Category Archives: Solitaire Rose Radio

In the second of two parts, Cory!! talks to Josh Blaylock, writer, artist and publisher. It was supposed to be an interview to talk about the Mercy Sparx Omnbibus kickstarter, but it grew as we talked. Josh talks about Mercy Sparx, merchandising, First comics coming back, using conventions to reach new audiences and many more topics. Download and enjoy!

Here’s the link to the Mercy Sparx Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/joshblaylock/mercy-sparx-omnibus-collection

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

In the first of two parts, Cory!! talks to Josh Blaylock, writer, artist and publisher. It was supposed to be an interview to talk about the Mercy Sparx Omnbibus kickstarter, but it grew as we talked. Josh talks about the beginnings of Devil’s Due. He discusses working with licensed properties, getting into the comic book business during one of the lowest points in comic book sales. They also talk about Barak the Barbarian, their time at Image and other topics. Download and enjoy!

Here’s the link to the Mercy Sparx Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/joshblaylock/mercy-sparx-omnibus-collection

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Cory!! discusses his relationship with National Novel Writing Month, also known as NaNoWriMo.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

I was asked to write about my best day ever.  Instead, I decided to do an instant podcast on it.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Cory!! sits down at a coffee house (his usual hangout type of spot) and has an interview with cosplayer Linden Palmer.  They discuss discovering manga and anime, conventions, being a nerd kid, adventures in getting to conventions, the cosplay community, coming to American comics later in life and a lot more.

Links to Linden’s work and life:

• FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/PuddlesOfMemories
  Personal Blog: http://quietumbrella.tumblr.com/
  Homestuck/Acting Shenanigans: http://onekoolkat.tumblr.com/
  Panels I have been on: http://onekoolkat.tumblr.com/panels
  Crafts: http://crimsonumbrella.tumblr.com/
• Pictures of food and cats and such: https://instagram.com/dethruki/

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

A short story by Cory!! Strode about one man’s quest through movie making. And there is a special announcement at the end of the show.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

This week, Cory!! gives a personal history of Don McGregor‘s comic book work.  Don, this year’s winner of the Bill Finger Award for comic book writing, wrote such classics as the 70’s runs of Black Panther and Killraven; the Indy graphic novel Sabre; The DC detective mini-series Nathaniel Dusk and the 90’s comics version of Zorro.  He’s a true genius in the field, a man who breaks barriers to tell stories and one of the best writers to ever work in the comics medium.  Cory explores his work and introduces you to one of the true masters of comic book writing in this episode.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Cory!! continues to discuss the legendary EC Comics with artist, actor, filmmaker and former horror host Thommy Lange. They discuss the origin of MAD as a comic book, swap stories of Harvey Kurtzman as well as the other artists who worked on the books as they go over the first 5issues of MAD when it was a comic book.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download