HAPPY NEW YEAR! Today's episode is about making and selling merchandise, specifically with conventions in mind.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Amanda's list of digital/print-on-demand printers
• Kel's current Kickstarter!

Some behind-the-scenes for this episode: Spike was late to recording, so when we started, Amanda was high. That's why they are both fired. We had a good run!

... but for real, see y'all in 2016 with more episodes!

Come, friends, listen to us informally shoot the shit about scripting comics, featuring special guest host: Amanda's barely-audible but no-less-distracting cat, Meato.

In a special live-from-Kel's-living-room episode, we spoke with frequent collaborator and friend Rhiannon about the nitty gritty of PREPRESS. Scared about getting your comic print-ready? Don't worry, Rhi is here to help!

Interested in learning more about and/or hiring Rhiannon? Visit their website: http://rhiannonrs.com/

In this episode recorded around October, we discuss DISTRIBUTION, from shipping inventory out of your bedroom to getting a graphic novel into major bookstores. 

After a short hiatus, we're back! In this self indulgent update we talk about what we're working on, what we want to work on in the future, and even take a break for Spike to explain a special kink called "pedal pumping."

Amanda also apologizes for her cat yelling. She tries to edit that out.

In this week's episode we break down this "MY BRRAAANNDDDDD" thing we're always croaking about, what it means and how we apply it practically.

Each of the hosts has a webcomic, so why not talk about 'em? Join us for a very loose history lesson about slapping comics on the internet and making money off them.

We're answering listener mail! Our rambling spans across commissions, Chinese New Year, Kickstarter fulfillment companies, our gross desks and how Spike tortures us with recipes.

Get ready for salt, the ladies have opinions about characters and writing them. Apologies in advance. Spike goes on a roll.

Prepare to hear us gurgle-hiss the phrase "MY BRAND" multiple times like withered little comic witches as we discuss selling at conventions

Mentioned in this episode:

• Baggywrinkles: A Lubber's Guide to Life at Sea by Lucy Bellwood (Kickstarter)
• Why We Buy: The Science of Shopping

Further listening: If you're interested in the perspective of organizing conventions, and a large publisher's convention experience, check out the episode of Inkstuds called "The Butcher, The Brothers and The Brandon."