VITO x DINO

“Life’s no piece of cake, mind you, but the recipe’s my own to fool with.” —Haruki Murakami

As part of their recent Kickstarters, Dean and Vito offered guest spots to backers as a reward. This week, we the co-creators of PACKRAT & THUNDERBUNNY, Derek J. Bush and John Fletcher Pasquini! They talk about the origins of their friendship and how they went from commissioners of art to creators of comics! And then the gang talk about the new Marvel/Star Wars comic announcement and then [SPOILERS] a deep dive into Spider-Man: Brand New Day [SPOILERS]!

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PACKRAT & THUNDERBUNNY #'s 1-3 are now funding on Kickstarter! Check it out and give it a back by going to: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/prtb1/prtb3

Vito is contributing a story to Xion Studios' first anthology, VAGABOND: NOWHERE MAN! Head to Kickstarter to reserve your copy and help make the book: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/xionstudios/vagabond-nowhere-man

WE ARE TAKING DONATIONS! Donations will be used to purchase a portable podcasting rig and new microphones for Dean and Vito. Thanks in advance! The QR Code is just a little too small to scan, so head over to: https://tinyurl.com/VxDPodcast

WE HAVE A T-SHIRT! Get yours on Threadless right now! (https://incogvito.threadless.com/designs/the-vxd-official-shirt)

Dean's Conan the Barbarian story appears in Volume 8: Ghosts and Echoes, and will be available on October 20! https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/840684/conan-the-barbarian-ghosts-and-echoes-vol8-by-written-by-jim-zub/

Dean will be appearing at Plastic City Comicon, August 22nd! Get your tickets here: https://www.plasticcitycomiccon.com/

Dean will also be appearing at his first Dragon Con, this Sept 3-7! Details can be found at: https://www.dragoncon.org/

It's never too early to start planning for Baltimore Comic Con! Get your tickets NOW! https://baltimorecomiccon.com/faq-topic/tickets/

Dean will be teaching comics again at the ‪@ArtStudentsLeagueNY‬ this September (14, 15, 17 and 18th)! For more information or to sign up, go to: https://www.artstudentsleague.org/

Follow Dean on Instagram (instagram.com/deanhaspiel_art) and on ⁠Substack (⁠https://deanhaspiel.substack.com/⁠)

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“Ability is what you’re capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it.” —Raymond Chandler

As part of their recent Kickstarters, Dean and Vito offered guest spots to backers as a reward. This week, we welcome artist, cartoonist and musician, George Folz, aka George Mr. George! George talks about "shape artist" Frank Miller, his collaborations including THE ROMAN NOSE with the late Seth Kushner and his current work, and his music!

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George can be found via his website, https://georgefolz.com/

WE ARE TAKING DONATIONS! Donations will be used to purchase a portable podcasting rig and new microphones for Dean and Vito. Thanks in advance! The QR Code is just a little too small to scan, so head over to: https://tinyurl.com/VxDPodcast

WE HAVE A T-SHIRT! Get yours on Threadless right now! (https://incogvito.threadless.com/designs/the-vxd-official-shirt)

Dean's Conan the Barbarian story appears in Volume 8: Ghosts and Echoes, and will be available on October 20! https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/840684/conan-the-barbarian-ghosts-and-echoes-vol8-by-written-by-jim-zub/

Dean will be appearing at Plastic City Comicon, August 22nd! Get your tickets here: https://www.plasticcitycomiccon.com/

Dean will also be appearing at his first Dragon Con, this Sept 3-7! Details can be found at: https://www.dragoncon.org/

It's never too early to start planning for Baltimore Comic Con! Get your tickets NOW! https://baltimorecomiccon.com/faq-topic/tickets/

Dean will be teaching comics again at the ‪@ArtStudentsLeagueNY‬ this September (14, 15, 17 and 18th)! For more information or to sign up, go to: https://www.artstudentsleague.org/

Follow Dean on Instagram (instagram.com/deanhaspiel_art) and on ⁠Substack (⁠https://deanhaspiel.substack.com/⁠)

Follow Vito by Googling "incogvito" or by subscribing to his ⁠Substack⁠ (https://incogvito.substack.com/)

“If you aren’t in over your head, how do you know how tall you are?” —T.S. Eliot

As part of their recent Kickstarters, Dean and Vito offered guest spots to backers as a reward. This week, we welcome Dave Slusher of Evil Genius Chronicles! Dave tells us his origin story, and the kind of comics he's into, his creative endeavors which include one of the longest running podcasts in history (!) and many more divergences, but it never stops being fascinating! This episode is when the appeal of the show finally clicked for Vito!

