Ep 1513: Wes Locher
Wes Locher is back on the show to update us about UNIT 44. Go to Patreon.com/amberunmasked to pledge as little as $1.00 per creation which could mean per Vodka O’Clock episode or through written content.
Mar 23, 2015•1 hr 8 min
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Ep 1512: Taylor Esposito
TAYLOR ESPOSITO talks about lettering comics and launching his own studio now that he's decided not to move with the DC Comics offices. Go to Patreon.com/amberunmasked to pledge as little as $1.00 per creation which could mean per Vodka O’Clock episode or through written content.
Mar 16, 2015•1 hr 4 min
Ep 1511: Eric Grissom
Eric Grissom came back on the show to discuss his latest project, PLANET GIGANTIC, an all-ages comic published by Action Lab. Now you can sponsor Vodka O’Clock and AmberUnmasked.com Patreon.com/amberunmasked to pledge as little as $1.00.
Mar 09, 2015•1 hr 10 min
Ep 1510: Marcus Williams
The artist of HERO CATS, Marcus Williams, comes to Vodka O'Clock for the first time. He answered all kinds of questions about drawing cats and bringing to life Kyle Puttkammer's characters in this clever unique world of intelligent and gifted felines. You can support the show at Patreon.com/amberunmasked
Mar 02, 2015•1 hr 7 min
Ep 1509: Elsa Henry
Elsa S. Henry comes on to discuss her feminist RPG about the zombie apocalypse set in the 1950s, DEAD SCARE. To support this show you can contribute at www.patreon.com/amberunmasked
Feb 26, 2015•57 min
Ep 1508: Vito Delsante
VITO DELSANTE returns to Vodka O’Clock to talk about making comics and his new series, STRAY by Action Lab. Go to Patreon.com/amberunmasked to pledge as little as $1.00 per creation to support this show.
Feb 23, 2015•1 hr 23 min
Ep 1507: Robyn Seale
She openly talks about how she had to step back from doing comic conventions in order to address her health concerns: fibromyalgia and mental health. Don't forget you can now support the show at Patreon.com/AmberUnmasked.
Feb 16, 2015•1 hr 16 min
Ep 1506: Tess Craft & fibromyalgia
You’ll hear Tess’ deeply personal story about giving up on a career path for which she was passionate and committed. You can sponsor the show through by going to Patreon.com/amberunmasked
Feb 09, 2015•1 hr 8 min
Ep 1505: Amanda Chatel
This is our SEX-POSITIVE SPECTACULAR episode with AMANDA CHATEL. We talked about writing, relationships, sex, porn and what we think of the artificial commercialism of Valentine’s Day. Amanda’s writing is often found on websites like Bustle, OkCupid, Mic, YourTango and more. If you follow her on Twitter @angrychatel
Feb 02, 2015•1 hr 10 min
EP 1504: Charles Battersby on Transgender Comics
Charles Battersby helps break through transphobia on this episode. He's a transgender public speaker on the subjects of video games and comic books.
Jan 26, 2015•1 hr 9 min
Ep 1503 Author Rob Brunet
Crime fiction author ROB BRUNET discusses his process of adding comedy to noir and developing characters that stray from the cookie cutter tropes.
Jan 19, 2015•1 hr 19 min
Ep 1502: Simon Tam of The Slants
Today’s show focuses on cultural privilege and appropriation while talking about Asian-American music, arts, comic cons and a ton of great discussion about intersectional social justice. SIMON TAM founded the “Chinatown Dance Rock” band called THE SLANTS. Because of their name, the US Trademark Office is none too fond of the band, but they have considerable support from their own community backed up by thousands of pages of documentation and signatures. http://amberunmasked.com/ep1502-simontam
Jan 12, 2015•1 hr 9 min
Ep 1501: Thomas Boatwright
THOMAS BOATWRIGHT comes back after two years! Today we delve into the world of Patreon and other crowdfunding options for creative types. For show notes visit http://AmberUnmasked.com/ep1501-boatwright
Jan 07, 2015•1 hr 11 min
Ep 1443: Ande Parks
ANDE PARKS joins me to have a virtual night out through Skype. We talk all about booze, writing, relationships - anything is fair game - and I record it.
Dec 16, 2014•1 hr 7 min
Ep 1442: Josh Neff part 2
PART TWO: HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT, INTERSECTIONAL FEMINISM, RACISM, CIVIL RIGHTS PROTESTS, PORN
Dec 08, 2014•1 hr 1 min
Ep 1441: Josh Neff part one
This episode and the next one feature my guest JOSH NEFF, a librarian from Kansas City. Both of us participated in NaNoWriMo. Josh has done it before and it was my first time. He's what's called a "pantser" - no outlining/planning, writing by flying by the seat of your pants; I'm a plotter - need outlines and to know where the end is. My previous recording was only me solo talking about NaNoWriMo so some of that is repeated; but having Josh engaging in conversation about writing made for a fanta...
