Drawing Funny

Show notes: On this episode I do an interview with Casey and Melissa Smith, the owners of the art store "Casey's Art Box". The shop is located out in Germantown, TN and combines retail space, gallery wall space, community gathering space, and Casey's art studio space.

The dynamic duo are both former educators and have been together since the 1993 Cooper Young Festival. They've been married for almost 30 years. Casey Smith was born in Memphis and raised in Germantown. He has been creating art his whole life. His early years began at Ronnie Grisanti & Sons restaurant where he shared his love of murals. He spent 20 years teaching art to kindergarteners through high school seniors. Now Casey is ready to share his works and hopes to encourage other artists to go after their passion. Melissa Smith moved to Germantown at the beginning of her high school career at GHS. Not one to be far from her family, she attended Memphis State, but ended up graduating from the University of Memphis! While there she met and married Casey, being his number one visual art & music fan and (most importantly) best friend. After 27 years in elementary technology education, she is ready to encourage others to unleash their creative energies.

The shop is open Mon-Sat, but are always standing by for any Sunday or after hours art emergencies that might arise! When you stop by be sure to ask about their customer loyalty program. I bought a few paint pens to try out.

I also fill you in on some Mid-South Cartoonists Association news, including our upcoming art shows, zine deadline and monthly dinner gathering at Garibaldi's Pizza (April 1st), the MSCA Con Cards, and the Rogue's Gallery moving to Lootz Collectibles in Atoka for Free Comic Book Day.

Plus I share some info on Comic Geek Speak's 20th anniversary celebration up in Reading, PA and recent Diamond acquisition by Alliance Entertainment.

This week I dropped off a couple of my paintings for upcoming auctions/sales at Playhouse on the Square ("King Arthur/Spamalot") and Germantown Community Theatre ("Annie & Sandy"). Both were done in acrylics on canvas and for previous art shows at GCT. Proceeds to benefit the two theaters. I'll have new art to benefit my wallet at both theaters this year.

Thanks to Casey and Melissa for talking toons with me. Hope this episode inspires you to check out their art store and create some art of your own!

"Stay Tooned!"

LINKS:

Drawing Funny Podcast website – ⁠www.drawingfunny.com⁠

Drawing Funny Podcast on Spotify – ⁠www.podcasters.spotify.com/⁠

Drawing Funny Podcast on Apple – www.podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drawing-funny/

Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) – ⁠www.midsouthcartoonists.org⁠

My art website – ⁠www.linworkman.com⁠

Casey's Art Box (Germantown, TN) – www.caseysartbox.com/

Garibaldi’s Pizza (U of M) – ⁠www.garibaldispizza.com⁠

Lootz Collectibles – www.lootzcollectibles.com/

Rogue’s Gallery Memphis – www.roguesgallerymemphis.com/

Free Comic Book Day – www.freecomicbookday.com/

DeSoto Arts Council  – www.desotoartscouncil.org/

Comic Geek Speak/CGS podcast – www.comicgeekspeak.com/

Comic Book Central podcast – www.comicbookcentral.net/

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CGS theme music by Kirby Krackle.

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Comic Book Central promo by Joe Stuber, Copyright © 2025 Comic Book Central

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⁠⁠“Drawing Funny” podcast⁠⁠ hosted/produced by ⁠⁠Lin Workman⁠ ©2025. “Drawing Funny” is intended for entertainment and educational purposes only.

Run time: 1hr 2min 37sec

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Show notes: On this episode I do a few interviews with some of the Mid-South Cartoonists Association members. I recorded at their March monthly dinner gathering at Garibaldi's Pizza- first I talked with That Katie Jones about The Rogue's Gallery at Centerpoint Toys & Games. and then I caught up with MSCA prez Kevin L. Williams about art goings on around the M-town, including a special "shocking" announcement of a new MSCA art show at Germantown Community Theatre.

