Drawing Funny

Drawing Funny

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  • Episode 68 - Memphis Comic Expo 2024

    Show notes: My wife Nicki and I headed downtown on Sunday to attend the Memphis Comic Expo. Unfortunately my voice had other plans..! We did have a great time in the newly remodeled Renasant Convention Center and talked toons with many of our friends- Janet and Martheus Wade, Mike Norton, John Martin, Peter Melonas, Eric McMeans, Brad Starnes, Andrea Starnes, Benito Deranzo, Greg Cravens, Jaime Wright, Sam Payne, Jerry "The King" Lawler, and met some new ones including artists Zion Titus from Maryland and Steve Messenger from Ohio. As usual, the annual "DonnieCon" was a great event, had an amazing guest line-up, amazing artists alley, and a variety of vendors. My next event will be the inaugural Memphis Monster Con at the Pipkin Building in Liberty Park. I'll be set up there with my new "Scared Silly" zine, plus plenty of prints, scketchcards, sketchcovers, stickers, buttons, and more. Hope to scare ya there!

    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

    Toshigawa Universe – www.desotoartscouncil.org

    Titus Illustrations – www.instagram.com/titus_illustrations/

    Steve Messenger Art (Art House Live) – www.youtube.com/@stevemessengerart

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

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

    Memphis Monster Market – www.memphismonstermarket.com

    Memphis Monster Con – www.memphismonstercon.com

    Memphis Comic Expo – www.memphiscomicexpo.com

    John Martin Art – www.instagram.com/realjohnmartinart/

    Greg Cravens Cartoonist – www.cravenscartoonist.com

    Mike Norton – www.ihatemike.com/

    Peter Melonas – www.etsy.com/shop/fancifullart

    Eric McMeans – www.instagram.com/emcmeans1/

    Broot Studios Comics – www.instagram.com/broot_studios_comics/

    Mehdia Raiise Cosplay – www.instagram.com/mehdia_raiise/

    National Cartoonists Society – www.nationalcartoonists.com/

    Lawler's On Beale – www.lawlersonbeale.com/

    Bad Dog Comics – www.facebook.com/p/Bad-Dog-Comics-Publishing-100065085420209/?_rdr

    #midsouthcartoonistsassociation

    #msca

    #mcx2024

    #donniecon

    #memphismonstercon

    #linworkmanart

    #drawingfunnypodcast

    #drawingfunny

    #podcast

    #podperson

    #staytooned

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

    Run time: 1hr 26min

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    1 hr 26 min
  • Episode 67 - "Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice!"

    Show notes: "This is why I won't do two shows a night...I won't do it- I won't!" For this “Drawing Funny” episode it’s another one where my wife Nicki joins me to talk about "Beetlejuice" again. We  give our review of the long awaited sequel, "Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice", plus our history with The Ghost With The Most in all his entertaining forms. This episode also features news about the MSCA, our buddy Mike Norton's "Revival" news, and events going on in and around the M-town like our our next Mid-South Cartoonists Association monthly dinner meet-up at Garibaldi’s Pizza on Tuesday night (10/1/24)- plus other happenings for this fall such as the upcoming 901 C0mics East Sat-Art-Day, Memphis Monster Con, Memphis Monster Market, Memphis Comic Expo/DonnieCon, and “The Rogues Gallery” pop-up shop at Centerpoint Games & Toys. Lots to keep us all busy this fall as we enter October- my favorite month of the year!


    LINKS:

    Drawing Funny Podcast website – www.drawingfunny.com

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

    Drawing Funny Podcast Ep.29 "Strange And Unusual" – www.drawingfunny.com/2021/10/18/episode-29-strange-and-unusual/

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

    My art website – www.linworkman.com

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

    Daughters Of Dorkness – www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558623816951

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

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

    Memphis Monster Market – www.memphismonstermarket.com

    Memphis Monster Con – www.memphismonstercon.com

    Memphis Comic Expo – www.memphiscomicexpo.com

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

    Crosstown Concourse – www.crosstownconcourse.com

    Medicine Factory – www.medicinefactory.org

    Medicine Factory – www.halloweencomicfest.com

    Variety "Revival" Article – www.variety.com/2024/tv/news/syfy-revival-cast-david-james-elliott-1236149076/

    #midsouthcartoonistsassociation

    #msca

    #mcx2024

    #donniecon

    #memphismonstercon

    #memphismonstermarket

    #beetlejuice

    #linworkmanart

    #drawingfunnypodcast

    #drawingfunny

    #podcast

    #podperson

    #staytooned

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

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    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: 1hr 2min 43sec

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

    1 hr 3 min
  • Episode 66 - "Zines And Pizza Time!"

