The Funky Flavor Podcast
by Hosted by Jason Bennett (@TahoeJBennett)
The Funky Flavor Podcast brings a number of shows featuring the comic book and convention industries. - "Beyond the Synopsis" - Want to know more about a title before you buy it? We interview comic book creators about their latest projects where you can hear from the creators themselves and learn more than what you'll find in an issue's synopsis. - "Whatcha Doin' in Comics" - A spotlight on comic book industry individuals & companies who are doing things outside of creating/promoting a title or upcoming release. - "Just Kickin' It!" - Our Kickstarter Spotlight is back and in audio format! Listen to interviews with creators who are crowdfunding their projects. - "Convention Impressions" - Get a bigger picture of the Con Experience! Hear our experience(s) at the conventions we attend & cover in-person. ... and more!
Episodes
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TFFP Ep. 42 – Jon St. Amant of CHUBICORN: Kind of a Big Deal
Episode forty-two of The Funky Flavor Podcast features writer/illustrator Jon St. Amant to discuss his Kickstarter campaign for CHUBICORN: Kind of a Big Deal Vol. 1 “The Errand of Destiny.” The campaign is currently live on the crowdfunding platform through Tuesday, August 4th. ~ CHUBICORN: Kind…
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TFFP Ep. 41 – Chase Muir of SUPERIOR MARKETING #1
Episode forty-one of The Funky Flavor Podcast features writer Chase Muir to discuss his Kickstarter campaign for SUPERIOR MARKETING #1. The campaign is coming to the crowdfunding platform September 2026. ~ SUPERIOR MARKETING #1 Written by Chase Muir Art by Omaik Neiv Colors & Flats by TAIKY M...
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TFFP Ep. 40 – David Pepose of THE O.Z. #3
Episode forty of The Funky Flavor Podcast features writer David Pepose to discuss his Kickstarter campaign for THE O.Z. #3. The campaign runs through Wednesday, July 8th @ 8:03am PDT/11:03am EDT. ~ THE O.Z. #3 Written by Davd Pepose Art by Ruben Rojas Colors by Whitney Cogar Letters by DC Hopkins...
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TFFP Ep. 39 – Matt Knowles & Steph Cannon of TATSUMI: The Serpent Mistress #3
Episode thirty-nine of The Funky Flavor Podcast features co-creators/co-writers Matt Knowles & Steph Cannon to discuss their Kickstarter campaign for TATSUMI: The Serpent Mistress #3. The campaign runs through Friday, June 26th 8am PDT/11am EDT. ~ TATSUMI: The Serpent Mistress #3 Written by Matt...
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TFFP Ep. 38 – Justin Coke of SWAT: Eldritch Blue #1
Episode thirty-eight of The Funky Flavor Podcast features creator/writer Justin Coke to discuss his Kickstarter campaign for SWAT: Eldritch Blue #1. The campaign runs through Sunday, June 21st 2026 5:55 PM PDT. SWAT: Eldritch Blue #1 Written by Justin Coke Art by Rachel Distler Letters by DC...
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TFFP Ep. 37 – Ernie Altbacker of AREA 51 STUDIOS #3
Episode thirty-seven of The Funky Flavor Podcast features creator/writer Ernie Altbacker to discuss his Kickstarter campaign for AREA 51 STUDIOS #3. The campaign runs through Tue, June 9 2026 8:05 AM PDT. AREA 51 STUDIOS #3 Written by Ernie Altbacker Art/Colors/Letters by Steve Bryant Our story...
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TFFP Ep. 36 - Steve Bryant of ATHENA VOLTAIRE Vol. 1
Episode thirty-six of The Funky Flavor Podcast features writer/illustrator Steve Bryant to discuss his Kickstarter campaign for ATHENA VOLTAIRE Vol. 1. The campaign runs through Tue, June 9 2026 8:05 AM PDT. ATHENA VOLTAIRE Vol. 1 Written by Steve Bryant Art by Steve Bryant Colored by Jason…
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TFFP Ep. 35 – Rafer Roberts & Joe Eisma of BABYLON COVE
Episode thirty-five of The Funky Flavor Podcast features writer Rafer Roberts and illustrator Joe Eisma to discuss their new horror/romance series BABYLON COVE at Mad Cave Studios. Issue one of the five-issue miniseries debuted on Wednesday, May 20th. Issue two drops on Wednesday, July 1st.…
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TFFP Ep. 34 – Shawn McBee & Maciej Jankowski of WESTRON #2
Episode thirty-four of The Funky Flavor Podcast features writers Shawn McBee & Maciej Jankowski to discuss their Kickstarter campaign for WESTRON #2 – a dark detective thriller in the tradition of Nordic Noir, with an underpinning in Slavic supernatural lore. WESTRON Chapter One: Landri’s Tale –...