The MSCA meets at the Garibaldi's U of M location on the first Tuesday of each month from 6-8pm. The next gathering is on Tuesday, April 1st! The meet-ups are free and open to the public, but be sure to bring a few bucks to order off the menu and some art to show around.

The following night after work I stopped by 901 Games to discuss Con Cards with the card game's creator (and longtime MSCA and NCS member), Greg Cravens. Greg can be found there on the first Wednesday of the month at 6pm, and can be spotted at many local conventions selling Con Cards and teaching event attendees how to play the game. A new MSCA expansion deck is in the works!

In the news section at the end of the episode I fill you in on some \S/uper news about our long time friend Mike Norton's new "Krypto The Super-Dog" comic series and his recent Comic Geek Speak podcast appearance on episode 1997. Krypto: The Last Dog of Krypton is set to debut on June 18, 2025 from DC Comics.

I update you on my recent sketchcard gigs for RRParks Cards, and share some not so super news about me no longer working at 901 Comics. Yep, I was let go just a couple days after these interviews were recorded, so I'll be promoting 901 no more.

Oh, speaking of sketchcards, don’t forget that I have hand-drawn sketchcards for sale at The Cellar out on Bartlett Blvd. All cards are done in markers and are $35ea. More of my art is for sale at the DeSoto Arts Council in Hernando, MS.

In this episode I also include a promo for the Comic Book Central podcast. The show's host Joe Stuber interviews actors, writers, producers, directors and others who have bring comic book properties to life on TV, Broadway, film, video games, live events and beyond!

I honestly don't know what my next day job is going to be... so "Stay tooned!"

LINKS:

Drawing Funny Podcast website – ⁠www.drawingfunny.com⁠

Drawing Funny Podcast on Spotify – ⁠www.podcasters.spotify.com/⁠

Drawing Funny Podcast on Apple – www.podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drawing-funny/

Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) – ⁠www.midsouthcartoonists.org⁠

My art website – ⁠www.linworkman.com⁠

Garibaldi’s Pizza (U of M) – ⁠www.garibaldispizza.com⁠

Centerpoint Toys & Games – www.facebook.com/CenterpointToys/

Rogue’s Gallery Memphis – www.roguesgallerymemphis.com/

The Cellar Tabletop Games & Comics – www.comiccellaronline.com/

Germantown Community Theatre – www.gctcomeplay.org/season-54-announcement/

Playhouse On The Square  – www.playhouseonthesquare.org/

Comic Geek Speak podcast – www.comicgeekspeak.com/

Comic Book Central podcast – www.comicbookcentral.net/

Memphis Public Libraries Comic Con 2025 – www.memphislibrary.org/events/mpl-comic-con-vendor-application/

RRParks Cards – www.rrparkscards.com/

Mike Norton – www.ihatemike.com/

Greg Cravens – www.cravenscartoonist.com/

#midsouthcartoonistsassociation

#msca

#memphistn

#shairthelair

#cgs

#cartooning

#supportlocal

#linworkmanart

#drawingfunnypodcast

#drawingfunny

#podcast

#podperson

#staytooned

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Run time: 52min 26sec

Show notes: On this 75th episode I sit down to talk to local comics creator Ryan Ladner about his recently released 1st issue of "Memphis VS Zombies". Ryan had a successful Kickstarter campaign for this new Thrill Comics zombie comic series set in the M-town. I caught up with him out at 901 Comics East for his second signing of the weekend. I was able to pick up my Kickstarter rewards in person at the comic shop, and talk toons with him for a bit.

From the Thrill Comics website: "Memphis vs. Zombies is our thrilling flagship comic that blends Memphis charm with undead chaos. Follow Walter, B.B., and a cast of quirky characters as they navigate a zombie apocalypse in the heart of the Bluff City. Packed with humor, action, and heart, MvZ is a fun and fantastical adventure you won’t want to miss!"In this episode's news section I discuss details on such events as our next MSCA dinner, Rogue's Gallery at Centerpoint Toys & Games in Millington, upcoming art shows around town, Trolls at the Botanic Gardens, local comic cons, submission details for our next "The Good, The Bad, and the Sketchy" zine, and more.

