Two Geeks Talking

"Sometimes the most pivotal moments in life come from the most unexpected places."
In this episode, I sit down with Rich Davis, an Eisner-nominated comic writer and the mastermind behind gripping series like Cult of Dracula, Rise of Dracula, Prometheus in Chains, REIGN OF DRACULA, and his latest project, Angel/Hunter.
Rich’s journey is a testament to the power of serendipity, passion, and relentless curiosity. We dive into:- How walking into a drama class and signing up for a 400-level Japanese history course set him on the path to becoming a storyteller.- The joy of writing—why he still finds magic in the craft, even after years in the industry.- Finding purpose early in life—and why he believes creative fulfillment is about more than just success.- The unexpected moments that shaped his career, from indie comics to Eisner recognition.- His latest project, Angel/Hunter, and how he reinvents classic horror myths.
Rich is one of those rare creators who radiates enthusiasm for his work, and this conversation is packed with insights for writers, artists, and anyone looking to turn their passion into a life’s work.

Just like that meme: "What Does An Audio Engineer Do do do do..." Jay Yow has had a successful 16 year career as an Audio, Music, Podcast Engineer with his own work and being a Producer on The James Altucher Show.  As an engineer he's learned a few tricks of the trade from managing issues on the fly, to giving a master class in under 10 minutes to fledgling Engineers. We dove into Tech of a successful podcast; How to properly use AI for your podcast / engineering job, The use of Descript and much more!

Musician William John Titus Bishop grew up with music on the mind and in the soul. From his days being classically trained in Cello to learning the drums and the guitar on his own, he has taken his love of music to the next level by learning the folk styling of Bob Dylan, Cat Stevens, Janis Joplin and more. 

After our January livestream broke expectations (thank you!), host Izolda Trakhtenberg (Your Creative Mind Podcast) reassembles an all-star panel to dissect the unspoken challenges of podcasting. No fluff—just tactical insights from veterans who’ve navigated these waters.
This Episode’s Firestarters:
Kurt Sasso (Two Geeks Talking)"How to Ask The Right Questions & Extract Jaw-Dropping Stories from Guests (without sounding like a robot or a therapist)"
Reena Friedman Watts (Better Call Daddy)"To Edit Or Not To Edit! That is the question. The ethics of editing—and when to leave the mess in"
Barney Smith (Story Comic Presents)"Turn your Podcast Passion and Hobby into a Long-Term Sustainable Career!"
Izolda Trakhtenberg (Your Creative Mind Podcast)"Paradigm of Podcasters: How to Make PR Pros Your Podcast Partners and allies who work for your show’s growth"

Michael Regina, the passionate voice behind  @readthefreakingcomics  dives into the fascinating intersection of comic books, comic book research, and historical preservation. Michael shares his journey exploring single-issue comics from Marvel, DC, Image, Dark Horse. This is more than just entertainment; it highlights these cultural artifacts and their importance in documenting the history of comics. From uncovering hidden stories from the artists and writers who created them; to examining the history of these single issues through their advertisements, current events and the legacy of local comic shops. Michael offers a unique perspective on why these comics deserve recognition in the broader conversation about art, history, and pop culture.

Laurie Calcaterra is the creator and writer of the comic series Path of the Pale Rider, a podcast host, martial arts master, hot sauce maker, and advocate for undead ethics in comics. We explore her creative process, from naming characters and animals to creating scratch-and-sniff stickers that smell like the undead. Plus, we discuss her Kickstarter for Issue 6, which has funded and hit stretch goals!

Author Eric Sonnenschein is a Writer, Poet, Journalist, was in a Rock and Roll band called the Erotics in the 1970s in New York, joined the Peace Corps and because a teacher, a husband and father. From a continuous drive to  write and never stop writing to creating "Rocked and Rolled!" his account of the New York Rock Scene playing in a band and more!

Patrick Joseph Healy returns to Two Geeks Talking to discuss "Please, Let Me Save You" Book Two in the Agony Trilogy series. We discuss the characters of this next book. How nuclear dystopia compared to reality of this current dystopia is passé. How having ADHD has allowed him to access short content marketing and creativity he never knew he possessed and more!

Here's a recap episode with tons of amazing knowledge, tips and tricks that 8 interview show hosts have collaborated on during the February 2025 Livestream on Two Geeks Talking.
Questions:How did your show get its name? How To Choose The Right Tech for the show?How To Get That Big Name Client (it's easier than you think).Are you getting Quality or Quantity of Guests on your show?How To Research Your Guests?What to do if Guests Schedule and Cancel? How to set your boundaries.How to use Physical and Emotinoal voice to Engage, Inspire and Excite Your Guests?How to use AI the Right Way for your Show / Podcast!
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Chapters00:00:00 - Start00:00:40 - Introduction of the Hosts and Their Shows00:03:22 - Question 1 - How did you come up with the topic and name of your Podcast?00:03:40 - Jay Yow Audio Producer The James Altucher Show00:04:39 - Mikey Kamuda host Mikey On Mute Podcast00:05:38 - Izolda Trakhtenberg Your Creative Mind Podcast00:08:09 - Barney Smith Story Comic Presents00:10:01 - Reena Friedman Watts Hosts Better Call Daddy Show00:10:45 - Jeff Haas Host Traversing The Stars Podcast00:11:12 - Kurt Sasso Host Two Geeks Talking00:11:49 - Question 2 - How to Choose The Tech You Need For Your Show00:20:40 - Question 3 - How do you get the Big Name Guest You Always Dreamed Of?00:29:54 - Question 4 - Quality vs. Quantity of guests on your show00:41:54 - Question 5 - Researching Your Guests00:48:55 - Question 6 - Guests That Schedule and Cancel How do you set your show boundaries01:00:22 - Question 7 - How to best use your physical and emotional voice to engage, inspire & excite your guests and build your communication skills01:12:30 - Question 8 - Barney Smith discusses AI and Podcasting How does it help your productivity01:22:03 - Final Thoughts and Where to Support These Hosts and Shows

Scott "Snake" Watson is the writer and letterer for the series: View of the Phoenix Trees. It is a comic series from stories of his grandparents and parents escape from Vietnam. The comic follows a group of 'Hoi boat people' escaping and travel towards freedom. The stories weaves tales of old tales passed down between family members in Vietnam, a touch of fantasy, and a semi-biography, all while shedding light on a time when the people never knew if this was their last day.