Best Brad Guigar Podcasts (2025)

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How to improve SEO for webcomics 1:10:17

2d ago1:10:17

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Now that comic creators are returning to websites, SEO (search engine optimization) is once again a hot topic. We'll talk about methods to help search engines index comics. Also, if Brad and Dave were to design a four-year degree for cartoonists, what classes would be on the curriculum? Today's show SEO for webcomics Should you use alt text on soci…

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Cast 611: Rub It, Bop It, Pull It 1:04:08

7d ago1:04:08

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Oh yay though I walk through the valley of the shadow of massage, I will fear no lotion. Join us, weary travellers as we find the the nice ladies who used to take care of Sean are now famous on Tik Tok - also the police were there.By Beef, Jake, Rita, and Sean

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The Eyes Have It 1:03:05

9d ago1:03:05

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Today's show is sponsored by Dreamhost. The first step in owning and controlling your own work is creating a website, and Brad and Dave have relied on Dreamhost for years. Check out Dreamhost.com/comiclab to find out how you can lock in a rate of $2.59/month for three years! Every beginning cartoonist agonizes over drawing eyes! Why is that — and w…

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Cast 610: His Dad Is His Uncle 1:12:21

13d ago1:12:21

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Look, I think it's apparent by now that there are no brakes on this train. I mean, sure, was Sean muted for the first 15 seconds? Yeah he was. But its that kind of charm that makes us who we are. Ever think you'd like to put a baby in your girlfriends mom? We cover some news on someone who did, plus is girlfriend.…

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Who are you? What do you do? Why should I care? 1:04:04

16d ago1:04:04

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Today's show is sponsored by Dreamhost. The first step in owning and controlling your own work is creating a website, and Brad and Dave have relied on Dreamhost for years. Check out Dreamhost.com/comiclab to find out how you can lock in a rate of $2.59/month for three years! Your social media profile needs to answer three questions clearly: Who are…

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Cast 609: Sean's Favorite Topic 1:25:50

20d ago1:25:50

1:25:50

The way is shut - be warned! The audio is quiet on Jake's end, we have absolutely no supervision, Jake and I stay on topic as well as we always do and I'm gonna guess its going to be painful to listen to. Do yourself a favor and don't listen to this one. The way is shut!By Jake and Sean

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Special Guest Scott C 59:40

23d ago59:40

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Cartoonist Scott C joins us to discuss his artistic journey. He discusses his beginnings, including art directing Psychonauts and Brutal Legend for Double Fine Productions, as well as his first webcomic, Double Fine Action Comics. He shares valuable insights on working with watercolors and creating graphic novels for younger readers. His paintings …

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Cast 608: Iceland Baby 1:27:46

27d ago1:27:46

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We gather here on this day of our lord to bring forth onto you the House of Waffle, and its many truths. Yay, though I walk through the valley of candy canes, I fear no policeman. So sayth the waitress. Also Iceland be crazy you guys, I'm not kidding about that.By Abby, Beef, Jake, Rita, and Sean

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Pixels aren't permanent 1:01:17

30d ago1:01:17

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Is it OK to change your comic after you've already sent it to your audience? The guys also tackle tariffs, ISBNs, bar codes, and offering comics to charity organizations. Today's show Making a change to a comic after it's "out there" Susan MacTaggart's personal affirmation UPDATE: Tariffs on books?? ISBNs and bar codes for self-published books Comi…

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Cast 607: The News We Leave Behind 1:01:31

1M ago1:01:31

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Hooters files for bankruptcy, but they say their food is better. We aren't buying it literally or figuratively, but Hooters is in trouble either way. Vegans get no respect; that is correct. Remy Lacroix is still super hot.By Beef, Jake, Rita, and Sean

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Narration or Dialogue? 1:10:29

1M ago1:10:29

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It's a jam-packed show this week! Brad and Dave argue over the better delivery for story exposition — dialogue or narration. Dave is discontinuing international shipping; Brad gets his Wikipedia updates; and the guys agree that Dee Fish does autobio comics right. Then Dave does another behind-the-scenes analysis of his recent Kickstarter, talking a…