I also wish Joe "\S/tuberman" Stuber happy anniversary for 11 years of his "Comic Book Central" podcast, and the CGS crewa happy 20th anniversary of their show "Comic Geek Speak". They celebrate 20 years of podcasting on March 25th, and will have a free in-person celebration ("dysfunctional geeky family reunion") up in Reading, PA this March 29th (click HERE for details).

Congrats to both shows, and I'm excited to finally make it to 75 episodes of "Drawing Funny"!

“Stay tooned!”     

LINKS:

Drawing Funny Podcast website – ⁠www.drawingfunny.com⁠

Drawing Funny Podcast on Spotify – ⁠www.podcasters.spotify.com/⁠

Drawing Funny Podcast on Apple – www.podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drawing-funny/

Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) – ⁠www.midsouthcartoonists.org⁠

My art website – ⁠www.linworkman.com

901 Comics East (Macon Road) – ⁠www.facebook.com⁠

Garibaldi’s Pizza (U of M) – ⁠www.garibaldispizza.com⁠

Centerpoint Toys & Games – www.facebook.com/CenterpointToys/

Rogue's Gallery Memphis –www.roguesgallerymemphis.com/

⁠DeSoto Arts Council – www.desotoartscouncil.org/

Memphis Urban Sketchers (art group) –www.facebook.com/groups/160831813933182

Thomas Dambo's TROLLS: Save the Humans (Memphis Botanic Gardens) – www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562495777800

Thomas Dambo's TROLLS (art site) – www.thomasdambo.com/

Playhouse On The Square  – www.playhouseonthesquare.org/

Comic Geek Speak/CGS podcast  – www.comicgeekspeak.com/

Comic Book Central podcast  – www.comicbookcentral.net/

Memphis Public Libraries Comic Con 2025 – www.memphislibrary.org/events/mpl-comic-con-vendor-application/

#midsouthcartoonistsassociation

#msca

#memphistn

#garibaldispizza

#901comicseast

#memphisvszombies

#thrillcomics

#shairthelair

#cgs

#trolls

#cartooning

#satartday

#roguesgallery

#memphispubliclibrariescomiccon

#supportlocal

#linworkmanart

#drawingfunnypodcast

#drawingfunny

#podcast

#podperson

#staytooned

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Run time: 37min 45sec

(Click on the highlighted hyperlinks or links in the show notes to check them all out.)

Show notes: Of course on the day I posted my last episode the news broke about Diamond Comic Distributors, Inc. filing a Chapter 11 petition for bankruptcy, and TikTok went dark just before I could finish this episode. Earlier this week I sat down with my business major and comics fangirl wife Nicki to talk about how this all could affect the comics industry in both negative and positive ways.

“Stay tooned!” (and read a book!)

LINKS:

Drawing Funny Podcast website – ⁠www.drawingfunny.com⁠

Drawing Funny Podcast on Spotify – ⁠www.podcasters.spotify.com/⁠

Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) – ⁠www.midsouthcartoonists.org⁠

My art website – ⁠www.linworkman.com

901 Comics/901 Comics East (Macon Road) – www.901-comics.com/

Comics & Collectibles – www.memphiscomics.com/wps/⁠

The Cellar Tabletop Games & Comics – www.comiccellaronline.com/

Centerpoint Toys & Games – www.facebook.com/CenterpointToys/

Barnes & Noble –  www.barnesandnoble.com/

Comic Shop Locator – www.comicshoplocator.com/

Free Comic Book Day – www.freecomicbookday.com/

Diamond Comics Distributors – www.diamondcomics.com/

Diamond Breaks Silence on Recent Comic Distribution Delays (CBR) – www.cbr.com/diamond-comics-delays-explained/

Diamond Comics Files for Bankruptcy Amid Distribution Controversy (CBR) – www.cbr.com/diamond-comics-bankruptcy-chapter-11-explained/

