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<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Adrian Has Issues</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/adrian-has-issues--6576635</link><description><![CDATA[Every creator has a story. What’s yours? Adrian Has Issues is a conversational podcast celebrating the culture of creativity. Host Adrian King provides listeners with a unique perspective into the minds of the purveyors of pop culture with candid, in-depth conversations and interviews.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/6576635/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Comedy</category><copyright>Copyright Adrian Has Issues</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6eb1d86127b036a1101e85951513f12a.jpg</url><title>Adrian Has Issues</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/adrian-has-issues--6576635</link></image><lastBuildDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:00:02 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:name><itunes:email>feeds@spreaker.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6eb1d86127b036a1101e85951513f12a.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Every creator has a story. What’s yours? Adrian Has Issues is a conversational podcast celebrating the culture of creativity. Host Adrian King provides listeners with a unique perspective into the minds of the purveyors of pop culture with candid,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Every creator has a story. What’s yours? Adrian Has Issues is a conversational podcast celebrating the culture of creativity. Host Adrian King provides listeners with a unique perspective into the minds of the purveyors of pop culture with candid, in-depth conversations and interviews.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Comedy"/><itunes:category text="Arts"/><itunes:category text="Music"><itunes:category text="Music Interviews"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Episode 180: Tiny Miracles (with Ro Panuganti)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-180-tiny-miracles-with-ro-panuganti--67659790</link><description><![CDATA[On this week’s episode I once again have the pleasure of speaking with Seattle-based guitarist Ro Panuganti. It’s been some time since our last podcast conversation, so there was much to discuss. Ro recently released his latest album entitled “The Ocean.” Released through the GameGrooves Alliance, “The Ocean” is a sprawling 8-track instrumental progressive metal tribute to the music of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. Additionally, Ro details his other projects including an ambitious video for acclaimed indie game Dave The Diver and forming his ProgXP live band.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:68bbde0acea9050869fce770</guid><pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2025 04:58:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67659790/episode_180_tiny_miracles_with_ro_panuganti.mp3" length="70591455" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this week’s episode I once again have the pleasure of speaking with Seattle-based guitarist Ro Panuganti. It’s been some time since our last podcast conversation, so there was much to discuss. Ro recently released his latest album entitled “The...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this week’s episode I once again have the pleasure of speaking with Seattle-based guitarist Ro Panuganti. It’s been some time since our last podcast conversation, so there was much to discuss. Ro recently released his latest album entitled “The Ocean.” Released through the GameGrooves Alliance, “The Ocean” is a sprawling 8-track instrumental progressive metal tribute to the music of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. Additionally, Ro details his other projects including an ambitious video for acclaimed indie game Dave The Diver and forming his ProgXP live band.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4412</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6eb1d86127b036a1101e85951513f12a.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Adrian &amp; Atlas Still Have Issues: The 10th Anniversary Special (feat. Atlas)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/adrian-atlas-still-have-issues-the-10th-anniversary-special-feat-atlas--65219671</link><description><![CDATA[The Adrian Has Issues Podcast celebrates its 10th anniversary! Joining me on this special occasion is one of my closest friends, Atlas. We started what would be my first-ever show Adrian &amp; Atlas Have Issues back in 2013 and the rest is history. I am not exaggerating when I say that if it weren’t for Atlas there would be no podcasting at all. Our show was an irreverent tribute to our friendship and the geek culture we bonded over in our nearly-20 years of friendship. This episode finds us in hilariously familiar territory as we recall our early misadventures, the formation of our podcast and we also get into a fun discussion on the current state of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Stay tuned to the end of the episode as we check in on an old fan-favorite character from our former show. As the kids say, “IYKYK.”]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:679342590786f35bbbb14a80</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 20:14:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219671/adrian_atlas_still_have_issues_the_10th_anniversary_special_feat_atlas.mp3" length="122954138" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Adrian Has Issues Podcast celebrates its 10th anniversary! Joining me on this special occasion is one of my closest friends, Atlas. We started what would be my first-ever show Adrian &amp;amp; Atlas Have Issues back in 2013 and the rest is history. I...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Adrian Has Issues Podcast celebrates its 10th anniversary! Joining me on this special occasion is one of my closest friends, Atlas. We started what would be my first-ever show Adrian &amp; Atlas Have Issues back in 2013 and the rest is history. I am not exaggerating when I say that if it weren’t for Atlas there would be no podcasting at all. Our show was an irreverent tribute to our friendship and the geek culture we bonded over in our nearly-20 years of friendship. This episode finds us in hilariously familiar territory as we recall our early misadventures, the formation of our podcast and we also get into a fun discussion on the current state of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Stay tuned to the end of the episode as we check in on an old fan-favorite character from our former show. As the kids say, “IYKYK.”]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4389</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d78143d1d60d1a6079fd8196774f1882.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Microdosing Discomfort (feat. Eileen aka The LatiNerd, Jayel Draco &amp; Lynsey G)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/microdosing-discomfort-feat-eileen-aka-the-latinerd-jayel-draco-lynsey-g--65219681</link><description><![CDATA[Here it is, folks—the first post-hiatus episode of Adrian Has Issues! Joining me in the co-hosting chair is none other than Eileen aka The LatiNerd. We sit down for a thought-provoking conversation with the co-founders of Oneshi Press: Jayel Draco (Lead Designer) and Lynsey G Editor-In-Chief). Oneshi Press is an independent publishing company with a strong emphasis on community and inclusion. Their latest project is issue #4 of PACK, a vigilante thriller in which 6 stray dogs, and 1 stray man battling crime and corruption in a gentrified Brooklyn. In this episode, Eileen and I have an honest discussion with Jayel and Lynsey regarding the real-life social issues that inform the world of PACK. We explore how themes of racism, allyship and community affect people not just on street level but in the highest levels of government.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:65cfd951f6406a59345a03b4</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Feb 2024 05:01:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219681/microdosing_discomfort_feat_eileen_aka_the_latinerd_jayel_draco_lynsey_g.mp3" length="102425363" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Here it is, folks—the first post-hiatus episode of Adrian Has Issues! Joining me in the co-hosting chair is none other than Eileen aka The LatiNerd. We sit down for a thought-provoking conversation with the co-founders of Oneshi Press: Jayel Draco...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Here it is, folks—the first post-hiatus episode of Adrian Has Issues! Joining me in the co-hosting chair is none other than Eileen aka The LatiNerd. We sit down for a thought-provoking conversation with the co-founders of Oneshi Press: Jayel Draco (Lead Designer) and Lynsey G Editor-In-Chief). Oneshi Press is an independent publishing company with a strong emphasis on community and inclusion. Their latest project is issue #4 of PACK, a vigilante thriller in which 6 stray dogs, and 1 stray man battling crime and corruption in a gentrified Brooklyn. In this episode, Eileen and I have an honest discussion with Jayel and Lynsey regarding the real-life social issues that inform the world of PACK. We explore how themes of racism, allyship and community affect people not just on street level but in the highest levels of government.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3655</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bcda1709ebdfec0ef6f70d2e19eda8db.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 179: Reclamation</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-179-reclamation--65219673</link><description><![CDATA[This week’s episode finds host Adrian King picking up where he left off on what was the final mini-episode installment. Adrian further elaborates on his role as an artist and seeks to reestablish his personal relationship with the creative process, as well as teasing a future project involving some output from the creative community.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:63122f11a19815762a007e30</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2022 17:08:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219673/episode_179_reclamation.mp3" length="29248101" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week’s episode finds host Adrian King picking up where he left off on what was the final mini-episode installment. Adrian further elaborates on his role as an artist and seeks to reestablish his personal relationship with the creative process, as...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week’s episode finds host Adrian King picking up where he left off on what was the final mini-episode installment. Adrian further elaborates on his role as an artist and seeks to reestablish his personal relationship with the creative process, as well as teasing a future project involving some output from the creative community.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>730</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bcda1709ebdfec0ef6f70d2e19eda8db.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 178: Bring The Bops! (with Allison Martin Trombone)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-178-bring-the-bops-with-allison-martin-trombone--65219675</link><description><![CDATA[Allison Martin is a trombonist with nearly 20 years of performance experience and a Bachelor’s Degree in music education. Having played as a soloist and in ensembles since her youth, Allison was well on her way as a professional player in orchestra before stepping away from music entirely. After years of studying abroad in Japan, Allison has returned with a renewed spirit and destined to make her mark. Equipped with an expansive skillset and an irreverent sense of humor, Allison’s path eventually brought her into the Video Game Music community with an appearance in the popular “Line Them Up” Paper Mario tribute video. 2022 saw the release of her debut album, See The World, a love letter to exploration and the games that inspired her personal journey including entries from The Legend of Zelda: Link To The Past, Final Fantasy VI and Pokémon. In an insightful and in-depth conversation, Adrian talks with Allison about her personal and creative life and the two cover a plethora of topics including: Creative burnout, the secret genius of informercials and the movies of Neil Breen.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:62ac91d0c08b1e15c2032b17</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2022 19:32:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219675/episode_178_bring_the_bops_with_allison_martin_trombone.mp3" length="113002026" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Allison Martin is a trombonist with nearly 20 years of performance experience and a Bachelor’s Degree in music education. Having played as a soloist and in ensembles since her youth, Allison was well on her way as a professional player in orchestra...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Allison Martin is a trombonist with nearly 20 years of performance experience and a Bachelor’s Degree in music education. Having played as a soloist and in ensembles since her youth, Allison was well on her way as a professional player in orchestra before stepping away from music entirely. After years of studying abroad in Japan, Allison has returned with a renewed spirit and destined to make her mark. Equipped with an expansive skillset and an irreverent sense of humor, Allison’s path eventually brought her into the Video Game Music community with an appearance in the popular “Line Them Up” Paper Mario tribute video. 2022 saw the release of her debut album, See The World, a love letter to exploration and the games that inspired her personal journey including entries from The Legend of Zelda: Link To The Past, Final Fantasy VI and Pokémon. In an insightful and in-depth conversation, Adrian talks with Allison about her personal and creative life and the two cover a plethora of topics including: Creative burnout, the secret genius of informercials and the movies of Neil Breen.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3529</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bcda1709ebdfec0ef6f70d2e19eda8db.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 177: Ian Vs. Ian Part 2 (with Ian Cowell)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-177-ian-vs-ian-part-2-with-ian-cowell--65219677</link><description><![CDATA[East Bay Area musician and audio engineer Ian Cowell returns! Continuing the conversation from Episode 176, Ian tells the story of how a series of situations involving mistaken identity with another Cowell served as the catalyst for meeting some incredible individuals in the VGM/Synth community. Adrian and Ian also provide their thoughts on the importance of virtual VGM concerts, videogame music covers winning Grammy Awards and the value of content creators beyond the things they produce.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:628a8ffa90afaf6d9cebb12c</guid><pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2022 21:29:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219677/episode_177_ian_vs_ian_part_2_with_ian_cowell.mp3" length="146378764" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>East Bay Area musician and audio engineer Ian Cowell returns! Continuing the conversation from Episode 176, Ian tells the story of how a series of situations involving mistaken identity with another Cowell served as the catalyst for meeting some...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[East Bay Area musician and audio engineer Ian Cowell returns! Continuing the conversation from Episode 176, Ian tells the story of how a series of situations involving mistaken identity with another Cowell served as the catalyst for meeting some incredible individuals in the VGM/Synth community. Adrian and Ian also provide their thoughts on the importance of virtual VGM concerts, videogame music covers winning Grammy Awards and the value of content creators beyond the things they produce.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4572</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bcda1709ebdfec0ef6f70d2e19eda8db.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Minisode 11: The Answer</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/minisode-11-the-answer--65219678</link><description><![CDATA[The “Minisode” format was intended to be a more intimate and personal account of Adrian’s thoughts and feelings on pop culture and creativity outside of the conversational tone of the standard episodes. In this final entry, Adrian continues a train of thought that was started in Minisode 10. Adrian attempts to redefine what it means to be a creator and podcaster and the role both play in artistic communities he serves. With this comes a conclusion that will no doubt shape his personal and professional journeys for years to come.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:62756c4ee23d37001ed7f1f1</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2022 19:23:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219678/minisode_11_the_answer.mp3" length="25661237" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The “Minisode” format was intended to be a more intimate and personal account of Adrian’s thoughts and feelings on pop culture and creativity outside of the conversational tone of the standard episodes. In this final entry, Adrian continues a train of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The “Minisode” format was intended to be a more intimate and personal account of Adrian’s thoughts and feelings on pop culture and creativity outside of the conversational tone of the standard episodes. In this final entry, Adrian continues a train of thought that was started in Minisode 10. Adrian attempts to redefine what it means to be a creator and podcaster and the role both play in artistic communities he serves. With this comes a conclusion that will no doubt shape his personal and professional journeys for years to come.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>640</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bcda1709ebdfec0ef6f70d2e19eda8db.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 176: Ian Vs. Ian Part 1 (with Ian Cowell)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-176-ian-vs-ian-part-1-with-ian-cowell--65219697</link><description><![CDATA[This week’s guest is Ian Cowell, an East Bay Area musician, producer and engineer. His incredible style ranges from synthwave, progressive rock, lo-fi and chip music. He has incorporated them into these truly unique arrangements of original music and videogame covers. Ian has been building a steady following in the VGM community with guitar-shredding prowess and irreverent humor. Ian capped off 2021 with the release of Exceptional Goblins, an exhilarating full-length album featuring arrangements from games such as Yoshi's Island, The Legend of Zelda II and Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne.   What was intended to be a look into the creation of Exceptional Goblins, the conversation between Adrian and Ian quickly veers into a fun and poignant discussion on a number of topics including: Being Dads as well as gamers and normalizing playing videogames on easy/casual difficulty levels.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:6262e51d296a6e36b8920a3d</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2022 20:14:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219697/episode_176_ian_vs_ian_with_ian_cowell.mp3" length="126915857" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week’s guest is Ian Cowell, an East Bay Area musician, producer and engineer. His incredible style ranges from synthwave, progressive rock, lo-fi and chip music. He has incorporated them into these truly unique arrangements of original music and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week’s guest is Ian Cowell, an East Bay Area musician, producer and engineer. His incredible style ranges from synthwave, progressive rock, lo-fi and chip music. He has incorporated them into these truly unique arrangements of original music and videogame covers. Ian has been building a steady following in the VGM community with guitar-shredding prowess and irreverent humor. Ian capped off 2021 with the release of Exceptional Goblins, an exhilarating full-length album featuring arrangements from games such as Yoshi's Island, The Legend of Zelda II and Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne.   What was intended to be a look into the creation of Exceptional Goblins, the conversation between Adrian and Ian quickly veers into a fun and poignant discussion on a number of topics including: Being Dads as well as gamers and normalizing playing videogames on easy/casual difficulty levels.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3964</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bcda1709ebdfec0ef6f70d2e19eda8db.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 175: Adrian's Lament (with Stemage)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-175-adrian-s-lament-with-stemage--65219684</link><description><![CDATA[Grant Henry, known best by his stage name Stemage, is a composer, session player, and audio engineer. He is the creator of Metroid Metal, performed with Viking Guitar and the guitar player for the Emmy-nominated animated series Steven Universe. His credits also include Ikenfell, Chicory: A Colorful Tale and Runner3. Recorded at the start of 2022, Adrian chats with Stemage about his experiences writing the music for the Hextech Mayhem, a rhythm-based videogame set in the League of Legends franchise from Riot Forge (Ruined King) and Choice Provisions (Bit.Trip). Additionally, Stemage lends his thoughts on balancing hired session work and personal projects, the process of creating the Adrian Has Issues theme song and how he’s found inspiration from an unlikely musical source.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:62462ce8e3e70663c1839d8a</guid><pubDate>Sat, 02 Apr 2022 16:14:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219684/episode_175_adrian_s_lament_with_stemage.mp3" length="101345509" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Grant Henry, known best by his stage name Stemage, is a composer, session player, and audio engineer. He is the creator of Metroid Metal, performed with Viking Guitar and the guitar player for the Emmy-nominated animated series Steven Universe. His...