    Show notes: For this “Drawing Funny” episode it's another quick one featuring news about the MSCA and events going on in and around the M-town like our our next Mid-South Cartoonists Association monthly dinner meet-up and zine assembly at Garibaldi’s Pizza on Tuesday night (9/3/24)- plus other happenings for this fall such as the upcoming 901 C0mics East Sat-Art-Day, Memphis Monster Con, Memphis Monster Market, Memphis Comic Expo/DonnieCon, Memphis Library's ”BOOoooooooks!”, and “The Rogues Gallery” pop-up shop at Centerpoint Games & Toys, as well as info on many other events around the mid-south area. There's just soooo many coming up!
    MSCA zine news- the latest issue of the MSCA's "The Good, The Bad, And The Sketchy" zine is hot off the UPS truck and we'll be assembling them during the dinner gathering at Garibaldi's on Tuesday. It's our "Robots" themed 9th issue, and in this podcast episode I give members the 411 on our next non-themed issue #10 which is scheduled to be out later this fall before our "The Funny Pages" art show at Germantown Community Theatre. The Good, the Bad, and the Sketchy is our low-cost contributor-funded venue to collaborate and show off our work in print to members and other customers. It started shortly before the pandemic, and during 2020 it helped members keep working, thinking, and just being "printy" in the 901.
    Dale Martin and I recently got our "Watusi" and "Scared Silly" zines in from the printer last week, and will have them for sale at events like Memphis Monster Con and Memphis Monster Market and some retail locations. I just dropped off copies of mine to the DeSoto Arts Council in Hernando, MS.

    Fall is almost here, y'all - and I hope to see you out at some of these upcoming spectacular spooky season events!

    LINKS:

    Drawing Funny Podcast website – www.drawingfunny.com

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

    My art website – www.linworkman.com

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

    Germantown Community Theatre – www.gctcomeplay.org

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

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

    Memphis Monster Market – www.memphismonstermarket.com

    Memphis Monster Con – www.memphismonstercon.com

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

    Crosstown Concourse – www.crosstownconcourse.com

    Memphis Public Libraries – www.memphislibrary.org

    #midsouthcartoonistsassociation

    #msca

    #mcx2024

    #donniecon

    #memphismonstercon

    #memphismonstermarket

    #linworkmanart

    #drawingfunnypodcast

    #drawingfunny

    #podcast

    #podperson

    #staytooned

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

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    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: 20min 47sec


    21 min
  • Episode 65 - "MSCA Event News"

    Show notes: For this “Drawing Funny” episode I share some news on events planned for next month and going forward this year- such as the upcoming 901 C0mics East Drink-N-Draw night (and recent Sat-Art-Day), our next Mid-South Cartoonists Association monthly dinner meet-up at Garibaldi’s Pizza, plus upcoming our upcoming "Funny Pages" art show at Germantown Community Theatre, Memphis Monster Con and Memphis Monster Market, "The Rogues Gallery" pop-up shop at Centerpoint Games & Toys, and other events around Memphis and the mid-south area. I also go over some info about deadlines for our next "The Good, The Bad, And The Sketchy" zine and "Funny Pages" art show, and where you can purchase a copy of our zines in shops and events around town.

    In other local news- MSCA President Kevin L. Williams and I were recently featured on SRP Studios' "The Real Hernando" podcast . We were invited on to talk toons with host Derrick Michaud and share some info on the MSCA, and our history and involvement with the group over the years. I walked away with recording studio envy..! You can listen to the audio version of the podcast on Spotify, Apple, or most podcasting platforms, and watch the video version on Facebook, YouTube, and on "The Real Hernando" website . Thanks to Derrick for shining a spotlight on the MSCA!

