Pod Sequentialism with Matt Kennedy presented by Meltdown comics

Meltdown Presents: Pod Sequentialism with Matt Kennedy #010 - Christopher Ulrich

Christopher Ulrich is the best artist you've never heard of–until now. He's been championed by Chet Zar and Mark Ryden and exhibited in Museums from coast to coast, but it's his recent mural work and forthcoming toy line that are likely to signal his tipping point. Christopher and Matt talk about bad Comicon portfolio reviews, meeting Metallica, and the perils of trying too hard.

Produced by Mason Booker.

Engineered by Mason Booker

Theme music "Rumble" provided by www.Bensound.com

Logo design by Joshua Geisler www.selfuno.com.

Meltdown Presents: Pod Sequentialism with Matt Kennedy #009 - Frank Forte

Frank Forte makes his bread and butter on Bob's Burgers where he's been a concept and continuity animator since the show's debut in 2011. He's a frequent guest editor at Heavy Metal magazine, and has been self-publishing comics under the Asylum Press banner since 1999. Frank and Matt reveal how to launch your own company, and what you can expect in the competitive comic market.

Produced by Mason Booker.

Engineered by Mason Booker

Theme music "Rumble" provided by www.Bensound.com

Logo design by Joshua Geisler www.selfuno.com.

Meltdown Presents: Pod Sequentialism with Matt Kennedy #08 - Ave Rose

Odds are that if you know Ave Rose, it's from the hit GSN show, Steampunk'd. The clear, breakout star of this hit, primetime contest is a gallery exhibiting artist, model and performer, who has been self-publishing for over a decade. Matt and Ave talk about the invasive nature of reality television and the importance of doing it yourself.

Produced by Mason Booker.

Engineered by Mason Booker

Theme music "Rumble" provided by www.Bensound.com

Logo design by Joshua Geisler www.selfuno.com.

Meltdown Presents: Pod Sequentialism with Matt Kennedy #07 - Satine Phoenix

As the host of TSR's Gameschool, and illustrator of New Pretorians, Satine Phoenix is helping change the face of fandom. Satine and Matt talk about kickstarter, long-distance collaboration, and the transition from fangirl to working pro in the male-dominated worlds of comics and gaming.

Produced by Mason Booker.

Engineered by Mason Booker

Theme music "Rumble" provided by www.Bensound.com

Logo design by Joshua Geisler www.selfuno.com.

Meltdown Presents: Pod Sequentialism with Matt Kennedy #06 -  Newsprint to Wheatpaste: How Comics Influenced Graffiti

The rise of street art parallels the rise of the superhero. Is this a coincidence or are the two somehow related? Mason Booker joins Matt again to look at the history of graffiti, the influence of comics on spray can art, and the possibility that comics erase barriers that no other medium can.

Produced by Mason Booker.

Engineered by Mason Booker

Theme music "Rumble" provided by www.Bensound.com

Logo design by Joshua Geisler www.selfuno.com.

Meltdown Presents: Pod Sequentialism with Matt Kennedy #05 - Comic Books as Pop Art

Pop Art masterpieces by Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein routinely sell for tens of millions of dollars, but the artists who inspired those appropriations often died in poverty. In-house producer and audio engineer Mason Booker joins Matt in a discussion about What elevates comics to fine art?

Produced by Mason Booker.

Engineered by Mason Booker

Theme music "Rumble" provided by www.Bensound.com

Logo design by Joshua Geisler www.selfuno.com.

Meltdown Presents: Pod Sequentialism with Matt Kennedy #04 - Sexism and Diversity in Comics

Building on the previous theme, Matt tackles the possibility that lack of diversity in comics may be the cause of dwindling circulation when compared to the sales boost in young adult novel sales, which are inherently more inclusive. Considering current ethnic demographics, Why are so many superheroes still so white–and so male?

Produced by Mason Booker.

Engineered by Mason Booker

Theme music "Rumble" provided by www.Bensound.com

Logo design by Joshua Geisler www.selfuno.com.

Meltdown Presents: Pod Sequentialism with Matt Kennedy #03 - The Straight Story on Gay Superheroes

In this special hour-long, in-depth analysis of LGBT representation in mainstream comics, Matt observes that considering the populations of DC's Metropolis and Gotham, or Marvel's New York and Los Angeles, it may be easier to believe a man can fly than to believe he has no LGBT friends or relatives.

Produced by Mason Booker.

Engineered by Mason Booker

Theme music "Rumble" provided by www.Bensound.com

Logo design by Joshua Geisler www.selfuno.com.

Meltdown Presents: Pod Sequentialism with Matt Kennedy #002 - Stephen R. Bissette

Frequent Alan Moore collaborator and Constantine co-creator Steve Bissette helped shape the current state of comics with his legendary run on Swamp Thing. Matt and Steve talk about the history of 'zine culture, the risks and rewards of self-publishing, and how Frederic Wertham inspired pop surrealism.

Produced by Mason Booker.

Engineered by Mason Booker

Theme music "Rumble" provided by www.Bensound.com

Logo design by Joshua Geisler www.selfuno.com.

Meltdown Presents: Pod Sequentialism with Matt Kennedy : #001 - Brendan McCarthy

From Freakwave to Fury Road, Brendan McCarthy has been on the cutting edge of comics, art, and entertainment since punk rock was in diapers. Matt and Brendan talk about Mad Max, Vertigo, and Thatcher's England–and how thalidomide babies influenced the zeitgeist.

Produced by Mason Booker.

Engineered by Mason Booker

Theme music "Rumble" provided by www.Bensound.com

Logo design by Joshua Geisler www.selfuno.com.