You heard correctly, fools...the Podcast Gods are BACK! This week, Noah and Kyle are joined by Cullen Bunn, a professional comic book writer, novelist, and short story author. Listen as Cullen recounts how he got into comics, why Batman couldn't have stubble back in the day, and what it's like working in a giant shared universe like Marvel's. Along the way, Kyle accidentally creates a new superhero and Noah subtly reveals he has a drinking problem. Please be sure to subscribe, check out our webs...
Apr 20, 2021•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 67
Welcome to 2021, fools! On our first episode of the new year, we'll be reflecting back on the absolute dumpster fire that was 2020. However, to avoid slipping into existential despair, we'll mainly be focusing on the positive aspects of 2020. Along with that, we'll be discussing the next year of Ominous Media and all the cool things you can expect from us in the future. Thanks for sticking with us, guys—we're so grateful to have you :) Please be sure to subscribe, check out our website Ominous.M...
Feb 02, 2021•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 66
Welcome back, fools! This week, Noah and Kyle are joined by Jasper Logan, an American Hip-Hop artist, AND staple of the Fayetteville, AR art scene. Listen as Jasper talks about the joys and challenges of fatherhood, recounts his introduction to hip hop, and gives a behind the scenes look at his newest album, "(Love), Life & Longevity." Please be sure to subscribe, check out our website Ominous.Media and our Facebook , along with follow our official and personal accounts on Instagram! Noah &a...
Dec 15, 2020•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 65
After a long series of interviews, the boys are back with one of their classic discussion episodes! This week, Noah & Kyle are taking time to catch up with one another and recount everything that has happened during 2020, AKA, "The Apocalypse." Kyle gives updates on his family and writing career, and Noah gives an exciting behind-the-scenes look at his current personal project. How are YOU doing, fools? Let us know! We're all in this together ❤️ Please be sure to subscribe, check out our web...
Dec 01, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 64
Happy October! This week, Noah and Kyle are joined by Kenzie Meeker, a fine art photographer based in Northwest Arkansas. Listen as Kenzie recounts her creative development, dives into her love of "mood," and unveils an exciting new project. Please be sure to subscribe, check out our website Ominous.Media and our Facebook , along with follow our official and personal accounts on Instagram! Noah & Kyle. ALSO, subscribe to our newsletter to never miss out on new issues of our comic or any of t...
Oct 27, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 63
This week, Noah and Kyle are joined by Paul Tremblay, an author and editor of contemporary horror, dark fantasy, and science fiction. Listen as Paul explains how he went from teaching math, to also becoming a bestselling author, along with why he no longer has a uvula, and how it felt receiving affirmation from Stephen King. Along the way, an age-old debate regarding a chair will be brought up, a traumatic memory from Kyle's childhood will resurface, and Noah's attractiveness will be affirmed. S...
Sep 22, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 62
It took sacrifices beyond imagining, but it finally happened people...we got THE Walter Medrano on the show, the unofficial prince of Guatemala AND the official prince of Kyle's heart. Listen as Walter—a photographer with a love for storytelling—recounts his worst creative crisis, provides a behind-the-scenes look at his long-distance photoshoots, and seduces Noah with his formal French. It's a wonderful episode filled with vulnerability, insight, and good old-fashioned bromance. You know, the u...
Sep 08, 2020•2 hr 9 min•Ep. 61
After a long hiatus (so sorry) the boys are back on their mics and ready to make fools of themselves again. Today, the topic is editing—specifically, who to turn to when looking for feedback and why. The answer may surprise you, mainly because there's not an answer! Intrigued?! We thought you might be. Give this episode a listen and discover the secret to life; and by "life" we mean editing. New episodes EVERY other Tuesday (usually) around noon! Please be sure to subscribe, check out our websit...
Aug 25, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 60
We've got A LOT of exciting things to announce, so we decided to make a quick episode letting you know! 1st. Chapter 3 of Evil Cast is out 2nd. We launched a YouTube channel and 3rd. We made a pretty dope video of us interviewing each other while eating spicy hot wings. It was simultaneously wonderful and terrible. As always, PLEASE like, read, share, and subscribe to all our tasty goodness, it helps A LOT. Thanks, ya'll :) Till next time, keep on hummin' and keep on foolin'! Evil Cast Chapter 3...
Jul 21, 2020•3 min
With how terrible 2020 has been, you'd think Satan HIMSELF would be the only one willing to be a guest right now, but NOPE—today fate smiled upon the boys of Humming Fools with a gift from the musical gods. That's right, on this episode Noah and Kyle had the pleasure of chatting with Liam McCormick, the frontman and founder of the orchestral indie rock band, The Family Crest, which happens to be one of Kyle's favorite bands ever. Yep, EVER—so buckle up, Buttercup, 'cause this is one HECK of an i...
