Comic Lab
Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett
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02/20/20 • 67 min
What are the top three comic strips of all time? Dave and Brad shre their lists ‚ and combine to share a list of overall best strips. But first, Dave's dog has a nemesis, and it's a cat that channels Paul Lynde.
Questions asked and topics covered...
- What are the top three comic strips of all time?
- Is it possible to be "too niche"?
- If you're new to webcomics, what's the best way to start?
- Should you reboot after a year?
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Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the editor of Webcomics.com
Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.
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You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon
- $2 — Early access to episodes
- $5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.
If you'd like a one-on-one consultation about your comic, book it now!
Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.
Dave's Emerald City Comicon Recap
Comic Lab
03/27/19 • 82 min
Cartoonists Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar are talking shop! Dave dives in on his full experience at ECCC this year, including some wonderful critters he met and his interaction with a rep from Nickelodeon. Dave answers the burning question — Did he do well enough to justify going back next year? Following this, Brad shares his thoughts on the recent success of Nathan "Strange Planet" Pyle. Next, the guys answer the questions on options in going digital.
BUT FIRST, Dave tells us about his lovely ECCC roomie, Inktober's Jake Parker.
- 00:00 — ECCC Rooming with Jake Parker
- 04:40 — Dave’s ECCC recap — will he go back next year?
- 33:59 — Shaking dogs and bird poo
- 35:45 — Nickelodeon lady faux pas
- 40:33 — Stretch Break!
- 41:23 — Smooth Move
- 43:18 — Nathan Pyle’s “Strange Planet” proves Guigar’s Law of Worthless Ideas
- 52:00 — "Calvin & Hobbes" ... the audiobook
- 55:29 — Going digital — buy big now or buy small and work upwards?
- 01:04:30 — Digital originals
- 01:10:29 — I love my day job
Great rewards when you support ComicLab on Patreon
$2 — support the show
$5 — submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast
$10 — record an audio question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast
$50 — Sponsor the show! We’ll read a brief promo for your comic/product and read it twice during the show AND you get the exclusive ProTips podcast
Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the editor of Webcomics.com
Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.
You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon
- $2 — Early access to episodes
- $5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.
If you'd like a one-on-one consultation about your comic, book it now!
Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.
Generating Buzz on Twitter
Comic Lab
09/27/18 • 66 min
Webcomics warriors Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar are talking shop! They discuss why you should be encouraging people to follow your Kickstarter campaign — and how it translates into big money in the last 72 hours of your marketing push. THEN, a thoughtful Patreon backer asks how they can support the web cartoonist in their life. NEXT, a backer asks for strategies for building buzz on Twitter (short of a flame war). ALSO, the guys give advice on knowing which parts of your webcomics business you should outsource. And FINALLY, a patron asks why there has been so little innovation in webcomics.
BUT FIRST, Dave Kellett was his high school’s prom king, and Brad wants every last detail.
Show notes
- 00:00 — Dave Kellett: Prom King
- 05:58 — Roll the timpani for the DriveKickstarter.com update!
- 10:36 — Brad Guigar: Prom Loser
- 13:36 — Following a Kickstarter campaign
- 20:30 — How can you support the web cartoonist in your life?
- 28:22 — Best strategies for building buzz on Twitter
- 35:55 — How do you guys make the decision on what to ‘contract out’?
- 50:00 — Why has there been so little innovation in webcomics?
More on Twitter buzz
Since recording this episode, Brad has had some additional thoughts on generating buzz on Twitter. We plan to circle around to this topic again on the show, but in the meantime, those of you who subscribe to Webcomics.com can read about it right now.
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- $5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.
If you'd like a one-on-one consultation about your comic, book it now!
Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.
03/05/20 • 69 min
Todays show is brought to you by Wacom — makers of the incredible Wacom One! Patreon has announced a new initiative called Patreon Capital that many have compared to predatory payday loans — but is that accurate? Dave and Brad disagree. But first, Dave shares a story about getting mugged in L.A. shortly after moving there.
Questions asked and topics covered...
- Patreon Capital
- Unboxing the Wacom One
Limited-edition ComicLab enamel pins are now available at newevilbook.com and sheldonstore.com!
