Episodes
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Teaching History Through Comics, Games, and Creativity
What if history class felt less like memorizing dates and more like stepping into an adventure? In this episode, Ryan speaks with Paul Hebert, founder and creator of Time Enforcers, an educational entertainment project that combines comics, video games, puzzles, tabletop role-playing, and...
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The Emotional Architecture of Comics with Trevor Fernandes-Lenkiewicz
Comic creator and writer Trevor Fernandes-Lenkiewicz joins the show to talk about breaking into comics, building an indie publishing career, and turning personal emotions into powerful storytelling. Trevor shares the story of almost landing a role at Marvel right before the COVID shutdowns…
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Writing, Publishing, and Building Comics That Last: Interview with Tom Hutchison
In this in-depth interview, Tom Hutchison shares his journey from art lover to successful comic creator, discussing the challenges of breaking into the industry, the importance of storytelling and visual design, and strategies for building an audience through traditional and modern platforms like...
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10 Practical Tips for Indie Creators Tabling at Conventions
Most indie creators underestimate the power of small conventions and they often kill their success at the start. In this episode, I reveal the overlooked strategies I used to turn my first comic tables into real wins, even in a crowded market. If you're new to self-publishing or just stepping…
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Indie Comic Insights: Crafting Worlds, the Art of Storytelling with Braxton Cosby
In this conversation, Braxton Cosby shares his journey as a creator, from his unexpected calling to write in 2011 to establishing his own publishing company, Cosmeteor Productions. He discusses the transition from traditional publishing to indie publishing, emphasizing the importance of...
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Indie Comic Insights: Furry Frights, A Unique Take on Horror Comics
Join us as we dive into the creative world of TC Robinson, a comic book creator known for blending horror with humor. In this episode, TC shares his journey from aspiring prop maker to indie comic artist, discussing his inspirations, creative process, and the unique challenges of crafting horror...
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Indie Comic Insights: Aliens, Outlaws, and Moonquakes. An Interview with Tony James
Comic creator Tony James joins me to talk about Moonshine, his new sci-fi western on Kickstarter. We cover lunar outlaws, alien threats, western grit, and the science behind Helium-3. Plus, Tony shares his Kickstarter tips, world-building secrets, and favorite old-school idioms. Back Moonshine on...
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Indie Comic Insights: From Artist to Entrepreneur. An interview with Nathan Lueth
In this conversation, Nathan Luth discusses his journey as a creative, focusing on his anthology project and the selection process for submissions. He shares insights into the challenges of self-publishing, the importance of building an audience, and the balance between creativity and business.…
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Indie Author Insights: Crafting a paranormal mystery with Kalynn Applewhite
In this conversation, Ryan George interviews author Kaylin Applewhite about her creative journey, the influence of Dungeons & Dragons on her writing, her writing process, and her experiences with Kickstarter campaigns for her books. Kaylin shares insights into her paranormal mystery series, the...
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Indie Comic Insights: The Art of Betting on Yourself with Deece Casillas
In this conversation, comedian and writer Dece Casillas shares his journey into the world of comics, discussing his lifelong passion for the medium, the challenges of writing and publishing his comic 'Kill Stan', and the importance of maintaining artistic integrity. He reflects on the validation…
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Life (and absurdity) after death: An Interview with Author Jeff Giles
In this insightful episode, author Jeff Giles delves into his creative journey, tackling topics such as imposter syndrome, the role of skepticism in storytelling, and the art of crafting multi-dimensional villains. Jeff and Ryan explore the challenges of transitioning from nonfiction to fiction,...
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Indie Comic Insights: The Journey from Crowdfunding to Comic Creation and Everything in Between
In this conversation, Ryan George speaks with Ra'Chaun and Ashes from Lawful Evil Comics about their experiences with crowdfunding for their comic book projects, particularly focusing on their successful Kickstarter campaign for 'Dark Spider' and the upcoming project 'Pyre: Burial at Sea.' They...
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Indie Comic Insights: The D&D to Comic Creator Pathway with Ray Jamison
In this engaging conversation, Ryan interviews Ray Jamison, a comic creator and writer, about his journey into the world of comics, the influence of Dungeons & Dragons on his storytelling, and the importance of community in the comic book industry. Ray shares insights into his creative process…
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PHP#21: MR. McMahon, Penguin, Agatha and much more
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...
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Indie Comic Insights: Comics, Tabletop and more with Matthew Kreke
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.…
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PHP #18: Kaos, Chimp Crazy, lots of news
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...
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Indie Comic Insights: Collaboration and Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse with Brandon Starocci
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...
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PHP #13: House of the Dragon Season 2 Review
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...
