Gutter Boys is hosted by comic creators JB Roe and Cam del Rosario. They talk about navigating the comic business from the ground floor. Episodes cover the minor highs and deep lows of writing, drawing, and self-publishing comic books. Listeners can email questions, comments, and suggestions for the hosts to read on the show. You can also follow the hosts on Instagram and Twitter.
Episodes
Episode 167 - Cash on My Mind with Caroline Cash
Late episode, early announcement! This episode features past guest Caroline Cash and she's here to give a major announcement (first to market baby), plus about two hours worth of yap. We talk about her recent string of projects, the world of Nancy, the relevance of autobio comics in her work, what it means to be a real one, and what is coming in the very near future.
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Episode 166 - Big Apples with Nick Forker and Michael Shea-Wright
An episode of month may not be ideal, but it is what it is. The boys return with a late episode with NYC-based cartoonists/educators/podcasters Nick Forker and Michael Shea-Wright. We talk about their ongoing YouTube video series and podcast, Comics People, as well as their time in the city as they navigated the art world in the early oughts, how their work has developed over the years, how they m
Episde 165 - Mud Eater with Derek M. Ballard
The boys return with guest Derek M. Ballard to talk about his upcoming self-published book, Good Lord! He Done Up and Quit!? that he was able to successfully overfund on Kickstarter. Since JB and Derek share their background with the great state of Florida, and in particular the GATOR NATION of Gainesville, they talk about the ups and downs of the state, what it means to be a Floridian, and why Fl
Episode 164 - Thwip It Good with Nick Cagnetti
Another late episode, and right before the month is over so technically it isn't late in a way if you think about it. On this episode, the boys are joined with Arizona-based cartoonist Nick Cagnetti to talk about his books Pink Lemonade and Spirit of the Shadows, his upcoming Archie run, what comics got him into the medium, and a lot of Spider-Man talk from a self-avowed Spidey superfan.
Follow Ni
Episode 163 - Gettin' Gashed with JP Ayres
I guess this is a Canadian podcast now because we have a back-to-back canuck invasion on the pod. On this episode, we're joined with Vancouver-based cartoonist JP Ayres to talk about his new comic, GASH. We also cover a variety of wide-ranging topics including Sopranos chatter, Ayres' development as a cartoonist, what made them decide to start making comics, the highs and lows of Canada, VanCAF dr
Episode 162 - Canonized with Colin Blanchette
OK sorry again, we skipped another week. This podcasting racket sucks!!!! Thankfully this week's guest doesn't suck. Colin Blanchette is the editor and publisher of Canon, a comic zine filled with articles, interviews, and reviews. When not busy working at Fantagraphics, Colin spends his evenings overseeing one of the best zines in the market filled with thoughtful insight created from the perspec
Episode 161 - The Machine Goes Brrr with Jared Sarnie
Sorry we skipped another week. The Boys have been busy with L I F E. But also this means the show still isn't over yet. On this episode, we're joined with Jared Sarnie to talk about his upcoming comic The Machine is Broken (Fieldmouse Press). We also forgot to ask him where he's located at, so that's on us. Journalism truly is dead.
Follow Jared on Instagram @fantagraphicz to check out his work.
Episode 160 - No Pasa Nada with Ethan Woronko
Yeah so we took a few weeks ago because of life. But we're back, an we have a great episode with our baby boy Ethan Woronko, a Vancouver-based cartoonist, to talk about his upcoming fundraising campaign to publish his 200 page lucha noir book, A Ring of Lies. We also go through his early work, his upbringing around art, how he came to love comics and lucha libre, and much more!
Follow Ethan on IG
Episode 159 - Comics the Ocky Way with Bryce Gold
We love comics, don't we folks? And who better to talk to than Bryce Gold, executive director at BODEGA Comix and publisher at Pyrite Pres, who is also the man behind a new small press show in NYC called the Brooklyn Comics Expo. We talk about his introduction to comics, how and why he decided to go all-in with making a career out of funny books, what BODEGA hopes to achieve, and behind-the-scenes
Episode 158 - Big Bosh with Mat Greaves & Adam Falp
Listen up butter cup, we were gone for most of the month. Deal with it!!!! But we're back, and the boys are joined with the mad lads of Underground Kingdom Comix, Mat Reaves and Adam Falp, all the way from ENGUHLAND. We breakdown the history of their art collective/publisher, their journeys that led them to self-published comics, the "scene" in the UK, and what they're plotting for the future.