    Since 1987, the MSCA has promoted cartooning as art with members who are professional and amateur cartoonists and writers, and cartoon enthusiasts. We meet on the first Tuesday of each month from 6pm - 8pm at Garibaldi's Pizza, 3530 Walker Ave. near the University of Memphis. Our meetings and drawing events are free and open to the public. We welcome cartoonists of all ages and stages!

    LINKS:

    “Drawing Funny” podcast – www.drawingfunny.com

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

    My art website –  www.linworkman.com

    Kevin L. William’s website – www.kevinlwilliams.com

    The Real Hernando Podcast website – www.therealhernando.com

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

    The Real Hernando Podcast YouTube – https://youtu.be/eyQ05g90orI

    The Real Hernando Podcast Facebook – https://fb.watch/tvIaDV2qdC/

    The Real Hernando Podcast on Apple – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-real-hernando/id1602727968

    The Real Hernando Podcast on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/7bftbIF6U30B6mT9Cjdaey

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

    Germantown Community Theatre – www.gctcomeplay.org

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

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

    Memphis Monster Market – www.memphismonstermarket.com

    Memphis Monster Con – www.memphismonstercon.com

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

    Crosstown Concourse – www.crosstownconcourse.com

    #midsouthcartoonistsassociation

    #msca

    #therealhernando

    #memphismonstercon

    #memphismonstermarket

    #linworkmanart

    #drawingfunnypodcast

    #drawingfunny

    #podcast

    #podperson

    #staytooned

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    "Dueling Banjos"/"Feudin' Banjos" by Arthur "Guitar Boogie" Smith, Don Reno, arranged by Eric Weissberg, Steve Mandell.

    "The Real Hernando" podcast hosted/produced by Derrick Michaud and Copyright © 2024 SRP Studios.

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

    Run time: 29min 1sec

    30 min
  • Episode 64 - "Metropolis \S/uper Day Trip 2024"

    Show Notes: Nicki and I took a day trip up to Metropolis, IL for the final day of the annual Superman Celebration. It was about a 3 1/2hr drive to the official home of Superman. We walked the normally steamy streets of Metropolis, visited the Metropolis Chamber Of Commerce, the giant Superman statue, the Noel Neill/Lois Lane statue, Artists Alley/Writers Way, watched the costume contest under the main tent, and had burgers and Kryptonite at Fat Edd's Roadhouse before heading back home. It started off wet, but became a gorgeous and incredibly mild after noon...68-70 degrees! We missed out on meeting the artists I drove up to see, but we did run into our friends Jim and Christina Hall, and Adam and Penny Shaw in Artists Alley. We also saw Mark Pillow/Nuclear Man and Super Museum founder Jim Hambrick as we were about to head out. We got lots of pics of the new murals around town, and look forward to doing another day trip up in the off season to see the changes made to the Super Museum.


    Lots of pics to see on our Drawing Funny website!

    LINKS:

    “Drawing Funny” podcast – www.drawingfunny.com

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

    My art website –  www.linworkman.com

    Nicki Workman –  www.nickiworkman.com

    Adam B. Shaw – www.instagram.com/abshaw_illustration

    Adam B. Shaw – www.instagram.com/abshaw_figurativeart

    Adam B. Shaw – www.abshaw.com

    Adam B. Shaw – www.etsy.com/shop/adambenetshawstudio

    Jim Hall – www.jnhall.com

    Jim Hall – www.facebook.com/jim.hall.585112

    Metropolis Superman Celebration – www.supermancelebration.net

    Fat Edd's Roadhouse – www.fateddsroadhouse.com

    Super Museum – www.supermuseum.com

    #midsouthcartoonistsassociation

    #metropolis

    #superman

    #supermancelebration

    #linworkmanart

    #cartooning

    #jimhallart

    #msca

    #adambshawart

    #drawingfunnypodcast

    #drawingfunny

    #podcast

    #podperson

    #staytooned

    Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” music by Steve Oxen. 

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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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    "Superman" theme by John Williams.