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Grant Henry, known best by his stage name Stemage, is a composer, session player, and audio engineer. He is the creator of Metroid Metal, performed with Viking Guitar and the guitar player for the Emmy-nominated animated series Steven Universe. His credits also include Ikenfell, Chicory: A Colorful Tale and Runner3. Recorded at the start of 2022, Adrian chats with Stemage about his experiences writing the music for the Hextech Mayhem, a rhythm-based videogame set in the League of Legends franchise from Riot Forge (Ruined King) and Choice Provisions (Bit.Trip). Additionally, Stemage lends his thoughts on balancing hired session work and personal projects, the process of creating the Adrian Has Issues theme song and how he’s found inspiration from an unlikely musical source.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3165</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bcda1709ebdfec0ef6f70d2e19eda8db.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 174: Get Into The Groove (with Allen Brasch of GameGrooves)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-174-get-into-the-groove-with-allen-brasch-of-gamegrooves--65219685</link><description><![CDATA[On this week's episode, Adrian chats with Allen Brasch, the owner and editor-and-chief of GameGrooves. Founded in 2018, GameGrooves aims to celebrate the Videogame Music community with blogs, podcasts and albums that feature music artists from a number of genres. Allen details the origins of GameGrooves as well as the events that lead up to the company's most successful album to date: A ska tribute to the music for the game Mario Kart 64 entitled Skario Kart, which features music by Skatune Network, Tape Girl &amp; more. Adrian &amp; Allen also provide their thoughts on the ever-evolving videogame music cover scene, their love of Sonic Adventure 2 and the ambitious 2022 Album Challenge.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:620fdc1437aa1032d547f4bc</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2022 19:27:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219685/episode_174_get_into_the_groove_with_allen_brasch_of_gamegrooves.mp3" length="123319896" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this week's episode, Adrian chats with Allen Brasch, the owner and editor-and-chief of GameGrooves. Founded in 2018, GameGrooves aims to celebrate the Videogame Music community with blogs, podcasts and albums that feature music artists from a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this week's episode, Adrian chats with Allen Brasch, the owner and editor-and-chief of GameGrooves. Founded in 2018, GameGrooves aims to celebrate the Videogame Music community with blogs, podcasts and albums that feature music artists from a number of genres. Allen details the origins of GameGrooves as well as the events that lead up to the company's most successful album to date: A ska tribute to the music for the game Mario Kart 64 entitled Skario Kart, which features music by Skatune Network, Tape Girl &amp; more. Adrian &amp; Allen also provide their thoughts on the ever-evolving videogame music cover scene, their love of Sonic Adventure 2 and the ambitious 2022 Album Challenge.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3851</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bcda1709ebdfec0ef6f70d2e19eda8db.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 173: Ladies &amp; Gentlemen, The Weeknd (with Mario Candelaria)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-173-ladies-gentlemen-the-weeknd-with-mario-candelaria--65219696</link><description><![CDATA[In this week's episode, Adrian is once again joined comedian and writer Mario Candelaria (Ashes, The Chart, Tales From The Pandemic). The duo start off discussing the inspiration behind Mario's latest comic "Fog Line," but the conversation takes several irreverent yet poignant turns featuring takes on Lethal Weapon 2 and Mad Men &amp; more. Mario also goes on a deep dive into his love for hit R&amp;B singer The Weeknd, irredeemable characters in fiction and celebrating the success as well as failures along the creative process.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:60cf6b860de6511b6f0a48d7</guid><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jun 2021 17:23:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219696/episode_173_ladies_gentlemen_the_weeknd_with_mario_candelaria.mp3" length="107730007" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this week's episode, Adrian is once again joined comedian and writer Mario Candelaria (Ashes, The Chart, Tales From The Pandemic). The duo start off discussing the inspiration behind Mario's latest comic "Fog Line," but the conversation takes...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this week's episode, Adrian is once again joined comedian and writer Mario Candelaria (Ashes, The Chart, Tales From The Pandemic). The duo start off discussing the inspiration behind Mario's latest comic "Fog Line," but the conversation takes several irreverent yet poignant turns featuring takes on Lethal Weapon 2 and Mad Men &amp; more. Mario also goes on a deep dive into his love for hit R&amp;B singer The Weeknd, irredeemable characters in fiction and celebrating the success as well as failures along the creative process.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3364</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 172: The Discovery Of A Lifetime (with Ro Panuganti)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-172-the-discovery-of-a-lifetime-with-ro-panuganti--65219699</link><description><![CDATA[Ro Panuganti is a musician who specializes in guitar-driven music in the vein of progressive rock/metal that have become staples within the videogame music community. His covers have ranged from classic game/movie franchises from The Legend of Zelda and Undertale to Frozen and Hamilton. After building a following through these releases and his YouTube channel, Ro embarks on the next leg of his musical journey with a 5-song concept album entitled Project Discover. In this episode, Adrian has a conversation with Ro regarding the EP which draws inspiration from his experiences as a 2nd generation immigrant, Indian mythology and his deep love of videogames. Ro also details how the themes of identity and representation play into the story but also draw parallels to the VGM community and the path to grow as an artist.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:60bcdee9a2646e1dde4601ab</guid><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jun 2021 16:15:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219699/episode_172_the_discovery_of_a_lifetime_with_ro_panuganti.mp3" length="144552513" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ro Panuganti is a musician who specializes in guitar-driven music in the vein of progressive rock/metal that have become staples within the videogame music community. His covers have ranged from classic game/movie franchises from The Legend of Zelda...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ro Panuganti is a musician who specializes in guitar-driven music in the vein of progressive rock/metal that have become staples within the videogame music community. His covers have ranged from classic game/movie franchises from The Legend of Zelda and Undertale to Frozen and Hamilton. After building a following through these releases and his YouTube channel, Ro embarks on the next leg of his musical journey with a 5-song concept album entitled Project Discover. In this episode, Adrian has a conversation with Ro regarding the EP which draws inspiration from his experiences as a 2nd generation immigrant, Indian mythology and his deep love of videogames. Ro also details how the themes of identity and representation play into the story but also draw parallels to the VGM community and the path to grow as an artist.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4515</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 171: The Persistence Of Dreams (with Cody Carpenter)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-171-the-persistence-of-dreams-with-cody-carpenter--65219676</link><description><![CDATA[On this week’s episode Adrian welcome back Cody Carpenter to the podcast. Cody is a third generation musician and has lent his unique talents to a plethora of projects including the 2018 film Halloween and The Lost Themes trilogy, which he co-wrote, co-produced, and performed with his father John Carpenter and Daniel Davies. In addition to his projects under the pseudonym Ludrium, Cody has been producing and performing a series of fantastic instrumental albums in the vein of jazz fusion and progressive rock. We discuss the inspiration behind the tracks on latest album Memories And Dreams through Blue Canoe Records as well as weigh in on the resurgence of videogame-themed movies and the influence gaming has had on their lives and creative ventures.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:60b266620a2abd6b9e8ffa04</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 May 2021 17:21:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219676/episode_171_the_persistence_of_dreams_with_cody_carpenter.mp3" length="83497850" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this week’s episode Adrian welcome back Cody Carpenter to the podcast. Cody is a third generation musician and has lent his unique talents to a plethora of projects including the 2018 film Halloween and The Lost Themes trilogy, which he co-wrote,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this week’s episode Adrian welcome back Cody Carpenter to the podcast. Cody is a third generation musician and has lent his unique talents to a plethora of projects including the 2018 film Halloween and The Lost Themes trilogy, which he co-wrote, co-produced, and performed with his father John Carpenter and Daniel Davies. In addition to his projects under the pseudonym Ludrium, Cody has been producing and performing a series of fantastic instrumental albums in the vein of jazz fusion and progressive rock. We discuss the inspiration behind the tracks on latest album Memories And Dreams through Blue Canoe Records as well as weigh in on the resurgence of videogame-themed movies and the influence gaming has had on their lives and creative ventures.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2086</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 170: Death Blooms (with Erica Schultz &amp; Eileen Melendez)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-170-death-blooms-with-erica-schultz-eileen-melendez--65219672</link><description><![CDATA[On this week’s podcast, Adrian is joined by Eileen Melendez aka The LatiNerd and returning guest, comic book writer/letterer Erica Schultz (Daredevil, Forgotten Home). Erica’s latest title The Deadliest Bouquet from Vices Press focuses on three sisters who are forced to confront a complicated family legacy when investigating their mother’s murder. Adrian, Eileen and Erica examine the book’s themes complete with irreverent yet insightful takes on sibling rivalry, death as well as action movie stars of the 80’s &amp; 90’s.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:60954a1cf00ef61c437e92e4</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2021 16:26:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219672/episode_170_death_blooms_with_erica_schultz_eileen_melendez.mp3" length="123342494" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this week’s podcast, Adrian is joined by Eileen Melendez aka The LatiNerd and returning guest, comic book writer/letterer Erica Schultz (Daredevil, Forgotten Home). Erica’s latest title The Deadliest Bouquet from Vices Press focuses on three...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this week’s podcast, Adrian is joined by Eileen Melendez aka The LatiNerd and returning guest, comic book writer/letterer Erica Schultz (Daredevil, Forgotten Home). Erica’s latest title The Deadliest Bouquet from Vices Press focuses on three sisters who are forced to confront a complicated family legacy when investigating their mother’s murder. Adrian, Eileen and Erica examine the book’s themes complete with irreverent yet insightful takes on sibling rivalry, death as well as action movie stars of the 80’s &amp; 90’s.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3852</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 169: The Keytar Kween (with Lacey Johnson)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-169-the-keytar-kween-with-lacey-johnson--65219702</link><description><![CDATA[On this week’s guest is singer/musician/YouTuber Lacey Johnson! Armed with boundless enthusiasm, razor-sharp wit and a monster-slaying keytar, Lacey covers music from games like Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts and many more. In addition to her YouTube channel, Lacey is also known for energetic live performances that have been making a statement in the Video Game Music community. Lacey shares her experiences with the joys and challenges in arranging music as well as producing videos. Adrian and Lacey also make predictions on what post-pandemic concerts will look like as well as hold an honest discussion on how confronting fear is integral to the creative process.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:60804d1d1cdd6b6503a9f1de</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2021 18:32:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219702/episode_169_the_keytar_kween_with_lacey_johnson.mp3" length="99143929" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this week’s guest is singer/musician/YouTuber Lacey Johnson! Armed with boundless enthusiasm, razor-sharp wit and a monster-slaying keytar, Lacey covers music from games like Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts and many more. In addition to her YouTube...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this week’s guest is singer/musician/YouTuber Lacey Johnson! Armed with boundless enthusiasm, razor-sharp wit and a monster-slaying keytar, Lacey covers music from games like Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts and many more. In addition to her YouTube channel, Lacey is also known for energetic live performances that have been making a statement in the Video Game Music community. Lacey shares her experiences with the joys and challenges in arranging music as well as producing videos. Adrian and Lacey also make predictions on what post-pandemic concerts will look like as well as hold an honest discussion on how confronting fear is integral to the creative process.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3096</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 168: Failed Stage Dives (with Alex Schumacher)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-168-failed-stage-dives-with-alex-schumacher--65219687</link><description><![CDATA[On this week's podcast, cartoonist Alex Schumacher returns! In early 2020, his semi-autobiographical webcomic "Decades of (in)Experience" through Antix Press had celebrated 200 episodes. Now a year later, Alex talks about the decision to conclude the strip as well as rebrand his other project, the satirical shenanigans of Mr. Butterchips. Embarking on the next phases of his personal and creative endeavors, Alex shares his thoughts regarding the importance of art to evolve and reinforce the idea that it's never too late for new beginnings. For all the latest updates on Alex Schumacher please visit his website alexschumacherart.com.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:605b5846e2b8342bf4f173e6</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2021 17:12:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219687/episode_168_failed_stage_dives_with_alex_schumacher.mp3" length="115189300" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this week's podcast, cartoonist Alex Schumacher returns! In early 2020, his semi-autobiographical webcomic "Decades of (in)Experience" through Antix Press had celebrated 200 episodes. Now a year later, Alex talks about the decision to conclude the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this week's podcast, cartoonist Alex Schumacher returns! In early 2020, his semi-autobiographical webcomic "Decades of (in)Experience" through Antix Press had celebrated 200 episodes. Now a year later, Alex talks about the decision to conclude the strip as well as rebrand his other project, the satirical shenanigans of Mr. Butterchips. Embarking on the next phases of his personal and creative endeavors, Alex shares his thoughts regarding the importance of art to evolve and reinforce the idea that it's never too late for new beginnings. For all the latest updates on Alex Schumacher please visit his website alexschumacherart.com.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3597</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 167: The Return Of Punk Rock (with Mikey Erg)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-167-the-return-of-punk-rock-with-mikey-erg--65219690</link><description><![CDATA[On this week's podcast, Adrian chats once again with veteran punk rocker Mikey Erg (The Ergs, Worriers) Fresh off the release of his new self-titled solo album, Mikey discusses his "Return to punk rock" and his experience writing and recording a new album in the midst of a global pandemic. Adrian and Mikey also reflect on the absence of live music, share concert-going regrets and the underrated punk prowess of Pearl Jam.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:604506882dd96a1471934de6</guid><pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2021 18:49:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219690/episode_167_the_return_of_punk_rock_with_mikey_erg.mp3" length="105559535" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this week's podcast, Adrian chats once again with veteran punk rocker Mikey Erg (The Ergs, Worriers) Fresh off the release of his new self-titled solo album, Mikey discusses his "Return to punk rock" and his experience writing and recording a new...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this week's podcast, Adrian chats once again with veteran punk rocker Mikey Erg (The Ergs, Worriers) Fresh off the release of his new self-titled solo album, Mikey discusses his "Return to punk rock" and his experience writing and recording a new album in the midst of a global pandemic. Adrian and Mikey also reflect on the absence of live music, share concert-going regrets and the underrated punk prowess of Pearl Jam.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2637</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 166: Alchemy Is For Everyone (with Aivi &amp; Surasshu)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-166-alchemy-is-for-everyone-with-aivi-surasshu--65219704</link><description><![CDATA[This week’s guests are composers Aivi &amp; Surasshu. They are a chiptune and piano duo, comprised of pianist Aivi Tran and sound designer Steven "Surasshu" Velema. The two have created a significant number of songs for the award-winning Cartoon Network animated series Steven Universe and Steven Universe Future. The duo have been making waves for their work on the soundtrack for the indie RPG Ikenfell created by Chevy Ray of Happy Ray Games along with Sabrielle Augustin. The soundtrack features guest artists such as Sammus, Stemage, Renko, Adriana Figueroa and Reckadem. In this episode, Adrian speaks with Aivi &amp; Surasshu about the evolution of their professional/personal relationship, the concept of “Digital Fusion” in music and Ikenfell’s themes of inclusion and normalization of queer characters in  storytelling as well as the game’s unique accessibility options.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5fac05367c9a080d166586b3</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2020 23:47:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219704/episode_166_alchemy_is_for_everyone_with_aivi_surasshu.mp3" length="70229539" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week’s guests are composers Aivi &amp;amp; Surasshu. They are a chiptune and piano duo, comprised of pianist Aivi Tran and sound designer Steven "Surasshu" Velema. The two have created a significant number of songs for the award-winning Cartoon...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week’s guests are composers Aivi &amp; Surasshu. They are a chiptune and piano duo, comprised of pianist Aivi Tran and sound designer Steven "Surasshu" Velema. The two have created a significant number of songs for the award-winning Cartoon Network animated series Steven Universe and Steven Universe Future. The duo have been making waves for their work on the soundtrack for the indie RPG Ikenfell created by Chevy Ray of Happy Ray Games along with Sabrielle Augustin. The soundtrack features guest artists such as Sammus, Stemage, Renko, Adriana Figueroa and Reckadem. In this episode, Adrian speaks with Aivi &amp; Surasshu about the evolution of their professional/personal relationship, the concept of “Digital Fusion” in music and Ikenfell’s themes of inclusion and normalization of queer characters in  storytelling as well as the game’s unique accessibility options.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2192</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 165: A Conversation With The Commander (with Jennifer Hale &amp; Ashley Burgy)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-165-a-conversation-with-the-commander-with-jennifer-hale-ashley-burgy--65219693</link><description><![CDATA[On this week’s episode, Adrian teams up with Talking Like A Teen co-host Ashley Burgy for a conversation with voice actress Jennifer Hale. Jennifer has lent her voice to a plethora of animated series (Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Powerpuff Girls) and videogames (Mass Effect, Metal Gear Solid) and currently holds the Guinness World Record for the most female videogame voices. Jennifer talks about her experiences narrating her first audiobook for Christopher Paolini’s novel, To Sleep In A Sea of Stars and co-writing a song inspired by the book along with Todd Herfindal . Plus, Adrian and Ashley chat with Jennifer about the Mass Effect cast reunion hosted by NerdsVote and the importance of being socially and politically active.