On today’s blockbuster episode, Al Mega welcomes back fan-favorite and creator extraordinaire, Hector Rodriguez, to chat about the thrilling Kickstarter launch of El Peso Hero: Border War. Dive into a story rich with gripping drama, intense action, and bold visuals, masterfully exploring the struggles and triumphs at the borderlands.

Join us as we uncover Hector’s journey since his last appearance, peek behind the scenes of his creative process, and meet his amazing collaborators. We’ll also reveal what’s next for the iconic El Peso Hero!

🌟 Highlights include:

Hector’s journey and growth since last appearance.

Behind-the-scenes stories of creating El Peso Hero: Border War.

Insight into the incredible art and storytelling team.

Teasers about the future of the El Peso Hero universe.

Support the Kickstarter and be part of comic history:
🔗 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/elpesohero/el-peso-hero-border-war

Follow Hector Rodriguez and El Peso Hero:

📷 Instagram: @elpesohero

🦠X (formerly Twitter): @ElPesoHero

🌠Website: elpesohero.com

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Yee-haw and boo-yah! Today, your host Al Mega saddles up for a wild ride with the creative posse behind the Kickstarter sensation Atticus Crowe & The Voodoo Witch #01 – Western Horror Comic. We’re talking to writer Adrian Liput, artist Alan Gajewski (aka Algoyo), and artist Dawid Malik about their epic journey from cosmic Vikings to cursed cowboys. Expect laughs, spooky vibes, and some serious behind-the-scenes dirt on this gothic Western horror mashup. Will they survive the swampy chaos of Kickstarter? Grab your six-shooter and find out!

Links:
Kickstarter: Atticus Crowe & The Voodoo Witch #01
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/yellystudio/atticus-crowe-and-the-voodoo-witch-01-western-horror-comic

Adrian Liput Instagram: / adr.liput

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Buy Lloyd Kaufman: Interviews: University Press of Mississippi
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Troma YouTube: TromaMovies
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🔥 Welcome to an electrifying new episode of the Comic Crusaders Podcast! 🔥

In today’s episode, your boy Al Mega sits down with the incredible Michele Y. Smith, the CEO of the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP)! 🎸🎮👾 MoPOP is one of the world’s most innovative cultural institutions, celebrating everything from sci-fi and music to horror, fantasy, and gaming.

We dive deep into:

🎤 The ever-changing landscape of pop culture and its impact on society.
🚀 How MoPOP stays ahead of the curve with groundbreaking exhibits.
🎭 The importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the arts.
ðŸ•¶ï¸ The future of museums—will VR, AI, and the Metaverse redefine how we experience culture?
💥 And of course, Michele’s personal pop culture loves, from favorite exhibits to dream hall-of-fame picks!

You don’t want to miss this high-energy convo as we explore the past, present, and future of pop culture! Smash that LIKE button, SUBSCRIBE, and hit that NOTIFICATION BELL so you never miss an episode of Comic Crusaders Podcast! 🚀💥

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🔗 Official Website: https://www.mopop.org/
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/micheleysmith/

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Get ready for another geek-tastic episode of the Comic Crusaders Podcast! This time, Al Mega welcomes back returning guest and ultimate showrunner, Bill Ostroff, the mastermind behind GeekFest Film Fest, the world’s first and largest traveling geek film festival!

GeekFest is hitting Year 12—and we’re diving deep into how it’s evolved, what’s new for this year, and the wildest behind-the-scenes festival stories. From unexpected film submissions to what it takes to keep the geek flag flying high, Bill spills it all!

In this episode, we cover:

• What makes GeekFest Year 12 bigger and better than ever

• The craziest film submission stories

• How geek culture and indie filmmaking collide

• Bill’s ultimate dream project if he had unlimited resources

• The future of indie geek cinema

Whether you’re a filmmaker, a festival fanatic, or just love geeky movies, this is one interview you don’t wanna miss!

Watch now, hit that like button, and don’t forget to subscribe to Comic Crusaders for more epic interviews!

Have a favorite GeekFest moment? Drop it in the comments!

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📖 Join host Al Mega as he sits down with CBC News journalist and indie comic book creator, Adam Carter!

Adam shares his journey from reporting real-world events to crafting thrilling fiction in his latest project, Betweeeners! We’ll dive deep into the creative process, the challenges of independent comic book publishing, and how his journalistic background plays into his storytelling. If you’re a fan of indie comics, journalism, or just love a good origin story, you won’t want to miss this one!

🔹 Topics covered in this episode:
✅ How Adam transitioned from journalism to comic book writing
✅ The origins of Betweeeners and what makes it unique
✅ The indie comics hustle—crowdfunding, self-promotion, and publishing
✅ His creative team and the collaboration process
✅ The future of Betweeeners—what’s next?

📲 Follow Adam Carter & Betweeners:
🔗 Instagram: conceptionbaysabbath | X: adamcartercbc | Bluesky: adamcarterwrites.bsky.social

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📢 Welcome to another high-speed, high-energy episode of the Comic Crusaders Podcast!

Today, we’re hitting the gas with writer, editor, and comic book mastermind Ivan M. Cohen!

🔥 In this episode, we discuss:
✅ Ivan’s journey from comic book fan to industry pro
✅ The creative chaos behind Giant-Size Wacky Races from Dynamite Entertainment
✅ How to bring classic cartoons into the modern comic book era
✅ The wildest villains, fastest cars, and most ridiculous stunts in the Wacky Races universe
✅ Advice for aspiring comic writers and what’s next for Ivan!

👀 Buckle up, Crusaders, because this ride is gonna be wacky, hilarious, and insightful!

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Wepa, Crusaders! Today, we welcome writer and creator David Swartz to the show as he unveils his latest Kickstarter project, Confederate Monster—a mind-blowing historical horror mashup that throws Frankenstein’s Monster right into the heart of the Civil War! âš¡âš”ï¸ðŸ’€

We dive into:
🧟‍â™‚ï¸ How Confederate Monster was born and why Frankenstein’s Monster is getting a Civil War makeover
âš¡ The wild blend of horror and history—balancing real events with monstrous mayhem
🎨 The creative madness behind the project and what fans can expect from the Kickstarter campaign
🔥 What it takes to make an indie comic like this come to life (or should we say, reanimated?)
😂 And of course, the most insane backer requests, dream casting for a Confederate Monster movie, and what Mary Shelley would think of all this!

You don’t wanna miss this one—David Swartz brings the energy, the laughs, and the monstrous storytelling magic!

🔗 BACK THE KICKSTARTER HERE:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/daveswartzart/confederate-monster-1-5/creator

📌 FOLLOW DAVID SWARTZ:
https://www.facebook.com/daveswartzart/
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If you love indie comics, horror, or just wild, out-of-the-box storytelling, hit that LIKE button, SUBSCRIBE, and drop a comment below—What horror character would YOU throw into the Civil War?!

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🚀 LET’S GO! #ConfederateMonster #Kickstarter #IndieComics #ComicCrusadersPodcast