Jun 16, 2020•2 hr 23 min•Ep. 59
On this very special episode of Humming Fools, Noah & Kyle are joined by THE John Langan, a writer of contemporary horror and weird fiction, and winner of the Bram Stoker Award, which he received for his excellent novel "The Fisherman." Listen as John breaks down the history and relevance of horror, talks writing technique, answers questions from Reddit, and much, MUCH more. Along the way, Kyle threatens Noah's marriage and Noah reveals a vast list of secret horse-sayings long hidden from th...
May 12, 2020•2 hr 45 min•Ep. 58
To make up for our absence these past couple of weeks, we're bringing you a JAM-PACKED episode today, fools! Get ready for updates on the future of the show, a list of what we've been watching, reading, and working on, and a heartfelt discussion of some of the personal challenges we've been facing. We're not gonna lie, it gets deep. This show has always been about honesty and part of that honesty is being real with you all even when it's hard or embarrassing. Regardless of what you're currently ...
May 05, 2020•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 57
We're still alive, baby! And what better way to celebrate being alive than with a brand new interview? That's right, today the boys are joined by Sean Fitzgibbon, author and illustrator of the upcoming documentary-style nonfiction comic titled "What Follows is True … Crescent: The Baker Years.” Listen as Sean breaks down why he's drawn to unusual and real places, how he got involved with the infamous Crescent Hotel, and how he went about conducting research for his book. We hope you enjoy the in...
Apr 07, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 56
Surprise, surprise, we're talking about the Coronavirus–except plot twist, we're NOT. That's right, you've had enough of that! What you need is some POSITIVITY, baby! So we're gonna give it to you in the form of encouraging updates, delicious memories, and questionably accurate (but hopefully entertaining) facts. Keep your heads up, sugar loves. Things are rough right now but we WILL get through it. Breathe. Be kind to others. And wash your hands :) New episodes EVERY other Tuesday around noon! ...
Mar 17, 2020•51 min•Ep. 55
Has hustle culture invalidated hobbies? Can you remain ambitious and "hungry," while also having fun and, dare we say it, "wasting time?" Does God sound like Arnold Schwarzenegger? How loud can Noah chew pita chips? Well, there's only one way to find out—you could use the Google machine OR you could listen to this episode. We may be biased, but we suggest the latter. New episodes EVERY other Tuesday around noon! Please be sure to subscribe, check out our website Ominous.Media and our Facebook , ...
Mar 03, 2020•55 min•Ep. 54
Ready yourself listener, for your ears are about to be filled with the sweet nectar of wisdom, friendship, and baguettes. That's right, it's time for another interview, today with prop and wardrobe stylist, Hope Johnstone! Listen as Hope describes the ways she sidesteps imposter syndrome, how she became a better communicator and teammate on set, and how she may or may not have gone on a date with Lance Armstrong. Hope is a longtime friend of Humming Fools and it shows—this episode was an absolut...
Feb 18, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 53
It's time for Humming Fools' yearly recap! Like last year for 2018, Noah and Kyle will be taking a look back at 2019 today, listing their favorite pieces of art (movies, TV, books, etc.) and reflecting on the ups and downs of their own creative and professional journeys. What are your favorites from the year? Let us know! New episodes EVERY other Tuesday around noon! Please be sure to subscribe, check out our website Ominous.Media and our Facebook , along with follow our official and personal ac...
Feb 04, 2020•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 52
It's time for another interview! Today, Noah & Kyle are graciously joined by fine arts pastel landscape painter, Charles Peer! Listen as Charles describes why he's attracted to ordinary things, how pastels became his chosen material, and why he loves teaching. Charles has got a PLETHORA of wisdom and experience underneath his belt, so we hope you're ready—this episode is one HECK of an education. Enjoy, fools! New episodes EVERY other Tuesday around noon! Please be sure to subscribe, check o...
Jan 21, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 51
Shoot, we done did made something! That's right, the first issue of our new comic Evil Cast is available now and we're here today to give you the full inside scoop, which includes Evil Cast's conception and inspiration, along with its execution and some of the lessons we learned along the way making it. We hope you enjoy this special episode and we REALLy hope you enjoy the comic as well! We made a faustian deal with the devil to get it made, so the comic LITERALLY has our blood, sweat, and tear...
Jan 07, 2020•58 min•Ep. 50
Merry Christmas, fellow fools! For this year's holiday special, the boys are taking a deep dive into some VERY specific Christmas content, Kyle breaking down and losing his mind over two surprisingly sexy/depressing Christmas songs and Noah offering insights into the strange world of Christmas Con and Hallmark's vast Christmas productions. As always, thanks for listening and thanks for another wonderful year of art, creativity, and collaboration as well. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! New...
