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Adrian Has Issues

"The Conversational Podcast Celebrating The Culture of Creativity!" Host Adrian King holds candid and insightful conversations with musicians, comic book creators & more to discover what inspires the artists behind the art.

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  1. 191

    Episode 180: Tiny Miracles (with Ro Panuganti)

    Adrian talks Progressive Metal, The Legend Of Zelda and the enduring spirit of collaboration with guitarist Ro Panuganti.

  2. 190

    Adrian & Atlas Still Have Issues: The 10th Anniversary Special (feat. Atlas)

    Adrian celebrates the 10th anniversary of the podcast with a long-overdue reunion with an old friend.

  3. 189

    Microdosing Discomfort (feat. Eileen aka The LatiNerd, Jayel Draco & Lynsey G)

    Adrian & Eileen pass the soapbox back and forth with Oneshi Press co-founders Jayel Draco & Lynsey G.

  4. 188

    Episode 179: Reclamation

    Adrian continues to re-establish his personal and professional roles as a creator.

  5. 187

    Episode 178: Bring The Bops! (with Allison Martin Trombone)

    Adrian embarks on a musical journey of self-discovery with trombonist Allison Martin.

  6. 186

    Episode 177: Ian Vs. Ian Part 2 (with Ian Cowell)

    Adrian gets engrossed in a story of mistaken identity, doppelgangers and missing high school transcripts with VGM/Snythwave artist Ian Cowell.

  7. 185

    Minisode 11: The Answer

    Adrian closes one chapter and begins another in the conclusion of the “Minisode’ series.

  8. 184

    Episode 176: Ian Vs. Ian Part 1 (with Ian Cowell)

    Adrian talks parenting, gaming and "easy mode” discourse with musician Ian Cowell.

  9. 183

    Episode 175: Adrian’s Lament (with Stemage)

    Adrian chats with composer Stemage about the Hextech Mayhem soundtrack, Opeth and the enduring legacy of Shinobi III.

  10. 182

    Episode 174: Get Into The Groove (with Allen Brasch of GameGrooves)

    Adrian talks ska music, vidoegame music covers & more with GameGrooves owner/editor-in-chief Allen Brasch.

  11. 181

    Episode 173: Ladies & Gentlemen, The Weeknd (with Mario Candelaria)

    Adrian talks "Fog Line," Lethal Weapon & the music of The Weeknd with comic book writer Mario Candelaria.

  12. 180

    Episode 172: The Discovery Of A Lifetime (with Ro Panuganti)

    Adrian embarks on a musical journey of self-discovery and identity with musician Ro Panuganti.

  13. 179

    Episode 171: The Persistence Of Dreams (with Cody Carpenter)

    On this week’s episode Adrian welcome back Cody Carpenter to the podcast. Cody is a third generation musician and has lent his unique talents to a plethora of projects including the 2018 film Halloween and The Lost Themes trilogy, which he co-wrote, co-produced, and performed with his father John Carpenter and Daniel Davies. In addition […]

  14. 178

    Episode 170: Death Blooms (with Erica Schultz & Eileen Melendez)

    Adrian & Eileen explore the complicated nature of family with Erica Schultz, the writer/letterer of the comic book “The Deadliest Bouquet.”

  15. 177

    Episode 169: The Keytar Kween (with Lacey Johnson)

    Adrian talks videogame music and post-pandemic concerts with musician/YouTuber Lacey Johnson.

  16. 176

    Episode 168: Failed Stage Dives (with Alex Schumacher)

    Adrian and cartoonist Alex Schumacher talk endings and new beginnings within the field of creativity.

  17. 175

    Episode 167: The Return Of Punk Rock (with Mikey Erg)

    Adrian chats with musician Mikey Erg about his new self-titled LP, concert regrets and creating music during a pandemic.

  18. 174

    Episode 166: Alchemy Is For Everyone (with Aivi & Surasshu)

    Adrian discusses the importance of inclusivity in videogames with “Steven Universe” and “Ikenfell” composers Aivi & Surasshu.

  19. 173

    Episode 165: A Conversation With The Commander (with Jennifer Hale & Ashley Burgy)

    Adrian teams up with Talking Like A Teen co-host Ashley Burgy for a chat about voice acting, Mass Effect reunions and sociopolitical activism with voice actress Jennifer Hale.

  20. 172

    Episode 163: Let Me Fix Your Thoughts (with Fallon Goskowski of Access BOSS)

    Adrian and Access BOSS founder Fallon Goskowski talk Blerdom, systematic racism and "Older Sibling Energy."

  21. 171

    Episode 162: Yellow Brick Road Warriors (with David Pepose)

    Adrian is off to see the Wizard in THE O.Z.., a new spin on a classic story from comic book writer David Pepose.

  22. 170

    Episode 161: The Bridge (with Jono Diener)

    Adrian talks about THE INEVITABLES and the current state of the comic book & music industries with musician/writer Jono Diener.

  23. 169

    Episode 160: Mask On (with Mario Candelaria & Adam Ferris)

    Adrian talks collaboration during COVID-19 with "Tales From The Pandemic" writer Mario Candelaria and artist Adam Ferris.

  24. 168

    Episode 159: From The Earth To The Moon (with Ro Panuganti & Christian Richardson)

    Adrian levels up with two videogame tribute albums from musicians Ro Panuganti & Christian Richardson.