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Paint the Wall Red: Conjuring Creativity 59:39

1M ago59:39

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In a recent interview for the National Cartoonists Society, Greg Evans (the creator of the newspaper comic strip "Luanne") spoke about painting a single wall in his studio red. Mel Lazarus, creator of the syndicated strips "Momma" and "Miss Peach," told him that the color red was proven to increase creative thoughts. This resulted in one burning qu…

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Autobiohazard: Drawing the Line Between Fact and Fiction 1:14:38

2M ago1:14:38

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Where's the line between an autobiographical comic and a semi-autobiographical one — between "based upon" and "inspired by"? And when does the whole thing veer directly into fiction?? Plus... Dave Kellett shares real numbers from his recent Kickstarter, and we arrive at a jaw-dropping conclusion: Bluesky is it. The Webcomics Handbook will publish a…

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Cast 605: Sean is Out and We Are Killing It 1:34:43

2M ago1:34:43

1:34:43

Sean was out doing parenting things and so we gathered to chew bubble gum and chuck phalluses. And we are all out of bubble gum. Thats right ya'll that's how we roll.By Beef, Jake, and Rita

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"I have a useless degree... and I love it!" 1:13:08

2M ago1:13:08

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As they attempt to save the marriage of one of their listeners, Brad and Dave consider the best path for a cartoonist who wishes to pursue a master's degree. Would a Master's in Fine Arts be the right choice, or would a Master's in Business Administration be the better option? Considering the expense, perhaps the best choice is to avoid both! After…

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Cast 604: What We Meant To Do 1:09:31

2M ago1:09:31

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We actually had a bunch of news and admin stuff plus some letters to read this cast - we did none of it. Instead we had real conversation about real stuff and did what we do best, veer off into the weeds. Strap in boys and girls we get into it with the desert of the real!By Beef, Jake, Rita, and Sean

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Running gag ... or running out of steam? 1:00:49

2M ago1:00:49

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When does a running gag stop being funny — and where does it start, for that matter? Cartoonists Brad and Dave must first agree on what a running gag is! Next, they'll talk about aesthetics — in other words, how does one develop their editorial eye? Finally, Dave reviews his accounting from last year's San Diego Comic-Con and discusses how it influ…

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Cast 603: Giant Women 1:08:24

2M ago1:08:24

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Get on her level son! No really she's way up there, like 8 feet tall at least. What are you gonna do? Are you gonna scale that tower like a man or let her pass you by? Well we know Sean's answer but how about the rest of you?By Beef, Jake, Rita, and Sean

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Big Number Thinking 1:08:02

2M ago1:08:02

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Social media has convinced an entire generation of creators to focus on numbers — followers, subscribers, likes, shares, and other engagement metrics. However, focusing on numbers can often lead an artist to make bad decisions. Today's Show Focusing on numbers Limiting comments on BSky UPDATE: Hoganmag.com Lost the Kickstarter mojo Comic book vs gr…

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Cast 602: Queen Mab and the Matchmakers 1:25:18

3M ago1:25:18

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Have you ever stumbled upon waffles in the wild? Perhaps pancakes are your thing? Either way, we recommend eating them with someone spicy. Please join us for Baked Alaska and blowdryers by state, all under the supervision of our own mistress of air and darkness. Yep, buckle in kids its gonna be a show.…

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Verbal vs. Visual 1:08:41

3M ago1:08:41

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Brad and Dave discuss finding the right balance between visual and verbal. Dave asks if too much worldbuilding is an excuse to avoid actually writing the story. And a listener asks if it's a good idea to approach your Patreon as a customer-service job. Today's show Verbal vs. Visual UPDATE: DogKickstarter.com UPDATE: The Wrong Way Show draws Shrek …

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Cast 601: Tuesday is the Best Day 1:24:51