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5f919cd1a9d8a50d1d89b113</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2020 18:04:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219693/episode_165_a_conversation_with_the_commander_with_jennifer_hale_ashley_burgy.mp3" length="60558290" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this week’s episode, Adrian teams up with Talking Like A Teen co-host Ashley Burgy for a conversation with voice actress Jennifer Hale. Jennifer has lent her voice to a plethora of animated series (Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Powerpuff Girls)...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this week’s episode, Adrian teams up with Talking Like A Teen co-host Ashley Burgy for a conversation with voice actress Jennifer Hale. Jennifer has lent her voice to a plethora of animated series (Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Powerpuff Girls) and videogames (Mass Effect, Metal Gear Solid) and currently holds the Guinness World Record for the most female videogame voices. Jennifer talks about her experiences narrating her first audiobook for Christopher Paolini’s novel, To Sleep In A Sea of Stars and co-writing a song inspired by the book along with Todd Herfindal . Plus, Adrian and Ashley chat with Jennifer about the Mass Effect cast reunion hosted by NerdsVote and the importance of being socially and politically active.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1512</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cd842b8424fa3c4a483cc32450daf4a4.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 163: Let Me Fix Your Thoughts (with Fallon Goskowski of Access BOSS)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-163-let-me-fix-your-thoughts-with-fallon-goskowski-of-access-boss--65219682</link><description><![CDATA[This week's guest is Fallon Goskowski. Fallon is a singer, thespian, the founder of Access BOSS...and Adrian's older sister. Adrian &amp; Fallon reflect on what it was like growing up as Blerds to now being parents to both organic and digital children and express their thoughts on what it means to be Black while fighting to exist and be seen in traditionally White spaces.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5f7503d289deed67e6167c69</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2020 22:59:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219682/episode_163_let_me_fix_your_thoughts_with_fallon_goskowski_of_access_boss.mp3" length="138390067" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week's guest is Fallon Goskowski. Fallon is a singer, thespian, the founder of Access BOSS...and Adrian's older sister. Adrian &amp;amp; Fallon reflect on what it was like growing up as Blerds to now being parents to both organic and digital children...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week's guest is Fallon Goskowski. Fallon is a singer, thespian, the founder of Access BOSS...and Adrian's older sister. Adrian &amp; Fallon reflect on what it was like growing up as Blerds to now being parents to both organic and digital children and express their thoughts on what it means to be Black while fighting to exist and be seen in traditionally White spaces.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4322</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/04699db7367ab51227bdc737dfafc184.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 162: Yellow Brick Road Warriors (with David Pepose)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-162-yellow-brick-road-warriors-with-david-pepose--65219694</link><description><![CDATA[This week's guest is David Pepose, the writer and co-creator of the Ringo Award-nominated comic Spencer &amp; Locke as well as Going To The Chapel. from Action Lab Danger Zone. As the comic book industry experiences huge shakeups in publishing and distributing, creators like David Pepose are looking to more crowdfunding ventures such as Kickstarter to appeal to a wider audience that might not have the backing of a traditional publisher. Adrian speaks with David about what inspired his latest comic The O.Z., which is described as The Hurt Locker meets The Wizard of Oz. The conversation then shifts into the marketing of said title, as it is David's first Kickstarter comic and he breaks down his experience with a new outlet of potential readers. There's also talk about what the continual shift towards crowdfunding means for the direct market and the future of indie/mainstream comics and coming to the realization that we're not Keanu Reeves (but that's okay).]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5f6b2e3c056d4e5b12cbb2d6</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2020 11:56:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219694/episode_162_yellow_brick_road_warriors_with_david_pepose.mp3" length="87214225" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week's guest is David Pepose, the writer and co-creator of the Ringo Award-nominated comic Spencer &amp;amp; Locke as well as Going To The Chapel. from Action Lab Danger Zone. As the comic book industry experiences huge shakeups in publishing and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week's guest is David Pepose, the writer and co-creator of the Ringo Award-nominated comic Spencer &amp; Locke as well as Going To The Chapel. from Action Lab Danger Zone. As the comic book industry experiences huge shakeups in publishing and distributing, creators like David Pepose are looking to more crowdfunding ventures such as Kickstarter to appeal to a wider audience that might not have the backing of a traditional publisher. Adrian speaks with David about what inspired his latest comic The O.Z., which is described as The Hurt Locker meets The Wizard of Oz. The conversation then shifts into the marketing of said title, as it is David's first Kickstarter comic and he breaks down his experience with a new outlet of potential readers. There's also talk about what the continual shift towards crowdfunding means for the direct market and the future of indie/mainstream comics and coming to the realization that we're not Keanu Reeves (but that's okay).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2179</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/04699db7367ab51227bdc737dfafc184.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 161: The Bridge (with Jono Diener)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-161-the-bridge-with-jono-diener--65219689</link><description><![CDATA[Jono Diener is a musician and comic book writer based out of Flint, Michigan. He’s performed in bands like The Swellers, Baggage, and No Trigger to name a few. Diener put together A Comic For Flint: HOPE released by Source Point Press, and is featured in the anthologies Maybe Someday (A Wave Blue World), and Everything Is Going Wrong: Comics on Punk and Mental Illness in addition to his self-published titles Monster Bounty, and Jetpack Zack. In this week’s episode, Adrian chats with Jono about his comic book writing career and his involvement in THE INEVITABLES, an art/music project which was created by Vinnie Fiorello (Less Than Jake) and Obi Fernandez (Westbound Train)  and features artist Liana Kangas (She Said Destroy), designer Devin Watson, artist Fabian Lelay (We Are The Danger) and letterer Cardinal Rae (Forgotten Home). Jono and Adrian also examine  the post-pandemic nature of both the comic book and music industries and the challenges of creating while dealing with anxiety.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5f62edb155101d0ecc52135f</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2020 06:10:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219689/episode_161_the_bridge_with_jono_diener.mp3" length="110165203" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jono Diener is a musician and comic book writer based out of Flint, Michigan. He’s performed in bands like The Swellers, Baggage, and No Trigger to name a few. Diener put together A Comic For Flint: HOPE released by Source Point Press, and is featured...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jono Diener is a musician and comic book writer based out of Flint, Michigan. He’s performed in bands like The Swellers, Baggage, and No Trigger to name a few. Diener put together A Comic For Flint: HOPE released by Source Point Press, and is featured in the anthologies Maybe Someday (A Wave Blue World), and Everything Is Going Wrong: Comics on Punk and Mental Illness in addition to his self-published titles Monster Bounty, and Jetpack Zack. In this week’s episode, Adrian chats with Jono about his comic book writing career and his involvement in THE INEVITABLES, an art/music project which was created by Vinnie Fiorello (Less Than Jake) and Obi Fernandez (Westbound Train)  and features artist Liana Kangas (She Said Destroy), designer Devin Watson, artist Fabian Lelay (We Are The Danger) and letterer Cardinal Rae (Forgotten Home). Jono and Adrian also examine  the post-pandemic nature of both the comic book and music industries and the challenges of creating while dealing with anxiety.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3440</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cd842b8424fa3c4a483cc32450daf4a4.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 160: Mask On (with Mario Candelaria &amp; Adam Ferris)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-160-mask-on-with-mario-candelaria-adam-ferris--65219686</link><description><![CDATA[On this week’s episode we’re featuring the comic book “mixtape” entitled Tales From The Pandemic. Taking inspiration from quarantine due to the COVID-19 pandemic, writer Mario Candelaria (Ashes, The Chart, The Good Fight Anthology) assembles a talented team of artists including our other guest Adam Ferris (The Good Fight Anthology, Unlawful Good, Baroque Pop). Mario and Adam give listeners a candid look at their professional and personal friendship, give their thoughts on being comic creators during these uncertain times and hip-hop’s influence on the creation of the anthology.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5f3c0f57250e0c1d6baec65e</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2020 18:47:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219686/episode_160_mask_on_with_mario_candelaria_adam_ferris.mp3" length="117754160" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this week’s episode we’re featuring the comic book “mixtape” entitled Tales From The Pandemic. Taking inspiration from quarantine due to the COVID-19 pandemic, writer Mario Candelaria (Ashes, The Chart, The Good Fight Anthology) assembles a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this week’s episode we’re featuring the comic book “mixtape” entitled Tales From The Pandemic. Taking inspiration from quarantine due to the COVID-19 pandemic, writer Mario Candelaria (Ashes, The Chart, The Good Fight Anthology) assembles a talented team of artists including our other guest Adam Ferris (The Good Fight Anthology, Unlawful Good, Baroque Pop). Mario and Adam give listeners a candid look at their professional and personal friendship, give their thoughts on being comic creators during these uncertain times and hip-hop’s influence on the creation of the anthology.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2942</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 159: From The Earth To The Moon (with Ro Panuganti &amp; Christian Richardson)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-159-from-the-earth-to-the-moon-with-ro-panuganti-christian-richardson--65219691</link><description><![CDATA[This week’s episode features a 2x bonus of videogame music awesomeness! The first half of the show features Ro Panuganti. Ro is a YouTuber, multi-instrumentalist and videographer, specializing in covers of videogames and films in the style of rock and progressive metal. Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the popular role-playing videogame franchise “Mother”/”Earthbound,” Ro talks about co-producing the eclectic tribute album Fuzzy Pickles from GameLark with fellow musician Peter “Soundole” Smith. In the second half, Adrian and Ro are joined by fellow guitarist/YouTuber Christian Richardson. Christian and Ro give a detailed breakdown of the long yet rewarding journey the duo took to arrange and co-produce the thrilling album Moon Rock from Materia Collective, which pays tribute to the music of Super Mario Odyssey from Nintendo.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5f25e767068a8958d6772a06</guid><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2020 01:13:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219691/episode_159_from_the_earth_to_the_moon_with_ro_panuganti_christian_richardson.mp3" length="158966135" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week’s episode features a 2x bonus of videogame music awesomeness! The first half of the show features Ro Panuganti. Ro is a YouTuber, multi-instrumentalist and videographer, specializing in covers of videogames and films in the style of rock and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week’s episode features a 2x bonus of videogame music awesomeness! The first half of the show features Ro Panuganti. Ro is a YouTuber, multi-instrumentalist and videographer, specializing in covers of videogames and films in the style of rock and progressive metal. Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the popular role-playing videogame franchise “Mother”/”Earthbound,” Ro talks about co-producing the eclectic tribute album Fuzzy Pickles from GameLark with fellow musician Peter “Soundole” Smith. In the second half, Adrian and Ro are joined by fellow guitarist/YouTuber Christian Richardson. Christian and Ro give a detailed breakdown of the long yet rewarding journey the duo took to arrange and co-produce the thrilling album Moon Rock from Materia Collective, which pays tribute to the music of Super Mario Odyssey from Nintendo.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4957</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cd842b8424fa3c4a483cc32450daf4a4.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Minisode 10: The Question</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/minisode-10-the-question--65219709</link><description><![CDATA[Celebrating 7 years as a podcaster, Adrian further examines the “culture of creativity” on a deeply personal level. In asking listeners a question, Adrian also comes to a realization that will undoubtedly shape future podcasts for years to come.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5f12a56232bf830d075a8f8b</guid><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2020 08:08:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219709/minisode_10_the_question.mp3" length="34770570" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Celebrating 7 years as a podcaster, Adrian further examines the “culture of creativity” on a deeply personal level. In asking listeners a question, Adrian also comes to a realization that will undoubtedly shape future podcasts for years to come.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Celebrating 7 years as a podcaster, Adrian further examines the “culture of creativity” on a deeply personal level. In asking listeners a question, Adrian also comes to a realization that will undoubtedly shape future podcasts for years to come.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>869</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 158: Run The Jules (with FamilyJules7x)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-158-run-the-jules-with-familyjules7x--65219725</link><description><![CDATA[This week’s guest is Jules Conroy aka FamilyJules7x, a California-based guitarist and YouTuber. Jules details his origins as a musician leading up to the release of his second iteration of “Replay,” a sprawling 20-minute musical tribute featuring 46 different videogames from Pong to Super Mario Bros. to Persona 5. Plus, Jules talks about his successful cover album of the Super Meat Boy soundtrack, which transitioned into working with game composer Danny Baranowsky and being hired as the guitarist for the popular Nintendo game Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the Necrodancer.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5f0a554b5713c260c007cd65</guid><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2020 01:32:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219725/episode_158_run_the_jules_with_familyjules7x.mp3" length="85663771" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week’s guest is Jules Conroy aka FamilyJules7x, a California-based guitarist and YouTuber. Jules details his origins as a musician leading up to the release of his second iteration of “Replay,” a sprawling 20-minute musical tribute featuring 46...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week’s guest is Jules Conroy aka FamilyJules7x, a California-based guitarist and YouTuber. Jules details his origins as a musician leading up to the release of his second iteration of “Replay,” a sprawling 20-minute musical tribute featuring 46 different videogames from Pong to Super Mario Bros. to Persona 5. Plus, Jules talks about his successful cover album of the Super Meat Boy soundtrack, which transitioned into working with game composer Danny Baranowsky and being hired as the guitarist for the popular Nintendo game Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the Necrodancer.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2141</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 157: The Reluctant Zombie (with Jayel Draco)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-157-the-reluctant-zombie-with-jayel-draco--65219698</link><description><![CDATA[This week’s episode features multimedia visual artist and Oneshi Press co-founder Jayel Draco. Jayel and Adrian engage in an irreverent yet poignant conversation about Oneshi’s latest project, Mr. Guy: Zombie Hunter. The story revolves around a wisecracking half-goblin determined to cure himself of a zombie infection…and possibly save the world in the process. While discussing the book’s themes and origins, Jayel examines the nature of parody and meta humor in storytelling and Adrian learns a valuable lesson about life thanks to gelatin-encased foodstuffs known as aspic. Oh, and the Red Baron makes an appearance or two. Why? You’ll have to listen in and find out!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5effd27bcab429303115d6ba</guid><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2020 02:50:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219698/episode_157_the_reluctant_zombie_with_jayel_draco.mp3" length="135673491" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week’s episode features multimedia visual artist and Oneshi Press co-founder Jayel Draco. Jayel and Adrian engage in an irreverent yet poignant conversation about Oneshi’s latest project, Mr. Guy: Zombie Hunter. The story revolves around a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week’s episode features multimedia visual artist and Oneshi Press co-founder Jayel Draco. Jayel and Adrian engage in an irreverent yet poignant conversation about Oneshi’s latest project, Mr. Guy: Zombie Hunter. The story revolves around a wisecracking half-goblin determined to cure himself of a zombie infection…and possibly save the world in the process. While discussing the book’s themes and origins, Jayel examines the nature of parody and meta humor in storytelling and Adrian learns a valuable lesson about life thanks to gelatin-encased foodstuffs known as aspic. Oh, and the Red Baron makes an appearance or two. Why? You’ll have to listen in and find out!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4239</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 156: A Home Worth Fighting For (with Erica Schultz)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-156-a-home-worth-fighting-for-with-erica-schultz--65219692</link><description><![CDATA[On this week’s episode we welcome back our good friend and podcast regular Erica Schultz. Erica is the acclaimed writer of comics such as Xena: Warrior Princess (Dynamite), Twelve Devils Dancing (Action Lab Danger Zone) and Daredevil (Marvel). Her latest title Forgotten Home has recently been released in a collected trade format on Comixology Originals. The Vice Press comic tells the story of a Sheriff's Deputy investigating missing children that may be related to magic from her homeworld. Picking up where we left off on Episode 148, Erica and I look back at the themes of Forgotten Home and how they’ve found a new relevance in the wake of both the COVID-19 pandemic, the fight for racial justic/equality and the Black Lives Matter movement.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5ef65b5441e54e0ef7d4d9ab</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2020 21:30:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219692/episode_156_a_home_worth_fighting_for_with_erica_schultz.mp3" length="162920072" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this week’s episode we welcome back our good friend and podcast regular Erica Schultz. Erica is the acclaimed writer of comics such as Xena: Warrior Princess (Dynamite), Twelve Devils Dancing (Action Lab Danger Zone) and Daredevil (Marvel). Her...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this week’s episode we welcome back our good friend and podcast regular Erica Schultz. Erica is the acclaimed writer of comics such as Xena: Warrior Princess (Dynamite), Twelve Devils Dancing (Action Lab Danger Zone) and Daredevil (Marvel). Her latest title Forgotten Home has recently been released in a collected trade format on Comixology Originals. The Vice Press comic tells the story of a Sheriff's Deputy investigating missing children that may be related to magic from her homeworld. Picking up where we left off on Episode 148, Erica and I look back at the themes of Forgotten Home and how they’ve found a new relevance in the wake of both the COVID-19 pandemic, the fight for racial justic/equality and the Black Lives Matter movement.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4072</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 155: Early Sunsets Over Montclair (with Jeff Beck of East Side Mags)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-155-early-sunsets-over-montclair-with-jeff-beck-of-east-side-mags--65219703</link><description><![CDATA[This week's episode features a conversation with Jeff Beck, the owner of the comic book shop East Side Mags in Montclair, NJ. Established in 2014, ESM combines an inclusive, personal approach to comic book retail and a DIY punk aesthetic. Recorded prior to the COVID-19 outbreak, Jeff and Adrian wax nostalgic about the New Jersey punk/emo scene of the late 90s and early 2000s. Additionally, our heroes share their mutual love of post-hardcore favorites Glassjaw as well as offer takes on the high-profile reunions of Rage Against the Machine and My Chemical Romance.