Diamond's Bankruptcy Will Make or Break the Entire Comics Industry (CBR) – www.cbr.com/diamond-comics-bankruptcy-explained-make-break-comics-industry/

Trump Says He Will Sign Executive Order to Stall TikTok Ban – www.nytimes.com/2025/01/19/technology/trump-tiktok-ban-executive-order.html

The Evolution of the TikTok Logo: Its History and Its Design – www.shopify.com/blog/tiktok-logo

#midsouthcartoonistsassociation

#msca

#garibaldispizza

#901comicseast

#cartooning

#tiktok

#hernandoms

#memphis

#diamondcomics

#showmeyourkitties

#linworkmanart

#drawingfunnypodcast

#drawingfunny

#podcast

#podperson

#staytooned

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Please DO NOT add this audio content to the Youtube Content ID System. I have used background music which is owned by ⁠Fesliyan Studios⁠.

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⁠⁠“Drawing Funny” podcast⁠⁠ hosted/produced by ⁠⁠Lin Workman⁠ ©2025. “Drawing Funny” is intended for entertainment and educational purposes only.

Run time: 1hr 40min 52sec

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Show notes: I've got some news and a few of my resolutions to share with you on this solo recorded episode.

It's been cold and snowy around here in the mid-south, but the snow ended and the sun came out on Saturday in time for the grand opening of the new Bricks & Minifigs location in Hernando, MS. They had an amazing turnout at the event which included a free limited edition LEGO minifig, cotton candy, cookies, cake pops, caricatures, costumed characters, the DeSoto County Ghostbusters' Ecto-17 car, Muppets, and more! My wife Nicki and I were there with the MSCA's Kevin L. Williams and Greg Cravens -and City of Hernando Mayor Chip Johnson stopped by, too. (Kevin and Tammy Thorn on Episode 69 – “Leg Godt = Play Well”.)

Later this month we’ve also got our first Mid-South Cartoonists Association Sat-Art-Day of the year back out at 901 Comics East on Macon Road on January 25th from 10m-2pm.

Our next MSCA Monthly Dinner Gathering will be on Tuesday, February 4th from 6-8pm at Garibaldi’s Pizza off Walker Avenue near the U Of M.

One of my resolutions is to better promote my art and my podcast, as well as other artists and podcasts. So, I've got a special offer! I am now offering free promo spot airtime on the "Drawing Funny" podcast. MSCA members and any events or businesses that support the Mid-South Cartoonists Association are welcome to send in their 15-30sec promo spot as an MP3 file. It can be to promote your art project, event appearance, Kickstarter campaign, commission availability, website, art sale, etc. Don't know how to record a commercial..? That's okay- just send me your info and he'll read it in one of the podcast's upcoming news segments. Just remember, "who/what/when/where/why/how much". I'm also looking to do promo spot swaps with other podcasts. For those commercials up to 60sec are good to submit. If you'd like to discuss your event or project in person, or be a featured guest on the podcast let me know and I'll get back with you to schedule a recording time and place.

Send your MP3 formatted audio files and/or news/press releases to podcast(at)drawingfunny(dot)com.

Click here to listen the latest "Drawing Funny" promo on Spotify or go to www.drawingfunny.com. You can also download the two latest MSCA Year End Review episodes and hear just how busy of a year 2024 was for  the group and our membership!

“Stay tooned!” (and WARM!)

LINKS:

Drawing Funny Podcast website – ⁠www.drawingfunny.com⁠

Drawing Funny Podcast on Spotify – ⁠www.podcasters.spotify.com/⁠

Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) – ⁠www.midsouthcartoonists.org⁠

My art website – ⁠www.linworkman.com

Kevin L. Williams – www.muleycomix.blogspot.com/

SatArtDay @ 901 Comics East – https://www.facebook.com/events/

901 Comics East (Macon Road) – ⁠www.facebook.com⁠

Garibaldi’s Pizza (U of M) – ⁠www.garibaldispizza.com⁠

Greg Cravens Cartoonist – ⁠www.cravenscartoonist.com⁠

Bricks & Minifigs Hernando – www.bricksandminifigs.com/hernandoms/

Bricks & Minifigs Hernando (Facebook) – www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562495777800