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Episode 157 - Knifey Spoony with Sam Grinberg
Da boys have ascertained the the coordinates and are one their way to catch and compromise to a permanent end this episode. Joining us from beautiful Los Angeles, California is Sam Grinberg, cartoonist and character designer to talk about his ongoing book, Scumburbia. We also get into his past, touching on his early love for cartoons, how he got his foot in the door of the comics industry, and the
Episoe 156 - It Won't Be Cinematic with Dan Welch & David Cardoza
This episode may be late, but it's not a big deal. It's not a big deal. You gotta calm down. Take a seat. Breathe. Everything is going to be okay. Or will it? We don't have the answers, but what we do have is Dan Welch and David Cardoza to talk about their comics zine, Cashiers Du Cinéma. Dan and David also share stories about how they ended up in New York City, their day jobs at movie theaters th
Episode 155 - Paklis Watch with Dustin Weaver
The first month of 2026 is in the books. It sucked. 11 more of these mfers to go. But on the bright side, the boys are joined with Portland-based cartoonist Dustin Weaver to talk about his development as an artist, how he found himself interning at Wildstorm Studios, his work on several key titles at Marvel and Dark Horse, and his pivot to smaller independent titles that he writes and draws at Ima
Episode 154 - 2025 Redacted & Simps Awards
New year, same pod. After a long holiday hiatus, the boys are back to ring in the new year with a brand new episode. What better way to celebrate than to have look back at 2025 with our annual REDACTED & Simps Awards! Who were last year's winners and losers? Are things getting worse? Will the show continue? Tune in to find out :)
Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at gutterboyspodcast@
Episode 153 - Ground Shifting with Joe Walsh
Skipped a week due (we have lives outside of the pod unfortunately), but we're here with a new episode. We're joined with Cinci-based artist Joe Walsh to talk about his debut self-published comic The Shifting Ground and what made him decide to take the plunge into comics. We also talk about his formative years as an artist, the evolution of his career, the formation of INK's Comics Club, what comi
Episode 152 - Gash Talk with Connor McCann
A week late but aayyyy whaddyagonnado. Brooklyn-based cartoonist Connor McCann joins the show to talk about their upcoming book Demon Summoner Gash Gash (Strangers), his development as an artist and designer, his thought process for putting together a comic, and his major sources of inspiration.
Follow Connor on IG @connormakescomics.
Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at gutterboyspodcast
Episode 151 - Cramming with Andrew Alexander
Gutter Boys are back from a month-long break. NYC-based cartoonist Andrew Alexander joins us to talk about his anthology series CRAM, what got him into comics as a fan and later as a cartoonist, printmaking and book binding, his sources of inspiration, and what his plans are going into next year.
Follow Andrew on IG @andyalexandy
Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at gutterboyspodcast@gmai
Episode 150 - Mira Guey with Henry Barajas & Rachel Merrill
Autumn Boys back with a podcast. Henry Barajas and Rachel Merrill swing by to talk about their new Image book, Death to Pachuco, and their ongoing comic strip Gil Thorp. Ramon Villalobos is mentioned (derogatory).
Follow Henry on IG @henryjbarajas and Rachel @ohhhaeee.
Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at gutterboyspodcast@gmail.com and we'll read it on the next episode, or give the Gutte
Episode 149 - Oboyhood with Shaheen Beardsley
The boys link up with Shaheen Beardsley, creator of Oboy Comics. Originally from California, Shaheen is now in Columbus, OH teaching the youth of tomorrow about the wonders of comics as a grad student. We cover his newest issue of Oboy, animation, inspirations, and sitcoms.
Follow Shaheen on IG @shaheen_beardsley or go oboycomics.com to check out his work.
Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email u
Episode 148 - Death, Taxes & Riso with Ryan Cecil Smith
Cutting it close, but this episode is certified ON TIME. And on this extra long episode, we're joined with LA-based cartoonist Ryan Cecil Smith. Ryan is known in many small press circles as one of the kings of risography. We dig into his history with riso, why he keeps making comics while juggling freelance work as a full-time artist, his experiences working on animation projects for TV, modern ar
Episode 147 - This Sux with Liz Bolduc
Late again?! Yes, late again. However, would you rather have a mediocre episode that's on time or a great episode that's a few days late?
On this episode we're joined with Providence-based cartoonist Liz Buldoc as we navigate her autobio comics, how she fell in love with the medium, looking back at COVID and the impact it had on artists, her brief time away from making art to earn a masters degree
Episode 146 - Black and Giallo with Kevin Fermini
It's Ghoul Summer, and to celebrate, the boys interview Chicago-based animator, videographer, and publisher Kevin Fermini to talk about his pivot into comics publishing with Trapdoor Press. We talk about the so-far-released titles under his new imprint, his long held interest in the medium of comics, his relationship with the music label Library of the Occult, the various projects he's worked on,
Episode 145 - Too Sweet Sepulcher with Matthew Allison
OK FINE we're back to being late again. There's good reason for that this time. You try editing two hours of audio.
We're joined with returning guest Matthew Allison to talk about his upcoming self-published comic, Sweet Sepulcher. This one is LONG and full of topics relating to the themes and topics Matt explores in his latest book, including (but not limited to) AI art, weighing the the positive
Episode 144 - Upstated with Stephen Pellnat
We're finally back on a normal schedule with an ON TIME EPISODE. Joining us is Stephen Pellnat, Portland-based cartoonist and educator, to talk about his ongoing comic series Upstate. The boys also talk about his work as a teacher, his frustration as a cartoonist while juggling several high-stress jobs, the current state of publishing, and how the influence of anime and manga could give readers a
Episode 143 - I Said Go Birds with Gina Dawson and Tom Marquet
Please, have a seat. The boys would like to have a conversation with you about the state of comics culture today. They also want you to listen to their interview with Philladelphia's own Gina Dawson and Tom Marquet, owners and operators of Partners and Sons.
We discuss the business of comics, their origin stories, the many trials and tribulations of the shop, its rise to prominence as a central hu
Episode 142 - What is Time with Mary Shyne
It's time. We're joined with LA-based cartoonist Mary Shyne to talk about her new book, You and Me on Repeat. It's available for sale at all fine comic retailers starting today!
Follow Mary on Instagram @maryshyneonline.
Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at gutterboyspodcast@gmail.com and we'll read it on the next episode, or give the Gutter Boys a follow on Instagram and Twitter (JB: @mo
Episode 141 - Butter Business Bureau with Mary Harvey & Jas Hice
It's the final half of BUTTER MONTH in celebration of the Kickstarter campaign for the upcoming anthology comic BUTTER. Joining us this week with co-editor Jas Hice is Detroit-based artist Mary Harvey to talk about her work, her interest in the relationship between fine art and comics, how she got involved in BUTTER, and what it's like to work at a major comic shop.
Follow Mary on Instagram @mrvyh
Episode 140 - I Can't Believe It's Butter with Jas Hice & Abe Lampert
April is officially BUTTER MONTH in celebration of the Kickstarter campaign for the upcoming anthology comic BUTTER. Joining us this week along with co-editor Jas Hice is Abe Lampert, Brooklyn-based cartoonist, painter, and educator to talk about his academic career, why he makes comics and their relationship with his paintings, his time at Yale's painting program, and the differences between fine
Episode 139 - Ballwell with David Caldwell
Mind the blicky, Gutter Boys are coming with a nice fat episode with a CLASSICO-style intro where the boys cover the news and random bits of chatter like we used to do. In the second half, Cam talks with David Caldwell, friend of the show and cartoonist based out of Knoxville, TN. David is a consummate road warrior, doing show after show across the country to sell his wares. They talk about his bo
Episode 138 - Throwin' Wobblies with Michael D. Kennedy
THE MAD LAD Michael D. Kennedy returns to the show to talk about his newest book that's out now on Drawn & Quarterly, Milk White Steed. We catch up with Michael on his journey of making the book, UK's dire economic situation and how it's impacted artists like himself, what motivates him to keep making work, and his recent residency at the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery. We also suck him o
Episode 137 - Go Birds with Connie Myers
The evil infidels of KC are defeated by the People's Republic of Philadelphia, Drake is humiliated on two national stages, and the Gutter Boys are getting back to a semi-regular schedule. The world is finally healing.