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5eea8a3af94bbf1fb5c128d8</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2020 22:50:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219703/episode_155_early_sunsets_over_montclair_with_jeff_beck_of_east_side_mags.mp3" length="115887658" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week's episode features a conversation with Jeff Beck, the owner of the comic book shop East Side Mags in Montclair, NJ. Established in 2014, ESM combines an inclusive, personal approach to comic book retail and a DIY punk aesthetic. Recorded...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week's episode features a conversation with Jeff Beck, the owner of the comic book shop East Side Mags in Montclair, NJ. Established in 2014, ESM combines an inclusive, personal approach to comic book retail and a DIY punk aesthetic. Recorded prior to the COVID-19 outbreak, Jeff and Adrian wax nostalgic about the New Jersey punk/emo scene of the late 90s and early 2000s. Additionally, our heroes share their mutual love of post-hardcore favorites Glassjaw as well as offer takes on the high-profile reunions of Rage Against the Machine and My Chemical Romance.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2896</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 153: All Hail The Queen (with Lynsey G &amp; Jayel Draco of Oneshi Press)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-153-all-hail-the-queen-with-lynsey-g-jayel-draco-of-oneshi-press--65219695</link><description><![CDATA[This week features returning guests Lynsey G and Jayel Draco, the co-founders of the independent publishing company Oneshi Press. Adrian chats with Lynsey and Jayel about their current project Tracy Queen Vol. 2: Dangerous Experiments. The second volume sees the titular character continue her quest for empowerment and independence from her criminal past and greedy adult movie moguls. Oh, did we mention talking raccoons and clone armies? The podcast conversation explores Tracy’s motivations and how they reflect the ideas of s*x-positivity, feminism and the pitfalls of blind hero worship.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5e58bee1c5fa991928a1d0e4</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2020 08:12:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219695/episode_153_all_hail_the_queen_with_lynsey_g_jayel_draco_of_oneshi_press.mp3" length="92259998" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week features returning guests Lynsey G and Jayel Draco, the co-founders of the independent publishing company Oneshi Press. Adrian chats with Lynsey and Jayel about their current project Tracy Queen Vol. 2: Dangerous Experiments. The second...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week features returning guests Lynsey G and Jayel Draco, the co-founders of the independent publishing company Oneshi Press. Adrian chats with Lynsey and Jayel about their current project Tracy Queen Vol. 2: Dangerous Experiments. The second volume sees the titular character continue her quest for empowerment and independence from her criminal past and greedy adult movie moguls. Oh, did we mention talking raccoons and clone armies? The podcast conversation explores Tracy’s motivations and how they reflect the ideas of s*x-positivity, feminism and the pitfalls of blind hero worship.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2307</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 152: Gen-X Sisyphus (with Alex Schumacher)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-152-gen-x-sisyphus-with-alex-schumacher--65219707</link><description><![CDATA[Adrian welcomes back sequential artist and writer Alex Schumacher. Alex's ongoing webcomic DECADES OF (in)EXPERIENCE chronicles the exploits of Luke Carlin, a 30-something man dealing with the ups and downs of everyday life through a dark yet comical lens. Adrian and Alex commemorate the comic's 200th strip with a candid look at Luke's journey and his growth (or sometimes lack thereof) in the series' first five years.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5e4f3f6139e6660c0360edcb</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2020 02:50:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219707/episode_152_gen_x_sisyphus_with_alex_schumacher.mp3" length="134003960" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Adrian welcomes back sequential artist and writer Alex Schumacher. Alex's ongoing webcomic DECADES OF (in)EXPERIENCE chronicles the exploits of Luke Carlin, a 30-something man dealing with the ups and downs of everyday life through a dark yet comical...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Adrian welcomes back sequential artist and writer Alex Schumacher. Alex's ongoing webcomic DECADES OF (in)EXPERIENCE chronicles the exploits of Luke Carlin, a 30-something man dealing with the ups and downs of everyday life through a dark yet comical lens. Adrian and Alex commemorate the comic's 200th strip with a candid look at Luke's journey and his growth (or sometimes lack thereof) in the series' first five years.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3350</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 151: Fret Not! (with Stemage)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-151-fret-not-with-stemage--65219721</link><description><![CDATA[Grant Henry, known best by his stage name Stemage, is a composer, session player, and audio engineer. He is the creator of Metroid Metal, former guitarist for the video game tribute band LONELYROLLINGSTARS and the guitar player for the Emmy-nominated animated series Steven Universe. His latest project is the soundtrack and sound design for the videogame Card of Darkness. The Apple Arcade exclusive is a collaboration between game designer Zach Gage (Tharsis) and Adventure Time creator Pendleton Ward. The game is developed by Choice Provisions (Bit.Trip). In this episode, Grant discusses developing the game’s unique soundtrack and the balancing act of creating warm, inviting music juxtaposed to the challenging nature of the gameplay. Additionally, Adrian and Grant cover a myriad of topics including the continuing popularity of vinyl music, mobile gaming and much more.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5df07b8cd5d15f7ed7aa6023</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2019 06:49:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219721/episode_151_fret_not_with_stemage.mp3" length="109809139" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Grant Henry, known best by his stage name Stemage, is a composer, session player, and audio engineer. He is the creator of Metroid Metal, former guitarist for the video game tribute band LONELYROLLINGSTARS and the guitar player for the Emmy-nominated...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Grant Henry, known best by his stage name Stemage, is a composer, session player, and audio engineer. He is the creator of Metroid Metal, former guitarist for the video game tribute band LONELYROLLINGSTARS and the guitar player for the Emmy-nominated animated series Steven Universe. His latest project is the soundtrack and sound design for the videogame Card of Darkness. The Apple Arcade exclusive is a collaboration between game designer Zach Gage (Tharsis) and Adventure Time creator Pendleton Ward. The game is developed by Choice Provisions (Bit.Trip). In this episode, Grant discusses developing the game’s unique soundtrack and the balancing act of creating warm, inviting music juxtaposed to the challenging nature of the gameplay. Additionally, Adrian and Grant cover a myriad of topics including the continuing popularity of vinyl music, mobile gaming and much more.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2744</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 150: Frozen Comics And Hot Takes (with Joe Caramagna)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-150-frozen-comics-and-hot-takes-with-joe-caramagna--65219708</link><description><![CDATA[Joe Caramagna is a New Jersey-based comic book letterer and writer. His recent titles include a number of Disney properties including Ducktales, Big Hero 6 and Frozen II: True Treasure, which is the official comic book tie-in for the animated film Frozen II. Recorded on Local Comic Shop Day 2019, Joe sits down with Adrian for a second time in East Side Mags in Montclair, NJ. The pair discuss Joe's current comic book projects plus provide some hilarious commentary on social media, mysterious hockey mascots and supervillains with poor organizational skills.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5de7339589bdad66675981fe</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2019 04:29:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219708/episode_150_frozen_comics_and_hot_takes_with_joe_caramagna.mp3" length="89712462" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Joe Caramagna is a New Jersey-based comic book letterer and writer. His recent titles include a number of Disney properties including Ducktales, Big Hero 6 and Frozen II: True Treasure, which is the official comic book tie-in for the animated film...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Joe Caramagna is a New Jersey-based comic book letterer and writer. His recent titles include a number of Disney properties including Ducktales, Big Hero 6 and Frozen II: True Treasure, which is the official comic book tie-in for the animated film Frozen II. Recorded on Local Comic Shop Day 2019, Joe sits down with Adrian for a second time in East Side Mags in Montclair, NJ. The pair discuss Joe's current comic book projects plus provide some hilarious commentary on social media, mysterious hockey mascots and supervillains with poor organizational skills.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2242</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 149: Prog Metal &amp; Pocket Monsters (with Ro Panuganti)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-149-prog-metal-pocket-monsters-with-ro-panuganti--65219714</link><description><![CDATA[Ro Panuganti is a multi-instrumentalist, recording artist and videographer, specializing in covers of videogames and films in the style of rock and progressive metal. His music have covered songs from games such as The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Metroid. In this episode, Ro chats with Adrian about his latest album from Materia Collective entitled Metal Trainer, which arranges music from the Pokemon Red/Blue/Yellow era of games in a breathtaking progressive metal collection. Ro also talks about his origins as a musician, creating the content on his popular YouTube channel and pitches a gritty Netflix Original-style series based on Team Rocket’s Jesse and James.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5dddd2c651c72e2c5ec6c9c8</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2019 03:55:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219714/episode_149_prog_metal_pocket_monsters_with_ro_panuganti.mp3" length="118501277" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ro Panuganti is a multi-instrumentalist, recording artist and videographer, specializing in covers of videogames and films in the style of rock and progressive metal. His music have covered songs from games such as The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ro Panuganti is a multi-instrumentalist, recording artist and videographer, specializing in covers of videogames and films in the style of rock and progressive metal. His music have covered songs from games such as The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Metroid. In this episode, Ro chats with Adrian about his latest album from Materia Collective entitled Metal Trainer, which arranges music from the Pokemon Red/Blue/Yellow era of games in a breathtaking progressive metal collection. Ro also talks about his origins as a musician, creating the content on his popular YouTube channel and pitches a gritty Netflix Original-style series based on Team Rocket’s Jesse and James.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2963</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 148: Channing Tater Tots (with Erica Schultz)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-148-channing-tater-tots-with-erica-schultz--65219719</link><description><![CDATA[This week’s podcast features friend and frequent guest Erica Schultz, the acclaimed comic book writer behind such titles as Xena: Warrior Princess (Dynamite),Twelve Devils Dancing (Action Lab Danger Zone) and Daredevil (Marvel). Her latest book, Forgotten Home (Vice Press) tells the story of a Sheriff's Deputy investigating missing children that may be related to magic from her homeworld. In this episode, Erica talks about her work as an instructor at The Kubert School and gives listeners a masterclass on proper writing techniques and storytelling tips. Plus, Adrian and Erica go on a number of hilarious deep dives including takes on Michael Bay films, bizarre 90’s TV shows and epic staredowns with M. Night Shyamalan.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5dd33ab7c2af6160a083d8ee</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2019 08:46:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219719/episode_148_channing_tater_tots_with_erica_schultz.mp3" length="146680294" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week’s podcast features friend and frequent guest Erica Schultz, the acclaimed comic book writer behind such titles as Xena: Warrior Princess (Dynamite),Twelve Devils Dancing (Action Lab Danger Zone) and Daredevil (Marvel). Her latest book,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week’s podcast features friend and frequent guest Erica Schultz, the acclaimed comic book writer behind such titles as Xena: Warrior Princess (Dynamite),Twelve Devils Dancing (Action Lab Danger Zone) and Daredevil (Marvel). Her latest book, Forgotten Home (Vice Press) tells the story of a Sheriff's Deputy investigating missing children that may be related to magic from her homeworld. In this episode, Erica talks about her work as an instructor at The Kubert School and gives listeners a masterclass on proper writing techniques and storytelling tips. Plus, Adrian and Erica go on a number of hilarious deep dives including takes on Michael Bay films, bizarre 90’s TV shows and epic staredowns with M. Night Shyamalan.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3667</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 146: Reshaping The Narrative (with Malka Older)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-146-reshaping-the-narrative-with-malka-older--65219715</link><description><![CDATA[Malka Older is an author and humanitarian worker with over a decade of experience in humanitarian aid and development. Her written works include 2016's Infomocracy, which is the first installment of a trilogy of titles entitled The Centenal Cycle and the cyberpunk series Ninth Step Station. In this episode, Adrian speaks with Malka about her experiences working as the showrunner and head writer for Orphan Black: The Next Chapter, which is the continuation of the award-winning television series, which ended it's original run in 2017. The new installment, narrated by Emmy Award winner and series star Tatiana Maslany, is being presented via Serial Box, an online service that offers serialized fiction in audiobook and ebook bundles from bestselling authors and original content. Adrian and Malka also engage in an in-depth conversation about a number of concepts including “speculative resistance” and “narrative disorder” and how they affect her writing process as well as our interpretation of how we view the world.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5d9ecb494be0420c83280136</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2019 07:34:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219715/episode_146_reshaping_the_narrative_with_malka_older.mp3" length="93624814" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Malka Older is an author and humanitarian worker with over a decade of experience in humanitarian aid and development. Her written works include 2016's Infomocracy, which is the first installment of a trilogy of titles entitled The Centenal Cycle and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Malka Older is an author and humanitarian worker with over a decade of experience in humanitarian aid and development. Her written works include 2016's Infomocracy, which is the first installment of a trilogy of titles entitled The Centenal Cycle and the cyberpunk series Ninth Step Station. In this episode, Adrian speaks with Malka about her experiences working as the showrunner and head writer for Orphan Black: The Next Chapter, which is the continuation of the award-winning television series, which ended it's original run in 2017. The new installment, narrated by Emmy Award winner and series star Tatiana Maslany, is being presented via Serial Box, an online service that offers serialized fiction in audiobook and ebook bundles from bestselling authors and original content. Adrian and Malka also engage in an in-depth conversation about a number of concepts including “speculative resistance” and “narrative disorder” and how they affect her writing process as well as our interpretation of how we view the world.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2341</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 145: Being Ian (with Ian Mondrick)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-145-being-ian-with-ian-mondrick--65219722</link><description><![CDATA[This week’s guest is comic book writer Ian Mondrick. Ian’s work has been featured in notable comic book anthologies such as Unlawful Good and Corpus, eventually creating his own entitled Curio: The Anti-Thematic Anthology. Ian chats with Adrian about his upcoming horror comic Tomb of the White Horse which features a cover by Kim Myatt with art by co-creator/illustrator Benjamin A.E. Filby, colorist Lesley Atlansky (Baroque Pop) and letterer Zak Saam (Vagrant Queen). He and Adrian also have hilarious observations on parenting, pop culture FOMO and Avengers fan-casting with fellow comic book creators.   Click the link below for the Kickstarter page for Tomb of the White Horse!Tomb of the White Horse on Kickstarter]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5d547db44b8643000188ebce</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Aug 2019 23:02:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219722/episode_145_being_ian_with_ian_mondrick.mp3" length="121856618" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week’s guest is comic book writer Ian Mondrick. Ian’s work has been featured in notable comic book anthologies such as Unlawful Good and Corpus, eventually creating his own entitled Curio: The Anti-Thematic Anthology. Ian chats with Adrian about...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week’s guest is comic book writer Ian Mondrick. Ian’s work has been featured in notable comic book anthologies such as Unlawful Good and Corpus, eventually creating his own entitled Curio: The Anti-Thematic Anthology. Ian chats with Adrian about his upcoming horror comic Tomb of the White Horse which features a cover by Kim Myatt with art by co-creator/illustrator Benjamin A.E. Filby, colorist Lesley Atlansky (Baroque Pop) and letterer Zak Saam (Vagrant Queen). He and Adrian also have hilarious observations on parenting, pop culture FOMO and Avengers fan-casting with fellow comic book creators.   Click the link below for the Kickstarter page for Tomb of the White Horse!Tomb of the White Horse on Kickstarter]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3046</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 144: Sayreville To Sayville (with Mikey Erg)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-144-sayreville-to-sayville-with-mikey-erg--65219733</link><description><![CDATA[This episode’s guest is musician Mikey Erg, the drummer and vocalist of the influential New Jersey punk band The Ergs! which was formed in 2000. Over the years Erg has performed in a plethora of punk bands including Worriers, The Measure[SA] and The Dopamines as well as The LLC, the house band for The Chris Gethard Show. Recorded on location at Vinyl Paradise in Sayville, New York, Adrian chats with Erg about his latest release entitled Waxbuilt Castles,. The album marks his second solo album, which pays homage to Erg’s musical influences such as The Beatles and Elvis Costello. Erg details his experiences mastering the album at the legendary recording studio Abbey Road in London and reflects on the 15th anniversary of The Ergs! landmark debut, Dorkrockcorkrod.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5d494a22d1f9b100017edeea</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Aug 2019 10:43:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219733/episode_144_sayreville_to_sayville_with_mikey_erg.mp3" length="40171997" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This episode’s guest is musician Mikey Erg, the drummer and vocalist of the influential New Jersey punk band The Ergs! which was formed in 2000. Over the years Erg has performed in a plethora of punk bands including Worriers, The Measure[SA] and The...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode’s guest is musician Mikey Erg, the drummer and vocalist of the influential New Jersey punk band The Ergs! which was formed in 2000. Over the years Erg has performed in a plethora of punk bands including Worriers, The Measure[SA] and The Dopamines as well as The LLC, the house band for The Chris Gethard Show. Recorded on location at Vinyl Paradise in Sayville, New York, Adrian chats with Erg about his latest release entitled Waxbuilt Castles,. The album marks his second solo album, which pays homage to Erg’s musical influences such as The Beatles and Elvis Costello. Erg details his experiences mastering the album at the legendary recording studio Abbey Road in London and reflects on the 15th anniversary of The Ergs! landmark debut, Dorkrockcorkrod.