Creator In Conversation

This week Eoin will be appearing on Word Balloon, hosted by John Siuntres who will also be narrating the upcoming 'Steve Ditko: Beyond The Myth' documentary.

Starting from Thursday July 16th, we will be re-releasing some of our previous audio-only episodes as videos over on our YouTube page, @TASQART as part of a new summer series 'Throwback Thursday'.

In this episode, Eoin reviews how the podcast has performed in the past year and a half since it began. This episode explores the impact that introducing video to interviews on YouTube has had, and where in the world people are listening and tuning in from. Many thanks to everyone who has supported this podcast, not only this season but since the beginning. Creator In Conversation will return for Season 3 and look for some mini-episodes in the near future.

SHOW NOTES: To get in contact with any notes for the show please e-mail [email protected].

Acclaimed writer and editor Howard Mackie joins us for the Season 2 Finale of Creator In Conversation to discuss how he broke into the comics and the strong relationships that he built along the way and maintains to this day. Howard also shares fond memories of the lasting legacy of friend and editor Mark Gruenwald. We also explore Howard’s hugely successful run on Ghost Rider, what it was like writing a Batman story for DC and of course everyone’s favourite web-slinger.

SHOW NOTES: To see more of Howard’s latest and upcoming comic based projects please visit www.247comics.com

Eisner-nominated Comic Book Creator PJ Holden, joins us in today’s episode to discuss his creator-owned webcomic, ‘Terran Omega’ and his recent collaboration with Mark Russell on the Mad Cave comic, ‘Dog Tag’. Paul discusses his formative years in making comics and his approach as both writer and artist, as well as his use of both digital and traditional tools. This conversation will prove to be insightful for fans of comic book creation and process.

SHOW NOTES: To see more of PJ’s work and support his projects, please visit www.pauljholden.com and patreon.com/pjholden

Hi everyone,

Due to some technical mishap, Episode 71. featuring PJ Holden and set for release on June 23rd, was accidentally released on June 18th for our audio audience. That episode has now been rescheduled for the intended release date of June 23rd and this show note is being issued to explain what happened.

Apologies if anyone downloaded the episode and can't find it now, it will be back in full on Tuesday 23rd June.

Thank you,

Eoin McAuley- Host, 'Creator In Conversation'

Today’s episode features a special recording from Dublin Comic Con August 2024. Several actors from the animated series Justice League and Justice League Unlimited; George Newbern (Superman), Maria Canals-Barrera (Hawkgirl) and Susan Eisenberg (Wonder Woman) were joined by Casting and Voice Director Andrea Romano in a panel discussing their work together and taking Fan Q&As. Originally the audio file was believed to be of too poor a quality to share but has now been edited for release.

SHOW NOTES: This episode is best experienced with headphones due to varying audio quality.

Back in 2013, Robert Curley (Atomic Diner Comics, Sub-City Comics) launched an event called ‘Irish Comic Book Month’, celebrating Irish Comic Book Creators and books. Declan Shalvey and Eoin McAuley were invited to speak on RTÉ’s Morning Edition programme to discuss the Irish Comic Book Scene at the time. The interview was conducted by the late, great Keelin Shanley who sadly passed away in 2020. This recording is re-presented for archival purposes.

SHOW NOTES: This episode is taken from an old recording so quality may vary.

Comic Book Artist Joel Folda joins us in today’s episode to share his personal journey as a professional artist and his experience teaching at TASQ Art. Joel has recently produced cover work for the legendary Lee Falk character ‘The Phantom’ and produced the artwork for the motion comic celebrating the 90th anniversary of the hero on this very podcast back in February. Joel also shares his experiences from participating in portfolio reviews.

SHOW NOTES: This episode was recorded via Zoom in June 2026. 

Owner and Founder of online retailer, Heroes and Villains, Jason Flood, joins us for this episode to discuss his career from comic book and toy retail to making props for film and television, set design for Dublin Comic Con and cosplaying. Jason also previews the upcoming ‘Masters Of The Universe’ film as well as sharing his review of The Mandalorian and Grogu and the films he is looking forward to from The Odyssey to Avengers: Doomsday.

SHOW NOTES: For more information about Heroes and Villains visit: www.heroesandvillains.ie