On this episode, we're joined with Philly's own Connie Myers to talk about the one thing this podcast is allegedly about: COMICS. We discuss her influences, her early work and how it
Episode 136 - Pimps & Simps of 2024
The boys are back, returning from our holiday break to bring a belated 2024 round up in the form of our annual PIMPS & SIMPS AWARDS. Who are the winners and losers? Will posting return in 2025? Is this the last time we do this? Will we finally rename our problematic award show? Tune in to find out.
Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at gutterboyspodcast@gmail.com and we'll read it on t
Episode 135 - Made in America with Gianna Meola
We're quickly approaching the end of 2024, and what a time it's been. FREE OUR MAN.
On this episode, we're joined with Brooklyn-based cartoonist Gianna Meola. We talk about her work as an educator, her biggest influences, the development of your process as an artist, and her need to rewatch Sopranos from beginning to end.
Follow Gianna on Instagram @giannameola.
Questions? Comments? Suggestions? E
Episode 134 - Gutter Punk with Bianca Xunise & Raeghan Buchanan
LATE BUT NOT NEVER. We're joined with past guest Bianca Xunise and first-time guest Raeghan Buchanan in a two-for-one shop talk. Both have been actively touring to support their respective books: Bianca's Punk Rock Karaoke (Penguin) and Raeghan's 2nd edition printing of The Secret History of Black Punk (Silver Sprocket). We talk about their books, what it's been like on the road in Europe, the ove
Episode 133 - For the Fellas with Nate McDonough
Yeah we're a week late. We know. And we're sorry! Past Guysner winner Nate McDonough joins JB to talk about LONGBOXES, his recently self-published autobiographical book collecting all of his ongoing Longboxes stories originally published in his comic zine Grixly. We get into his lurid career as a comics flipper, the stories and characters of an unforgiving world that inform his comics, and the ove
Episode 132 - Since Time Immemorial with Avi of Silver Sprocket
Cam is back?! And at what cost???? The boys announce a change to the pod, with Cam taking a break from the mainfeed until the end of the year. News and recents are also discussed, because we felt like it. Avi, owner of Silver Sprocket, returns to talk about their current fundraising campaign, as well as going in-depth about the current state of publishing, how it's effecting small press and Silver
Episode 131 - The Mormon Mash with Steve Thueson
GOOD EVENING GUTTER GHOULS. So we're late. What's new? Cam is still on a break, but JB isn't alone left to ponder on what bumps in the night. Instead, he's visited by the spooky specter of Philly-based cartoonist Steve Thueson to welcome the first week of what is sure to be a monstrous month of October. Steve shares his process of making his newest book The Night Never Ends (Silver Sprocket Press)
Episode 130 - DIYFMLIMHO with Kelly Wang
The wrongs have been righted. A brand new episode on our off-week to make up for our mix-up from the last episode has arrived. We're closing out our three-part series as part of Chicago Zine Fest's official programming with Chicago-based cartoonist and CXC Emerging New Talent Award winner Kelly Wang to talk about her love for all things comics, her upbringing around manga a a child, her insane wor
Episode 129 - Getting MAD with Johnny Sampson
Man we're all over the place on this one. What was meant to be the final episode of our three-part series as part of Chicago Zine Fest's official online programming, ended up being egg on our face. Cam interviews Chicago(ish)-based cartoonist Johnny Sampson who is in fact NOT tabling (oops). Thankfully we've been meaning to talk with Johnny anyway, so we make due with our mistake. And don't sweat,
Episode 128 - Gutter Alumnus with Elias Gonzalez
A week behind and no Cam. What could possible go wrong? Possibly*
As part of our ongoing series in conjunction with Chicago Zine Fest as part of their official online programming, we're joined with Chicago-based cartoonist Elias Gonzalez. Elias is a long-time listener and one of the organizers involved with CZF. We talk about his blossoming career making comics, how his work has developed pre and
Episode 127 - Megamane with Luke Schuler
REAL GAMERS RISE UP as we talk to Chicago-based cartoonist and illustrator Luke Schuler about his ongoing self-published webcomic-turned-real-comic Boss Nostalgic. We talk about the development of his comic, his love of video games, his work outside of comics, how he's navigated the professional commercial art world, and what informs his funny books. This interview is part of a four-episode series
Episode 126 - SuckDiCC
Better late than never, the boys are back with another GUTTER BOYS episode to discuss all the news that came out of SDCC.
Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at gutterboyspodcast@gmail.com and we'll read it on the next episode, or give the Gutter Boys a follow on Instagram and Twitter (JB: @mortcrimpjr; Cam: @camdelrosario). And of course, please rate, review, like, share, and subscribe on
Episode 125 - Everything SUCZ with Ryan Brosmer
SUCZ 2 be u, unless you are Ryan Bosmer. Ryan is a Virginia-based cartoonist making all-ages comics and toys. He's also the creator of Staunton Underground Comics & Zines Fest. Ryan talks about the show, his work, the good people of Staunton, sobriety, and lifting heavy stuff for fun.
Follow Ryan on Instagram @awfulquiet and pick up a comic at his webshop.
Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Ema
Episode 124 - Now That’s a Bonghit with Nick Bunch
Another week, another late episode of Gutter Boys. This week, we speak with Philly-based cartoonist Nick Bunch at the behest of friend-of-the-pod Caroline Cash. Nick runs the small press Reptile House, contributes to the anthologies series of the same name, and has an ongoing book called DESERT RATS (with the newest issue out now). We recorded this one before the last episode, so please ignore the
Episode 123 - Zine Dead (Not) with Matt Davis & Brad Rohloff
After a week off due to conflicting schedules, the boys return with another episode for some reason. We talk with Matt Davis and Brad Rohloff of Perfectly Acceptable Press and Bred Press to talk about their ongoing comic reading event Zine Not Dead and their upcoming first annual Zine Not Dead Fest taking place on June 15th in Chicago, IL. We also cover a bunch of news to really pad out - I mean p
Episode 122 - All That Jas with Jas Hice
Gutter Boys is back (for real) and we're joined with a much anticipated guest - LA-based cartoonist Jas Hice. This one has been in the works for a while now, so it's nice to be back on your feed with her in the cut. We talk about her newest comic Bizarre Intricate Courtship, our shared love for southern cuisine, her development as a cartoonist, and her upcoming projects.
Follow Jas on Instagram @j
Episode 121 - Lines with Zac Caprous
Cammy and Jabbie are joined by cartoonist and Youtuber Zac Caprous to talk about Hate #1 by Peter Bagge. Topics include Gen X brain rot, Fantagraphics branding, Jonathan Glazer, early '90s cartoons, and competitive food eating.
Follow Zac on Instagram @crapmasterzac to check out more of his work.
Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at gutterboyspodcast@gmail.com and we'll read it on the nex
Episode 120 - Mild Midwest with Abby Kacen
3O0 more episodes and I think we're finally cookin', but in the meantime this will have to do. JOKES ASIDE, we're joined with Cincinnati-based cartoonist Abby Kacen to talk about her comics (Mild Pain, Sid & the Sickos), her community organizing, her work history with nonprofits, her passion for keeping access to resources and information for artist freely available, her development as a carto
Episode 119 - Zooted with Anand.mp3
An interview three months in the making! On this very special episode of da boys, we're joined with Delhi-based artist and cartoonist Anand. We talk about his comic Stories from Zoo (Bubbles), his early life as a visual artist, his time visiting the US for the first time while tabling Short Run in Seattle, the cultural significance of comics in India, his plans for the future, and much more.
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Episode 118 - Dundalk Fields Forever with Josie Renkwitz
YEAH BABY, the Gutter Boys got back their mojo just in time for another (late) episode of SHAGADELIC comics talk. OH BEHAVE! On this episode, we're joined with Columbus-based cartoonist Josie Renkwitz. We talk about her background in animation, how she got into comics, her thoughts on higher learning in the arts, her semi-recent trip to Australia, and the finer points of Baltimorese.
