Why I Love Comics: The Audio Edition (podcasts)
Eric Ratcliffe and friends discuss all things pop culture, from comics, to movies, to video games, to music and more each week.

On this episode of the podcast, I had the pleasure of being joined by Indie Statik Host/Creator and all around awesome indie game journalist/comedian Josh Mattingly! We talk about turning your hobby into your career, cameoing in other gamestation productions, trolling/negativity on the internet, pop culture journalism and so much more!

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Direct download: WILCs_98_with_Josh_Mattingly.mp3
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On this episode of the podcast I was joined by a returning John Rogers as we talk creating Leverage, working with Mark Waid, character progression, our hopes for the Avengers tv series, wish list crossovers for Leverage, the upcomic webcomic stuff with Mark Waid and what kind of material we can hope for for the rest of the season!

Then, Tony V stops by for a short conversation to talk about his Youtube channel Blackbox tv to talk about the freedom of youtube, finding the right scripts, the youtube web of creators and what we can look forward to in the future!

It's a packed super episode of the podcast!

John's twitter!

John's Blog!

The Thrilling Adventure hour!

Tony's personal twitter!

BlackBoxtv's twitter!

Blackboxtv's youtube page!

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Direct download: WILCs_97_with_John_Rogers_and_Tony_V.mp3
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On this episode of the podcast, Scott Lobdell offered to come back on and answer fan questions from theouthousers.com! We cover a lot of ground from editorial input to the Storm/Forge romance and even a Superman exclusive!

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Direct download: WILCs_96_Q_and_A_with_Scott_Lobdell.mp3
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Why I Love Comics #95 with Tara Platt and Yuri Lowenthal!

On this episode of the podcast I was joined by Tara Platt and Yuri Lowenthal to talk about their very awesome webseries, Shelf life! We talk about the creation of the series, the indie gogo campaign for season 4, working on an original property, voicing established properties, guesting on other webseries, San Diego Comic Con, Young Justice and just so much more!

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Yuri's twitter!

Tara's Twitter!

The indiegogo campaign!

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Shelf Life's website!

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Kirby Krackle!

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Direct download: WILCs_95_with_Tara_Platt_and_Yuri_Lowenthal.mp3
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On this episode of the podcast I was joined by Chris Roberson! We talk about his leaving DC, the evolution of Monkeybrain comics, San Diego Comic Con, how the relationship with Comixology was formed, a shift towards independent comics at comic conventions, a new mall where they've moved to and so much more!

editing note: Audio gets a bit weird at moments, the weather here was messing with my internet. You can hear fine it just gets echo'd on my part a little.

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Next week...Tara Platt and Yuri Yowenthal!

Direct download: WILCs_94_with_Chris_Roberson.mp3
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Why I Love Comics #93 with Matt Smith!

On this episode of the podcast, I was joined by newer friend and super talented guy Matt Smith! (Not the Doctor, the artist!) We talk about working with James Robinson on Starman as well as Tony Harris, working on Doctor Who for as long as he did and how it was connected to a 20 year plan, the easiest pitch he's ever done for a project and how it's connected to Monkeybrain and just so much more! (Seriously, this is a 2 hour conversation, there's a huge amount of ground covered) So pull up a chair, put your headphones in or just listen on iTunes to another episode of the Why I Love Comics Podcast!

Matt's website!

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Listen to Kirby Krackle!

Next week...fresh from San Diego Comic Con, co-founder and creator of Monkeybrain comics Chris Roberson!

Direct download: WILCs_93_with_Matt_Smith.mp3
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On this episode of the podcast, I was joined by the very awesome and talented Fabian Nicieza as we talk New Warriors, the co-creation of Deadpool, the Cable/Deadpool series as well as it's letters page, his plans for the Hawkeye series, working on Tim Drake as a character, a very unique Dr. Strange pitch and just so much more!

Fabian's twitter!

Starlight runner!

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In 2 weeks, the return of Chris Roberson!

Direct download: WILCs_92_with_Fabian_Nicieza.mp3
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On this episode of the podcast, I had the pleasure of being joined by Marc Guggenheim (writer of Blade/The Flash/JSA/Wolverine) as well as a writer and one of the producers/show runners on the new CW series "Arrow" which premieres in October. We talk about creating the show, whether it has any similarities or connections to Smallville, writing Blade, working on the Green Lantern movie and some of the comics he's written!

Marc on twitter!

Marc on Facebook!

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Next week, Fabian Niceiza!

Direct download: WILCs_91_with_Marc_Guggenheim.mp3
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On this episode of the podcast, I am joined by the very awesome Janet K lee who I haven't had the pleasure of talking to since NYCC. We cover a lot of ground from how they adopted their cat, getting the eisner, her husband writing for Ubisoft and trying to get out to E3. We also discuss a little about Kickstarter, her working with Jenna Busch and just so much more.

Then I sat down and talked with Youtuber/Comedian and writer Greg Benson as we talk about his career so far, the difference between his prank videos and the material he writes, what cons are his favorite, the different friends he's made and just so much more!

It's an extremely packed episode of the podcast!

Janet's twitter!

Janet's site!

Greg's twitter!

Greg's main channel!

Greg's Second Channel!

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Subscribe on itunes! (Check out some of my previous shows, my guest list is insane)

Check out my awesome webcomic, New Comic Day!

Go listen to Kirby Krackle!

Next week...Fabian Nicieza! (For real!)

Direct download: Why_I_Love_Comics_90_Janet_K_Lee_and_Greg_Benson.mp3
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On this episode of the podcast, I invite Edmund Mcmillen back after almost 6 months, and we talk about the development of the Wrath of the Lamb expansion in the Binding of Isaac, the game breaking bugs that appeared, and flash almost not working at all. We also talk about the current state of the industry, including our disappointment with E3  and its lack of launch-ready games accompanying the console announcements, as well as how indie gaming is basically running circles around the mainstream material. We also discuss Edmund's exit from twitter and what it meant for his overall health. Of course, we also cover the focus on the development of Meatboy in Indie Game the Movie, and so much more!

Edmund on formspring!

Edmund's official website!

The Binding of Isaac on steam!

Gish on Steam!

Super Meat Boy on steam!

The Humble Bundle!

Indie Game the movie on Steam!

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Next week....Janet K Lee!

Direct download: Why_I_Love_Comics_89_The_return_of_Edmund_Mcmillen.mp3
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