Visit Hernando MS  – www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093416890073

DeSoto County Ghostbusters  – www.facebook.com/DeSotoCountyGhostbusters

#midsouthcartoonistsassociation

#msca

#cartooning

#hernandoms

#memphis

#bricksandminifigs

#linworkmanart

#drawingfunnypodcast

#drawingfunny

#podcast

#podperson

#staytooned

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⁠⁠“Drawing Funny” podcast⁠⁠ hosted/produced by ⁠⁠Lin Workman⁠ ©2025. “Drawing Funny” is intended for entertainment and educational purposes only.

Run time: 28min 29sec

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Show notes: This is part 2 of my 2024 MSCA year end wrap-up review conversation with Mid-South Cartoonists Association president Kevin L. Williams. Kev and I pick up where we left off on "Drawing Funny" Ep. 71 discussing the very busy year our local cartooning group experienced in 2024.

The MSCA and its members were a part of numerous art shows, festivals, conventions, gatherings, and other events in and around Memphis and the mid-south area- plus created new MSCA "The Good, The Bad, And The Sketchy" zine issues and "Drawing Funny" podcast episodes (and a new DF promo spot) for folks to check out.

This was probably the busiest the MSCA and its members have been in years, and 2025 doesn't look like it's gonna slow down any!

Our first MSCA Monthly Dinner Gathering will be this Tuesday, January 7th from 6-8pm at Garibaldi's Pizza off Walker Avenue near the U Of M. Later this month we've also got our first Sat-Art-Day of the year back out at 901 Comics East on Macon Road on January 25th from 10m-2pm.

Be sure to follow the MSCA's socials and website for where else the cartoonists association and I will be in 2025. I went solo to many shows, so thankfully all my con tables were near a restroom this year, and there was even a defibrillator behind me at one event. It was good to have all my health issue bases covered as I got back into doing cons again in 2024!

Hope to see you around the M-town and mid-south this year. Now, if you'll excuse me I've got to go pee...again.

"Stay tooned!"

LINKS:

Drawing Funny Podcast website – ⁠www.drawingfunny.com⁠

Drawing Funny Podcast on Spotify – ⁠www.podcasters.spotify.com/⁠

Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) – ⁠www.midsouthcartoonists.org⁠

My art website – ⁠www.linworkman.com⁠

901 Comics East (Macon Road) – ⁠www.facebook.com⁠

Memphis Monster Market – ⁠www.memphismonstermarket.com⁠

Memphis Monster Con – ⁠www.memphismonstercon.com⁠

Memphis Comic Expo/MCX (DonniCon) – ⁠www.memphiscomicexpo.com⁠

Memphis Comic And Fantasy Con/MCFC – ⁠www.memphiscfc.com/⁠

Geek Tank Radio – ⁠www.geektankradio.wordpress.com/⁠

Tool Talk Radio – ⁠www.tooltalkradio.wordpress.com/⁠

National Cartoonists Society – ⁠www.nationalcartoonists.com/⁠

DeSoto Arts Council/DAC (Hernando, MS) – ⁠www.desotoartscouncil.org/⁠

Garibaldi’s Pizza (U of M) – ⁠www.garibaldispizza.com⁠

Greg Cravens Cartoonist – ⁠www.cravenscartoonist.com⁠

A.G. Howard (Howard Art Studios) – ⁠www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100049349688106⁠