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

    Superman character/logo copyright/trademark DC Comics and by Joanne Siegel and Laura Siegel Lawson.

    Run time: 58min 30sec


    59 min
  • Episode 63 - "MSCA State Of The Onion - Spring 2024”

    Show Notes: Mid-South Cartoonists Association President Kevin L. Williams is back for another "MSCA State Of The Onion Address". For this address he gives some details on upcoming MSCA events and publications. I also throw out some June 1st birthday wishes to Comics & Collectibles, 901 Comics, Oscar The Grouch, and my wife Nicki Workman. BTW- the new Jim Henson documentary, “Jim Henson Idea Man” by Ron Howard is now available on Disney+.

    LINKS:

    “Drawing Funny” podcast – www.drawingfunny.com

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

    My art website –  www.linworkman.com

    Nicki Workman –  www.nickiworkman.com

    Kevin L. Williams – www.muleythemule.com

    Memphis Library – www.memphislibrary.org

    Sesame Street Workshop – www.sesamestreet.org

    Oscar Through The Years – www.muppet.fandom.com/wiki/Oscar_the_Grouch_Through_the_Years

    “I Hate Mondays!” My Oscar The Grouch Sketchcard (With Special Guest Sam The Eagle) – www.linworkman.com/2023/12/i-hate-mondays-my-oscar-the-grouch-sketchcard-with-special-guest-sam-the-eagle

    Garibaldi’s Pizza – www.garibaldispizza.com

    #midsouthcartoonistsassociation 

    #hailtothechief

    #jimhenson

    #carollspinney

    #oscarthegrouchday

    #linworkmanart

    #cartooning

    #memphislibraries

    #msca

    #thefunnypages

    #drawingfunnypodcast

    #drawingfunny

    #podcast

    #podperson

    #staytooned

    Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” music by Steve Oxen. 

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    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.

    "OSCAR THE GROUCH" Trademark of SESAME WORKSHOP.

    Run time: 11min 39sec

    12 min
  • Episode 62 - "Memphis Libraries Comic Con 2024"

    Show Notes: In this episode we check out the Memphis Libraries Comic Con...again! This is the second annual comic con at the Benjamin L. Hooks Library on Poplar Avenue in Memphis, TN. I was set up at the event and talked with artists, Kevin L. Williams (MSCA president), Dale Martin (MSCA), Jason Negen (MSCA), Lee Raggs (MSCA), Antonio Johnson (MSCA), Greg Cravens (MSCA/NCS), John Read (NCS), and had a family reunion and talked about "Nerdy Poop" with my sister LaDonna Pierce and her kids Lindsay Bonner and Connor Milo. My wife Nicki Workman hosted the Q&A panel with comics guests of honor Matt Wagner and Gene Ha. Lots of info on other upcoming events in the mid-south, too!

    LINKS:

    “Drawing Funny” podcast – www.drawingfunny.com

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

    My art website –  www.linworkman.com

    Nicki Workman –  www.fangirlwednesday.com

    Matt Wagner – x.com/MattWagnerComic

    Gene Ha – www.geneha.com

    Kevin L. Williams – www.muleythemule.com

    Greg Cravens – www.cravenscartoonist.com

    Dale Martin – watusithetalkingdog.com

    Lee Raggs – www.alleewayartz.co

    Antonio Johnson – www.adjdesign.com

    John Read – www.facebook.com/john.read.12345

    Jason Negen – @jason_r_negen

    Memphis Library – www.memphislibrary.org

    Memphis Libraries’ Comic Con 2024 – www.facebook.com/events/1238324434238792

    Nerdy Poop – www.instagram.com/nerdy.poop

    Hardeman Adoptable Animals – www.hardemanadoptableanimals.org

    Toshigawa Universe – www.toshigawa-universe.square.site

    Garibaldi’s Pizza –www.garibaldispizza.com

    #midsouthcartoonistsassociation 

    #linworkmanart

    #cartooning

    #memphislibraries

    #msca

    #thefunnypages

    #drawingfunnypodcast

    #drawingfunny

    #podcast

    #podperson

    #staytooned

    Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” music by Steve Oxen. 