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1004</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 143: Painting The Industry Red (with Chelsea Tyler of DRMCTHR)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-143-painting-the-industry-red-with-chelsea-tyler-of-drmcthr--65219727</link><description><![CDATA[This week's episode features a conversation with Chelsea Tyler, a Maryland-based musician and the singer/guitarist of the alternative pop band DRMCTHR with Bryan Czap and Craig Perkins. Chelsea describes how both she and the band continued to evolve from the release of their 2013 EP Wonderlust to their full-lenth album Hold Your Love in 2017. Now with the latest singles "Burnin' Up" and "Underneath" released in 2019, the band has emerged with a renewed energy and purpose after a series of personal and professional setbacks. Plus, Adrian and Chelsea share their thoughts on the future of Pop music as well as working to dispel the fallacy of suffering for one's art.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5d2e60fee830b500018a501f</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jul 2019 00:52:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219727/episode_143_painting_the_industry_red_with_chelsea_tyler_of_drmcthr.mp3" length="120931806" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week's episode features a conversation with Chelsea Tyler, a Maryland-based musician and the singer/guitarist of the alternative pop band DRMCTHR with Bryan Czap and Craig Perkins. Chelsea describes how both she and the band continued to evolve...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week's episode features a conversation with Chelsea Tyler, a Maryland-based musician and the singer/guitarist of the alternative pop band DRMCTHR with Bryan Czap and Craig Perkins. Chelsea describes how both she and the band continued to evolve from the release of their 2013 EP Wonderlust to their full-lenth album Hold Your Love in 2017. Now with the latest singles "Burnin' Up" and "Underneath" released in 2019, the band has emerged with a renewed energy and purpose after a series of personal and professional setbacks. Plus, Adrian and Chelsea share their thoughts on the future of Pop music as well as working to dispel the fallacy of suffering for one's art.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3023</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Minisode 9: The Last Train To Hoboken</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/minisode-9-the-last-train-to-hoboken--65219726</link><description><![CDATA[In this minisode of Adrian Has Issues, a music playlist serves as a catalyst for Adrian to reflect on a pivotal moment in his personal life. In turn, this causes him to look ahead to the future and outline plans for the podcast including the addition of The LatiNerd Experience and Talking Like A Teen.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5d1197a8b8a90700010424ae</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2019 04:07:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219726/minisode_9_the_last_train_to_hoboken.mp3" length="35301282" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this minisode of Adrian Has Issues, a music playlist serves as a catalyst for Adrian to reflect on a pivotal moment in his personal life. In turn, this causes him to look ahead to the future and outline plans for the podcast including the addition...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this minisode of Adrian Has Issues, a music playlist serves as a catalyst for Adrian to reflect on a pivotal moment in his personal life. In turn, this causes him to look ahead to the future and outline plans for the podcast including the addition of The LatiNerd Experience and Talking Like A Teen.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>883</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 142: Pinball Wizard (with Stemage)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-142-pinball-wizard-with-stemage--65219743</link><description><![CDATA[Grant Henry, known best by his stage name Stemage, is a composer, session player, and audio engineer. He is the creator of Metroid Metal, former guitarist for the video game tribute band LONELYROLLINGSTARS and the guitar player for the Emmy-nominated animated series Steven Universe. His latest project is music and sound design for the videogame Bubsy: Paws on Fire! which is available for PC, Playstation 4 and Nintendo Switch. In this episode, Stemage speaks with Adrian about his unique experiences composing music for both videogames and television as well as hilarious discussions on the 1982 cult classic film Tron, pinball and weird production company logos from the 80s/90s.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5cf5a9969543b90001a039b1</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2019 00:09:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219743/episode_142_pinball_wizard_with_stemage.mp3" length="109307290" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Grant Henry, known best by his stage name Stemage, is a composer, session player, and audio engineer. He is the creator of Metroid Metal, former guitarist for the video game tribute band LONELYROLLINGSTARS and the guitar player for the Emmy-nominated...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Grant Henry, known best by his stage name Stemage, is a composer, session player, and audio engineer. He is the creator of Metroid Metal, former guitarist for the video game tribute band LONELYROLLINGSTARS and the guitar player for the Emmy-nominated animated series Steven Universe. His latest project is music and sound design for the videogame Bubsy: Paws on Fire! which is available for PC, Playstation 4 and Nintendo Switch. In this episode, Stemage speaks with Adrian about his unique experiences composing music for both videogames and television as well as hilarious discussions on the 1982 cult classic film Tron, pinball and weird production company logos from the 80s/90s.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2733</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 141: Canto's Quest (with David M. Booher)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-141-canto-s-quest-with-david-m-booher--65219713</link><description><![CDATA[David M. Booher is a Los Angeles based comic book writer and screenwriter. Some of his past credits include the sci-fi epics POWERLESS and ALIEN BOUNTY HUNTER, both from Vault Comics. His latest project is an all-ages fantasy graphic miniseries CANTO from IDW Pub. The comic was created by Booher (POWERLESS) and artist Drew Zucker (THE HOUSE) and features the talents of colorist Vittorio Astone (ZOJAQAN) and letterer Deron Bennett (IMMORTAL HULK). Described as "THE WIZARD OF OZ meets DANTE'S INFERNO," CANTO tells a tale of brave creature who sets out into a dangerous in hopes of saving a young girl's life. David made his very first podcast appearance in Episode 98 of Adrian Has Issues. In this episode, David speaks with Adrian about the inspiration behind CANTO as well as assembling the creative team and the steps taken to create an effective pitch to publishers. Plus, there's fun observations on The Lord of the Rings, The Neverending Story and more!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5cbf5af49140b7db73f25c7c</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2019 18:58:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219713/episode_141_canto_s_quest_with_david_m_booher.mp3" length="92655814" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>David M. Booher is a Los Angeles based comic book writer and screenwriter. Some of his past credits include the sci-fi epics POWERLESS and ALIEN BOUNTY HUNTER, both from Vault Comics. His latest project is an all-ages fantasy graphic miniseries CANTO...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[David M. Booher is a Los Angeles based comic book writer and screenwriter. Some of his past credits include the sci-fi epics POWERLESS and ALIEN BOUNTY HUNTER, both from Vault Comics. His latest project is an all-ages fantasy graphic miniseries CANTO from IDW Pub. The comic was created by Booher (POWERLESS) and artist Drew Zucker (THE HOUSE) and features the talents of colorist Vittorio Astone (ZOJAQAN) and letterer Deron Bennett (IMMORTAL HULK). Described as "THE WIZARD OF OZ meets DANTE'S INFERNO," CANTO tells a tale of brave creature who sets out into a dangerous in hopes of saving a young girl's life. David made his very first podcast appearance in Episode 98 of Adrian Has Issues. In this episode, David speaks with Adrian about the inspiration behind CANTO as well as assembling the creative team and the steps taken to create an effective pitch to publishers. Plus, there's fun observations on The Lord of the Rings, The Neverending Story and more!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2317</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 140: Hip To Be Square (with Mustin)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-140-hip-to-be-square-with-mustin--65219731</link><description><![CDATA[Mustin a multi-instrumentalist and music producer based in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He's credited as being a pioneer of the videogame music remixing scene with early contributions to OverClocked ReMix and Project Majestic Mix before founding one of the ﬁrst videogame music record labels, OneUp Studios, and one of the ﬁrst videogame music cover bands, The OneUps, who still perform regularly at conventions such as PAX, MAGFest, VCON, and more to this day. Mustin has been featured on CNN and MSNBC, remixed for MC Frontalot and Freezepop, and has worked with the likes of brentalﬂoss, Mega Ran, and more. In this episode, Adrian speaks with Mustin about his solo album entitled "The World Is Square" from Scarlet Moon Productions. The album is a 7-track videogame tribute album, featuring laid-back "chillout" renditions of songs from Squaresoft games such as Final Fantasy VI, Chrono Trigger and Secret of Mana. Mustin also discusses how the album was inspired by various women in his life plus he and Adrian bond over being gamers as well as fathers.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5cb4c79d104c7b502dba8e35</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2019 18:30:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219731/episode_140_hip_to_be_square_with_mustin.mp3" length="147695155" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Mustin a multi-instrumentalist and music producer based in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He's credited as being a pioneer of the videogame music remixing scene with early contributions to OverClocked ReMix and Project Majestic Mix before founding one of the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mustin a multi-instrumentalist and music producer based in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He's credited as being a pioneer of the videogame music remixing scene with early contributions to OverClocked ReMix and Project Majestic Mix before founding one of the ﬁrst videogame music record labels, OneUp Studios, and one of the ﬁrst videogame music cover bands, The OneUps, who still perform regularly at conventions such as PAX, MAGFest, VCON, and more to this day. Mustin has been featured on CNN and MSNBC, remixed for MC Frontalot and Freezepop, and has worked with the likes of brentalﬂoss, Mega Ran, and more. In this episode, Adrian speaks with Mustin about his solo album entitled "The World Is Square" from Scarlet Moon Productions. The album is a 7-track videogame tribute album, featuring laid-back "chillout" renditions of songs from Squaresoft games such as Final Fantasy VI, Chrono Trigger and Secret of Mana. Mustin also discusses how the album was inspired by various women in his life plus he and Adrian bond over being gamers as well as fathers.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3693</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 139: Stupid Famous! (with Clay Puddester &amp; Stephanie Matos of Young Doctors In Love)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-139-stupid-famous-with-clay-puddester-stephanie-matos-of-young-doctors-in-love--65219741</link><description><![CDATA[Young Doctors In Love is a 6-piece indie pop band from Toronto, Ontario. After taking something of a hiatus since the release of their 2014 full-length album “World’s Greatest Rock &amp; Roll Band,” band leader Clay Puddester returns with a new lineup for their latest album. In this episode, Clay and vocalist/songwriter Stephanie Matos chat with Adrian about the songwriting process of their new album entitled “…In Love” plus some other fun topics including: Brainstorming ideas for future music videos. The album’s connections to the Thomas Pynchon novel, “V." The timeless novelty of smoke machines and lasers...and much more.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5caa60a5f4e1fc950f20a8be</guid><pubDate>Sun, 07 Apr 2019 22:51:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219741/episode_139_stupid_famous_with_clay_puddester_stephanie_matos_of_young_doctors_in_love.mp3" length="86981959" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Young Doctors In Love is a 6-piece indie pop band from Toronto, Ontario. After taking something of a hiatus since the release of their 2014 full-length album “World’s Greatest Rock &amp;amp; Roll Band,” band leader Clay Puddester returns with a new lineup...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Young Doctors In Love is a 6-piece indie pop band from Toronto, Ontario. After taking something of a hiatus since the release of their 2014 full-length album “World’s Greatest Rock &amp; Roll Band,” band leader Clay Puddester returns with a new lineup for their latest album. In this episode, Clay and vocalist/songwriter Stephanie Matos chat with Adrian about the songwriting process of their new album entitled “…In Love” plus some other fun topics including: Brainstorming ideas for future music videos. The album’s connections to the Thomas Pynchon novel, “V." The timeless novelty of smoke machines and lasers...and much more.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2175</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 138: The Road To Wrestlemania (with Mario Candelaria)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-138-the-road-to-wrestlemania-with-mario-candelaria--65219734</link><description><![CDATA[Mario Candelaria is a comic book writer and comedian based out of Philadelphia, PA. Some of his credits include Ashes: A Firefighter's Tale (Z2 Comics), Corktown(Alterna Comics) and Baroque Pop: A Lana Del Ray Fanthology (Red Stylo Media).  In this episode, Mario brings Adrian up to speed on all the events leading up to Wrestlemania 35, which includes storylines from WWE Raw, WWE Smackdown and even NXT.   Also in this episode: Kofi-mania sweeps the nation...The rise of Becky “The Man” Lynch...Brock Lesnar is still wrestling, I suppose...And much more!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5c9fc7de6e9a7f3e80afd20e</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 Mar 2019 20:23:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219734/episode_138_the_road_to_wrestlemania_with_mario_candelaria.mp3" length="138198231" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Mario Candelaria is a comic book writer and comedian based out of Philadelphia, PA. Some of his credits include Ashes: A Firefighter's Tale (Z2 Comics), Corktown(Alterna Comics) and Baroque Pop: A Lana Del Ray Fanthology (Red Stylo Media).  In this...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mario Candelaria is a comic book writer and comedian based out of Philadelphia, PA. Some of his credits include Ashes: A Firefighter's Tale (Z2 Comics), Corktown(Alterna Comics) and Baroque Pop: A Lana Del Ray Fanthology (Red Stylo Media).  In this episode, Mario brings Adrian up to speed on all the events leading up to Wrestlemania 35, which includes storylines from WWE Raw, WWE Smackdown and even NXT.   Also in this episode: Kofi-mania sweeps the nation...The rise of Becky “The Man” Lynch...Brock Lesnar is still wrestling, I suppose...And much more!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3455</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 137: 4th Street Songs (with Janet LaBelle)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-137-4th-street-songs-with-janet-labelle--65219716</link><description><![CDATA[Janet LaBelle is a singer/songwriter based out of Brooklyn, NY. During her formative years as a teen, she got her start as the vocalist for the New Jersey pop-punk band Avery, which landed her an indie record deal and the band toured nationally and had their music was featured on television shows &amp; commercials. Since those days, Janet continued to grow as an artist and a solo performer, having released a number of EPs: Moon Songs (2010), Blossom &amp; Blue (2011) and Just A Little Rain (2012). Janet has also performed for other bands including Brooklyn’s Sharkmuffin and Jimmy Destri &amp; The Sound Grenade, a project helmed by Blondie keyboardist Jimmy Destri. This week’s episode features Adrian’s conversation with Janet LaBelle, which covers various topics including the songwriting and recording process of her latest EP, 2018’s I Only See You from Loantaka Records as well as New York’s surfing scene and how music can help people therapeutically.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5c83f3a7e4966b5f3f370176</guid><pubDate>Sat, 09 Mar 2019 18:51:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219716/episode_137_4th_street_songs_with_janet_labelle.mp3" length="97401702" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Janet LaBelle is a singer/songwriter based out of Brooklyn, NY. During her formative years as a teen, she got her start as the vocalist for the New Jersey pop-punk band Avery, which landed her an indie record deal and the band toured nationally and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Janet LaBelle is a singer/songwriter based out of Brooklyn, NY. During her formative years as a teen, she got her start as the vocalist for the New Jersey pop-punk band Avery, which landed her an indie record deal and the band toured nationally and had their music was featured on television shows &amp; commercials. Since those days, Janet continued to grow as an artist and a solo performer, having released a number of EPs: Moon Songs (2010), Blossom &amp; Blue (2011) and Just A Little Rain (2012). Janet has also performed for other bands including Brooklyn’s Sharkmuffin and Jimmy Destri &amp; The Sound Grenade, a project helmed by Blondie keyboardist Jimmy Destri. This week’s episode features Adrian’s conversation with Janet LaBelle, which covers various topics including the songwriting and recording process of her latest EP, 2018’s I Only See You from Loantaka Records as well as New York’s surfing scene and how music can help people therapeutically.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2435</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 136: Nature Unleashed (with Cody Carpenter)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-136-nature-unleashed-with-cody-carpenter--65219732</link><description><![CDATA[Cody Carpenter is a third generation multi-instrumentalist and songwriter. His grandfather, Howard Carpenter, is a founding member of the Nashville Strings. His father, John Carpenter, is a filmmaker and composer. In addition to contributing music for his father's films, Vampires (1998), Ghosts of Mars (2001) and 2018's Halloween along with Daniel Davies, Cody has composed the full-length scores to projects such as Showtimes' Masters of Horror. In this episode, Adrian speaks with Cody regarding his two most recent albums: 2019’s Force Of Nature, an instrumental jazz/fusion album from Blue Canoe Records featuring Grammy Award-nominated bassist Jimmy Haslip and drummer Scott Seiver and 2018’s  Reflections, Cody’s snyth-heavy solo album under his pseudonym Ludrium. Additionally, Adrian and Cody explore various concepts including: The rising popularity of synth/progressive music, the challengers of touring as a musician and music as a universal language.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5c7110c29b747a1582b533d4</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Feb 2019 10:36:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219732/episode_136_nature_unleashed_with_cody_carpenter.mp3" length="101751698" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Cody Carpenter is a third generation multi-instrumentalist and songwriter. His grandfather, Howard Carpenter, is a founding member of the Nashville Strings. His father, John Carpenter, is a filmmaker and composer. In addition to contributing music for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Cody Carpenter is a third generation multi-instrumentalist and songwriter. His grandfather, Howard Carpenter, is a founding member of the Nashville Strings. His father, John Carpenter, is a filmmaker and composer. In addition to contributing music for his father's films, Vampires (1998), Ghosts of Mars (2001) and 2018's Halloween along with Daniel Davies, Cody has composed the full-length scores to projects such as Showtimes' Masters of Horror. In this episode, Adrian speaks with Cody regarding his two most recent albums: 2019’s Force Of Nature, an instrumental jazz/fusion album from Blue Canoe Records featuring Grammy Award-nominated bassist Jimmy Haslip and drummer Scott Seiver and 2018’s  Reflections, Cody’s snyth-heavy solo album under his pseudonym Ludrium. Additionally, Adrian and Cody explore various concepts including: The rising popularity of synth/progressive music, the challengers of touring as a musician and music as a universal language.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2544</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 135: Under The Scarlet Moon (with Jayson Napolitano)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-135-under-the-scarlet-moon-with-jayson-napolitano--65219755</link><description><![CDATA[Today's guest is Jayson Napolitano the owner and founder of Scarlet Moon Productions, a music label, PR firm and artist group that specializes in gaming music that rangers from AAA titles to independent games. Jayson, along with composer Lena Raine (Guild Wars 2, Wandersong &amp; Friends), is the co-producer of Prescription for Sleep: Celeste, the Seventh installment of the popular series, Prescription For Sleep: Game Music Lullabies. The collection is a jazz/ambient arrangement of the soundtrack of the acclaimed videogame Celeste. The Billboard charting album features music by Metal Gear Solid and Bayonetta composer Norihiko Hibino on saxophone and Etrian Odyssey and PersonaQ performer AYAKI on piano as duo dubbed GENTLE LOVE. They are joined for the first time in the series by guest violinist Maiko and the composer of Celeste, Lena Raine. In this episode, Jayson details the formation of Scarlet Moon Productions, his experiences in co-producing Prescription For Sleep: Celeste and introduces the concept of videogame music as a form of healing.