3M ago1:24:51

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We cover super timely news, Rita tells us how to keep beef under control and Sean goes to a strip club. We've pretty much got it all this cast.By Beef, Rita, and Sean

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Happily Writing Tragedy 1:03:46

3M ago1:03:46

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A listener seeks writing advice. How can you motivate readers to engage with a story that has an unhappy ending? Additionally, Dave's new DogKickstarter.com, tips for responding to inquiries from "civilians," and the importance of personal branding when posting on social media. Today's Show How to write an unhappy ending UPDATE: DogKickstarter.com …

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Cast 600: We Still Be doing it 1:11:11

3M ago1:11:11

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Welcome to cast 600. Thats right my friends we have been doing this cast so many times the odometer kicked over with some zeros behind it again. We love you and thank you for listening.By Beef, Jake, Rita, Sean

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Webcomics Revenue Streams Ranked Best to Worst 1:03:23

3M ago1:03:23

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What are independent comic creators' most reliable revenue streams — and which are the worst? Brad ranks them from top to bottom, and Dave shares his own experiences with each. Also, the guys share the strategy that's making Patreon's "Collections" feature a solid income generator. Today's show Webcomics Revenue Streams Ranked Best to Worst UPDATE:…

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Cast 599: 1000 Men at a Time 1:15:17

3M ago1:15:17

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Welcome to the show this week and as always we thank you for being here! This week We take a look at Bonnie Blue and her challenge to sleep with over one thousand men at a time. Thats a lot of swinging cods in one place. We also have a few other news items and though Jake could not be on mic this week Abby joined us!…

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The Information We Share — And Why We Shouldn't 59:30

3M ago59:30

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Brad Guigar has categorized the information shared by creative individuals into three groups. Dave Kellett has a couple of his own to contribute. Of the five, only one is useful. Identifying the others can help you avoid making some significant mistakes. Today's show Types of information creative people share UPDATE: Brad Guigar celebrates 25 years…

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Cast 598: Todd from Yanks.com 57:38

3M ago57:38

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We are so excited to have Todd from Yanks.com on the show this week! We were very excited to hear what was going on over at Yanks as its Amatuer girls playing on camera that is one hundred percent produced by women. Yep, to say the least we were into it! With Sean out this week Beef, Rita and a rather sick sounding Jake lead the way and did great! …

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"F*** me! That actually worked!" 1:06:03

4M ago1:06:03

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This week's episode is sponsored by Hogan's Alley magazine! We'll discuss those moments in our careers when we said, "F*** me! That actually worked!" Also, a listener writes in to say that they want to take our advice and make the jump to Bluesky, but it causes too much anxiety. Sponsor Hogan's Alley magazine sponsors this week's episode! In the ne…

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Cast 597: Guest Brad Guigar 1:46:55

4M ago1:46:55

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Join us this week as we welcome back Brad Guigar to the show! It's been a bit since we had Brad with us but as always he was fantastic to talk to and we cover everything from the state of modern NSFW art to truck nuts because that's just how we roll!

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Business Advice: Embrace Discomfort 58:01

4M ago58:01

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We're heading into a year promising significant upheaval — in business, social media, publishing, and more. But, after twenty-five years of self-publishing, cartoonists Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar have learned an important lesson: Discomfort is crucial in growing as an artist — and as a businessperson. Today's show Embrace discomfort Listification…

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Cast 596: We are the Guest This Week 1:39:49

4M ago1:39:49

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Is there a guest this week? Strangely no, there is not but that's only because we had a doubleheader with the Bonus cast and had to record and have Sean quick-turn the bonus for you guys to enjoy. In the meantime we got Abby back for this week and have a full crew for you to enjoy!By Abby, Beef, Jake, Rita, and Sean

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How to start a webcomic in 2025 1:16:12

4M ago1:16:12

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Start your webcomic using the latest platforms, monetization methods, and social media strategies. If you're launching a new comic in 2025, this episode has all the information you'll need to get it off the ground! How to start a webcomic in 2025 Don’t try to “game” your readership. Write about what YOU like Building readership takes time and consi…

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