Two Geeks Talking

Paxson Chase In his raw and introspective EP "It Hurts, Doesn't It?", Paxson Chase transforms personal mental health struggles into a powerful musical journey that invites listeners to heal alongside him.

Drawing from New Jersey's vibrant environments, Paxson Chase crafts emotionally charged R&B tracks that explore the depths of human vulnerability. 

Beyond his music, he's a passionate artist who continually pushes creative boundaries, finding inspiration in unexpected places like anime openings and his constant stream of musical ideas.

Matt Drago, a SAG-AFTRA and Actor's Equity actor, recently joined Two Geeks Talking to discuss his latest film, "Somewhere in Montana". Drago plays Fabian Verdugo, a Hollywood film director, in this indie feature set to release in 2025. Drago shares his enjoyment working with Graham McTavish and Michelle Hurd on location in Polson, Montana. He highlighted the local community's support and the cast and crew's immersion in becoming one big family during the film's during production and can't wait for everyone to see the final film release.

Keith Champagne has been working for Marvel and DC Comics since 1993. During that time he's worked on a number of independent comics including Adolescent Radioactive Black Belt Hamsters. Working in his own publishing company New Pain Pro, Rich Stahnke connected with Keith about the idea for their own series called: P.U.N.C.H. Pubescent Undercover Neuro-Diverse Cryptid Hunters. Keith talks about the need to create this comic, not only because being neurodiverse's stigma has reduced over the years, but to also connect with a younger audience that may be dealing with the same diversities that the characters in the comic are dealing with from Autism, O.C.D., Multiple Personalities, Anger Management and Tourettes.

Michael S. Katz and Keith Champagne, creators of the Golden Years spin-off Night Fox, discuss the creative process behind developing a standalone superhero story and share insights on the comics industry. The interview explores the challenges and opportunities of creating spin-off series, the impact of lighthearted superhero genres on creativity, and valuable tips for aspiring comic creators and crowdfunding campaigns. Katz and Champagne also delve into the importance of mentorship, the influence of industry legends like John Byrne, and the collaborative effort behind bringing Night Fox to life, offering a concise look at the current comic book landscape for independent creators and publishers.

Robbie J. Atkinson has been in the film industry, K-Pop and now a successful manga writer for her series: The Seventh Kingdom: Fukushuu no Oukoku. Together with Illustrators Wala the founder of TAGLINE 9 and others, she has put together a world of action in a story and world only she can tell.

Madeleine Holly-Rosing returns to Two Geeks Talking to discuss her latest Kickstarter campaign for Boston Metaphysical Society Vol. 2 Special Edition Hardback. In the interview, she delves into the book's details, the various Kickstarter tiers available, and shares her recent experience exploring audiobooks from renowned authors in High Fantasy and other genres.

Mike Scrase, co-creator of the intense and thrilling comic series "ZIP" discusses issue 3, of the series featuring The Hive. This terrifying collective of nanobots with Artificial Intelligence have found its next complex structure to assimilate: Humanity itself! 

Mike Scrase dives into his own mental health struggles which shaped the world and characters, how his mutation with Aniridia and a Cracked article was the initial spark that created ZIP and his amazing team with co-creator and artist San Espinosa to now being published by Markosia Enterprises, with digital versions available on Amazon and Drive Thru Comics, and exclusive print copies through the ongoing Kickstarter campaign.

Samuel London's "Alpha Guard" is a thrilling sci-fi series set on Mars, following the adventures of an elite bodyguard facing extreme challenges. This gripping narrative, described as "Jack Reacher in space," explores the future of human colonization on the Red Planet while delivering intense action and suspense. London's unique blend of science fiction and thriller elements promises to captivate readers with its fresh take on interplanetary security and survival.

Daniel Kalban, a talented comic writer known for works like American Gods and Knightwrath, has created a new comic series called "Sherlock Holmes: The Phantom Masquerade," which brings together the iconic detective and the enigmatic Phantom of the Opera. Kalban weaves the worlds of Sherlock Holmes and the Phantom into a unique narrative, with the stunning art of illustrator J. Schiek and colorist Warnia K. Sahadewa; exploring these iconic public domain characters while adding his own creative twist (while avoiding the ire of Andrew Lloyd Weber and his Lawyers). The comic series, showcases Kalban's ability to balance the main cast with supporting characters and promises to offer fans a fresh perspective on these beloved literary figures with more suprises to appear in later issues.

Matthew Carauddo, author of the "Diamond Dragons" series, brings 30+ years of diverse production experience to his epic fantasy saga5. In our podcast, we explore how Carauddo's background in acting, directing, fight choreography, and sound design enriches his vivid storytelling and world-building in the hexalogy15. We delve into his unique writing process, which includes coordinating book releases with solstices and incorporating elements from his extensive theatrical and martial arts background into the dragons' mystical world of Taelondria.