Comic Book Artist and Writer Nick Roche joins us in this episode to discuss his career covering his experiences in both comic books and animation and seeing his designs adapted for different mediums. Nick also shares his experiences working on notable IPs such as TRANSFORMERS but also his creator owned series SCARENTHOOD.

SHOW NOTES: This episode was recorded during a live panel for Dublin Comic Con March Edition 2023

Comic Book Artist and Writer John Stanisci joins the students of TASQ Art to share his experiences breaking into comics and his latest project GLADIATRIX, currently being published by HEAVY METAL MAGAZINE. John’s story is very inspiring as he shares the hurdles faced by all creators and the mentors that he was fortunate to meet along the way.

Comic Book Artist and Writer joins the students of TASQ Art for this in-depth discussion on comic book production. From conveying your ideas from script to finished page, this episode is a must-listen for any aspiring creator looking to create more of a flow in their sequential narrative. Steve also provides invaluable portfolio advice.

SHOW NOTES: This episode was recorded during a live class for TASQ Art in November 2025

Comic Book and Storyboard Artist Mike Collins joins us in this episode of Creator In Conversation to share the story of how he began his career as a professional artist and working for both comic books and the world of TV and film as a storyboard artist. Mike provides some fantastic stories not to be missed! 

SHOW NOTES: This episode was recorded during a live panel at Dublin Comic Con March 2023

In this episode we are joined by Seán O’Reilly, an Irish comic creator and animator who serves on the committee of DCAF (Dublin Comics Arts Festival). Sean shares with us what goes into running DCAF and provides his own insights into the growing Irish Indie Comics Scene and parallels with animation.

SHOW NOTES: This episode was recorded during a live Zoom call in November 2025

On November 10th 2022, the world lost a great talent in Mr. Kevin Conroy. This special edition looks back on his life and career with extracts taken from previous interviews with both Mr. Conroy and his colleagues.

Discover the story behind the man who gave the world one of the most definitive portrayals of one of the greatest characters in fiction.

SHOW NOTES: This show uses archival recordings from Dublin Comic Con 2022 March Edition and a 2024 TASQ Art Masterclass.

John O'Brien, who has been a producer on the world building team at Larian Studios including working on Baldur's Gate 3, which won Game of the Year in 2023, joins us to discuss transferable skills applicable between animation and game design, what to consider in terms of portfolio preparation and audience Q&A.

SHOW NOTES: This episode was recorded before a live audience at Dublin Comic Con March Edition 2024

Dave Gibbons, the legendary artist behind Watchmen, The Originals, ‘For The Man Who Has Everything’ and many more, joins us in this special episode to share his career origins, how he tackles the blank page and the tools of the trade. We close out with a live Q&A from attendees at this exclusive talk.

SHOW NOTES: This episode was recorded before a live class in October 2025

Artist and Writer Stephen Mooney joins us to discuss his career from studying animation to working for Marvel and DC to launching his own creator-owned series Half Past Danger- now currently being developed into an animated film from Studio Meala.

SHOW NOTES: This episode was pre-recorded back in October 2025

Co-Producer of hit sci-fi series, 'The Orville', Tom Costantino answers a series of fan questions ranging from the technical production of the show. This episode was recorded shortly after the third season of ‘The Orville’ concluded and was the perfect time for Tom to reflect on the show. Stream all three seasons now on Disney+

SHOW NOTES: This episode was pre-recorded back in August 2022 and streamed before attendees of the Summer Edition of Dublin Comic Con.