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5c66a12aee6eb0411fb4341c</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2019 12:15:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219755/episode_135_under_the_scarlet_moon_with_jayson_napolitano.mp3" length="119475629" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today's guest is Jayson Napolitano the owner and founder of Scarlet Moon Productions, a music label, PR firm and artist group that specializes in gaming music that rangers from AAA titles to independent games. Jayson, along with composer Lena Raine...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today's guest is Jayson Napolitano the owner and founder of Scarlet Moon Productions, a music label, PR firm and artist group that specializes in gaming music that rangers from AAA titles to independent games. Jayson, along with composer Lena Raine (Guild Wars 2, Wandersong &amp; Friends), is the co-producer of Prescription for Sleep: Celeste, the Seventh installment of the popular series, Prescription For Sleep: Game Music Lullabies. The collection is a jazz/ambient arrangement of the soundtrack of the acclaimed videogame Celeste. The Billboard charting album features music by Metal Gear Solid and Bayonetta composer Norihiko Hibino on saxophone and Etrian Odyssey and PersonaQ performer AYAKI on piano as duo dubbed GENTLE LOVE. They are joined for the first time in the series by guest violinist Maiko and the composer of Celeste, Lena Raine. In this episode, Jayson details the formation of Scarlet Moon Productions, his experiences in co-producing Prescription For Sleep: Celeste and introduces the concept of videogame music as a form of healing.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2987</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 134: The Brack Show (with Adrian King)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-134-the-brack-show-with-adrian-king--65219742</link><description><![CDATA[This week’s episode features a first-time guest on the Adrian Has Issues podcast: Adrian King himself! Vancouver-based comic book writer/artist Kelly Brack returns to guest-host the show and put Adrian in the hot seat. Fielding a series of crowdsourced questions asked by comic book creators including Danny Lore (Queen of Bad Dreams), Stephanie Cannon (Hexed) and Lonnie Nadler (Age of X-Man), Adrian gives listeners and irreverent and insightful takes on topics including: Meeting your idols as a fanboy, Canada’s Grandpa adoption agency, Tropical Fruit...and more!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5c5dac67eef1a17c36266c71</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2019 18:07:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219742/episode_134_the_brack_show_with_adrian_king.mp3" length="147058045" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week’s episode features a first-time guest on the Adrian Has Issues podcast: Adrian King himself! Vancouver-based comic book writer/artist Kelly Brack returns to guest-host the show and put Adrian in the hot seat. Fielding a series of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week’s episode features a first-time guest on the Adrian Has Issues podcast: Adrian King himself! Vancouver-based comic book writer/artist Kelly Brack returns to guest-host the show and put Adrian in the hot seat. Fielding a series of crowdsourced questions asked by comic book creators including Danny Lore (Queen of Bad Dreams), Stephanie Cannon (Hexed) and Lonnie Nadler (Age of X-Man), Adrian gives listeners and irreverent and insightful takes on topics including: Meeting your idols as a fanboy, Canada’s Grandpa adoption agency, Tropical Fruit...and more!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3677</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 133: The Apostle Of Pain (with David Pepose &amp; Jorge Santiago Jr.)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-133-the-apostle-of-pain-with-david-pepose-jorge-santiago-jr--65219700</link><description><![CDATA[This week’s episode features writer David Pepose and artist Jorge Santiago Jr., the Ringo Award-nominated co-creators of SPENCER &amp; LOCKE, the comic book crime thriller from Action Lab Danger Zone. The comic, featuring Jasen Smith (colors) and Colin Bell (letters)  tells the story of the misadventures of a hardened cop and his imaginary partner: an anthropomorphic blue panther. Picking up where we left off back in Episode 101, David and Jorge bring Adrian up to speed on the latest installment SPENCER &amp; LOCKE 2 and the series’ new villain Roach Riley, a twisted take on Mort Walker’s comic strip Beetle Bailey. David and Jorge also discuss how they approached the second volume and continued to build on the high concept of the original arc by raising the stakes, but also maintaining the heart and personal connection to the characters.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5c552096eef1a1fa4e01ba4b</guid><pubDate>Sat, 02 Feb 2019 14:50:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219700/episode_133_the_apostle_of_pain_with_david_pepose_jorge_santiago_jr.mp3" length="126953705" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week’s episode features writer David Pepose and artist Jorge Santiago Jr., the Ringo Award-nominated co-creators of SPENCER &amp;amp; LOCKE, the comic book crime thriller from Action Lab Danger Zone. The comic, featuring Jasen Smith (colors) and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week’s episode features writer David Pepose and artist Jorge Santiago Jr., the Ringo Award-nominated co-creators of SPENCER &amp; LOCKE, the comic book crime thriller from Action Lab Danger Zone. The comic, featuring Jasen Smith (colors) and Colin Bell (letters)  tells the story of the misadventures of a hardened cop and his imaginary partner: an anthropomorphic blue panther. Picking up where we left off back in Episode 101, David and Jorge bring Adrian up to speed on the latest installment SPENCER &amp; LOCKE 2 and the series’ new villain Roach Riley, a twisted take on Mort Walker’s comic strip Beetle Bailey. David and Jorge also discuss how they approached the second volume and continued to build on the high concept of the original arc by raising the stakes, but also maintaining the heart and personal connection to the characters.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3174</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Minisode 8: The Dream Gig</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/minisode-8-the-dream-gig--65219739</link><description><![CDATA[Picking up where things left off at the closing of Episode 132, a somewhat unconventional encounter inspires Adrian to revive the "Minisode" format. In this episode Adrian discusses the future of the podcast as well as other potential projects. These past 5 years of podcasting have brought dizzying heights and staggering lows, but Adrian brings a renewed vigor for the art of podcasting and perhaps with it, a new direction.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5c4b953c6d2a73c5a03c4951</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2019 23:46:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219739/minisode_8_the_dream_gig.mp3" length="45260185" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Picking up where things left off at the closing of Episode 132, a somewhat unconventional encounter inspires Adrian to revive the "Minisode" format. In this episode Adrian discusses the future of the podcast as well as other potential projects. These...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Picking up where things left off at the closing of Episode 132, a somewhat unconventional encounter inspires Adrian to revive the "Minisode" format. In this episode Adrian discusses the future of the podcast as well as other potential projects. These past 5 years of podcasting have brought dizzying heights and staggering lows, but Adrian brings a renewed vigor for the art of podcasting and perhaps with it, a new direction.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1132</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 132: The City That Never Sleeps</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-132-the-city-that-never-sleeps--65219701</link><description><![CDATA[This episode is not only the first of 2019, but this also marks the 4th anniversary of the Adrian Has Issues podcast! Hosts Adrian King and Eileen "The LatiNerd" Melendez celebrate by discussing various topics including surviving the flu season, analyzing the themes found in the award-winning animated feature Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse and penning a love letter to Marvel Comics' most iconic character: New York City.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5c4298692b6a28fe67e09497</guid><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jan 2019 04:29:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219701/episode_132_the_city_that_never_sleeps.mp3" length="128870895" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This episode is not only the first of 2019, but this also marks the 4th anniversary of the Adrian Has Issues podcast! Hosts Adrian King and Eileen "The LatiNerd" Melendez celebrate by discussing various topics including surviving the flu season,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is not only the first of 2019, but this also marks the 4th anniversary of the Adrian Has Issues podcast! Hosts Adrian King and Eileen "The LatiNerd" Melendez celebrate by discussing various topics including surviving the flu season, analyzing the themes found in the award-winning animated feature Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse and penning a love letter to Marvel Comics' most iconic character: New York City.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3222</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 131: Kryptonian Vampire Slayers! (with Aaron Berke)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-131-kryptonian-vampire-slayers-with-aaron-berke--65219746</link><description><![CDATA[This week’s guest is Aaron Berke, a filmmaker. entertainment journalist and comic book author. His short film “Hats” was nominated for Best Short Film at the Big Apple Film Festival and Screenplay Competition and Best Comedy Short Film at the Garden State Film Festival. A writer for entertainment websites such as Comicverse and Entertainment Voice, Aaron has set his sights on creating comic books. In this episode, Adrian chats with Aaron about his first published comic entitled “Victoria” (with art by Marika Brousiano) which is featured in Vol. 6 of the Oneshi Press Quarterly Anthology. They also discuss Aaron’s love of Buffy, The Vampire Slayer, Superman and come up with a few ways that DC/WB can fix the Justice League movie franchise.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5c14ae554d7a9c14f005304a</guid><pubDate>Sat, 15 Dec 2018 08:59:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219746/episode_131_kryptonian_vampire_slayers_with_aaron_berke.mp3" length="101193725" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week’s guest is Aaron Berke, a filmmaker. entertainment journalist and comic book author. His short film “Hats” was nominated for Best Short Film at the Big Apple Film Festival and Screenplay Competition and Best Comedy Short Film at the Garden...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week’s guest is Aaron Berke, a filmmaker. entertainment journalist and comic book author. His short film “Hats” was nominated for Best Short Film at the Big Apple Film Festival and Screenplay Competition and Best Comedy Short Film at the Garden State Film Festival. A writer for entertainment websites such as Comicverse and Entertainment Voice, Aaron has set his sights on creating comic books. In this episode, Adrian chats with Aaron about his first published comic entitled “Victoria” (with art by Marika Brousiano) which is featured in Vol. 6 of the Oneshi Press Quarterly Anthology. They also discuss Aaron’s love of Buffy, The Vampire Slayer, Superman and come up with a few ways that DC/WB can fix the Justice League movie franchise.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2530</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 130: This Business Of Art (with Emily Pearson &amp; Pat Shand)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-130-this-business-of-art-with-emily-pearson-pat-shand--65219760</link><description><![CDATA[This week’s episode features the return of both artist Emily Pearson (THE WILDS) and Pat Shand (BREATHLESS), the creative duo behind the latest comic from Black Mask Studios entitled Snap Flash Hustle. The story centers on an alternative model who enters the world of elite models who use their influence for ill-gotten gains. Adrian engages in a candid conversation with Pat and Emily about the real-life inspiration behind the thriller and the difficulties of making a living in creative industries.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5bf8ea0321c67c5581e41409</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Nov 2018 07:45:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219760/episode_130_this_business_of_art_with_emily_pearson_pat_shand.mp3" length="94809480" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week’s episode features the return of both artist Emily Pearson (THE WILDS) and Pat Shand (BREATHLESS), the creative duo behind the latest comic from Black Mask Studios entitled Snap Flash Hustle. The story centers on an alternative model who...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week’s episode features the return of both artist Emily Pearson (THE WILDS) and Pat Shand (BREATHLESS), the creative duo behind the latest comic from Black Mask Studios entitled Snap Flash Hustle. The story centers on an alternative model who enters the world of elite models who use their influence for ill-gotten gains. Adrian engages in a candid conversation with Pat and Emily about the real-life inspiration behind the thriller and the difficulties of making a living in creative industries.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2370</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 129: Hope &amp; Resistance (with Adam Ferris)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-129-hope-resistance-with-adam-ferris--65219730</link><description><![CDATA[This week’s episode features a conversation with Michigan-based artist Adam Ferris. An artist for Source Point Press, he is the artist on 5 successfully-funded Kickstarted anthologies: UNLAWFUL GOOD, BAROQUE POP, UNDIGENOUS, THIS NIGHTMARE KILLS FASCISTS and CURIO. Adam serves as the founding editor of his latest project, an anthology entitled THE GOOD FIGHT. Inspired by the events of the Charlottesville protests, THE GOOD FIGHT aims to spread stories of hope and battle against bigotry and hatred through illustrated stories from a plethora of comic creators. The anthology features over 40 stories from comic book creators such as: Mark Waid (CAPTAIN AMERICA), Greg Pak (MECH CADET YU), Erica Schultz (TWELVE DEVILS DANCING), Mario Candelaria (BAROQUE POP), Natasha Alterici (HEATHEN) and many more. Proceeds from the Kickstarter will go directly to the Southern Poverty Law Center. The Kickstarter for THE GOOD FIGHT launches on November 12.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5be4d5391ae6cffa23021bc5</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2018 07:00:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219730/episode_129_hope_resistance_with_adam_ferris.mp3" length="133266607" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week’s episode features a conversation with Michigan-based artist Adam Ferris. An artist for Source Point Press, he is the artist on 5 successfully-funded Kickstarted anthologies: UNLAWFUL GOOD, BAROQUE POP, UNDIGENOUS, THIS NIGHTMARE KILLS...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week’s episode features a conversation with Michigan-based artist Adam Ferris. An artist for Source Point Press, he is the artist on 5 successfully-funded Kickstarted anthologies: UNLAWFUL GOOD, BAROQUE POP, UNDIGENOUS, THIS NIGHTMARE KILLS FASCISTS and CURIO. Adam serves as the founding editor of his latest project, an anthology entitled THE GOOD FIGHT. Inspired by the events of the Charlottesville protests, THE GOOD FIGHT aims to spread stories of hope and battle against bigotry and hatred through illustrated stories from a plethora of comic creators. The anthology features over 40 stories from comic book creators such as: Mark Waid (CAPTAIN AMERICA), Greg Pak (MECH CADET YU), Erica Schultz (TWELVE DEVILS DANCING), Mario Candelaria (BAROQUE POP), Natasha Alterici (HEATHEN) and many more. Proceeds from the Kickstarter will go directly to the Southern Poverty Law Center. The Kickstarter for THE GOOD FIGHT launches on November 12.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3332</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 128: Pizza Murder (with Kelly Brack)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-128-pizza-murder-with-kelly-brack--65219747</link><description><![CDATA[Kelly Brack is a writer and artist based out of Vancouver, British Columbia. Under the umbrella Noir Comics, he has created published works including Deercatcher: The Scan B.C. Files, which was loosely based on the popular Twitter page for British Colombia’s police scanner. In this episode, Adrian speaks with Kelly about his latest project, Death of the Horror Anthology, which will be launched on Kickstarter on October 1. The anthology will feature works by acclaimed comic creators and pasts guests such as writer Vita Ayala &amp; Emily Pearson, Micah Myers, Cody Sousa and Pat Shand. Recorded on the eve of the release of Spider-Man for Playstation 4, Kelly and Adrian reminisce about the classic Spider-Man 2 movie tie-in videogame from 2004, plus hilarious conversations regarding bizarre pizza deliveries and Kelly’s hot takes on the Star Wars universe.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5ba94cc64785d3688488963c</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2018 22:31:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219747/episode_128_pizza_murder_with_kelly_brack.mp3" length="153433075" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kelly Brack is a writer and artist based out of Vancouver, British Columbia. Under the umbrella Noir Comics, he has created published works including Deercatcher: The Scan B.C. Files, which was loosely based on the popular Twitter page for British...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kelly Brack is a writer and artist based out of Vancouver, British Columbia. Under the umbrella Noir Comics, he has created published works including Deercatcher: The Scan B.C. Files, which was loosely based on the popular Twitter page for British Colombia’s police scanner. In this episode, Adrian speaks with Kelly about his latest project, Death of the Horror Anthology, which will be launched on Kickstarter on October 1. The anthology will feature works by acclaimed comic creators and pasts guests such as writer Vita Ayala &amp; Emily Pearson, Micah Myers, Cody Sousa and Pat Shand. Recorded on the eve of the release of Spider-Man for Playstation 4, Kelly and Adrian reminisce about the classic Spider-Man 2 movie tie-in videogame from 2004, plus hilarious conversations regarding bizarre pizza deliveries and Kelly’s hot takes on the Star Wars universe.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3836</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 127: Equality Is Magic (with Kirsten Thompson &amp; James B. Emmett)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-127-equality-is-magic-with-kirsten-thompson-james-b-emmett--65219765</link><description><![CDATA[This week's guests are Kirsten Thompson and James B. Emmett. The former is the writer and the latter is the editor of the magical mystery thriller, I AM HEXED. The comic tells the story of witches fighting for equality in the backdrop of Washington, D.C. during the 1960's, which in and of itself serves as a metaphor for our current political climate and the advancement of LGBTQIAPK+ people. Kirsten and James chat with Adrian regarding these issues found in the comic as well discuss the #MeToo movement, manga and representation in comics. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5b1fc44803ce64d7a204e8c0</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2018 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219765/episode_127_equality_is_magic_with_kirsten_thompson_james_b_emmett.mp3" length="106157453" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week's guests are Kirsten Thompson and James B. Emmett. The former is the writer and the latter is the editor of the magical mystery thriller, I AM HEXED. The comic tells the story of witches fighting for equality in the backdrop of Washington,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week's guests are Kirsten Thompson and James B. Emmett. The former is the writer and the latter is the editor of the magical mystery thriller, I AM HEXED. The comic tells the story of witches fighting for equality in the backdrop of Washington, D.C. during the 1960's, which in and of itself serves as a metaphor for our current political climate and the advancement of LGBTQIAPK+ people. Kirsten and James chat with Adrian regarding these issues found in the comic as well discuss the #MeToo movement, manga and representation in comics. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2654</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 126: The Scarlet Warrior (with Cody Carpenter &amp; Mark Day)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-126-the-scarlet-warrior-with-cody-carpenter-mark-day--65219720</link><description><![CDATA[This week's episode features an in-depth discussion with Cody Carpenter and Mark Day, the producers and composers of the explosive electronic/chiptune album Shadow Spirits, Vol. 1. What started as a 4-track EP in its inception, grew into a full-length auditory experience that hearkens back to the soundscapes of 8-bit and 16-bit role-playing videogames. In addition to discussing the inspiration behind the album, Cody and Mark also give listeners insight into their other work in music and indie game development. