Show Notes: " HEROINEBURGH " is a live-action episodic video series and a comic book series (and created in that order). The stories are about a universe of superpowered females in a fantastical version of Pittsburgh. It's adventure, drama, comedy and romance, all in the finest spandex and capes, and the comic book art is classic Bronze Age- with some modern computer coloring. The videos are available for download from their website- Heroineburgh.com , and the comics are on sale in over 150 stor...
Jul 05, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Show Notes: This episode is one of my shorter ones, and for this mini-sode my cats Jarael and Lena decided to visit me in the Batcave while I worked. I recently got in a new mic and wanted to give it a test drive. I figured while I was recording I could share some MSCA news and let you know what Nicki and I have been up to lately. Thanks to Peter Rios for the shout-out on his " The Daily Rios " podcast . He mentions my show on TDR Ep. 503 during his conversation with Dave Dwonch , as well as pla...
Jun 27, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Winston Gambro is a graphic designer by day, and comic creator by night. He’s created the comedy webtoon " Gumshoe City ", which has detective Meatball Matthews journeying out of his element when his best friend disappears and leaves behind a dead body; his online cyberpunk mystery " Overflow ", that has Ava Lee, a private detective attempting to prove her brother didn't commit a war crime and possibly stop the end of the world; and his anthology comic series " Rex Radley: Boy Adventurer " , an ...
Jun 22, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Welcome to Drawing Funny – where we talk toons with some sketchy characters in the comics industry and fandom. I’m your host, Lin Workman . Drawing Funny is an MSCA podcast . The Mid-South Cartoonists Association has been drawing funny in the Memphis area since 1987 . You can find out more about the MSCA at www.midsouthcartoonists.org , and on the MSCA Facebook page . Be sure to like that page and follow our group on Twitter @MSCA_Memphis , and on Instagram @midsouthcartoonists . You can keep up...
Jun 12, 2021•1 min
Show Notes: Recently I recorded an interview with Marvin Wynn , writer of " The Edge " comic . We discussed it, his upcoming show/store appearance schedule, the art scene in Pittsburgh (AKA " Comicsburgh "), plus his involvement with the live action " Herioneburgh " and its upcoming crossover with " The Edge ". You can find Second Sight Publishing and "The Edge" Comic in Diamond's PreviewsWorld catalogue . If you've got a comics series you'd like to discuss on the show, shoot me an email- podcas...
May 31, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Show Notes: Since many folks are heading to cons again or are gearing up to, I thought I'd share some thoughts on setting up at and/or attending conventions. I've been doing it off and on since the early '90s, as an attendee, artist guest, volunteer, con staff, organizer- at one time doing a con a month or every other month..! I've stopped setting up as an artist/guest or putting on shows, but still love attending cons. There's lots more I could have put into this episode, but figured this one w...
May 29, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Show Notes: I did another interview with my live-in tech support person- my wife, Nicki Workman . We talked about what it's like to live with an artist like me- the pros and cons, and being a spouse of a pro at cons. During our conversation she shared some of her experiences of dealing with me and other artists/creators, her thoughts on making a marriage work (so far so good for us!), as well as dropping some useful business knowledge for artists and those who live and/or work with one. Nicki's ...
May 16, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Show Notes: On this episode I ( Lin Workman ) talk about exposure- the good, the bad, and the ugly I've experienced as an artist and comics creator. I also discuss some of the promotions I've done in the past, and try to share what to do (or not do) when promoting yourself and/or project. Don't die from exposure or get arrested for exposing yourself to others- learn from my mistakes and learn how to judge what's good or bad exposure for you. I hope you're staying safe, staying warm, and staying ...
Apr 22, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Show Notes: On this episode I talk to Little Deaths creator and Texas transplant - David Doub . David is the founder of Dusk Comics . His numerous publications include Dusk , Miss Tilney , Forever , Mystery Masque , and the upcoming Little Deaths . According to the interwebs, " La petite mort " (the little death ) , is an expression which means " the brief loss or weakening of consciousness " and in modern usage refers specifically to " the sensation of post orgasm as likened to death ." The ter...
Mar 15, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Show Notes: Greetings, listeners! While doing a test flight on Zoom to try and work out some issues I've been having, I hit the record button and did an interview with my live-in tech support person- my wife, Nicki Workman . We talk toons, tech, podcasts, her experiences with backing crowdfunding as a fan, her comics origin stories, her going back to school while working from home- and how we met thanks to Darth Vader and Star Wars . I also mention some Mid-South Cartoonists Association news and...