You get great rewards when you support ComicLab on Patreon
- $2 — Early access to episodes
- $5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast
- $10 — Record an audio question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast
- $50 — Sponsor the show! We’ll read a brief promo for your comic/product and read it twice during the show AND you get the exclusive ProTips podcast
Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the editor of Webcomics.com
Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.
Listen to ComicLab on...
ComicLab is hosted on Simplecast, helping podcasters since 2013. with industry-leading publishing, distribution, and sharing tools.
You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon
- $2 — Early access to episodes
- $5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.
If you'd like a one-on-one consultation about your comic, book it now!
Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.
Hand lettering
Comic Lab
12/26/19 • 68 min
This episode of ComicLab is sponsored by Wacom! On this week's show, the ComicLab guys talk about hand lettering. How can someone beat the learning curve? Then, Dave pitches a superhero comic, while Brad pitches a space opera. And finally, when a listener share their mentors admonition to "learn the rules so you can break them," both Brad and Dave share all of the mistakes they made following that very advice.
But first, while their house undergoes a full remodeling project, Brad and his family has moved in with his in-laws.
Questions asked and topics covered...
- Hand lettering
- Brad and Dave pitch a comic in the other's genre
- "Learn the rules so you can break them" — is it really good advice?
Limited-edition ComicLab enamel pins are now available at newevilbook.com and sheldonstore.com!
You get great rewards when you support ComicLab on Patreon
- $2 — Early access to episodes
- $5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast
- $10 — Record an audio question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast
- $50 — Sponsor the show! We’ll read a brief promo for your comic/product and read it twice during the show AND you get the exclusive ProTips podcast
Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the editor of Webcomics.com
Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.
Listen to ComicLab on...
You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon
- $2 — Early access to episodes
- $5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.
If you'd like a one-on-one consultation about your comic, book it now!
Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.
Ensure killed my pappy
Comic Lab
09/19/19 • 74 min
This episode of ComicLab is sponsored by Wacom! In this week's show, the ComicLab guys discuss how converting to a digital workflow on Cintiqs improved their time management. Also, how do you balance storytelling tension in a longform comic? Next, the guys talk best practices in newsletters. Later, should you hire a proofreader? Dave Kellett shares an update on his ongoing Kickstarter, and finally, what are the must-have features for a book project?
BUT FIRST... Ensure killed my pappy.
QUESTIONS ASKED...
- How do you balance storytelling tension in a longform comic?
- What best practices would you recommend for a webcomic newsletter? (Frequency, what to include, how to get sign-ups, etc.)
- As self-publishers, do you hire proofreaders before sending out books for print?
- For printing a book, what extras are "must haves", "strongly should consider", "nice to have", and "pass".
You get great rewards when you support ComicLab
- $2 — Early access to episodes
- $5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast
- $10 — Record an audio question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast
- $50 — Sponsor the show! We’ll read a brief promo for your comic/product and read it twice during the show AND you get the exclusive ProTips podcast
Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the editor of Webcomics.com
Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.
You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon
- $2 — Early access to episodes
- $5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.
If you'd like a one-on-one consultation about your comic, book it now!
Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.
08/22/19 • 62 min
This episode of ComicLab is sponsored by Wacom! In this week's show, the guys talk about the long paths they took to become full-time cartoonists. Then, they look at the importance of livestreaming, and share some tips on doing that well. Next, a question-asker asks what Dave and Brad want to be remembered for. Finally, a cartoonist writes to say that they are their own worst booth barnacle! How can they stop doing that?
BUT FIRST... Remember that lady who showed up to San Diego Comic Con INSISTING that Dave start exhibiting at sci-fi conventions? Well, somehow she found her way into Brad's studio while they were taping, and she has a message for Dave. And she brought a piano.
QUESTIONS ASKED...
- How long was it before you went full time?
- I stink at livestreaming — help!
- What do you want to be remembered for?
- I kee barnacling myself. How do I stop?
You get great rewards when you support ComicLab
$2 —Early access to episodes
$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast
$10 — Record an audio question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast
$50 — Sponsor the show! We’ll read a brief promo for your comic/product and read it twice during the show AND you get the exclusive ProTips podcast
Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the editor of Webcomics.com
Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.
You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon
- $2 — Early access to episodes
- $5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.
If you'd like a one-on-one consultation about your comic, book it now!
Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.
What's your creative process?