Dec 08, 2014•57 min
Ep 1440: 2014 Favorite Books & NaNoWriMo
This is a unique episode of VODKA O'CLOCK for you. It's a solo host epsiode, about a half hour long. I spend a bit of time talking about my participation in NaNoWri - National Novel Writing Month. Then I go all into the things I've loved reading this year.
Nov 28, 2014•36 min
Ep 1439: Oni Press at NYCC
Oni Press discussion by John Schork at NYCC. Titles currently out were discussed followed by a lengthy Q&A where audience members named other books they were reading and received recommendations of an Oni title that would suit their tastes.
Oct 15, 2014•47 min
Ep 1438: ComiXology Submit at NYCC
NYCC panel - Comixology Submit self publishing platform with Josh Fialkov, Charles Forsman, Bethany Romero, Ruben Romero, John Roberts and Chip Mosher.
Oct 15, 2014•47 min
Ep 1437: Shattering Female Stereotypes Panel at #NYCC
"MARRY, DO, OR KILL" - WHAT WILL IT TAKE TO SHATTER FEMALE STEREOTYPES IN COMICS?Enrica Jang, Dennis Calero, Claire Connelly, Jennie Wood, Erica Schultz, Shaun Noel, Ellie Pyle, Andy Schmidt, Abede Lovelace
Oct 14, 2014•54 min
Ep 1436: Dynamite Comics at NYCC
Molly Mahan, Associate Editor was the panel moderator for the Dynamite Anniversary panel at New York Comic Con 2014. Panelists included: Tim Seeley (CHAOS), Frank Barbiere (SOLAR), Greg Pak (TUROK), David Walker (SHAFT), and Gail Simone (RED SONJA).
Oct 14, 2014•45 min
Ep 1435: Queercopia
Queercopia readings
Oct 14, 2014•59 min
Ep 1434: Superhero Weekend Interviews & Announcements
Interviews with volunteer creators and cosplayers at Superhero Weekend. News announcements about New York Comic Con and Queercopia and the launch of the Kickstarter for RISE: COMICS AGAINST BULLYING.
Oct 06, 2014•39 min
Ep 1433: Christine Rose
VODKA O'CLOCK 1433 Rape culture, misogyny & con safety with Christine Rose TRIGGER WARNING This interview openly discusses rape culture. It was important to have Christine on the show because she is able to talk about her life as a survivor of multiple sexual assaults and how that affected her career as a professional writer and public figure plus she has a polyamorous marriage which is a lifestyle confusing to people in the media.
Sep 28, 2014•1 hr 30 min
Ep 1431: Jennie Wood
I'm thrilled to welcome back to the show, JENNIE WOOD, the author of the graphic novel series FLUTTER and the YA novel A BOY LIKE ME. One of the best things you'll find in Jennie as a guest speaker and writing mentor is that she will always discuss the positive impact of comics and literature before opening any controversies. She focuses on how comics like Ariel Schrag’s POTENTIAL changed her life. I opened the door to discuss #GamerGate and other misogynistic arguments that have hit pop culture...
Sep 07, 2014•1 hr 4 min
Ep 1430: Steve Bryant
STEVE BRYANT joins me today to talk about everything possible from pets to comics. His series ATHENA VOLTAIRE went through a big kickstarter campaign and ended up being close to 300 pages of content.
Sep 01, 2014•1 hr 2 min
Ep 1429: Michael Lark
LAZARUS is Lark's labor of love today. In the past he's worked on GOTHAM CENTRAL and Ed Brubaker's SCENE OF THE CRIME. He sealed his noir cred with the graphic novel adaptation of Chandler's "LITTLE SISTER." We get into the nitty gritty details of character design and establishing environments plus team collaboration on creator-owned books.
Aug 23, 2014•1 hr 5 min
Ep 1428: Boston LGBT Queer Comics Panel
The LGBTQ comics panel recorded at Boston Comic Con 2014 featuring Brigid Alverson, Tana Ford, Jennie Wood, Amber Love and Joey Stern.
Aug 11, 2014•54 min
Ep 1427: Wes Locher
I'm so glad that guests enjoy the show so much that they want to come back on. WES LOCHER has been before to talk about his books CHAMBERS and UNIT 44. Now we get into one of his older stories that was three years in the making -- see, you don't need to put out a book a month to consider yourself "in comics." THE UNDOUBTABLES is fun, fast-paced heist story about a playing card theme gang lead by Spencer "Spade."
Jul 27, 2014•1 hr 11 min
Ep 1426: Josh Stallings
I’m thrilled to welcome for the first time a fabulous man and talented writer, JOSH STALLINGS. We recap BoucherCon and talk about some of the dark elements of crime noir fiction. This episode is one that is for mature audiences. We talk about sex work and violence which are the environments of the Stallings’ trilogy. This comes with a TRIGGER warning because of the discussion we have about his research in guerilla prostitution which means raping kidnapped girls/women until they comply.
Jul 19, 2014•1 hr 24 min
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