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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 ©2024. “Drawing Funny” is intended for entertainment and educational purposes only.

    Run time: 58min 28sec


    59 min
  • Episode 61 - "May The Free Comics Be With You!"

    Show notes: For this episode I share some ⁠Mid-South Cartoonists Association⁠ news and a few interviews recorded at 901 Comics East during this year's ⁠Free Comic Book Day⁠ on May 4th, 2024. I, along with my Star Wars fangirl wife Nicki Workman and ⁠MSCA⁠ members, Lee Raggs, Kevin L. Williams, and local artist Kevion Baker (who was filling in for Antonio Johnson) set up this past weekend at the Cordova comic shop during the annual FCBD event. Nicki and I also discuss our other May The Fourth adventures around town, and other upcoming events like the MSCA Monthly Dinner Gathering at Garibaldi's Pizza and the ⁠Memphis Public Libraries' Comic Con⁠.

    Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) is the biggest event in the comic book industry—a single day (every year on the first Saturday in May) when participating comic book specialty shops across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely free to anyone who comes into their shops! Founded on the belief that for every person out there, there’s a comic book they’ll love, the annual event offers a huge selection of free titles designed to appeal to a broad range of age levels and their tastes.


    LINKS:

    “Drawing Funny” podcast – www.drawingfunny.com

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

    My art website –  www.linworkman.com

    Kevin L. Williams – www.muleythemule.com

    Lee Raggs – www.alleewayartz.com

    Kevion Baker – www.facebook.com/kevion.baker

    Lee Raggs – www.alleewayartz.com

    Memphis Library – www.memphislibrary.org

    Memphis Libraries' Comic Con 2024 – www.facebook.com/events/1238324434238792

    Free Comic Book Day – www.freecomicbookday.com

    Comic Shop Locator – www.comicshoplocator.com

    901 Comics East – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075687314992

    Garibaldi’s Pizza –www.garibaldispizza.com

    #midsouthcartoonistsassociation 

    #linworkmanart

    #cartooning

    #fcbd

    #901comics

    #maythefourthbewithyou

    #maythe4thbewithyou

    #msca

    #thefunnypages

    #drawingfunnypodcast

    #drawingfunny

    #podcast

    #podperson

    #staytooned

    Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” music by Steve Oxen. 

    ©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 byFesliyan 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: 59min 3sec

    1 hr
  • Episode 60 - "Jim Palmer VS Lil' E"

    Show notes: This episode features an interview I did with long time Mid-South Cartoonists Association member Jim Palmer. We talked toons after one of the recent MSCA monthly dinner meet-ups at Garibaldi's Pizza. Jim's first printed work was in 1969 while working at a Baptist Publishing here in Memphis. After being there just a few months, they requested he come up with a comics page for one of their magazines for kids in grades 1-6. They said they wanted it to be a (their words) "a Christian PEANUTS", and named it "CAPERS". After leaving there in 1971, he continued to freelance it, as well as do other illustrations until September 1987. The next month Jim began "LI'L E". Jim said, "I began LI'L E in the October issue of "MEMPHIS STAR" magazine, a local (at the time) music mag. I had been working there for maybe a year & a half by then doing paste-up (remember that?), working in the dark room, & providing a few cartoon style illustrations for each issue. I wanted to do a regular strip or page of my own creation. The editor said ok, but it had to be done "off-the-clock". It had to have some kind of local music connection, but I wanted it to be something that would also work outside Memphis. Thinking newspaper syndication. Having grown up listening to Elvis, I thought why not do an Elvis impersonator, & I suppose also being a PEANUTS fan to make him a little kid. That's about all the "inspiration" there was to it." Jim got into acting during his second year of college and did about a dozen shows before graduating. He's been doing it ever since, including plays around town- many with his wife Jo Lynne. He was in "The People VS Larry Flint" and once portrayed Alice Cooper's butler for TV. Back in 2010 Jim portrayed the evil Professor Moriarty in Theatre Memphis' production of "Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure". I did my "Elementary – The Many Faces of Sherlock Holmes" art show out in the lobby area of Theatre Memphis during the run of the play. In 2022, Jim played Police Inspector Goole for Germantown Community Theatre's production of "An Inspector Calls", and has participated in other GCT plays and the MSCA art shows there as well. And speaking of the MSCA, there's a bit of event and member news included in this episode. Hope you enjoy this latest MSCA member spotlight episode. Hope to do more- “stay tooned!”