Mar 01, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Show Notes: I talk toons, kickstarting art projects, conventions, (not) traveling, going back to school, and local weather conditions with the " Athena Voltaire " creator - Steve Bryant . We discuss his early work at gaming companies and with Action Lab Comics , and his current Kickstarter for his graphic novel- " Athena Voltaire and the Terror on the Orient Express ". There were some technical difficulties getting this episode together, and there's slight occasional buzzing here and there- but ...
Feb 17, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Show Notes: I talk toons, kickstarting art projects, married life, health issues, and "real nerd $#*+" with the man with the golden couch, Party Monster Supreme - Dave Dwonch . We discuss his early work with Action Lab Comics , his upcoming " Jenny Zero " mini-series with Dark Horse Comics , and his current Kickstarter for his graphic novel- " SPORES: The Broken Circle ". Dave is a man on the move! WARNING: F-bombs and other colorful language and adult situations await you in this comics convers...
Feb 14, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Show Notes: I talk toons and kickstarting art projects with Sal "Uncle Sal" Abbinanti . We discuss his early work in advertising, self-publishing comics, representing other artists, and his first ever Kickstarter for his first ever graphic novel- "The Hostage" . From his Kickstarter campaign page: By day, Sal Abbinanti is the art rep for comic book superstars Alex Ross and Bill Sienkiewicz, but by night he, too, is an artist. For more than two decades, the Chicago native has been obsessed with c...
Feb 09, 2021•1 hr 45 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Show Notes: Had a some recording issues during the MSCA Zoom call on Groundhog's Day, so this time I'm solo again- and unfortunately not $1,000,000,000 richer. I announce the details for our first " Drawing Funny " contest ( listen to win MSCA Zines, Samurai tee by me, and some MSCA and Drawing Funny swag), give a few art tips, and I discuss some of what I've learned from my days of self-publishing comics. Regrets, yeah- I've had a few, and few enough to mention here on this episode. There's als...
Feb 07, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Show Notes: This episode I've got a few reviews and reading recommendations for you- "WINK" by Rob Harrell , "The Impending Blindness Of Billie Scott" by Zoe Thorogood , and the NCSFEST are my recommendations- but I also review "Hit-Girl In HOLLYWOOD" by Kevin Smith (and don't really recommend it so much). I also have some MSCA news , say goodbye to some local Memphis talents- George Hunt , Anthony Biggers , and Chris Jarman , and say good riddance to 2020 . I hope you're staying safe, staying w...
Jan 18, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Show Notes: We're gonna start this new year with a trip back to the past in this " Flashback Friday " episode. Originally recorded for the Rogues Radio Podcast at the 2018 Memphis Comic Expo (AKA " DonnieCon "). I talk with the Bluff City Batman ( James Fyke ), wrestling historian and author Mark James , and wrestling legend Jerry "The King" Lawler . We discuss Memphis wrasslin', comics, art, food, heart-attacks, and Batmobiles. Lots of Memphis memories are recalled. Unfortunately, Jerry's frien...
Jan 02, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Show Notes: This is the Mid-South Cartoonists Association 's December Monthly Zoom Meeting - well, most of it. We talk toons, discuss what's happening around the M-town, swap ideas on self-promotion/increasing eyes on our artwork, and how to make money with it and commissions during a time with no (or few) in person conventions. The monthly video calls happen on the first Tuesday of each month , and honestly with everything that's been keeping me busy since this one was recorded it now qualifies...
Dec 25, 2020•1 hr 55 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Show Notes: Nicki Workman joins Lin to discuss all of the Star Wars , Marvel , and many other announcements by Disney on their recent investors " mouse call ". Lots to discuss, so sit back, get comfortable, and enjoy! Nicki Workman - FangirlWednesday.com Disney Plus - DisneyPlus.com Star Wars - StarWars.com Marvel - Marvel.com Geeky Jerseys (what we're wearing in the pic w/JJM)- GeekyJerseys.com #wearamask #wheresnatasha Stan Lee cameo: " Mallrats " (1995) written/directed by Kevin Smith , View ...
