Let's Chat! With Chris Revill

Alex Schumacher is an author/illustrator who has worked with the likes of Arcana Studios, Viper Comics, and DreamWorks TV. His first collection of literary magazine comics, Defiling the Literati, was released in 2017 to rave reviews. That same year Alex was also nominated for a 'Best of the Net' award for his graphic narrative collaboration with underground poet John Bennett. Alex continues to produce the weekly webcomic Decades of (in)Experience (est. 2015) for Antix Press and the monthly misadventures of Mr. Butterchips (est. 2016) for Drunk Monkeys. On this episode we chat about a great deal of topics with unflinching candor including the twists and turns of Alex's career path, dealing with mental health issues, recovering from alcoholism, his love/hate relationship with the funny book industry at large, and more.

"When asked to describe herself. She is a twenty-three year old novelist whose genres include Dark-Fantasy, Romance, Erotic Romance, Science-Fiction, and Steampunk. When asked what drives her, Aimee says, "The world around me. The people I know. The love I have gained. The pain I have endured." Though young, Aimee has experienced many things that she believes no one (man or woman) should ever have to endure, and as a result of that she has turned her pain into liquid words that fill the pages of her books, novels, novelettes, and short-stories.. Aimee chats about her creative process while working, her Supernatural fandom, and her new book The Broken Daughter! with special guest host Matthew Picinich

On this episode we chat about how the podcasting industry has changed since joining Codex Prime Podcast. The community and friendships that have come from podcasting. We geek out about Star Wars, hip hop, wrestling, and shit on The Joker. Carl chats about growing up looking like "Urkel" and meeting Jaleel White at Rhode Island Comic Con and much more.

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Tony Pacitt is an improviser who performs at Wage House, Matt Ferrara is a photographer and musician. With their powers combined they host the podcast What Did We Miss? On What Did We Miss Tony and Matt explore their pop culture blind spots.

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Vanessa Lillie is originally from Oklahoma, but she calls Providence, Rhode Island home with her husband and dinosaur-aficionado son. Her debut thriller, Little Voices, was an Amazon bestseller and number one psychological thriller for all of September 2019. Little Voices received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Library Journal as well as must-read lists in Real Simple, Refinery29, Cosmopolitan UK, and Bookish. It was also named one of the best debut thrillers of 2019 by Bolo Books. The Providence Journal review said, "Aficionados of mystery, thriller and horror will savor this intricately plotted page-turner that builds to a stunning denouement." Lillie's next thriller, For the Best, releases September 2020, and it will also be set in Providence. On this episode we chat about her experiences of becoming a new mo, post partum depression, growing up as real life Lisa Simpsons, going to church in a funeral home, EMDR therapy, ghost, and more.

Erin Alexander Edward is the CEO and host of The Business of Soul Searching a podcast that features risk taking individuals who have faced their fears and came out on the other side. Erin is also the co-founder of Master Your Glo which is creating a space for women of color to master their wellness.

The Vern is host of Cinema Recall a podcast dedicated to discussing iconic scenes in classic movies. The Vern is also a contributor to That Moment Inn, and runs the film blog The Vern's Video Vortex.

Dennise Kowalczyk got her start in the world of community radio as a volunteer at XPN in Philadelphia, PA and really went to town with her new passion at KBOO Community Radio in Portland, OR. She was an on-air programmer for a women's music show and a news department volunteer. The latter led to a role as an actual employee as the Evening News & Public Affairs Director (probably her favorite job. Ever.). Most recently, she hosted and produced a segment called BroadBand that aired in a show called The Politics of Living. Currently, she hosts and produces a new podcast called Artclectic New England. She moved to the New England area in the summer of 2018 and fell in love with my new home. Living in Providence, RI has opened up one adventure after the next to explore what the region offers in arts & culture. The podcast is a sharing of her discoveries and includes conversational, curiosity-driven interviews. If you wish to learn more, please drop her a line at [email protected].

Chuck and Brad do it all so straight ChuckandBradPodcast.com:

Chuck Staton and Brad Rohrer are comedians, writers, and filmmakers in Providence, Rhode Island. Providence (and Rhode Island in general) often plays a big part in their podcast. It's provided a home for their creative interests and outlets.

• Chuck is a food, arts and culture writer for Providence Monthly and Motif Magazine.
• Chuck is also the lead singer of punk band Senior Discount (Paper + Plastick Records).
• Chuck is an independent filmmaker who mainly works for Tell 'Em Steve Dave, a podcast made up members of AMC's Comic Book Men and TruTV's Impractical Jokers.
• Brad Rohrer has been doing improv comedy for a million years, currently at the Providence Improv Guild.
• Chuck and Brad do stand-up comedy and live comedy shows together at comedy clubs.
• Through the podcast, Chuck and Brad often moderate panels at pop culture conventions (and otherwise host live events) such as Big Apple Con, ComiConn, RI Comic Con and RI Food Fights' events.-------------------------------------------

Chuck and Brad have interviewed countless artists, including the bands Bowling for Soup, Less Than Jake, and Reel Big Fish, as well as Jeff Tremaine (director of the Jackass movies), Casey Jost (Impractical Jokers) and many other other comedians, musicians and creatives.

Nikolai Diana Blinow is a bad ass lady entrepreneur and a licensed mental health counselor. Nikolai is the founder of OMpowerment Psychotherapy and From Burn Out to Balance.