Dec 17, 2019•50 min•Ep. 49
The boys are back in town, fools! This time we’ll be tackling...well, time. Most people think of the limit of time as a burden, but can it also be a blessing? Why do we get good but incomplete ideas that then randomly return finished later? What’s the right amount of time to spend on a project? These are just a few of the questions we’ll be asking, so give this episode a listen for the rest and discover...THE ART OF TIME. New episodes EVERY other Tuesday around noon! Please be sure to subscribe,...
Dec 03, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 48
Humming Fools is back, BABY! That’s right, sugar bears, it’s time for another interview and today it’ll be with our boy Michael Kelley, freelance filmmaker and video professional! Listen as we discuss religious art, Michael's struggle and triumph over perfectionism, and Emmanuel Lubezki’s influence on Michael’s work. It’s a wonderful episode filled with inspiring insights, name mispronunciations, and spicy bromance—all classic staples here on Humming Fools. Enjoy, friends. New episodes EVERY oth...
Nov 05, 2019•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 47
Look! It's moving. It's alive. It’s alive! It's ALIVEEE! That’s right, folks, it’s that wonderful time of year—October, and today we’ll be having our annual Halloween special! Join Noah & Kyle as they plunge themselves into a few horror games; Noah navigating Kyle’s hypothetical situations of horror and Kyle immaturely frollicking through Noah’s finely crafted Mad Libs. It’s a wonderful special filled with all sorts of scares, giggles, and a surprising amount of singing. Give it a listen, if...
Oct 15, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 46
Get ready for a fantastic show, listeners! Today the boys are talking with the Gallery Manager of Art Ventures NWA and member of the Fayetteville Arts Council, Joëlle Storet. Prepare your earholes and learn about Joëlle's bicultural upbringing, how Tintin comics influenced her, and what her style, Afro-Teutonic Synthesis, exactly is. Joëlle also happens to be a movie buff, so prepare yourself for a glorious extra dose of geekery in this absolutely TASTY episode. No bias, promise. New episodes EV...
Oct 01, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 45
Storytelling is one of our favorite things, complaining too, so it’s only natural that we decided to combine the two! That’s right, we're back with a brand new episode of Humming Fools talking about all our storytelling pet peeves. If you ever wondered what we talk about the most off-mic, this is probably it. What are YOUR storytelling pet peeves? Let us know! New episodes EVERY other Tuesday around noon! Please be sure to subscribe, check out our website Ominous.Media , and follow our official ...
Sep 17, 2019•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 44
It's Humming Fools' ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY, baby! To celebrate, Noah and Kyle decided to crack open a couple of cold ones and recount all their interviews with absolutely wonderful guests, plus, for the first time, interview each other as well! Does that include their infamous rapid-fire segment? You bet your beautiful, little heinies it does! Hope you enjoy the episode and THANK YOU for a fantastic first year! New episodes EVERY other Tuesday around noon! Please be sure to subscribe, check out ou...
Sep 03, 2019•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 43
Love tasty beats? You're in luck then, as today Kyle & Noah are joined by producer, composer, engineer, and friend, Cory Nelson. In this episode you'll learn how Cory manages to make so much dang music while still holding down a full-time job, the ways his obsessive personality benefits and hurts his creativity, and why he believes music licensing is a great strategy for creators young and old. He also brought whiskey and you may or may not hear its effect on Kyle in the episode, so that’s f...
Aug 20, 2019•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 42
KNOWLEDGE. You want some? Noah and Kyle thought you might, which is why today the boys will be diving into the creative process, specifically, seven lessons they've recently learned. Be warned though, for every nugget of wisdom available in this episode, there are ALSO just as many unnecessary stories or musical numbers by Kyle, which are then followed by the pained sounds of Noah's disapproval. Considering the wealth of wisdom available in this episode, it seems like a more than worthy sacrific...
Aug 06, 2019•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 41
Today Kyle & Noah are joined by graphic designer, illustrator, and owner of Big-Bot Design, Chad Maupin. Listen and discover how Chad learned to create by dissecting things he loved, why he digs comics, and his journey with mental health. Chad is a hilarious and honest guy, so get ready for one of the funniest and rawest interviews we’ve ever had—it's tasty. New episodes EVERY other Tuesday around noon! Please be sure to subscribe, check out our website Ominous.Media , and follow our officia...
Jul 23, 2019•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 40
Noah & Kyle are back with a new AND different kind of Humming Fools episode! Different how, you ask? Well, today they’ll be clearing the air on exactly WHAT they’ve been working on these past few years. There’s been some confusion as to what Ominous is all about, so the gang wanted to take a deep dive on their most recent projects, including their past comic pitch for Give Me to the Waves and their upcoming comic SNAFU. Tune in and and marvel as we wash your ignorance away with the delectabl...
Jul 09, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 39