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TFFP Ep. 33 - Jeannine Acheson & Tom Sniegoski of NOTHING CAN STOP...THE APE!
Recorded: 4/15/26 Episode thrirty-three of The Funky Flavor Podcast features writers Jeannine Acehseon & Tom Sniegoski to discuss their all-ages graphic novel NOTHING CAN STOP... THE APE! – a 128-page tale of a young boy (and his dog) with the fate of the world on his shoulders. NOTHING CAN…
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TFFP Ep. 32 - Jimmy Gaspero & Amber Akin of PENNY AND THE YETI
Recorded: 3/23/26 Episode thirty-two writer and co-host of the Cryptid Creator Corner podcast Jimmy Gaspero and cartoonist, educator & illustrator Amber Akin to discuss their all-ages graphic novel PENNY AND THE YETI! PENNY AND THE YETI released on April 21st from Papercutz, an imprint of Mad…
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TFFP Ep. 31 – Steven Prince of MERCY: In Prison
Recorded: 3/12/26 Episode thirty-one features creator/writer Steven Prince of MERCY: In Prison – which was successfully funded on Kickstarter. MERCY: IN PRISON, the first in a brand-new series of one-shots for mature readers that follows Mercy Hansen as she hunts down the man that betrayed her…
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TFFP Ep. 30 Tom Mularz of WHERE DID YOU SLEEP
Recorded: 3/4/26 Episode thirty features television writer/producer Tom Mularz (TV's Marshals, CSI, SEAL Team) to discuss his debut comic book WHERE DID YOU SLEEP – a 32-page tale of electrified alt-rock alt-history steeped in gritty VHS-era horror! WHERE DID YOU SLEEP debuted March 4th, 2026.…
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The Funky Flavor Podcast Ep. 29 - Madeleine Holly-Rosing
Recorded: 02/22/26 Episode twenty-nine features creator/writer Madeleine Holly-Rosing of Morgana Pendragon #1-2 – currently on Kickstarter through March 11th, 2026 at 11:01 AM PDT. The second issue of a planned 4-issue miniseries, MORGANA PENDRAGON is perfect for fans of the legend of King…
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The Funky Flavor Podcast Ep. 28: Neil Kleid & Alex Cormack of MEDIEVAL
Recorded: 01/12/26 Episode twenty-eight features writer Neil Kleid and illustrator Alex Cormack to discuss their ComiXology Originals series MEDIEVAL – a bombastic new series about baseball, the Bronx, and sixth-century Britain! MEDIEVAL released issue one on November 11, 2025 & issue two on...
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The Funky Flavor Podcast Ep. 27: David Avallone of RADICALLY REARRANGED RONIN RAGDOLLS Adventures #100
Episode twenty-seven of The Funky Flavor Podcast is a 'Beyond the Synopsis' interview featuring David Avallone, writer & co-creator of the RADICALLY REARRANGED RONIN RAGDOLLS, which released January 7th, 2026. Besides being a suave, debonair raconteur, David’s an actor, filmmaker, podcaster with...
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BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS Ep. 12 – Ariela Kristantina & WIll Dennis of THE GIRL WHO DRAWS ON WHALES
In this feature, we interview comic book industry professionals via Zoom about their latest projects. Episode twelve of BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS features writer/illustrator Ariela Kristantina and editor Will Dennis of the ComiXology Originals graphic novel THE GIRL WHO DRAWS ON WHALES, which released...
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BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS Ep. 11 – Timmy Heague & Scott Koblish
In this feature, we interview comic book industry professionals via Zoom about their latest projects. For episode eleven, I spoke with writer Timmy Heague and artist Scott Koblish of the Dark Horse Comics & Archie Comics collaboration ARCHIE vs. MINOR THREATS, the new crossover comic miniseries...
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BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS Ep. 10 – Monty Nero & Mike Dowling
In this feature, we interview comic book industry professionals via Zoom about their latest projects. For episode ten, I spoke with the co-creators of DEATH SENTENCE: The Complete Collection - writer/artist Monty Nero & artist Mike Dowling. For a complete preview, view my article at...
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“Whatcha Doin’ in Comics?” Ep. 7: Rylend Grant of Half Evil Comics
Welcome to PopCultHQ & PodCultHQ's exclusive spotlight "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?" - a new feature where we interview people in the comic book industry who are making an impact with what they are doing in comics outside of promoting single issues or a new release. For the seventh episode of…
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BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS Ep. 9 – Dave Justus, Lilah Sturges & Joe Eisma of STUDENT GOVERNMENT OGN
In this feature by PopCultHQ, we interview comic book industry professionals via Zoom about their latest projects. Episode nine features writers Dave Justus & Lilah Sturges and artist Joe Eisma about their original graphic novel STUDENT GOVERNMENT at Mad Cave Studios under their Maverick imprint....