Crosspoint Toys & Games (Millington, TN) – ⁠www.facebook.com/CenterpointToys/⁠

The Rogues Gallery – ⁠www.roguesgallerymemphis.com/⁠

That Katie Jones Art Studio– ⁠www.facebook.com/thatkatiejonesartstudio⁠

John Martin Art– ⁠www.jwmartin1225.wixsite.com/johnvampyrmartin⁠

Eric McMeans – ⁠www.instagram.com/emcmeans1/⁠

Devin Hodges  Art– ⁠www.diastcartoons.com/⁠

Shawn Howe Art– ⁠www.facebook.com/TheArtOfShawnzilla⁠

Matt Bowers Art– ⁠www.mattbowersdesignart.weebly.com/⁠

Chris Jowers – ⁠www.chrisjowers.com/⁠

Mike Norton –⁠www.ihatemike.com/⁠

First Congo Church – ⁠www.firstcongo.com/⁠

#midsouthcartoonistsassociation

#msca

#comiccons

#cartooning

#ncs

#freecomicbookday

#hernandoms

#petaluma

#memphis

#lego

#theroguesgalleryatcenterpoint

#mcfc

#donniecon

#linworkmanart

#drawingfunnypodcast

#drawingfunny

#realhernandopodcast

#podcast

#podperson

#staytooned

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Please DO NOT add this audio content to the Youtube Content ID System. I have used background music which is owned by ⁠Fesliyan Studios⁠.

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⁠⁠“Drawing Funny” podcast⁠⁠ hosted/produced by ⁠⁠Lin Workman⁠ ©2025. “Drawing Funny” is intended for entertainment and educational purposes only.

Run time: 56min 29sec

(Click on the highlighted hyperlinks or links in the show notes to check them all out.)

Show notes: This is part 1 of my 2024 year end wrap-up review conversation with Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA president Kevin L. Williams. Kev and I grabbed some dinner and then discussed the very busy year our local cartooning association experienced in 2024. We had a full two and a half pages of notes to go over, so I broke it into two episodes and am releasing them back to back. You can find the second half of our 2hr toon talk on Episode 72 - "MSCA 2024 Review Pt. 2".

"Stay tooned!"

LINKS:

Drawing Funny Podcast website – www.drawingfunny.com

Drawing Funny Podcast on Spotify – www.podcasters.spotify.com/

Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) – www.midsouthcartoonists.org

My art website – www.linworkman.com

901 Comics East (Macon Road) – www.facebook.com

Memphis Monster Market – www.memphismonstermarket.com

Memphis Monster Con – www.memphismonstercon.com

Memphis Comic Expo/MCX (DonniCon) – www.memphiscomicexpo.com

Memphis Comic And Fantasy Con/MCFC – www.memphiscfc.com/

Geek Tank Radio – www.geektankradio.wordpress.com/

Tool Talk Radio – www.tooltalkradio.wordpress.com/

The Real Hernando Podcast – www.therealhernando.com/episode/lin-workman-and-kevin-williams-or-mid-south-cartoonists-association

National Cartoonists Society – www.nationalcartoonists.com/

DeSoto Arts Council/DAC (Hernando, MS) – www.desotoartscouncil.org/

Garibaldi’s Pizza (U of M) – www.garibaldispizza.com

Greg Cravens Cartoonist – www.cravenscartoonist.com

A.G. Howard (Howard Art Studios) – www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100049349688106

Crosspoint Toys & Games (Millington, TN) – www.facebook.com/CenterpointToys/

The Rogues Gallery – www.roguesgallerymemphis.com/

That Katie Jones Art Studio– www.facebook.com/thatkatiejonesartstudio

John Martin Art– www.jwmartin1225.wixsite.com/johnvampyrmartin

Eric McMeans – www.instagram.com/emcmeans1/

Devin Hodges  Art– www.diastcartoons.com/

Shawn Howe Art– www.facebook.com/TheArtOfShawnzilla

Matt Bowers Art– www.mattbowersdesignart.weebly.com/

Chris Jowers – www.chrisjowers.com/

Mike Norton –www.ihatemike.com/

First Congo Church – www.firstcongo.com/

#midsouthcartoonistsassociation

#msca

#comiccons

#cartooning

#ncs

#hernandoms

#petaluma

#memphis

#linworkmanart

#drawingfunnypodcast

#drawingfunny

#realhernandopodcast

#podcast

#podperson

#staytooned

Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” music by Steve Oxen.  News intro theme by David Fesliyan.