Check out mor
Episode 117 - Brooding with Beth Hetland
All aboard the meat train with the Gutter Boys. On this episode, we're joined with Chicago-based cartoonist and teacher Beth Hetland to talk about her upcoming horror comic Tender from Fantagraphics. We talk about her interest in horror in film and comics, the five-year development cycle for the new book, and what it means to have a comic released that isn't self-published.
Check out more of Beth'
Episode 116 - Big Poppa Slump with Josh Bayer
We're joined with returning guest Josh Bayer to talk about his newest book Unended (available now from Uncivilized Press). We cover a lot, including how his nest book relates with his past work, his process of making and editing it, how he manages to make his comics while teaching full-time, and what he's working on now.
Be sure to follow Josh on Instagram @joshmbayer to check out more of his comi
Episode 115 - Columbust with Brian Canini
It's a new year. You know what that means: another 365 days of this. On this episode, we're joined with Columbus-based cartoonist Brian Canini to talk about his variety of self-published fiction and auto-bio comics, including Applewood Canyon, Plastic People, and Airbag. We also talk about his role as founder and editor of The Columbus Scribbler, a free comics-centric newspaper that highlights Ohi
Episode 114 - The Fourth Annual Pimps & Simps Awards with Evan Salazar
HO HO HO YOU LITTLE GUTTER GANG PAIN PIGS! The holidays are in full swing and the year is quickly coming to close, which can mean only one thing: it is time for our annual Pimps & Simps Awards. This is our fourth year of our little award show, recognizing the winners and losers of small press comics and presenting it in a digestible format for you, the listener, to enjoy as you avoid making ey
Episode 113 - Loyle to My Cartoonist with Heather Loase
Ay, I'm eatin' turkey ova heeeeaaah! Bing bong, the boys return for another episode of small press chatter. Joining us from Upstate New York is Heather Loase, creator of Boring Autobio and Puttana Cartoonist. We discuss her start in comics, her experience collaborating with other cartoonists on the recent women-only anthology Poison Pill, her fascination with reality TV, and why she has Michael Im
Episode 112 - Bortherly Love with SR Arnold
Spread them wings baby, because the boys are coming in hot with another SMOKIN' episode of comics nonsense that no sane, sensible person would care about. This time, we're joined with Philly-based cartoonist SR (Steve) Arnold. We talk about his newest self-published book, Perry Shitlife, what motivates and inspires his work, his time in the film industry, and why he's set on making comics for the
Episode 111 - Curse of the Santos Misters with Greg Petre & Marc Koprinarov
Greetings Gutter Ghouls and welcome to another spine-tingling peek at the horrifying world of small press comics! On this frightfully fun episode, we're joined with two DEADbeats responsible for the ongoing comic The Santos Sisters: Greg Petre and Marc Koprinarov. We talk about their recent trip to the City of BOOtherly Love where they debuted their upcoming Halloween Special of the Santos Sisters
Episode 110 - Columbus Day
After a weekend in Columbus and a week off (possibly the first break we've ever had????), Gutter Boys return with scoops, news updates, and shop talk. We go classico mode for this one, recapping our brief time at CXC and our first ever Gutter Boys live event.
Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at gutterboyspodcast@gmail.com and we'll read it on the next episode, or give the Gutter Boys a f
Episode 109 - Pit Stop with Drew B Hall
We're just a few weeks away from our first live event in Columbus on the weekend of CXC, and to help us gas us up is Columbus-based cartoonist Drew B. Hall. We go over his newest issue of Comfort Dungeon, his ongoing one-man anthology series, his bumpy road to sobriety, the rich anti-cop tradition of NASCAR< and what motivates and inspires his work. It's a good time.
Follow Drew on Instagram
Episode 108 - We’re Doing Steroids with MS Harkness
Join the boys and MS Harkness as we take a victory lap for her upcoming book Time Under Tension on Fantagraphics. Join the Patreon for Part 2 where we talk about her book tour (give us money now).