    LINKS:

    “Drawing Funny” podcast – www.drawingfunny.com

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

    My art website –  www.linworkman.com

    Teachers Pay Teachers website – www.teacherspayteachers.com

    Screentone – www.n.wikipedia.org/wiki/Screentone

    "Zipatone" pattern samples – www.peculiarmanicule.com/zipatone

    "Dick Tracy" comic strip – www.gocomics.com/dicktracy

    Team Toshigawa Universe – www.toshigawa-universe.square.site

    Memphis Library – www.memphislibrary.org

    Memphis Libraries Comic Con 2024 – www.facebook.com/events/1238324434238792

    Memphis Library "Dig Memphis" digital archive/"Memphis Star Magazine" – www.memphislibrary.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection

    Rhodes College Digital Archives/"Memphis Star Magazine" – www.dlynx.rhodes.edu/jspui/handle/10267/31332

    "The Magazines That Didn't Make It" article – www.memphismagazine.com/features/the-dead-publications-society

    Free Comic Book Day – www.freecomicbookday.com

    901 Comics East – www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075687314992&sk=events

    Garibaldi's Pizza –www.garibaldispizza.com

    #drawingfunnypodcast

    #drawingfunny

    #podcast

    #podperson

    #staytooned

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    Run time: 29min 40sec

     



     


    30 min
  • Episode 59 - "SEC NCS @ ATL"

    Show notes: This episode features interviews from the South East Chapter of the National Cartoonists Society’s annual meeting in Atlanta, GA at the Center For Puppetry Arts, and mine and my wife Nicki's thoughts on our road trip there and back. We were invited down by SEC NCS president Greg Cravens and joined by Mid-South Cartoonists Association president Kevin L. Williams and fellow MSCA member Naim Hakeem for the event. Great puppetry displays including various Henson Muppets and international puppets- I highly recommend the puppet pilgrimage! Thanks to the SEC NCS for the event, the Center For Puppetry Arts for hosting, and to Greg, "Snuffy Smith" cartoonist John Rose, and artist Trevor Hawkins for talking toons with me. Big thanks to Kevin for bringing along Muley and Fozzie! Special thanks to Nicki for going on this art adventure with me, and thanks to you for listening- “stay tooned!”

    LINKS:

    “Drawing Funny” podcast – www.drawingfunny.com

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

    Kevin L. William’s website – www.kevinlwilliams.com

    My art website –  www.linworkman.com

    Greg Cravens – www.cravenscartoonist.com

    Greg Cravens "Hubris" –  www.hubriscomics.com

    Greg Cravens "The Buckets" –  www.gocomics.com/thebuckets

    Barney Google & Snuffy Smith Turn 100! - The Bodacious Digital Collection – www.shop.comicskingdom.com

    John Rose/Barney Google & Snuffy Smith – www.comicskingdom.com/barney-google-and-snuffy-smith

    John Rose on Instagram – www.instagram.com/snuffysmithguy

    Trevor Hawkins on Instagram – www.instagram.com/funky_filosofy_fridays

    Liz Vitale on Instagram – www.instagram.com/queen_hallowdragon

    National Cartoonists Society – www.nationalcartoonists.com

    Center For Puppetry Arts (ATL) – www.puppet.org

    Metropolis Superman Celebration – www.supermancelebration.net

    Buc-ee's – www.buc-ees.com

    The Muppets – www.muppets.disney.com

    #midsouthcartoonistsassociation 

    #linworkmanart

    #cartooning

    #msca

    #nworkmanphoto

    #drawingfunnypodcast

    #drawingfunny

    #podcast

    #podperson

    #staytooned

    Theme: “Silly Bank Heist” music by Steve Oxen.

    ©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.

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    The Muppets © Disney

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

    Run time: 46min 53 sec


     


    47 min

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