©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission.

Please DO NOT add this audio content to the Youtube Content ID System. I have used background music which is owned by Fesliyan Studios.

Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com.

⁠“Drawing Funny” podcast⁠ hosted/produced by ⁠Lin Workman ©2025. “Drawing Funny” is intended for entertainment and educational purposes only.

Run time: 58min 7sec

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I've been drawing funny all my life, and for the past few years I've been producing "Drawing Funny", the pandemically inspired podcast. I'm your host, Lin Workman, and the podcast is now in its 5th season. "Toon in" as I share my latest reviews, news, and interviews. I focus on the mid-south art and convention scene. I spotlight comic creator Kickstarter campaigns, offer up some recommend reading, share art advice, and talk toons with some sketchy characters in the comics industry and fandom. You can find "Drawing Funny" at www.drawingfunny.com, on Spotify, Apple, or most anywhere you download podcasts. You can even ask your smart devices to play "Drawing Funny".

"Stay tooned!"

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Run time: 1min 5sec

Show notes: For this 70th episode, I took a quick trip up to Memphis to attend the Memphis Comic and Fantasy Convention at the Holiday Inn on the U of M campus. This year is the 14th anniversary for the local con. it was started by Joe Thordarson, Brandon Olmstead, and Allan Gilbreath - who also do the radio shows "Geek Tank Radio" and "Tool Talk Radio"on 98.9 The Roar. I ran into several local comic creators, some like Greg Cravens (Con Cards) and A.G. Howard (Howard Art Studios) I've known for about 4o years now! They were the two artists who mentored me when I first started airbrushing back in my late teens.

Some other familiar faces (and voices) at the MCFC were Matt Bowers, Allan Gilbreath, Shawn Howe, Devin Hodges, John Martin, and Chris "The Jowers" Jowers. I also beamed aboard Station Shelby to talk with James Wheatly about the local Star Trek fan club in town. There were lots of vendors, artists, and even some LEGO to play with in the dealer's room, plus around the con there was a game room, panel room, and an autograph section. I had a great time talking toons with everyone at the con on Sunday. It's kinda crazy how many cons and art events there are in town these days!

Speaking of events, I also share some info on our upcoming MSCA monthly dinner meet-up and holiday art swap at Garibaldi’s Pizza on December 3rd, from 6-8pm, the Midsouth Toy Fest, and other MSCA member and industry news, including former Memphians Mike Norton and John Jackson Miller.

Happy Thanksgiving, ya turkeys!

LINKS:

Drawing Funny Podcast website – www.drawingfunny.com

Drawing Funny Podcast on Spotify – www.podcasters.spotify.com/

Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) – www.midsouthcartoonists.org

My art website – www.linworkman.com

Memphis Comic And Fantasy Con/MCFC – www.memphiscfc.com/

Geek Tank Radio – www.geektankradio.wordpress.com/

Tool Talk Radio – www.tooltalkradio.wordpress.com/

Dark Oak Press and Media – www.darkoakpress.com/

Garibaldi’s Pizza (U of M) – www.garibaldispizza.com

Greg Cravens Cartoonist – www.cravenscartoonist.com

A.G. Howard (Howard Art Studios) – www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100049349688106

Crosspoint Toys & Games (Millington, TN) – www.facebook.com/CenterpointToys/

John Martin Art– www.jwmartin1225.wixsite.com/johnvampyrmartin

Devin Hodges  Art– www.diastcartoons.com/

Shawn Howe Art– www.facebook.com/TheArtOfShawnzilla

Matt Bowers Art– www.mattbowersdesignart.weebly.com/

Chris Jowers – www.chrisjowers.com/

Station Shelby (Star Trek Fan Group) – www.linktr.ee/stationshelby.