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Dave's long running podcast, Evil Genius Chronicles, can be found by visiting http://evilgeniuschronicles.org/ OR on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever you find your podcasts!

WE ARE TAKING DONATIONS! Donations will be used to purchase a portable podcasting rig and new microphones for Dean and Vito. Thanks in advance! The QR Code is just a little too small to scan, so head over to: https://tinyurl.com/VxDPodcast

WE HAVE A T-SHIRT! Get yours on Threadless right now! (https://incogvito.threadless.com/designs/the-vxd-official-shirt)

Dean's Conan the Barbarian story appears in Volume 8: Ghosts and Echoes, and will be available on October 20! https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/840684/conan-the-barbarian-ghosts-and-echoes-vol8-by-written-by-jim-zub/

It's never too early to start planning for Baltimore Comic Con! Get your tickets NOW! https://baltimorecomiccon.com/faq-topic/tickets/

Dean will be teaching comics again at the ‪@ArtStudentsLeagueNY‬ this September (14, 15, 17 and 18th)! For more information or to sign up, go to: https://www.artstudentsleague.org/

Follow Dean on Instagram (instagram.com/deanhaspiel_art) and on ⁠Substack (⁠https://deanhaspiel.substack.com/⁠)

Follow Vito by Googling "incogvito" or by subscribing to his ⁠Substack⁠ (https://incogvito.substack.com/)

“It takes less time to do a thing right than to explain why you did it wrong.” —Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

As part of their recent Kickstarters, Dean and Vito offered guest spots to backers as a reward, so welcome back Steve Bearfield! Steve talks to the guys about two comics projects he's working on and all that's happened since his last appearance. Then, Vito's daughter, Sadie, joins the boys for a discussion about THE ODYSSEY. All this and much more!

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WE ARE TAKING DONATIONS! Donations will be used to purchase a portable podcasting rig and new microphones for Dean and Vito. Thanks in advance! The QR Code is just a little too small to scan, so head over to: https://tinyurl.com/VxDPodcast

WE HAVE A T-SHIRT! Get yours on Threadless right now! (https://incogvito.threadless.com/designs/the-vxd-official-shirt)

Dean's Conan the Barbarian story appears in Volume 8: Ghosts and Echoes, and will be available on October 20! https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/840684/conan-the-barbarian-ghosts-and-echoes-vol8-by-written-by-jim-zub/

It's never too early to start planning for Baltimore Comic Con! Get your tickets NOW! https://baltimorecomiccon.com/faq-topic/tickets/

Dean will be teaching comics again at the ‪@ArtStudentsLeagueNY‬ this September (14, 15, 17 and 18th)! For more information or to sign up, go to: https://www.artstudentsleague.org/

Follow Dean on Instagram (instagram.com/deanhaspiel_art) and on ⁠Substack (⁠https://deanhaspiel.substack.com/⁠)

Follow Vito by Googling "incogvito" or by subscribing to his ⁠Substack⁠ (https://incogvito.substack.com/)

“People without a sense of humor will never forgive you for being funny.” — Richard Osman

This week, Dean and Vito discuss Marvel's move to Burbank and editorial leadership change, the passing of friend of the show, Tommy Lombardozzi, and have a wide-ranging discussion on independent publishing (specifically coloring), mental health, and creative identity.

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WE ARE TAKING DONATIONS! Donations will be used to purchase a portable podcasting rig and new microphones for Dean and Vito. Thanks in advance! The QR Code is just a little too small to scan, so head over to: https://tinyurl.com/VxDPodcast

WE HAVE A T-SHIRT! Get yours on Threadless right now! (https://incogvito.threadless.com/designs/the-vxd-official-shirt)

Dean's Conan the Barbarian story appears in Volume 8: Ghosts and Echoes, and will be available on October 20! https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/840684/conan-the-barbarian-ghosts-and-echoes-vol8-by-written-by-jim-zub/

It's never too early to start planning for Baltimore Comic Con! Get your tickets NOW! https://baltimorecomiccon.com/faq-topic/tickets/

Dean will be teaching comics again at the ‪@ArtStudentsLeagueNY‬ this September (14, 15, 17 and 18th)! For more information or to sign up, go to: https://www.artstudentsleague.org/

Follow Dean on Instagram (instagram.com/deanhaspiel_art) and on ⁠Substack (⁠https://deanhaspiel.substack.com/⁠)

Follow Vito by Googling "incogvito" or by subscribing to his ⁠Substack⁠ (https://incogvito.substack.com/)

“Never trust a man who speaks well of everybody.” —John Churton Collins

This week, Dean and Vito are joined by writer and publisher, Dirk Manning. Dirk details how he became publisher and owner of Source Point Press, how his philosophy have shaped the company and some of the struggles involved in being a public figure. The three also play a quick game of "Who is Worthy?" and choose creators they think can hold the hammer of Thor!

