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Why Comic Creators Are Flocking to Source Point Press: Dirk Manning

Dirk Manning returns to Two Geeks Talking for his 11th interview, bringing 20+ years in horror comics (Tales of Mr. Rhee, Nightmare World, Write or Wrong) and over $750,000 raised through crowdfunding. Now Publisher at Source Point Press, Dirk breaks down how their creator‑owned model works, why keeping rights and the freedom to leave matters, and what most writers and artists get wrong about self‑publishing and the direct market. If you care about owning your work, understanding the current comics landscape, and making smarter long‑term decisions as an independent creator, this episode is for you.

From Authors to Comics, Musicians to Directors: Two Geeks Talking Year in Review 2025!

Welcome to this 2025 year in review of Two Geeks Talking, highlighting some of the most memorable pop culture moments and best interviews from the past year. Despite a lighter interview schedule, every conversation was incredible, featuring top trending guests from various creative fields. Stay tuned for all the latest news from the show! With over 35 interviews on the show, and guests ranging from Director Lisa Belcher and Actor Lukas Hassel (Blacklist) talking about House of Abraham to Musicians, Comic Artists, Comic Convention presidents of Caption UK and MNCBA there's something for everyone in this video recap! Don't forget to schedule your interview on Two Geeks Talking (Link in the video) sooner than later!
Click on the section you want to listen to:00:00:00 - News About Two Geeks Talking in 2026!00:01:51 - 001 - Paxson Chase | Music | It Hurts, Doesn't It?00:02:41 - 002 - Braxton A. Cosby | CEO Cosby Media Productions | Comic Writer00:04:13 - 003 - Aaron Ryan | Author | Dissonance00:05:25 - 004 - Chase McPherson | Author | Bloodbound series00:06:51 - 004 - S.M. Watson | Writer | View Of The Phenix Trees00:07:47 - 006 - Patrick Joseph Healy | Author | Please, Let Me Save You00:09:46 - 008 - Eric Jay Sonnenschein | Author | Rocked And Rolled00:12:19 - 009 - Laurie Calcaterra | Comic | The Pale Rider | Podcast Host00:13:29 - 009 - Michael Regina | Podcast | Read The Freaking Comics00:15:48 - 010 - Hosts: Izolda Trakhtenberg, Reena Friedman Watts, Jay Yow, Jeff Haas, Barney Smith|How to Get That Big Named Guest on your Show!00:24:32 - 011 - William John Titus Bishop | Music | Americana00:26:27 - 013 - jay Yow | Audio Engineer | The James Altrucher Show00:29:36 - 014 - Rich Davis | Comic | Angel / Hunter | Comic Store Owner00:32:02 - 014 - Richard Sparks | Author | New Rock, New Role Series00:35:14 - 015 - Adriano Ariganello | Comic | Pesto Comics00:36:36 - 016 - Amy Letts | President Caption UK Convention |Comic Writer / Artist00:40:30 - 017 - DeWayne Dority | Comic | Shapemaster & Liar00:41:55 - 018 - Madeleine Holly Rosing | Comic | Morgana Pendragon00:44:03 - 019 - Lisa Belcher (Director/Producer) | Lukas Hassel (Actor / Writer) | House of Abraham00:47:28 - 020 - Heidi Joosten | Music | Associate Conductor Naruto & More!00:50:05 - 021 - Bret Juliano | Comic | Dust Bunny Mafia00:51:19 - 022 - Christie Shinn | Comic | Demon B!tch00:55:34 - 023 - Hanna Strauss | Comic | Joe Plant Comix00:57:22 - 024 - PodTalk: Livestream #201:02:54 - 025 - Ari Gross | Comic | UPKeep issue 201:05:09 - 026 - Conor McCreery | Comic | The Last Witch01:06:28 - 027 - Jen Bateman | Comic Writer/Arist | President MNCBA Comic Convention01:13:08 - 028 - Benjamin Hunting | Comic | Model UN01:15:15 - 029 - Dan Henk | Comic Writer, Artist01:17:10 - 030 - Patrick Lugo | Comic | Undead KungFu Ghost Killer01:18:12 - 031 - Jibola Fagbamiye (Artist), Conor McCreery (Writer) | Graphic Novel | Fela: Music Is The Weapon01:23:47 - 032 - William Gosline | Comic Writer: Baby Barbarian01:27:02 - 033 - Madeleine-Holly Rosing | Comic | Boston Metaphysical Society01:30:06 - 034 - Steve Coffin | Comic | Helga's Hornz01:32:46 - 035 - Benjamin Kapit | Director | The Sunrise House01:36:59 - End - How to schedule your Interview on Two Geeks Talking in 2026!

