network on Twitter at @SMGPods Make sure to follow SMG on Facebook too at @SouthgateMediaGroup Learn more, subscribe, or contact Southgate Media Group at www.southgatemediagroup.com. Check out our webpage at If you’re an artist or writer or creative type that would have a table at in artist alley and would like to be on Alley Chats, message us through the Facebook page or email us directly at and we’ll set up an interview. About the Writer Arnon Z. Shorr, a filmmaker and screenwriter, loves telling stories. Half‐ Sepharadi / half‐Ashkenazi, a Hebrew speaker in America, a Jewish privateschool kid in a mostly non‐Jewish suburb, whenever he’d set foot in one world, his other foot would betray him as different. That’s why he tells stories that embrace the peculiar and the other. For more about Arnon, visit . Formerly of Los Angeles, he lives in Boston. About the Illustrator Joshua Edelglass’ work has appeared in publications including The Jewish Comix Anthology, Tikkun Magazine, and The New Haven Review. His artwork has also appeared in numerous exhibitions, including Pow! Jewish Comics Art and Influence at the Brooklyn Jewish Art Museum. He has watched Star Trek II more times than is probably healthy. For more information about Josh, visit . He is the Assistant Director of Camp Ramah New England and lives near Boston.
/episode/index/show/alleychats/id/23509931
info_outline
Interview with comic writer Avery Xola | #alleychats
11/18/2021
Interview with comic writer Avery Xola | #alleychats
Rob interviews comic book and screenwriter Avery Xola!
/episode/index/show/alleychats/id/21207119
info_outline
Interview with filmmaker, screenwriter, horror nerd Nathan Erdel
08/03/2021
Interview with filmmaker, screenwriter, horror nerd Nathan Erdel
Rob interviews filmmaker, screenwriter, horror nerd Nathan Erdel about horror, Sammy Terry, indie filmmaking, Cryptic Closet 3D, and more!
/episode/index/show/alleychats/id/20024093
info_outline
Interview with Comics Creator Ashley Esper
07/29/2021
Interview with Comics Creator Ashley Esper
Rob interviews comic creator Ashley Esper about RALPH'S, Cryptic Clost 3D, and more!
/episode/index/show/alleychats/id/19968629
info_outline
Interview with Comics Writer Ben Miller
07/29/2021
Interview with Comics Writer Ben Miller
Rob interviews comic creator Ben Miller from Guerilla Publishing about Cryptic Clost 3D and more!
/episode/index/show/alleychats/id/19968593
info_outline
Interview with writer Rick Heinz about Seventh Age
07/28/2021
Interview with writer Rick Heinz about Seventh Age
Rob interviews Rick Heinz, author of The Seventh Age Series of books!
/episode/index/show/alleychats/id/19951031
info_outline
Interview with artist Shawn Richison
11/19/2020
Interview with artist Shawn Richison
Rob interviews Shawn Richison, cartoonist on THE HARDWAYS, DRIVE, A TRIP TO RUNDBERG, AGAINST THE WALL and most recently FISK: the S.U.B.S.T.I.T.U.T.E.
/episode/index/show/alleychats/id/16877603
info_outline
Interview with Russell Lissau
11/04/2020
Interview with Russell Lissau
Rob interviews Russell Lissau, writer of The Hardways, Old Wounds, Kagemono: Flowers and Skulls, and The Batman Strikes!
/episode/index/show/alleychats/id/16684076
info_outline
Two Interviews with Sandy King
10/31/2020
Two Interviews with Sandy King
Rob interviews Sandy King, creator and Editor-In-Chief of Storm King Comics at C2E2 in 2016 and again in 2018.
/episode/index/show/alleychats/id/16627688
info_outline
Interview with Chris Babu
08/27/2020
Interview with Chris Babu
Rob interviews Chris Babu, author of The Initiation, The Expedition, and The Insurrection!
/episode/index/show/alleychats/id/15783533
info_outline
Interview with The Wrong Brothers
08/19/2020
Interview with The Wrong Brothers
Rob interviews Game designers The Wrong Brothers!
/episode/index/show/alleychats/id/15674093
info_outline
Interview with Nick Macari
07/26/2020
Interview with Nick Macari
Rob interviews writer Nick Macari!
/episode/index/show/alleychats/id/15359009
info_outline
Interview with Jason Brick
06/24/2020
Interview with Jason Brick
Kevin interviews writer Jason Brick!
/episode/index/show/alleychats/id/14953319
info_outline
Interview with Phil Perich
06/23/2020
Interview with Phil Perich
Rob interviews podcaster Phil Perich!
/episode/index/show/alleychats/id/14939159
info_outline
Interview with Tom Kelly
06/23/2020
Interview with Tom Kelly
Rob interviews artist Tom Kelly!
/episode/index/show/alleychats/id/14939135
info_outline
Interview with Cavan Scott
06/23/2020
Interview with Cavan Scott
Rob interviews writer Cavan Scott!
/episode/index/show/alleychats/id/14938271
info_outline
Interview with Nathan Shelton
06/23/2020
Interview with Nathan Shelton
Rob interviews the Executive Director of The Frightmare Theatre Podcast, Nathan Shelton!
/episode/index/show/alleychats/id/14938064