If you don't know how to find MS on the internet at this point, I don't know what to tell you. Google it.
Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at gutterboyspodcast@gmail.com and we'll read it on th
Episode 107 - Based Porkchop with Tony Gregori
The boys are reunited after about a month of being apart due to conflicting schedules while juggling a variety of projects. On this episode, we're joined with Montana-based comic creator Tony Gregori to jibber jabber about his upcoming self-published book Porkchop Robot Killer that is currently raising funds on the crowdfunding website Zoop. We talk about what inspired Tony to take the leap of fai
Episode 106 - Dear Mini Me One Million Dollars with Natalie Norris
JB here - been busy juggling projects and a day job so I haven't had time to do much for the pod. Big shout out to Jary our second string editor who's been working on all of our bonus episodes for the Patreon and who helped with this episode. Also thanks to Cam for pulling double duty while I was MIA. Ok, that's enough editorializing.
On this episode, Cam sits down with Vermont-based cartoonist Na
Episode 105 - Feelin’ Froggy with Alex Laird
Ribbit*
*Another week goes by and another episode pops up in your stupid little feed. We're joined with Brooklyn-based cartoonist and publisher Alex Laird to talk about his small press riso imprint Frog Farm, his thoughts on risograph and its relevancy in the scene, his process for making comics, and the comics events he organizes. It's a good one. Enjoy.
You can check out more of his work on hi
Episode 104 - AnTHOTogies with Katie Skelly & Sean Knickerbocker
What's the deal with anthologies? That's the question we posed to our two returning guests, Katie Skelly and Sean Knickerbocker. We discuss their experiences and approaches to organizing, running, and publishing an anthology comic and the variety of ways one can go about making them. That's right folks, nonstop comics talk on this one. Is there's a right way and a wrong way to do make them? Tune i
Episode 103 - Goblin Mode with Austin MacDonald
Summer is in full swing, so you know what that means! TIME TO TALK ABOUT COMICS WHILE INDOORS. Blast that AC, crack open a cold one, and take a break from your day job or whatever it is that you do for money and join us as we talk with Brooklyn-based cartoonist and tattoo artist Austin MacDonald. Austin has self-published numerous risograph mini-comics over the years and is currently planning out
Episode 102 - Baby, I’m a Comics Publisher! with Avi from Silver Sprocket Press
As some of you may know, Cam has been dealing with several different personal issues over the last few months, so he's taking a break from the show until further notice. I expect him to return relatively soon, so don't fret. In the meantime, I'm going to do my best to keep thetalking flame alight. Last weekend was the much anticipated return of CAKE, or Chicago Alternative Comix Expo, after a thre
Episode 101 - Highs & Lows with Zak Sally
Many people are saying that with the 100th episode in the can, it's all downhill from here. But worry not listener, for the boys are still doing this show for some reason. And what better way to kick off the next chapter in the Gutter Gang lore than with this week's guest, Minneapolis-based cartoonist, publisher, educator, and musician Zak Sally. We talk about his new book, Sammy the Mouse Book 3
Episode 100 - Cent’Anni with Pat Rooks
It's all come down to this. The 100th episode of Gutter Boys. It's going to be emotional. This one is packed to the gills with what the kids are calling content. To help us celebrate, we're joined with special returning guest Pat Rooks to reflect on the last four years of this thing of ours, his tabling experiences so far in 2023, and how his work has progressed since the last time he was in the h
Episode 99 - Crying on the Internet with Kevin Budnik
Wow! Gutter Gang, we're almost at the coveted 100th episode. Time sure does seem to fly when you're miserable. But before we pop open the champagne, we should first talk about this week's guest: Chicago-based cartoonist and illustrator Kevin Budnik. Renowned for his autobio series I Hope This Finds You and It's OK To Be Sad, Kevin is also a solid friend in the scene and it's embarrassing it took t
Episode 98 - Putting the G in Godzilla with Mark Martinez
The snow is melting and the sun is out. Folks, spring is back. And you know what else is back? Gutter Boys, that's right. And joining us to smell the proverbial flowers is LA-based comic artist Mark Martinez. We talk about his upcoming Godzilla book at IDW, how he went from doing a few alternate covers to a full blown story he will be writing and drawing, his journey in getting himself an educatio
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Episode 97 - Funny People [Unlocked from the Patreon Vault]
The boys couldn't get a mainfeed episode wrapped up in time due to time constraints and schedule conflicts, so for this week we present to you a bonus episode from the Patreon Vault featuring past guest and frequent frenemy Ramon Villalobos to review Funny Pages. Lots of varying opinions on this movie, with hotly contentious back-and-forths coupled with touches of homophobia and ableism. Who ends
Episode 96 - Bases Loaded with Gina Wynbrandt
Batter up playboy, it's time for another bi-weekly dose of Gutter Boys!!!! On this episode, we're joined with Chicago-based cartoonist Gina Wynbrandt to talk about her latest bookYou're the Center of Attention, as well her love of Major League Baseball, how she got into the small press world, her processing for developing new material, and the reason for her long hiatus from making comics.