  25. 167

    Minisode 10: The Question

    Adrian has a creative epiphany on the eve of his 7-year podcasting anniversary.

  26. 166

    Episode 158: Run The Jules (with FamilyJules7x)

    Adrian learns the history of videogame music from guitarist and YouTube personality FamilyJules7x.

  27. 165

    Episode 157: The Reluctant Zombie (with Jayel Draco)

    Adrian and Oneshi Press co-founder Jayel Draco thwart a zombie apocalypse and get a crash course in meta humor and the hidden art of aspic.

  28. 164

    Episode 156: A Home Worth Fighting For (with Erica Schultz)

    Adrian and writer Erica Schultz look to Sci-Fi/Fantasy to help process a real-world crisis.

  29. 163

    Episode 155: Early Sunsets Over Montclair (with Jeff Beck of East Side Mags)

    Adrian reminisces about the New Jersey punk scene of yesteryear and pays a hefty price for nostalgia. With special guest Jeff Beck, the owner of East Side Mags.

  30. 162

    Episode 153: All Hail The Queen (with Lynsey G & Jayel Draco of Oneshi Press)

    Adrian examines the concepts of empowerment and heroism with Oneshi Press co-founders Lynsey G and Jayel Draco.

  31. 161

    Episode 152: Gen-X Sisyphus (with Alex Schumacher)

    Adrian and artist/writer Alex Schumacher celebrate 200 episodes of the webcomic DECADES OF (in)EXPERIENCE from Antix Press.

  32. 160

    Episode 151: Fret Not! (with Stemage)

    Adrian battles Void Wolves and space cannibals with composer Grant Henry aka “Stemage.”

  33. 159

    Episode 150: Frozen Comics And Hot Takes (with Joe Caramagna)

    Adrian takes on the powerful iced coffee lobby with comic book letterer and writer Joe Caramagna.

  34. 158

    Episode 149: Prog Metal & Pocket Monsters (with Ro Panuganti)

    Adrian embarks on a musical Pokémon adventure with musician Ro Panuganti.

  35. 157

    Episode 148: Channing Tater Tots (with Erica Schultz)

    Adrian prepares for the inevitable robot uprising with comic book writer Erica Schultz. .

  36. 156

    Episode 146: Reshaping The Narrative (with Malka Older)

    Adrian examines the concept of “narrative disorder” with author Malka Older, the showrunner and head writer for Orphan Black: The Next Chapter.

  37. 155

    Episode 145: Being Ian (with Ian Mondrick)

    Adrian, the “Nick Fury of Comics,” assembles a team of super-powered comic book creators with writer Ian Mondrick.

  38. 154

    Episode 144: Sayreville To Sayville (with Mikey Erg)

    Adrian chats with Mikey Erg of the influential New Jersey punk band The Ergs! about his latest solo album Waxbuilt Castles.

  39. 153

    Episode 143: Painting The Industry Red (with Chelsea Tyler of DRMCTHR)

    Adrian reevaluates his relationship with Pop music in a conversation with Chelsea Tyler of the alternative pop band DRMCTHR.

  40. 152

    Minisode 9: The Last Train To Hoboken

    Adrian's recent nostalgia trip inspires a look towards the future.

  41. 151

    Episode 142: Pinball Wizard (with Stemage)

    Adrian hits the arcades with composer/audio engineer Grant Henry, aka Stemage (Bubsy: Paws of Fire, Steven Universe).

  42. 150

    Episode 141: Canto’s Quest (with David M. Booher)

    Adrian embarks on an otherworldly odyssey with comic book writer David M. Booher.

  43. 149

    Episode 140: Hip To Be Square (with Mustin)

    Adrian talks videogaming and fatherhood with musician and videogame remixing pioneer Mustin.

  44. 148

    Episode 139: Stupid Famous! (with Clay Puddester & Stephanie Matos of Young Doctors In Love)

    Adrian makes his debut as a music video director. With special guests Clay Puddester and Stephanie Matos of the Canadian indie pop band Young Doctors In Love.

  45. 147

    Episode 138: The Road To Wrestlemania (with Mario Candelaria)

    Adrian battles for the championship belt with his tag team partner, comedian and comic book writer Mario Candelaria.

  46. 146

    Episode 137: 4th Street Songs (with Janet LaBelle)

    Adrian takes up winter surfing with New York-based singer/songwriter Janet LaBelle.

  47. 145

    Episode 136: Nature Unleashed (with Cody Carpenter)

    Adrian explores the concept of music as a universal language with multi-instrumentalist Cody Carpenter.

  48. 144

    Episode 135: Under The Scarlet Moon (with Jayson Napolitano)

    Adrian finds healing in videogame music with Scarlet Moon Productions founder Jayson Napolitano.

  49. 143

    Episode 134: The Brack Show (with Adrian King)

    Adrian becomes the guest of his own podcast. With special guest, writer/artist Kelly Brack.

  50. 142

    Episode 133: The Apostle Of Pain (with David Pepose & Jorge Santiago Jr.)

    Adrian encounters a new breed of comic book villain with David Pepose and Jorge Santiago Jr., the Ringo Award-nominated co-creators of the comic Spencer & Locke 2.

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"The Conversational Podcast Celebrating The Culture of Creativity!" Host Adrian King holds candid and insightful conversations with musicians, comic book creators & more to discover what inspires the artists behind the art.

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