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"Whatcha Doin' in Comics" Ep. 6: Dave Franchini of Weird Brain Entertainment
Welcome to PopCultHQ (@PopCultHQ on socials) & PodCultHQ (@PodCultHQ on socials)'s exclusive spotlight "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?" - a new feature where we interview people in the comic book industry who are making an impact with what they created above and beyond just making comics. For the sixth...
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"Whatcha Doin' in Comics" Ep. 5: Ray-Anthony Height
Welcome to PopCultHQ (@PopCultHQ on socials) & PodCultHQ (@PodCultHQ on socials)'s exclusive spotlight "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?" - a new feature where we interview people in the comic book industry who are making an impact with what they created above and beyond just making comics. For the fifth...
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"Whatcha Doin' in Comics" Ep. 4: Gamal Hennessy, Esq.
Welcome to PopCultHQ (@PopCultHQ on socials) & PodCultHQ (@PodCultHQ on socials)'s exclusive spotlight "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?" - a new feature where we interview people in the comic book industry who are making an impact with what they created above and beyond just making comics. For the…
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JUST KICKIN' IT! Ep. 3: Steven Prince & Puis Calzada of MONSTRADORES
For the third episode of JUST KICKIN' IT!, PopCultHQ staff writer/editor Jason Bennett had the honor in interviewing Steven Prince & Puis Calzada. The writer & artist duo are running a Kickstarter campaign for MONSTRADORES, the latest offering from Prince's MONSTER MATADOR Universe. The campaign…
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BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS - Episode Eight: Interview w/ Zac Thompson of INTO THE UNBEING Part Two
For episode eight of BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS, staff writer/chief editor Jason Bennett interviewed writer Zac Thompson (The Body Trade, Blow Away, Hunt for the Skinwalker, Cemetary Kids Don't Die) about his project with Hayden Sherman and Jim Campbell entitled INTO THE UNBEING Part Two at Dark Horse...
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BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS - Episode Seven: Interview w/ Dave Dwonch & Travis Hymel of THE LOOSE END
For episode seven of BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS, staff writer/chief editor Jason Bennett interviewed Dave Dwonch (Jenny Zero, Astroneer) & Travis Hymel (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Trailer Park Boys) about their new title THE LOOSE END at Titan Comics under their Hard Case Crime imprint. AN HOMAGE TO...
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"Whatcha Doin' in Comics" Ep. 3: Blue Delliquanti of 'Drawing Lessons'
Welcome to PopCultHQ (@PopCultHQ on socials) & PodCultHQ (@PodCultHQ on socials)'s exclusive spotlight "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?" - a new feature where we interview people in the comic book industry who are making an impact with what they created above and beyond just making comics. For the third...
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BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS - Episode Six: Interview w/ Adam Rose of HUGE DETECTIVE
For episode six of BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS, staff writer/chief editor Jason Bennett interviewed Adam Rose about his new title HUGE DETECTIVE at Titan Comics. The writer and comic book creator from Los Angeles has written such comics as Playground: Attack of the Gurgle Bots (Markosia Entertainment),...
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"Whatcha Doin' in Comics" Ep. 2: Paul Eza of Acorn Comics
Welcome to PodCultHQ's exclusive podcast "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?" - a new feature where we interview people in the comic book industry who are making an impact with what they created. For the second episode of "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?," staff writer/chief editor Jason Bennett spoke with Paul…
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"Whatcha Doin' in Comics" Ep. 1: Saurabh Bhatia of Comix.one
Welcome to PodCultHQ's exclusive podcast "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?" - a new feature where we interview people in the comic book industry who are making an impact with what they created. For the debut episode of "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?," staff writer/chief editor Jason Bennett spoke with Saurabh...
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BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS - Episode Five: Interview w/ Lee Loughridge of STANDSTILL
For episode five of BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS, staff writer/chief editor Jason Bennett interviewed Lee Loughridge about his new project STANDSTILL at Image Comics. IF YOU COULD STOP TIME, WHAT WOULDN’T YOU DO? Meet Ryker Ruel, an enigmatic, lecherous, and clinically insane sociopath who has stolen a...
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BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS - Episode Four: Interview w/ Darick Robertson of GREASER: Gemini Blues
For episode four of BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS, staff writer/chief editor Jason Bennett interviewed Darick Robertson about his upcoming project GREASER: Gemini Blues at Magma Comix. Buddy is a Greaser, living in Earth's future in the scorching Nevada desert, surviving by doing repairs on the spacecraft…
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PROS of CONS Ep. 1: Drew Seldin of Atomic Crush Events
For the debut episode of PROS of CONS, PopCultHQ staff writer/editor Jason Bennett had the privilege in interviewing owner & co-founder Drew Seldin of Atomic Crush Events. Atomic Crush Events is the promotion behind Comic Con Revolution Ontario, which is celebrating its seventh year this May…
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JUST KICKIN' IT! Ep. 2: Dana & Blair Webb of LIL ZOMBIE SQUAD
For the second episode of JUST KICKIN' IT!, PopCultHQ staff writer/editor Jason Bennett had the honor in interviewing Dana & Blair Webb. Together, they have co-created Lil Zombie Squad - it's Garbage Pail Kids meets Night of the Living Dead in this wild & exciting story with plenty of sarcasm &...