How Benjamin Kapit Filmed The Sunrise House Sci-Fi Series with Love, Loss and Deadlines

Benjamin Kapit, a seasoned filmmaker, shares his enduring filmmaker motivation and passion for the craft after a decade in the industry. He offers film advice and insights into how to be a director by recounting a recent "behind the scenes" moment of joy on the set of The Sunrise House Seasons 1 and 2. His enthusiasm aims to inspire anyone looking at "how to start" their own journey in film.

Art, Legacy, and Cartoon Worlds with Steve Coffin

 Steve Coffin, a classically trained artist whose comic series Helga’s Hornz draws on the wild teamwork of the A-Team, the stylish action of Charlie’s Angels, and the comic brilliance of Astérix. Coffin shares stories of childhood inspiration, stealing his brother’s comics, and how his love for artists like Gauguin and Uderzo shaped his vibrant, mischievous style. The discussion delves into creative risks, visual storytelling, and the unique blend of influences behind Helga’s Hornz, revealing the personal and playful spirit that defines Coffin’s work

Overcoming Ostacles and Building Community with Baby Barbarian comic series creator William Gosline

William Gosline, creator of the hit graphic novel series Baby Barbarian, deconstructs his creative process, the young adult audience reactions (and their parents reactions!), starting his third successful crowdfunding campaign through Backerit. We also cover collaborating with an artist in Poland and other locations, the emotional core of his new story, and even the soundtrack sung by himself and his son that will have you asking for another drink from the Tavern barkeep! Plus, the simple, non-obvious tactics for finding fans of Bone and Asterix who will also love Baby Barbarian.

Fela Kuti: Music Is The Weapon - Afrobeat to Illustration - Conor McCreery and Jibola Fagbamiye Graphic Novel

What does it take to transform a complex icon like Fela Kuti into a graphic novel? I deconstruct the 10-year project of Fela: Music is the Weapon with co-creators writer Conor McCreery (Assassin's Creed, Adventure Time) and Nigerian-born artist Jibola Fagbamiye to uncover the tools, routines, and psychology they used. We cover changing publishers and page sizes to fit the life and times of Fela Kuti, the amount of research by Jibola and Conor into this massive life; how to manage creative doubt in the face of publishing deadlines; and the single most important thing they agreed on before starting this massive project being released by Harper Collins Publishing!
"Fela: Music is the Weapon is not authorized by, affiliated with or otherwise connected to the Fela Kuti family or estate."
SUPPORT THESE CREATORS: Get your copy of this graphic novel at: https://www.felagraphicnovel.com

Patrick Lugo: Being Ugly Isn't The End Of Your Life. It's The Beginning with Undead KungFu Ghost Killer

Patrick Lugo is the writer and artist behind the Kickstarter hit Undead Kungfu Ghost Killer. We deconstruct how he fused the aesthetic of Shaw Brothers Kung Fu films with the Classic Gothic Horror of Hammer Horror Films to create a unique modern comic. We explore his creative process from A Tiger's Tale to UKGK, his approach to this current Kickstarter, and how he turns a character's Chinese Folklore of real life rejection into a Supernatural comic!
Find links, preview pages, and how to support the project at: https://UKGK.site

"Take Me To Your Leader" has consequences in this 90s ModelUN comic!

What if the ultimate Model UN crisis scenario wasn't simulated, but terrifyingly real? This is the high-concept premise of ModelUN, the brilliant comic from co-creator Benjamin Hunting, where a high school diplomacy club is mistaken for Earth's governing body by an alien armada. We deconstruct the hilarious chaos that ensues, the art of negotiation under impossible pressure, and the meta-lessons on how to perform when the stakes couldn't be higher, all set in the 1990s. Sometimes "Take Me To Your Leader" has consequences!

Jen Bateman’s 'Behind the 8-Ball' Comics and MNCBA Conventions

Jen Bateman returns to Two Geeks Talking, as we discuss their 1000 page trilogy: 'Behind The 8-Ball' comic anthology. It has been a few years since our last interview so there was plenty to talk about from their creative process, to becoming President of the Minnesota Comic Book Association (MNCBA) and modernizing that organization, to finding the right people and volunteers! We even talk about how AI and conventions and the invasion of personal and critical thinking has reduced creativity!

Conor McCreery on Third Eye Blind, Defying Tropes, Witchcraft with The Last Witch!

Conor McCreery, co-creator of Kill Shakespeare and writer of the new YA graphic novel The Last Witch, joins Two Geeks Talking (after five years) to dissect the psychology of defiance, the cost of magic, and how to subvert clichés in storytelling. They explore the tactical decisions behind building a powerhouse creative team, the personal fears that shape compelling characters, and why great fantasy demands uncomfortable truths. Plus, Conor reveals the folklore that scared him, the YA tropes he’s “killing,” and the one line from The Last Witch he’d tattoo on his arm.