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Creating The Comic Episode 4: The Value of Coloring
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...
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PHP #18: Deadpool and Wolverine Review
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…
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Indie Comic Insights: Character Development and Storytelling with Rachaun Rogers and Ashes
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...
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PHP #17: House of the Dragon S2 E3, The Boys S4 E5, The Acolyte S1 E5, and The Bear
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...
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PHP # 16: House of the Dragon S2 E2, The Boys S4 E4, The Acolyte E5
In this episode of the Portable Hole podcast, the hosts discuss the Batman: The Caped Crusader trailer and the Penguin series trailer. They also review episodes 1-4 of The Acolyte and share their thoughts on the intense fight scene in episode 5. The hosts express their excitement for the Batman...
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PHP #15: House of The Dragon S2 E1, The Boys S4 E1-3 and The Acolyte E3
In this conversation, Ryan, Justin, and Cinik discuss various topics including the Conor McGregor fight, fantasy baseball, and the TV show 'The Acolyte'. They also touch on the themes of diversity and representation in media, particularly in the Star Wars franchise. The conversation delves into…
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PHP #14: House of the Dragon Season 1 Review and Season 2 Preview
In this episode of the Portable Hole Podcast, Ryan and Cynic discuss their recent experiences playing Dungeons and Dragons and watching a documentary about car theft. They also talk about their thoughts on the upcoming Crow reboot and the ending of the TV show The Boys. The main topic of the...
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PHP #13: The Acolyte Episode 1&2 Review
The first episode of The Acolyte introduces the High Republic era, a hundred years before the fall of the Republic and the rise of the Empire. The show follows an investigation into an assassin targeting Jedi. The conversation methodically reviews episodes 1 and 2 of the show, highlighting the...
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PHP# 12: Summer Movie Preview
Summary The conversation covers a range of topics, including personal experiences over Memorial Day weekend, the use of AI in creative fields, the impact of AI on job markets, the future of creative industries, the career of Ronda Rousey, and controversial statements made by a UFC fighter. The...
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PHP #11: Baby Reindeer Discussion and lots of News
Summary In this episode of the Portable Hole podcast, Ryan, Justin, and Cynic catch up on their personal updates. They discuss the challenges of being a new homeowner, the experience of traveling to Guatemala, and Justin's new job as a guitar technician. They also delve into the current state of...
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PHP #10: Fallout Season 1 and Civil War Review
In this conversation, Ryan and Justin discuss their recent experiences with travel and the solar eclipse. They also touch on the UFC 300 event and the state of the light heavyweight division. The conversation then shifts to O.J. Simpson and the New York Knicks. Finally, they mention The Rock's...
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PHP #9: X-Men 97 and The Iron Claw Review
In this episode, the hosts discuss various topics including personal injuries, AI-generated music, the future of creative jobs, the New York Knicks, and random acts of violence against women in New York City. X-Men 97 is a worthy continuation of the original 90s X-Men series, with well-produced...
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PHP# 8: 3 Body Problem and Roadhouse Review
Summary In this episode of the Portable Hole Podcast, the hosts discuss patriotism, baseball, MMA, documentaries, and upcoming movie trailers. They explore the meaning of patriotism and how it can be subjective. The conversation then shifts to baseball and MMA, with a focus on upcoming fights and...
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PHP #7: Shogun Review, Trailers, Shohei Ohtani Scandal and more
In this episode, the hosts catch up on their personal lives, discussing topics such as homeownership, moving, and stadium tours. They also talk about recent TV shows and movies they have watched. The conversation then shifts to baseball season and team predictions. The hosts share their thoughts…
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PHP #6: Top 5 Cartoon Theme Songs
In this episode, Ryan and Justin discuss various topics, including the upcoming fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson, the failed AI Willy Wonka event in Scotland, and the deployment of the National Guard in New York City subways. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss subway crime...
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PHP #5: A deepish Dive into AI in Art, trailers, news and more
The hosts discuss personal updates and recent news, including the Kansas City Chiefs parade shooting. They also share what they've been watching, such as Love on the Spectrum and the movie 3000 Years of Longing. The announcement of the new Fantastic Four cast is discussed, along with the current...
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PHP #4: Mr and Mrs Smith Review plus The Rock Hijacks Wrestlemania and more
Summary The conversation covers various topics including accidents, busking in Key West, streaming services, TV shows, social media, coaching decisions, remakes, and relationship issues. The hosts share their opinions and personal experiences on these subjects. They discuss the pros and cons of...