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5b15e973758d4658e6521778</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2018 03:51:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219720/episode_126_the_scarlet_warrior_with_cody_carpenter_mark_day.mp3" length="112983675" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week's episode features an in-depth discussion with Cody Carpenter and Mark Day, the producers and composers of the explosive electronic/chiptune album Shadow Spirits, Vol. 1. What started as a 4-track EP in its inception, grew into a full-length...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week's episode features an in-depth discussion with Cody Carpenter and Mark Day, the producers and composers of the explosive electronic/chiptune album Shadow Spirits, Vol. 1. What started as a 4-track EP in its inception, grew into a full-length auditory experience that hearkens back to the soundscapes of 8-bit and 16-bit role-playing videogames. In addition to discussing the inspiration behind the album, Cody and Mark also give listeners insight into their other work in music and indie game development. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2825</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 125: Cult Mentality (with Erica Schultz)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-125-cult-mentality-with-erica-schultz--65219705</link><description><![CDATA[Erica Schultz is a comic book writer, letterer and editor. She is perhaps best known for her creator-owned crime thriller M3 (Vices Press) and her work with Dynamite Comics which include the SWORDS OF SORROW series and CHARMED. She has co-created two books with artist Claire Connelly: THE UNAUTHORIZED BIOGRAPHY OF WINSTON CHURCHILL and CHEESE: A LOVE STORY. Erica a has also contributed stories for anthologies such as 27: A ROCK ANTHOLOGY (Red Stylo Media) and WHERE WE LIVE (Image Comics) and has written a HAWKGIRL story as part of the pilot program for DC Comics New Talent Showcase and Writers Workshop. In this episode, Adrian and Eileen speak with Erica about two upcoming titles: the horror thriller TWELVE DEVILS DANCING from Action Lab/Danger Zone and XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS #6 from Dynamite Comics, both of which hit comic shops on July 11, 2018! We discuss a variety of themes including: Cults and the cycle of abuse. The role colors play in horror comics. Overcoming problematic tropes in female characters. The portrayal of platonic relationships in pop culture.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5b00ccbd575d1f8e6e0c91e6</guid><pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2018 21:47:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219705/episode_125_cult_mentality_with_erica_schultz.mp3" length="147322373" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Erica Schultz is a comic book writer, letterer and editor. She is perhaps best known for her creator-owned crime thriller M3 (Vices Press) and her work with Dynamite Comics which include the SWORDS OF SORROW series and CHARMED. She has co-created two...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Erica Schultz is a comic book writer, letterer and editor. She is perhaps best known for her creator-owned crime thriller M3 (Vices Press) and her work with Dynamite Comics which include the SWORDS OF SORROW series and CHARMED. She has co-created two books with artist Claire Connelly: THE UNAUTHORIZED BIOGRAPHY OF WINSTON CHURCHILL and CHEESE: A LOVE STORY. Erica a has also contributed stories for anthologies such as 27: A ROCK ANTHOLOGY (Red Stylo Media) and WHERE WE LIVE (Image Comics) and has written a HAWKGIRL story as part of the pilot program for DC Comics New Talent Showcase and Writers Workshop. In this episode, Adrian and Eileen speak with Erica about two upcoming titles: the horror thriller TWELVE DEVILS DANCING from Action Lab/Danger Zone and XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS #6 from Dynamite Comics, both of which hit comic shops on July 11, 2018! We discuss a variety of themes including: Cults and the cycle of abuse. The role colors play in horror comics. Overcoming problematic tropes in female characters. The portrayal of platonic relationships in pop culture.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3683</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 124: Greetings From New Jersey (with Max Rauch of LKFFCT)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-124-greetings-from-new-jersey-with-max-rauch-of-lkffct--65219706</link><description><![CDATA[Max Rauch is a musician, producer and recording engineer based out of New Jersey. Since 2012, he has been the vocalist and guitarist for the indie rock band LKFFCT. In April 2018, the band released the 4-song EP entitled Cayenne through the label Sniffling Indie Kids. In this episode, Max and Adrian engage in a conversation about the songwriting process of Cayenne, the enduring spirit of the New Jersey DIY music scene and hilarious takes on growing up in New Jersey under shadow of New York. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5af754b2aa4a99c18c956cea</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2018 22:16:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219706/episode_124_greetings_from_new_jersey_with_max_rauch_of_lkffct.mp3" length="108529129" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Max Rauch is a musician, producer and recording engineer based out of New Jersey. Since 2012, he has been the vocalist and guitarist for the indie rock band LKFFCT. In April 2018, the band released the 4-song EP entitled Cayenne through the label...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Max Rauch is a musician, producer and recording engineer based out of New Jersey. Since 2012, he has been the vocalist and guitarist for the indie rock band LKFFCT. In April 2018, the band released the 4-song EP entitled Cayenne through the label Sniffling Indie Kids. In this episode, Max and Adrian engage in a conversation about the songwriting process of Cayenne, the enduring spirit of the New Jersey DIY music scene and hilarious takes on growing up in New Jersey under shadow of New York. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2713</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 123: Synergy! (with Lynsey G &amp; Jayel Draco of Oneshi Press)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-123-synergy-with-lynsey-g-jayel-draco-of-oneshi-press--65219745</link><description><![CDATA[Oneshi Press is an independent publishing company founded by writer/editor Lynsey G and multimedia visual artist Jayel Draco. Together, they have produced fantasy and sci-fi graphic novels, comic books and art books. Their projects include Tracy Queen, PACK and the Children of Gaia series. in their second appearance on the podcast, Lynsey and Jayel bring Adrian up to speed on the latest projects from Oneshi including their ongoing Quarterly Anthology series and two new entries in the Children of Gaia saga: War &amp; Horses and Refuge. Additionally, there's some funny and insightful takes on the irritating nature of "corporate-speak" and what it truly takes to build maintain a thriving creative community.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5aea04d6562fa724183064c1</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2018 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219745/episode_123_synergy_with_lynsey_g_jayel_draco_of_oneshi_press.mp3" length="153319608" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Oneshi Press is an independent publishing company founded by writer/editor Lynsey G and multimedia visual artist Jayel Draco. Together, they have produced fantasy and sci-fi graphic novels, comic books and art books. Their projects include Tracy...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Oneshi Press is an independent publishing company founded by writer/editor Lynsey G and multimedia visual artist Jayel Draco. Together, they have produced fantasy and sci-fi graphic novels, comic books and art books. Their projects include Tracy Queen, PACK and the Children of Gaia series. in their second appearance on the podcast, Lynsey and Jayel bring Adrian up to speed on the latest projects from Oneshi including their ongoing Quarterly Anthology series and two new entries in the Children of Gaia saga: War &amp; Horses and Refuge. Additionally, there's some funny and insightful takes on the irritating nature of "corporate-speak" and what it truly takes to build maintain a thriving creative community.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3833</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 122: F.I.E.G.I. (with Ashley Burgy)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-122-f-i-e-g-i-with-ashley-burgy--65219749</link><description><![CDATA[Ashley Burgy is a good friend of mine going on 7 years now, having bonded over a mutual love of hockey and pop-punk music of the early-to-mid 2000s. Recorded prior to the start of the post-season of the NHL, Ashley and I engage in a hilariously irreverent discussion regarding our favorite teams that were fortunate enough to make the playoffs. From there we go on some fun tangents about Scientology's battle with folk music, a reboot of Mad Max set in the Everglades, problematic punk band members and how Kid Rock is only the tip of the iceberg regarding some of the problems plaguing the NHL. We were both a little under the weather during the recording of this episode so please bear with us.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5ada7508f950b7b16a653fc1</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2018 23:45:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219749/episode_122_f_i_e_g_i_with_ashley_burgy.mp3" length="136162238" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ashley Burgy is a good friend of mine going on 7 years now, having bonded over a mutual love of hockey and pop-punk music of the early-to-mid 2000s. Recorded prior to the start of the post-season of the NHL, Ashley and I engage in a hilariously...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ashley Burgy is a good friend of mine going on 7 years now, having bonded over a mutual love of hockey and pop-punk music of the early-to-mid 2000s. Recorded prior to the start of the post-season of the NHL, Ashley and I engage in a hilariously irreverent discussion regarding our favorite teams that were fortunate enough to make the playoffs. From there we go on some fun tangents about Scientology's battle with folk music, a reboot of Mad Max set in the Everglades, problematic punk band members and how Kid Rock is only the tip of the iceberg regarding some of the problems plaguing the NHL. We were both a little under the weather during the recording of this episode so please bear with us.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3404</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 121: Rage Writing (with Christopher Sebela)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-121-rage-writing-with-christopher-sebela--65219711</link><description><![CDATA[Christopher Sebela is an Eisner Award-nominated writer, colorist and letterer based out of Portland, Oregon. His comic book credits range from work for Marvel &amp; DC Comics (INJUSTICE: GROUND ZERO, SUICIDE SQUAD, CAPTAIN MARVEL), Oni Press (HEARTTHROB) and Black Crown (HOUSE AMOK). In this episode, Christopher speaks with Adrian about his experience writing JOHNNY BLAZE: GHOST RIDER, his first solo title with Marvel and his two newly-announced titles from Image Comics: the revenge tale SHANGHAI RED with art by Josh Hixson and CROWDED with Ted Brandt, Ro Stein &amp; Triona Farrell. The latter of which spurs an examination of how online behavior and the culture of social media and how it affects our every day lives. There's also insightful talks about Christopher's writing process and the role music plays when working on scripts.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5ac97d472b6a289d08a0189a</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 Apr 2018 03:36:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219711/episode_121_rage_writing_with_christopher_sebela.mp3" length="119817345" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Christopher Sebela is an Eisner Award-nominated writer, colorist and letterer based out of Portland, Oregon. His comic book credits range from work for Marvel &amp;amp; DC Comics (INJUSTICE: GROUND ZERO, SUICIDE SQUAD, CAPTAIN MARVEL), Oni Press...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Christopher Sebela is an Eisner Award-nominated writer, colorist and letterer based out of Portland, Oregon. His comic book credits range from work for Marvel &amp; DC Comics (INJUSTICE: GROUND ZERO, SUICIDE SQUAD, CAPTAIN MARVEL), Oni Press (HEARTTHROB) and Black Crown (HOUSE AMOK). In this episode, Christopher speaks with Adrian about his experience writing JOHNNY BLAZE: GHOST RIDER, his first solo title with Marvel and his two newly-announced titles from Image Comics: the revenge tale SHANGHAI RED with art by Josh Hixson and CROWDED with Ted Brandt, Ro Stein &amp; Triona Farrell. The latter of which spurs an examination of how online behavior and the culture of social media and how it affects our every day lives. There's also insightful talks about Christopher's writing process and the role music plays when working on scripts.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2996</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 120: Katamari The Destroyer (with Sean, Chuck &amp; George of LONELYROLLINGSTARS)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-120-katamari-the-destroyer-with-sean-chuck-george-of-lonelyrollingstars--65219712</link><description><![CDATA[Hey, y'all! Adrian here. As you'll soon discover, my guests and I went on a strange journey in this episode. George "norg" Nowik, Sean "Ailsean" Stone and Chuck "finbeard" Simpson are three-fifths of LONELYROLLINGSTARS, a video game tribute band that was formed by members of other "VGM" acts The Smash Bros., Viking Guitar Live and Armcannon. The band stopped by to promote their recently released sophomore album Sugarburger, which features arrangements of songs from games like Splatoon and Shovel Knight and Persona 4. In a conversation filled with many hilarious asides and tangents, the band discusses a plethora of topics: Their unconventional approach to songwriting, performing livewith Transformers: The Movie composer Vince DiCOla, the evolution of written language and the controversial nature of avocados. Like I said: we go on a wild journey in this episode. Strap yourselves in and just enjoy the ride. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5ab56d856d2a7301c70a521c</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2018 22:05:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219712/episode_120_katamari_the_destroyer_with_sean_chuck_george_of_lonelyrollingstars.mp3" length="118026355" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Hey, y'all! Adrian here. As you'll soon discover, my guests and I went on a strange journey in this episode. George "norg" Nowik, Sean "Ailsean" Stone and Chuck "finbeard" Simpson are three-fifths of LONELYROLLINGSTARS, a video game tribute band that...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hey, y'all! Adrian here. As you'll soon discover, my guests and I went on a strange journey in this episode. George "norg" Nowik, Sean "Ailsean" Stone and Chuck "finbeard" Simpson are three-fifths of LONELYROLLINGSTARS, a video game tribute band that was formed by members of other "VGM" acts The Smash Bros., Viking Guitar Live and Armcannon. The band stopped by to promote their recently released sophomore album Sugarburger, which features arrangements of songs from games like Splatoon and Shovel Knight and Persona 4. In a conversation filled with many hilarious asides and tangents, the band discusses a plethora of topics: Their unconventional approach to songwriting, performing livewith Transformers: The Movie composer Vince DiCOla, the evolution of written language and the controversial nature of avocados. Like I said: we go on a wild journey in this episode. Strap yourselves in and just enjoy the ride. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3688</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 119: Mythology &amp; Mixology (with Jeff Rider)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-119-mythology-mixology-with-jeff-rider--65219710</link><description><![CDATA[Jeff Rider is a comic book writer based out of San Francisco, California. Under the banner of his imprint Cloudwrangler Comics, Jeff has written several acclaimed comics such as Gravity Matters with Sean Dillon &amp; Erica Schultz and Major Holmes &amp; Captain Watson with Carlos Cabaleiro &amp; Rachel Deering. The lovely and talented Eileen Melendez fills in as host for an ailing Adrian. For those who may not know, Eileen is the producer and occasional co-host of Adrian Has Issues as well as the creator of the upcoming blog/podcast The LatiNerd Experience. She, along with Jeff Rider, is also the co-editor of CACN.net, the online home of the Creator After Con Network. In this episode, Eileen speaks with Jeff about the real-life inspiration behind his latest comic project, The Arcane Cocktail Enthusiast, which features breathtaking artwork by Davide Puppo. The comic tells the story of Lark Leraar, a mixologist and wizard whose drinks are (literally) magic and is informed by the themes of respectful treatment of indigenous peoples, sustainable and ethical food practices. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5aa2d46b53450aab8afa4300</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2018 19:47:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219710/episode_119_mythology_mixology_with_jeff_rider.mp3" length="55446449" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jeff Rider is a comic book writer based out of San Francisco, California. Under the banner of his imprint Cloudwrangler Comics, Jeff has written several acclaimed comics such as Gravity Matters with Sean Dillon &amp;amp; Erica Schultz and Major Holmes...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jeff Rider is a comic book writer based out of San Francisco, California. Under the banner of his imprint Cloudwrangler Comics, Jeff has written several acclaimed comics such as Gravity Matters with Sean Dillon &amp; Erica Schultz and Major Holmes &amp; Captain Watson with Carlos Cabaleiro &amp; Rachel Deering. The lovely and talented Eileen Melendez fills in as host for an ailing Adrian. For those who may not know, Eileen is the producer and occasional co-host of Adrian Has Issues as well as the creator of the upcoming blog/podcast The LatiNerd Experience. She, along with Jeff Rider, is also the co-editor of CACN.net, the online home of the Creator After Con Network. In this episode, Eileen speaks with Jeff about the real-life inspiration behind his latest comic project, The Arcane Cocktail Enthusiast, which features breathtaking artwork by Davide Puppo. The comic tells the story of Lark Leraar, a mixologist and wizard whose drinks are (literally) magic and is informed by the themes of respectful treatment of indigenous peoples, sustainable and ethical food practices. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1386</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 118: Orange Is The New Black Magic (with Pat Shand)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-118-orange-is-the-new-black-magic-with-pat-shand--65219744</link><description><![CDATA[Pat Shand is a writer and content creator based out of New York. Some of his credits include Breathless for Black Mask Studio and Little Girl for Devil's Due. Under the umbrella of Space Between Entertainment, Pat has also produced titles such as Destiny, NY and Clonsters. In this episode, Pat talks about Space Between's latest project Prison Witch, which was co-written with his wife Amy. Prison Witch is a 70-page graphic novel that tells the story of a coven of witches behind bars. The title will be launching on Kickstarter on March 6, 2018 and will feature interior art by Erica D'Urso with covers illustrated by Jenn St-Onge (Bingo Love) and Michelle Lockamy. Pat also gives helpful advice for other creators that may be considering using Kickstarter as well as the origins of Space Between Entertainment.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5a99ea53f9619a4498026790</guid><pubDate>Sat, 03 Mar 2018 01:52:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219744/episode_118_orange_is_the_new_black_magic_with_pat_shand.mp3" length="84102793" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Pat Shand is a writer and content creator based out of New York. Some of his credits include Breathless for Black Mask Studio and Little Girl for Devil's Due. Under the umbrella of Space Between Entertainment, Pat has also produced titles such...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pat Shand is a writer and content creator based out of New York. Some of his credits include Breathless for Black Mask Studio and Little Girl for Devil's Due. Under the umbrella of Space Between Entertainment, Pat has also produced titles such as Destiny, NY and Clonsters. In this episode, Pat talks about Space Between's latest project Prison Witch, which was co-written with his wife Amy. Prison Witch is a 70-page graphic novel that tells the story of a coven of witches behind bars. The title will be launching on Kickstarter on March 6, 2018 and will feature interior art by Erica D'Urso with covers illustrated by Jenn St-Onge (Bingo Love) and Michelle Lockamy. Pat also gives helpful advice for other creators that may be considering using Kickstarter as well as the origins of Space Between Entertainment.