Comic Lab
03/06/19 • 63 min
Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett are talkin' comics! In this episode, each cartoonist offers a step-by-step guide to their creative process — from the idea stage to posting the finished comic. Then, they take a moment to talk about how real-life struggles can often interfere with our goals as creators — and that's OK. Finally, a Patreon backer asks how soo is TOO soon to launch a new Kickstarter after their current crowdfunder closes.
BUT FIRST, Dave fondly remembers Screwgie, perhaps the only syndicated comic strip written by a baseball hall of famer.
SHOW NOTES
- 00:00 — Screwgie
- 10:49 — What is your creative process?
- 42:53 — Anything worth doing well is worth doing poorly
- 53:02 — How soon is TOO soon to launch a new Kickstarter?
Great rewards when you support ComicLab
$2 — support the show
$5 — submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast
$10 — record an audio question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips
podcast
$50 — Sponsor the show! We’ll read a brief promo for your comic/product and read it twice during the show AND you get the exclusive ProTips podcast
Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the editor of Webcomics.com
Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.
You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon
- $2 — Early access to episodes
- $5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.
If you'd like a one-on-one consultation about your comic, book it now!
Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.
You can't teach a new dog old tricks
Comic Lab
02/20/19 • 78 min
In this episode, Cartoonists Dave and Brad are talking shop. They share which pieces of original art they would most like to have. Then, it's on to tips and tricks for selling prints. Next, Brad revisits the "social media/ fool's gold" discussion. Then, as Brad approached fifty, the lads talk about preparing for old age. That takes a wild turn as Brad shares an AMAZING fact he learned about teaching business to art-school students. And finally, despite Brad's gain being turned up waaaaaay too high in this recording, a listener asks how they keep their show sounding so good. Most of the time.
BUT FIRST... Brad has a dirty throttle body. Just like Dave always suspected.
SHOW NOTES
- 0:00 — Dirty throttle body
- 05:45 — Whose original art would you like you own?
- 27:22 — Selling prints
- 35:59 — Stretch Break!
- 36:47 — Social media fool's gold, part two
- 52:02 — Preparing for old age
- 01:03:56 — Teaching business in art schools
- 01:11:14 — Podcast equipment
You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon
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If you'd like a one-on-one consultation about your comic, book it now!
Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.
A typical day in the studio
Comic Lab
08/15/19 • 65 min
Today's show is sponsored by Wacom! Cartoonists Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett are talkin' comics. The guys talk about how their drawing styles evolved, and then detail what a typical day in their studios looks like. Next, they talk about strategies for deconstructing a comic in order to learn from it. After that, a question-asker asks if there are times the guys wish they could go back in time to fix things in their comics. Finally, it may seem that promoting a short-form, humor-based comic strip is comparatively easy, but how does one promote a continuous-narrative comic?
BUT FIRST — When Dave pitches an idea to Brad, he can immediately tell Brad hates it.
Show Notes
- Constantly improving your drawing style
- Dave and Brad recall why they moved to a Wacom tablet
- What does a typical day at the studio look like?
- How do you deconstruct a comic to learn from it?
- Do you ever wish you could go back in time and fix certain things about your comic?
- What's the best way to promote a continuous, narrative comic like Dave Kellett's Drive?
Great rewards when you support ComicLab
$2 — support the show
$5 — submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast
$10 — record an audio question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast
$50 — Sponsor the show! We’ll read a brief promo for your comic/product and read it twice during the show AND you get the exclusive ProTips podcast
Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the editor of Webcomics.com
Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.
You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon
- $2 — Early access to episodes
- $5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.
If you'd like a one-on-one consultation about your comic, book it now!
Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Comic Lab have?
Comic Lab currently has 389 episodes available.
What topics does Comic Lab cover?
The podcast is about Cartoons, Graphic, Writer, Artist, Novels, Comic, Illustration, Visual Arts, Cartoon, Comicbooks, Comics, Comic Books, Comicbook, How To, Funny, Podcasts, Books, Education, Digital, Comic Book, Book, Arts, Novel, Online and Graphic Novel.
What is the most popular episode on Comic Lab?
The episode title 'Artisting hurdles' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Comic Lab?
The average episode length on Comic Lab is 67 minutes.
How often are episodes of Comic Lab released?
Episodes of Comic Lab are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Comic Lab?
The first episode of Comic Lab was released on Jan 3, 2018.
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