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BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS - Episode Three: Interview w/ Steve Orlando of THE SCALE TRADE
For episode three of BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS, staff writer/chief editor Jason Bennett interviewed (THE) Steve Orlando at WonderCon 2024 about his upcoming project THE SCALE TRADE at Magma Comix. In a modern-day world one step removed from our own, dragons are a highly respected-and highly...
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FROM THE VAULT Episode 2: Kraig Rasmussen of MONKEYGONG
Episode two of FROM THE VAULT consists of a "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?" feature, a new, upcoming interview show highlighting comic creators who are doing something different, something unique in the comic book industry beyond releasing comics, graphic novels, and crowdfunding. For episode two of...
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FROM THE VAULT Episode 1: Susan Beneville & Brian Hess of NIX
For episode one of FROM THE VAULT, I spoke with writer Susan Beneville and artist Brian Hess. Known for their all-ages sci-fi/fantasy maxiseries AWAKE, the duo teamed up for a new adventure...NIX, a magical, medieval world filled with royalty, wyverns, and gryphons. Enjoy! Send us Fan Mail
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BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS - Episode Two: Interview w/ Zack Kaplan of BEYOND REAL
For episode two of BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS, I spoke with creator/writer Zack Kaplan about his new sci-fi title at Vault Comics entitled BEYOND REAL. Send us Fan Mail
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JUST KICKIN' IT! Ep. 1: Ray Troll of SPAWN TILL YOU DIE: THE FIN ART OF RAY TROLL
For the debut episode of JUST KICKIN' IT!, staff writer/editor Jason Bennett had the honor in interviewing the puntastic Alaskan artist Ray Troll. The creator, the Paleo Nerds podcaster, and member of the Ratfish Wranglers has teamed with Clover Press to bring his work to Kickstarter. The SPAWN...
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RANDOM FANDOMS Ep. 1: John McKinnon - Elmhurst Art Museum Executive Director
RANDOM FANDOMS is a podcast featuring interviews across pop culture that don't fall into the comics, cosplay, or convention categories. For episode one of PodCultHQ's RANDOM FANDOMS, PopCultHQ staff writer Josh Winchester interviews John McKinnon, the Executive Director at the Elmhurst Art Museum...
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BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS Ep. 2: Stan Sakai at SDCC 2023
For episode two of BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS, staff writer/reviewer Josh Winchester interviewed Stan Sakai at SDCC 2023 about his upcoming miniseries USAGI YOJIMBO: Ice and Snow' at Dark Horse Comics and more! Couldn't be at Comic-Con this year? Fret not... we're bringing it to you. Well, our…
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BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS Ep. 1 - Melissa Flores & Meghan Camarena at SDCC 2023
For the debut episode of BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS, staff writer/reviewer Josh Winchester interviewed Melissa Flores & Meghan Camarena at SDCC 2023 about their team-up for the recent release - POWER RANGERS UNLIMITED: Hyperforce #1 at BOOM! Studios, Couldn't be at Comic-Con this year? Fret not... we're...
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CONVENTION IMPRESSIONS Ep. 2 - SDCC 2023
For episode two, staff writer/reviewer Josh Winchester and myself, Jason Bennett, recap our four days to provide a better perspective and offer a wider spectrum of the experience to be had at SDCC 2023. Couldn't be at Comic-Con this year? Fret not... we're bringing it to you. Well, our…
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CONVENTION IMPRESSIONS Ep. 1 - SDCC 2023
For episode one of "Convention Impressions," staff writer/reviewer Josh Winchester and myself, Jason Bennett, discuss what occurred for each of us earlier in that day to provide a better perspective and offer a wider spectrum of the experience to be had at SDCC 2023. Can't be at Comic-Con this...
About this show
The Funky Flavor Podcast brings a number of shows featuring the comic book and convention industries. - "Beyond the Synopsis" - Want to know more about a title before you buy it? We interview comic book creators about their latest projects where you can hear from the creators themselves and learn more than what you'll find in an issue's synopsis.
- "Whatcha Doin' in Comics" - A spotlight on comic book industry individuals & companies who are doing things outside of creating/promoting a title or upcoming release. - "Just Kickin' It!" - Our Kickstarter Spotlight is back and in audio format! Listen to interviews with creators who are crowdfunding their projects.
- "Convention Impressions" - Get a bigger picture of the Con Experience! Hear our experience(s) at the conventions we attend & cover in-person.
... and more!
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