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PHP # 3: Reacher Review, Vince McMahon Insanity and more
In this conversation, Ryan and Justin discuss their recent experiences in Key West, their recommendations for movies and documentaries, and the scandal surrounding Vince McMahon. They also talk about a miscommunication regarding the Reacher books and share their thoughts on the TV show…
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PHP #2: Fargo Season 5 Review, the State of Marvel and more
In this episode, Ryan and Cinik discuss a variety of topics including returning to work, the move of WWE to Netflix, political news, and the ranking of the seasons of Fargo. They also share their thoughts on the performances in Fargo Season 5 and speculate on the future of the Marvel Cinematic...
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PHP #1: 10 Questions with Chat GPT, True Detective Season 4 Ep 1 Review and more.
In this episode of the Portable Hole Podcast, Ryan, Justin, and Cinik discuss the concept of the podcast and their expectations for it. They also talk about TV shows like Fargo and The Reacher, the breakup of Rage Against the Machine, the first person to beat Tetris, the Emmy Awards, and the…
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Rapid Review: Ahsoka Episode 8. Does the action make up for its predictability?
This week Ryan shares his thoughts on Episode 8 of Ahsoka, the cleverly titled The Jedi, the Witch and the Warlord. It was an action filled episode that was expertly directed and gave us something never before seen in Star Wars. Did it make up for some of its more predictable moments? You'll have...
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Background on the Comic: A Debt to the Ceaseless Reaper. How Batman led to writing a Western.
This week, Ryan shares more about the evolution of A Debt to the Ceaseless Reaper as well as some background on the story. The kickstarter launches on October 3rd. Join the prelaunch for up to date info:...
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Ahsoka Episode 6: Far, Far Away Rapid Review. Was it able to build on the momentum of episode 5?
This week Ryan shares his thoughts on episode 6 of Ahsoka. A lot was revealed and we were treated to not one but two mAjor character reveals but was the episode able to live up to what was set up in Episode 5? Follow Portable Hole Publishing on Social Media Youtube @PortableHolePublishing Tiktok...
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Rapid Review: Star Wars Ahsoka Ep 5: Shadow Warrior. Has the show turned the corner?
This week Ryan shares his thoughts on episode 5 of Ahsoka. It's an action packed, nostalgia filled character study. Was Dave Filoni able to successfully make casuals care about what's going on? Listen to find out. Follow Portable Hole Publishing on Social Media Youtube @PortableHolePublishing...
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Rapid Review: Star Wars Ahsoka. Episodes 1-4. Made for Rebels fans but will it drive away casual viewers?
This week Ryan shares his thoughts on episodes 1-4 of Ashoka. After a slow start, things really kick into high gear but does the who work for people not steeped into Star Wars Lore? Listen to find out. Follow Portable Hole Publishing on Social Media Youtube @PortableHolePublishing Tiktok...
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Creating the Comic Episode 3 Addendum: Editing with Michael J Florio
This week on the podcast Ryan chats with creator Michael J Florio. It's a very wide ranging discussion that started with editing but listeners will be treated to a wealth of information about the industry and the creative process. Follow Michael on Twitter (or X):...
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Ryan Reviews The Bear: with Special guest Ciniik
Better late than never, this week, Ryan reviews The Bear. This week he is accompanied by his co-host on the Cinik Radio Podcast, Cinik. Listen as they chat about one of the best shows on TV. Follow Portable Hole Publishing on Social Media Youtube @PortableHolePublishing Tiktok @Portable_Hole...
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Creating the Comic Episode 3 Addendum: Editing with Alice Ernest
This week Ryan chats with editor Alice Ernest in a wide ranging discussion. they chat about the different types of editing, the value of having an editor, steps to get into editing and much more. It's a great discussion and Alice shares a lot of useful tips for new and experienced creators alike....
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Announcing "A Debt to the Ceaseless Reaper" a Gothic Western Comic Book
We are only weeks away from the launch of the Kickstarter for Ryan's first comic "A Debt to the Ceaseless Reaper." Ryan shares a sneak peek with lots more to follow. For more info check out https://portableholepublishing.com/comics/a-debt-to-the-ceaseless-reaper/ To sign up for the prelaunch with...
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Creating the Comic Episode 3: Editing for Comic Books
This week Ryan shares his experience with editing. This episode is less how to and more about how to find the right person. Be sure to check out the upcoming addendum episodes where Ryan interviews experts about their process. Follow Portable Hole Publishing on Social Media Youtube...
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Rapid Review: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem and Hijack
This week Ryan shares his thoughts on The TMNT: Mutant Mayhem movie as well as the Apply TV Show, Hijack. Both are a great time and highly recommended but check out the episode to find out why. Follow Portable Hole Publishing on Social Media Youtube @PortableHolePublishing Tiktok @Portable_Hole...