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Episode 95 - That Darn Cartoonist with Bridget Bilbo
Someone out here actin out like General Traag with the weather maker set to TOTAL CHAOS. Fortunately for the listeners, the boys are still posting and and recording while weathering the literal storm. On this episode, we're joined by Chicago-based cartoonist Bridget Bilbo for an admittedly wholesome edition of Gutter Boys. We talk about their ongoing D&D themed comic Basil, their journey as an
Episode 94 - All Dog, No Biscuits with Alex Graham
The boys take a break from sleazing it up in Kamurocho to talk with Seattle-based cartoonist and painter Alex Graham. We talk about her early work and more recent books including Dog Biscuits and her current ongoing series The Devil's Grin, her development as a painter and cartoonist, her early life in Denver, her drives and motivations as an artist, the physical toll that comics has taken on her
Episode 93 - Please End It All
Can't believe it's been four years of Gutter Boys. Nothing flashy for this episode: no guests, no wacky reveals - none of that. We figured it only made sense to go classico mode and trade some general comics chitter chatter and how we're all looking forward to 20 more years of live-action superhero content that's definitely not made for developmentally stunted babies. Now go out there and crack so
Ep 92 - In the Mood for Posts with Erwin Papa
Apple is officially on #PACKWATCH. While the boys are in the intro, Cam is MIA for the interview due to his Mac eating. JB takes over as the de facto host and is joined with LA-based artist Erwin Papa to talk about his career, his comics The Angriest Warrior and his recently crowdfunded anthology book Endangered African Horn Man & Juggy, the learning curve of making comics, and the relevance o
Episode 91 - Really Easy Podcast with Erik Schneider-Gutierrez
Booya new episode featuring Seattle-based small press publisher and cartoonist Erik Schneider-Gutierrez. Is risograph over?? Tune in to find out.
Follow Erik on IG @really.easy.press or visit his website to browse and purchase comics in their catalog.
Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at gutterboyspodcast@gmail.com and we'll read it on the next episode, or give the Gutter Boys a follow
Episode 90 - The Third Annual Pimps & Simps Awards
Welcome one and all to our year-end episode, celebrating all the ups and downs of the last 365 days we've all had to endure in this thing of ours. And what's a year-end send off without our annual PIMPS & SIMPS AWARDS???? On this episode, the boys go over their favorite comics from 2022 as a preshow to the biggest, most prestigious award ceremony in small press comics. Who will be outed as a P
Episode 89 - No Simpy in Philly with Pat Aulisio
The boys dig themselves out of the post-holiday malaise to return from their brief hiatus to deliver more shop talk you the listener have come to love (or hate). Cam has slipped back into degenerate gambling aka trading cards and JB shakes off his first bout of COVID. The fellas are joined with Philly-based cartoonist and educator Pat Aulisio to talk about his new book Delphinium on Stranger Fanzi
Episode 88 - Sleepless in Seattle
No guest this week which means only one thing: the return of Gutter Boys Classico! News and shoutout as usual, followed by a rundown of this year's Short Run event in Seattle, Washington where JB tabled alongside Erik Schneider-Gutierrez at Really Easy Press. Road reports are fun :)
Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at gutterboyspodcast@gmail.com and we'll read it on the next episode, or
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