Comic Book creator Will Sliney joins us for this episode to tease his upcoming tie-in comic with the highly anticipated film release of ‘Masters Of The Universe’ and provide advice for aspiring creators in considering how to curate their own portfolios and discover their own original style. This conversation offers to be both informative and inspiring for all listeners.

SHOW NOTES: This episode was during a talk delivered to the students of TASQ Art in April 2026.

Data marketing consultant and lecturer, Sougata Bhattacharya joins us for this episode to discuss how comic book creators can use AI tools to obtain data-driven marketing information in order to better reach and understand their audience, and how to use these tools in as ethical a manner as possible without compromising creative integrity.

SHOW NOTES: This episode was edited from a special talk delivered to the students of TASQ Art in April 2026

Comic book artist, lecturer, game and storyboard artist, Gary Erskine, joins us once more on Creator In Conversation to share his insight and approach towards character design and creation. This episode will really provide inspiration for anyone currently trying to develop their own unique characters. Practical advice and tips are also shared and not to be missed.

SHOW NOTES: This episode was edited from a three-hour masterclass delivered to the students of TASQ Art in March 2026

The creator behind the critically acclaimed series Marineman Ian Churchill joins us to discuss the potential of a second volume for the series as well as exploring his career and approach to work. Fans of Marvel will enjoy Ian's recollection of working on Red Hulk with Jeph Loeb and co-creating Red She-Hulk. Ian also shares his experience working as a professional comic book artist in the USA during the era of ‘90s comics.

SHOW NOTES: This episode was recorded during a live Zoom interview in March 2026

Following a six-week fiction writing workshop with lecturer Samantha Brooks, the students of TASQ Art have recorded this reading of their own original stories composed throughout the duration of the course.

If you enjoyed this episode featuring the TASQ Art Class of 2025/2026 you can also listen to the stories of the graduating class 2024/2025 in episode seven of Creator In Conversation.

SHOW NOTES: The stories that you hear in this episode will be collected as Part of an original prose anthology TASQ TALES VOL. II in 2026

Award-winning and critically acclaimed writer Mark Russell joins us to discuss his routine and approach to writing, tease upcoming projects and provide a unique insight into what it is like to work as a professional comic book writer in the field today. Also explored are some of the themes and thought processes behind great books such as ‘The Flintstones’ and ‘Exit Stage Left: The Snagglepuss Chronicles’.

SHOW NOTES: This episode was recorded during a live Zoom Q&A with TASQ Art in February 2026

Writer Erica Schultz joins us to discuss her work on Rat City and Rogue and peel back the veil on the role of a writer and share fantactic insight into what it is like pursuing a professional career in comics and the difference between attending a convention as a fan vs as a professional in industry. This is a thoroughly insightful and revealing conversation that is sure to be of interest to any aspiring comics creator.

SHOW NOTES: This episode was recorded during a live Zoom Q&A with TASQ Art in February 2026

Editor-In-Chief of Todd McFarlane Productions, Thomas Healy, joins us in today’s episode with a very insightful discussion exploring the editorial pipeline and key advice for anyone seeking to pursue a career in comic book editorial. Thomas also shares his approach to writing comics and shines a spotlight on some upcoming projects from the Spawn universe. This is a discussion not to be missed!

SHOW NOTES: This episode was recorded during a live Zoom Q&A with TASQ Art in February 2026

Actor Jason O’Mara joins us in this very special episode to discuss his recent move back to Ireland and work on renowned projects such as Band Of Brothers, The Siege Of Jadotville, Terra Nova, Life On Mars, Agents of SHIELD and the Batman animated film franchise. With in-depth insight we explore how Jason approaches his roles and navigates the ever changing environment of TV and film.

SHOW NOTES: This episode was recorded live at The Edge Dublin in association with Podcast Dublin.

To Celebrate The 90th Anniversary of The Phantom, we’re pleased to present this short adaption taken form the introduction of ‘The Story of The Phantom’ from the Avon Novels. This audio recording was produced by Matt Sheedy of Media Vibe and a full motion comic illustrated by Joel Folda can be found on our YouTube Page @tasqart.

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