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For all things Source Point Press, visit: https://sourcepointpress.com/

To keep up with Dirk Manning, head to his website and find all his socials: https://www.dirkmanning.com/

REAL LIFE COMIX: Only in New York has ended successfully and is now open for late pledges: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ghostagents/real-life-comix-only-in-new-york

The STRAY: REQUIEM 1-3 Kickstarter has ended (also successfully!) but if you're late, Late Pledges are open! Go to: www.IAmTheStray.com

Dean's Conan the Barbarian story appears in Volume 8: Ghosts and Echoes, and will be available on October 20! https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/840684/conan-the-barbarian-ghosts-and-echoes-vol8-by-written-by-jim-zub/

WE ARE TAKING DONATIONS! Donations will be used to purchase a portable podcasting rig and new microphones for Dean and Vito. Thanks in advance! The QR Code is just a little too small to scan, so head over to: https://tinyurl.com/VxDPodcast

WE HAVE A T-SHIRT! Get yours on Threadless right now! (https://incogvito.threadless.com/designs/the-vxd-official-shirt)

It's never too early to start planning for Baltimore Comic Con! Get your tickets NOW! https://baltimorecomiccon.com/faq-topic/tickets/

Dean will be teaching comics again at the ‪@ArtStudentsLeagueNY‬ this September (14, 15, 17 and 18th)! For more information or to sign up, go to: https://www.artstudentsleague.org/

Follow Dean on Instagram (instagram.com/deanhaspiel_art) and on ⁠Substack (⁠https://deanhaspiel.substack.com/⁠)

Follow Vito by Googling "incogvito" or by subscribing to his ⁠Substack⁠ (https://incogvito.substack.com/)

“I went to camp expecting to make friends, but ended up with family.” — Viola Gutierrez

This week, Dean details his final days of his Yaddo residency, the boys talk about Ed Piskor, X-Men '97, and much more. It's a short one, but packed!

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

REAL LIFE COMIX: Only in New York has ended successfully and is now open for late pledges: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ghostagents/real-life-comix-only-in-new-york

The STRAY: REQUIEM 1-3 Kickstarter has ended (also successfully!) but if you're late, Late Pledges are open! Go to: www.IAmTheStray.com

Dean's Conan the Barbarian story appears in Volume 8: Ghosts and Echoes, and will be available on October 20! https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/840684/conan-the-barbarian-ghosts-and-echoes-vol8-by-written-by-jim-zub/

WE ARE TAKING DONATIONS! Donations will be used to purchase a portable podcasting rig and new microphones for Dean and Vito. Thanks in advance! The QR Code is just a little too small to scan, so head over to: https://tinyurl.com/VxDPodcast

WE HAVE A T-SHIRT! Get yours on Threadless right now! (https://incogvito.threadless.com/designs/the-vxd-official-shirt)

If you'd like to apply for an artist's residency at Yaddo, apply here: https://yaddo.org/apply/

It's never too early to start planning for Baltimore Comic Con! Get your tickets NOW! https://baltimorecomiccon.com/faq-topic/tickets/

Dean will be teaching comics again at the ‪@ArtStudentsLeagueNY‬ this September (14, 15, 17 and 18th)! For more information or to sign up, go to: https://www.artstudentsleague.org/

Follow Dean on Instagram (instagram.com/deanhaspiel_art) and on ⁠Substack (⁠https://deanhaspiel.substack.com/⁠)

Follow Vito by Googling "incogvito" or by subscribing to his ⁠Substack⁠ (https://incogvito.substack.com/)

“The more personal you are, the wider your audience.” — David Steinberg

This week, the fellas talk about the John Romita, Jr Amazing Spider-Man 1000 cover, Dean's final days at Yaddo, some recent movie viewings, and the Absolute Batman animated series that was just announced.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Episode 100 will be a LIVE show on DECEMBER 10!