Dec 19, 2020•2 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Show Notes: The Janimal is a Jersey tomato roasting in the Arizona sun. A graduate of the Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University (NJ), he now resides in Northern Arizona with his family and two cats. He has exhibited at comic conventions from Phoenix Fan Fusion to New York Comic Con and serves as the acting president of the Northern Arizona Cartoonist Association ( NAZCA ). His fun and cartoony style has a great retro feel and translates easily to the drawing demo classes that have b...
Dec 14, 2020•1 hr 54 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Show Notes: This is another Flashback Friday episode featuring artists Mike Norton , Jenny Frison , Dietrich O. Smith , and MAW Productions . I recorded these interviews at the 2018 Memphis Comic Expo (DonnieCon) for the Rogues Radio Podcast . Plus I have updates on the MSCA Zine , our next MSCA Zoom meeting , and the upcoming live Supergirl Radio episode Nicki Workman and I will be guesting on December 1st. BTW- I goofed in the interview with Mike, the " monkeys ridin' dogs " radio ad was for t...
Nov 28, 2020•46 min
Show Notes: This is a short Flashback Friday episode featuring MSCA member Greg Cravens . I recorded this interview at the 2018 Memphis Comic Expo (DonnieCon) for the Rogues Radio Podcast . Plus I have updates on the MSCA Zine , our next MSCA Zoom meeting , and the upcoming live Supergirl Radio episode Nicki Workman and I will be guesting on December 1st, 2020. Greg Cravens Art - www.cravenscartoonist.com Hubris Comic - www.hubriscomics.com The Buckets Comic - www.gocomics.com/thebuckets Stoned ...
Nov 21, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Show Notes: This is the episode that almost wasn't..! During the November MSCA Zoom call my computer decided to go to sleep after about 2o minutes or so. Thankfully El Prez Kevin Williams was able to finish the recording and get it to me later to edit. We discuss what the Kev W., Kevin Thorn , Greg Cravens , Antonio Johnson , Dale Martin , Jason Negen , and I have all been up to lately, updates on the MSCA Zine , NCS Fest , upcoming live Supergirl Radio "RAINN" event , what we did for Halloween ...
Nov 16, 2020•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Show Notes: This time I'm doing a flashback episode featuring a Rogues Radio Podcast interview I did with my wife Nicki Workman at the 2018 Memphis Comic Expo (DonnieCon). Nicki and I have attended many cons together- both as fans, guests, and/or vendors. Nicki Workman - NickiWorkman.com Fangirl Wednesday - fangirlwednesday.com Retro Rogues Live - DaveBeaty.com Rogues Radio Podcast - Episode 11 (2018 Memphis Comic Expo) Memphis Comic Expo/XCX - memphiscomicexpo.com #DonnieConROCKS Theme: "Silly ...
Nov 04, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Show Notes: Local comic book artist Matt Bowers Zooms with host Lin Workman to discuss his latest comic series, " Memphis " - published by 901 Comics ' label Bad Dog Comics . Printed issues #1 and #2 are available now around the M-town. Memphis represent! Matt Bowers Art Site: mattbowersdesignart.weebly.com/ 901 Comics 2162 Young Avenue Memphis, TN 38104 Theme: "Silly Bank Heist" by Steve Oxen Additional Music: "We Groove" (By David Renda), Too Much Funk (By Steve Oxen), Can't Touch Me (By David...
Oct 26, 2020•46 min
Show Notes: MSCA President Kevin L. Williams sits down with host Lin Workman to discuss his part in the MSCA 's history, their past public performances together, Kev's work as an editor/writer/artist, being a puppet's assistant, and his personal comics creation Muley The Mule (And Friends) . All aboard this episode as we get the band back together to go on a mission to Sesame Street and all points in between. Rock the blues, and keep drawing funny! http://www.kevinlwilliams.com/ http://www.muley...
Oct 24, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 2
One of our more tech savvy members, Kevin “Nugget-head” Thorn, was able to set us up the Mid-South Cartoonists Association Zoom meeting you are about to listen to. He wasn’t able to stay for the whole meeting, but your host Lin Workman was joined by MSCA president Kevin L. Williams, MSCA Zine co-editor Jason Negen, self-publisher Antonio Johnson, cartoonist/actor Jim Palmer, comic ninja Greg Cravens, and special guest- MSCA founding member Jack Cassady. Bon Appé-toon!
Oct 13, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 1
This is our pilot episode where I (Lin Workman) introduce myself and the Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA. Show notes and links can be found at: www.drawingfunny.com - Stay Tooned!
Oct 10, 2020•15 min