Midsouth Toy Fest – www.midsouthtoyfest.com/

Mike Norton –www.ihatemike.com/

John Jackson Miller – www.farawaypress.com/

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#msca

#mcfc

#comiccons

#memphis

#gotigersgo

#linworkmanart

#drawingfunnypodcast

#drawingfunny

#podcast

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#staytooned

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Run time: 1hr 26min 6sec

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Show notes: In this 69th episode, I took a trip up the street to the new Bricks & Minifigs shop in my neck of the woods- Hernando, MS.

Long time Mid-South Cartoonists Association member Dr. Kevin Thorn and his wife Tammy Blackman Thorn are the owners of not only a new franchised LEGO themed shop, but what looks to be one of the coolest shops in the mid-south area! I talked to the couple about the genesis of going into business with each other on this new Bricks & Minifigs franchise opportunity in their home town, their plans for the future of the local shop (parties, workshops, art gallery, and more!), and their love of LEGO.

The Bricks & Minifigs Hernando shop will be officially opening in January 2025 (hopefully Jan. 11th), but fingers crossed they plan a soft opening on Black Friday- or as they call it, "Block Friday" and the Christmas shopping season. They were doing a "Buy Day" buying event when I stopped by to visit, and many folks were stopping buy to trade in their LEGO sets and loose bricks for cash. One cool thing about the used bricks is that the Hernando Bricks & Minifigs shop will not only be washing all the bricks they take in, they will also regularly be disinfecting all the ones in their loose bins, too! You will be able to buy new and used LEGO sets, mini-figs, and loose bricks to create your own plastic creations.

This brand new Bricks & Minifigs store is located at 210 E. Commerce Street, Suite #7 in Hernando, MS. From Memphis head south on I-55 to exit 280 (Hernando/Commerce Street), turn right on Commerce Street, stay in the left lane, go past the McDonalds, and turn right after the R/R tracks. The shop is in the shopping center next to Bazar's Bakery & Restaurant, and just up the street from the DeSoto County Museum and Area 51 Ice Cream. Oh, and there's a new mural inside the shop by MSCA member Greg Cravens!

I also share some info on MSCA and other local events such as our recent "The Funny Pages" art show reception at Germantown Community Theatre over the weekend, and our upcoming MSCA monthly dinner meet-up and holiday art swap at Garibaldi's Pizza on December 3rd, from 6-8pm.

LINKS:

Drawing Funny Podcast website – www.drawingfunny.com

Drawing Funny Podcast on Spotify – www.podcasters.spotify.com/

Mid-South Cartoonists Association/MSCA (Memphis, TN) – www.midsouthcartoonists.org

My art website – www.linworkman.com

Bricks & Minifigs Hernando – www.bricksandminifigs.com/hernandoms/

Bricks & Minifigs Hernando (Facebook) – www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562495777800

Bricks & Minifigs in Carriage Crossing  – www.facebook.com/BAMMemphis

Visit Hernando MS  – www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093416890073

Garibaldi’s Pizza (U of M) – www.garibaldispizza.com

Greg Cravens Cartoonist – www.cravenscartoonist.com

Germantown Community Theatre – www.gctcomeplay.org/

Crosspoint Toys & Games (Millington, TN) – www.facebook.com/CenterpointToys/

Memphis Comic And Fantasy Con /MCFC– www.memphiscfc.com/

#midsouthcartoonistsassociation

#msca

#bricksandminifigs

#lego

#linworkmanart

#drawingfunnypodcast

#drawingfunny

#podcast

#podperson

#staytooned

Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” music by Steve Oxen.  News intro theme by David Fesliyan.

©2020 Fesliyan Studios Inc. – music and sound effects used by permission.

Please DO NOT add this audio content to the Youtube Content ID System. I have used background music which is owned by Fesliyan Studios.

Movie quotes and additional sounds from 101soundboards.com.

⁠“Drawing Funny” podcast⁠ hosted/produced by ⁠Lin Workman ©2024. “Drawing Funny” is intended for entertainment and educational purposes only.

Run time: 33min 56sec

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