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

REAL LIFE COMIX: Only in New York has ended successfully and is now open for late pledges: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ghostagents/real-life-comix-only-in-new-york

The STRAY: REQUIEM 1-3 Kickstarter has ended (also successfully!) but if you're late, Late Pledges are open! Go to: www.IAmTheStray.com

Dean's Conan the Barbarian story appears in Volume 8: Ghosts and Echoes, and will be available on October 20! https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/840684/conan-the-barbarian-ghosts-and-echoes-vol8-by-written-by-jim-zub/

KING KIRBY, the play by Crystall Skillman and Fred Van Lente, is not currently being staged, but for all information, including a podcast reading of the script, go to: https://www.uproartheatrics.com/shows/king-kirby

WE ARE TAKING DONATIONS! Donations will be used to purchase a portable podcasting rig and new microphones for Dean and Vito. Thanks in advance! The QR Code is just a little too small to scan, so head over to: https://tinyurl.com/VxDPodcast

WE HAVE A T-SHIRT! Get yours on Threadless right now! (https://incogvito.threadless.com/designs/the-vxd-official-shirt)

If you'd like to apply for an artist's residency at Yaddo, apply here: https://yaddo.org/apply/

It's never too early to start planning for Baltimore Comic Con! Get your tickets NOW! https://baltimorecomiccon.com/faq-topic/tickets/

Dean will be teaching comics again at the ‪@ArtStudentsLeagueNY‬ this September (14, 15, 17 and 18th)! For more information or to sign up, go to: https://www.artstudentsleague.org/

Follow Dean on Instagram (instagram.com/deanhaspiel_art) and on ⁠Substack (⁠https://deanhaspiel.substack.com/⁠)

Follow Vito by Googling "incogvito" or by subscribing to his ⁠Substack⁠ (https://incogvito.substack.com/)

“It is one of the blessings of old friends that you can afford to be stupid with them.” — Ralph Waldo EmersonT

his week, the boys "thank" President Trump (and then rip him a new, better asshole), talk about dogs and death, what makes a New Yorker a New Yorker, life at Yaddo and the idea of Absolute Wildcat.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

REAL LIFE COMIX: Only in New York has ended successfully and is now open for late pledges: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ghostagents/real-life-comix-only-in-new-york

The STRAY: REQUIEM 1-3 Kickstarter has ended (also successfully!) but if you're late, Late Pledges are open! Go to: www.IAmTheStray.com

WE ARE TAKING DONATIONS! Donations will be used to purchase a portable podcasting rig and new microphones for Dean and Vito. Thanks in advance! The QR Code is just a little too small to scan, so head over to: https://tinyurl.com/VxDPodcast

WE HAVE A T-SHIRT! Get yours on Threadless right now! (https://incogvito.threadless.com/designs/the-vxd-official-shirt)

If you'd like to apply for an artist's residency at Yaddo, apply here: https://yaddo.org/apply/

It's never too early to start planning for Baltimore Comic Con! Get your tickets NOW! https://baltimorecomiccon.com/faq-topic/tickets/

Dean will be teaching comics again at the ‪@ArtStudentsLeagueNY‬ this September (14, 15, 17 and 18th)! For more information or to sign up, go to: https://www.artstudentsleague.org/

Follow Dean on Instagram (instagram.com/deanhaspiel_art) and on ⁠Substack (⁠https://deanhaspiel.substack.com/⁠)

Follow Vito by Googling "incogvito" or by subscribing to his ⁠Substack⁠ (https://incogvito.substack.com/)

“He that is taught only by himself has a fool for a master.” - Ben Jonson

This week, Dean and Vito talk about talk about Archie Comics' latest legal woes, the new proliferation of blind bagged comics, 3 Rivers Comic Con, and more from Yaddo!

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

REAL LIFE COMIX: Only in New York has ended successfully and is now open for late pledges: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ghostagents/real-life-comix-only-in-new-york

The STRAY: REQUIEM 1-3 Kickstarter has ended (also successfully!) but if you're late, Late Pledges are open! Go to: www.IAmTheStray.com

WE ARE TAKING DONATIONS! Donations will be used to purchase a portable podcasting rig and new microphones for Dean and Vito. Thanks in advance! The QR Code is just a little too small to scan, so head over to: https://tinyurl.com/VxDPodcast

WE HAVE A T-SHIRT! Get yours on Threadless right now! (https://incogvito.threadless.com/designs/the-vxd-official-shirt)

If you'd like to apply for an artist's residency at Yaddo, apply here: https://yaddo.org/apply/It's never too early to start planning for Baltimore Comic Con! Get your tickets NOW! https://baltimorecomiccon.com/faq-topic/tickets/

Dean will be teaching comics again at the ‪@ArtStudentsLeagueNY‬ this September (14, 15, 17 and 18th)! For more information or to sign up, go to: https://www.artstudentsleague.org/

Follow Dean on Instagram (instagram.com/deanhaspiel_art) and on ⁠Substack (⁠https://deanhaspiel.substack.com/⁠)

Follow Vito by Googling "incogvito" or by subscribing to his ⁠Substack⁠ (https://incogvito.substack.com/)