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2103</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 117: The Weeb Years (with Kate Bresnahan &amp; Bry Scalley)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-117-the-weeb-years-with-kate-bresnahan-bry-scalley--65219718</link><description><![CDATA[This week's episode features my friends and fellow podcasters, Kate Bresnahan and Bry Scalley! They are the hosts of the Takoyaki Time podcast, which covers all things anime, manga and Japanese pop culture. Continuing the conversation from their podcast, Kate and Bry Scalley talk about their introductions to western geek culture and anime itself, which leads into a discussion on the differences between American comic book culture and Japanese anime/manga and how those gaps are often bridged. Don't worry, it's not nearly as serious as it sounds. We had an absolute blast chatting and please do yourselves a favor and listen to their podcast. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5a7de26e9140b78d412f123a</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2018 19:13:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219718/episode_117_the_weeb_years_with_kate_bresnahan_bry_scalley.mp3" length="121541882" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week's episode features my friends and fellow podcasters, Kate Bresnahan and Bry Scalley! They are the hosts of the Takoyaki Time podcast, which covers all things anime, manga and Japanese pop culture. Continuing the conversation from their...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week's episode features my friends and fellow podcasters, Kate Bresnahan and Bry Scalley! They are the hosts of the Takoyaki Time podcast, which covers all things anime, manga and Japanese pop culture. Continuing the conversation from their podcast, Kate and Bry Scalley talk about their introductions to western geek culture and anime itself, which leads into a discussion on the differences between American comic book culture and Japanese anime/manga and how those gaps are often bridged. Don't worry, it's not nearly as serious as it sounds. We had an absolute blast chatting and please do yourselves a favor and listen to their podcast. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3039</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 116: Into The Wilds (with Vita Ayala &amp; Emily Pearson)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-116-into-the-wilds-with-vita-ayala-emily-pearson--65219756</link><description><![CDATA[This week's episode features writer Vita Ayala (Bitch Planet: Triple Feature, Wonder Woman Annual) and illustrator Emily Pearson (Cult Classic). Our conversation covers a plethora of topics including their artistic origins and how a possible case of mistaken identity may have lead to their collaboration on the comic book series The Wilds from Black Mask Studios. We also cover the title's themes of self-care and individuality and how they inform not only the story itself but society as a whole. What is abundantly clear from the very beginning of this episode is Vita and Emily's chemistry and how well they compliment each other. This is evident in how well they respect each other as creators and as individuals, which is the cornerstone of any collaborative effort.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5a726e51c8302573ec2038bd</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Feb 2018 02:18:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219756/episode_116_into_the_wilds_with_vita_ayala_emily_pearson.mp3" length="94205487" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week's episode features writer Vita Ayala (Bitch Planet: Triple Feature, Wonder Woman Annual) and illustrator Emily Pearson (Cult Classic). Our conversation covers a plethora of topics including their artistic origins and how a possible case of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week's episode features writer Vita Ayala (Bitch Planet: Triple Feature, Wonder Woman Annual) and illustrator Emily Pearson (Cult Classic). Our conversation covers a plethora of topics including their artistic origins and how a possible case of mistaken identity may have lead to their collaboration on the comic book series The Wilds from Black Mask Studios. We also cover the title's themes of self-care and individuality and how they inform not only the story itself but society as a whole. What is abundantly clear from the very beginning of this episode is Vita and Emily's chemistry and how well they compliment each other. This is evident in how well they respect each other as creators and as individuals, which is the cornerstone of any collaborative effort.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2355</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 115: The Visionaries Of Eternity (with Mags Visaggio)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-115-the-visionaries-of-eternity-with-mags-visaggio--65219750</link><description><![CDATA[Mags Visaggio is an Eisner and GLAAD Award-nominated writer of comics such as Kim &amp; Kim and Quantum Teens Are Go for Black Mask Studios, the upcoming miniseries Eternity Girl from DC Comics arriving in March and Transformers Vs. Visionaries from IDW Publishing. In her second appearance on the Adrian Has Issues podcast, Mags and Adrian discuss and debate a plethora of topics including: A breakdown of Mags' comic book script-writing process. The inspiration and concepts of behind Eternity Girl and Transformers Vs. Visionaries. Telling personal stories within larger, genre-specific comics. The challenges of comic book marketing and outreach.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5a67c94c71c10b652f12ab59</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2018 01:24:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219750/episode_115_the_visionaries_of_eternity_with_mags_visaggio.mp3" length="124380927" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Mags Visaggio is an Eisner and GLAAD Award-nominated writer of comics such as Kim &amp;amp; Kim and Quantum Teens Are Go for Black Mask Studios, the upcoming miniseries Eternity Girl from DC Comics arriving in March and Transformers Vs....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mags Visaggio is an Eisner and GLAAD Award-nominated writer of comics such as Kim &amp; Kim and Quantum Teens Are Go for Black Mask Studios, the upcoming miniseries Eternity Girl from DC Comics arriving in March and Transformers Vs. Visionaries from IDW Publishing. In her second appearance on the Adrian Has Issues podcast, Mags and Adrian discuss and debate a plethora of topics including: A breakdown of Mags' comic book script-writing process. The inspiration and concepts of behind Eternity Girl and Transformers Vs. Visionaries. Telling personal stories within larger, genre-specific comics. The challenges of comic book marketing and outreach.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3110</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 114: The Filter of Flutter (with Jennie Wood)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-114-the-filter-of-flutter-with-jennie-wood--65219723</link><description><![CDATA[Jennie Wood is a writer and musician born and raised in North Carolina and currently resides in Boston, MA. She is the author of the YA novel, A Boy Like Me, which is a Next Generation Indie Book Awards finalist, an INDIEFAB Book of the Year finalist, and one of Foreword Reviews’ 10 Best Indie YA novels for 2014. A frequent contributor to the acclaimed anthology series FUBAR by Jeff McComsey Jennie is perhaps best known as the creator and writer of the critically acclaimed, award-winning Flutter, a graphic novel series published by 215 Ink. The trilogy has received numerous accolades from The Advocate, Bleeding Cool and the Virginia Library Association. In this episode, Adrian and Jennie discuss the real-life inspirations behind the conclusion of the Flutter series and how much of the story reflects American society in the wake of Trump's presidency. The conversation tackles subjects such as sexism, racism and the continuing need for indie comics to be a voice of positive change in uncertain times. Plus, Jennie gives listeners insight into how musicians like Courtney Love, Lorde and Veruca Salt inform the world of Flutter.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5a5fa728c8302548e7292f45</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2018 21:21:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219723/episode_114_the_filter_of_flutter_with_jennie_wood.mp3" length="107384509" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jennie Wood is a writer and musician born and raised in North Carolina and currently resides in Boston, MA. She is the author of the YA novel, A Boy Like Me, which is a Next Generation Indie Book Awards finalist, an INDIEFAB Book of the Year finalist,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jennie Wood is a writer and musician born and raised in North Carolina and currently resides in Boston, MA. She is the author of the YA novel, A Boy Like Me, which is a Next Generation Indie Book Awards finalist, an INDIEFAB Book of the Year finalist, and one of Foreword Reviews’ 10 Best Indie YA novels for 2014. A frequent contributor to the acclaimed anthology series FUBAR by Jeff McComsey Jennie is perhaps best known as the creator and writer of the critically acclaimed, award-winning Flutter, a graphic novel series published by 215 Ink. The trilogy has received numerous accolades from The Advocate, Bleeding Cool and the Virginia Library Association. In this episode, Adrian and Jennie discuss the real-life inspirations behind the conclusion of the Flutter series and how much of the story reflects American society in the wake of Trump's presidency. The conversation tackles subjects such as sexism, racism and the continuing need for indie comics to be a voice of positive change in uncertain times. Plus, Jennie gives listeners insight into how musicians like Courtney Love, Lorde and Veruca Salt inform the world of Flutter.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2685</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 113: Sororities &amp; Mercenaries (with Nat Roze &amp; Anna Giovannini)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-113-sororities-mercenaries-with-nat-roze-anna-giovannini--65219769</link><description><![CDATA[Recorded on location at AnimeNYC 2017 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City, this episode features two great interviews with independent creators: Nat Roze is the creator of the webcomic Weird Sisters, which tells the story of a sorority of witches loosely based on characters from Shakespeare's tragedies. Anna Giovannini is an illustrator and CEO of Immagina Press. Under Immagina Press, Anna has produced and published several titles including Mercenaries and Anima.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5a2aec94652dea23bb9f641b</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2017 21:45:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219769/episode_113_sororities_mercenaries_with_nat_roze_anna_giovannini.mp3" length="31989391" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Recorded on location at AnimeNYC 2017 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City, this episode features two great interviews with independent creators: Nat Roze is the creator of the webcomic Weird Sisters, which tells the story of a sorority of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Recorded on location at AnimeNYC 2017 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City, this episode features two great interviews with independent creators: Nat Roze is the creator of the webcomic Weird Sisters, which tells the story of a sorority of witches loosely based on characters from Shakespeare's tragedies. Anna Giovannini is an illustrator and CEO of Immagina Press. Under Immagina Press, Anna has produced and published several titles including Mercenaries and Anima.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>800</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 112: The New School Of Manga (with Jacqueline Cottrell, Mikhail Sebastian &amp; Frederick L. Jones)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-112-the-new-school-of-manga-with-jacqueline-cottrell-mikhail-sebastian-frederick-l-jones--65219759</link><description><![CDATA[Recorded on location at AnimeNYC 2017 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City, this episode features three interviews with some rising stars in the world of anime and manga. Created by a dedicated group of men and women of color, both Noir Caesar and Saturday-AM aim to create groundbreaking and innovative projects that incorporate anime, manga and hip-hop culture.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5a2189718165f5ede67e0d25</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2017 18:34:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219759/episode_112_the_new_school_of_manga_with_jacqueline_cottrell_mikhail_sebastian_frederick_l_jones.mp3" length="91554886" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Recorded on location at AnimeNYC 2017 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City, this episode features three interviews with some rising stars in the world of anime and manga. Created by a dedicated group of men and women of color, both Noir Caesar...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Recorded on location at AnimeNYC 2017 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City, this episode features three interviews with some rising stars in the world of anime and manga. Created by a dedicated group of men and women of color, both Noir Caesar and Saturday-AM aim to create groundbreaking and innovative projects that incorporate anime, manga and hip-hop culture.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2861</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 111: Portrait Of A Storyboard Artist (with Jeremy Simser)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-111-portrait-of-a-storyboard-artist-with-jeremy-simser--65219751</link><description><![CDATA[Jeremy Simser is an illustrator and storyboard artist currently residing in Vancouver after working for 15 years in the Toronto area. Some of his storyboard credits include both television and film projects such as Game of Thrones, The Flash, Supergirl and the upcoming 2018 film, Deadpool 2. In this episode, Jeremy gives listeners an in-depth look into the role a storyboard artist plays in producing TV shows and movies. Plus, Jeremy details his work with writer/illustrator Kelley Brack and making the transition into becoming a comic book creator.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5a0e4bf4e2c48384bd29bb25</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2017 11:02:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219751/episode_111_portrait_of_a_storyboard_artist_with_jeremy_simser.mp3" length="106265045" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jeremy Simser is an illustrator and storyboard artist currently residing in Vancouver after working for 15 years in the Toronto area. Some of his storyboard credits include both television and film projects such as Game of Thrones, The Flash,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jeremy Simser is an illustrator and storyboard artist currently residing in Vancouver after working for 15 years in the Toronto area. Some of his storyboard credits include both television and film projects such as Game of Thrones, The Flash, Supergirl and the upcoming 2018 film, Deadpool 2. In this episode, Jeremy gives listeners an in-depth look into the role a storyboard artist plays in producing TV shows and movies. Plus, Jeremy details his work with writer/illustrator Kelley Brack and making the transition into becoming a comic book creator.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2657</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 110: Forward Momentum (with Jerome Walford)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-110-forward-momentum-with-jerome-walford--65219729</link><description><![CDATA[Jerome Walford is a Brooklyn-based writer, illustrator and publisher. Under the banner of Forward Comix, his past works include the sci-fi action/adventure series Nowhere Man and the Gwan Anthology. titles have received critical acclaim as well as awards from the Glyph Comics Awards, Society of Illustrators and the Urban Action Showcase Comic Awards. Following the success of Gwan, Jerome outlines the next step for his company, which includes a Kickstarter campaign that will see the creation of four unique titles spanning various formats and genres. In this episode, Jerome lays out the details behind Forward Comix's titles for 2018. He also explains how in order for his company to grow and expand, he enlisted in the help of an editorial team comprised of Maya Rock and Rebecca Griffin Greene. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5a053c459140b7ac4eb4400f</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Nov 2017 06:44:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219729/episode_110_forward_momentum_with_jerome_walford.mp3" length="103653778" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jerome Walford is a Brooklyn-based writer, illustrator and publisher. Under the banner of Forward Comix, his past works include the sci-fi action/adventure series Nowhere Man and the Gwan Anthology. titles have received critical acclaim as well as...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jerome Walford is a Brooklyn-based writer, illustrator and publisher. Under the banner of Forward Comix, his past works include the sci-fi action/adventure series Nowhere Man and the Gwan Anthology. titles have received critical acclaim as well as awards from the Glyph Comics Awards, Society of Illustrators and the Urban Action Showcase Comic Awards. Following the success of Gwan, Jerome outlines the next step for his company, which includes a Kickstarter campaign that will see the creation of four unique titles spanning various formats and genres. In this episode, Jerome lays out the details behind Forward Comix's titles for 2018. He also explains how in order for his company to grow and expand, he enlisted in the help of an editorial team comprised of Maya Rock and Rebecca Griffin Greene. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2592</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 109: Anirealism (with Cal Warner aka Schematist)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-109-anirealism-with-cal-warner-aka-schematist--65219783</link><description><![CDATA[Calbert Warner is a NYC based music composer, gamer and photographer. Under the moniker Schematist, Cal has crafted musical projects that incorporate numerous  subgenres of electronic music such as World Fusion, Breakbeat and Glitch-Hop. Schematist's latest release, Anireal, is a biographical musical journey of Jessica Fong, the founder of Lonely Egg Studios. The album tells the story of Jessica's experiences in dealing with depression and mental health and serves to bring to light subjects that are often overlooked or even ignored throughout society. In this episode, Cal and Adrian engage in a thought-provoking conversation on the power of music and the influence it has played in both of their lives. Additionally, both individuals express a mutual love of videogame soundtracks and the brilliance of Final Fantasy 9 and other role playing games.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:59fb3e7d109526272fd462e7</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2017 19:10:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219783/episode_109_anirealism_with_cal_warner_aka_schematist_1.mp3" length="99150534" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Calbert Warner is a NYC based music composer, gamer and photographer. Under the moniker Schematist, Cal has crafted musical projects that incorporate numerous  subgenres of electronic music such as World Fusion, Breakbeat and Glitch-Hop. Schematist's...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Calbert Warner is a NYC based music composer, gamer and photographer. Under the moniker Schematist, Cal has crafted musical projects that incorporate numerous  subgenres of electronic music such as World Fusion, Breakbeat and Glitch-Hop. Schematist's latest release, Anireal, is a biographical musical journey of Jessica Fong, the founder of Lonely Egg Studios. The album tells the story of Jessica's experiences in dealing with depression and mental health and serves to bring to light subjects that are often overlooked or even ignored throughout society. In this episode, Cal and Adrian engage in a thought-provoking conversation on the power of music and the influence it has played in both of their lives. Additionally, both individuals express a mutual love of videogame soundtracks and the brilliance of Final Fantasy 9 and other role playing games.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2479</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 108: Feeding Your Fan-Bot (with Kim Gaines &amp; Shawn Lanier)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-108-feeding-your-fan-bot-with-kim-gaines-shawn-lanier--65219738</link><description><![CDATA[This week's episode features comic book writers Kim Gaines and Shawn Lanier, the co-creators of the upcoming comic book series Eventide. The ongoing series focuses on a group of youths with extraordinary abilities who do battle with evil spirits that plague their town. The book also features art by Sean Dillon and letters by Marcus Kiser. Kim and Shawn discuss the origins and inspiration behind Grub Machine and Eventide. There's also great discussions and observations on animated series such as Batman: The Animated Series, Avatar: The Last Airbender and the hit anime series Bleach. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:59f2689324a694ad625f1aa8</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2017 00:28:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219738/episode_108_feeding_your_fan_bot_with_kim_gaines_shawn_lanier.mp3" length="85959803" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week's episode features comic book writers Kim Gaines and Shawn Lanier, the co-creators of the upcoming comic book series Eventide. The ongoing series focuses on a group of youths with extraordinary abilities who do battle with evil spirits that...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week's episode features comic book writers Kim Gaines and Shawn Lanier, the co-creators of the upcoming comic book series Eventide. The ongoing series focuses on a group of youths with extraordinary abilities who do battle with evil spirits that plague their town. The book also features art by Sean Dillon and letters by Marcus Kiser. Kim and Shawn discuss the origins and inspiration behind Grub Machine and Eventide. There's also great discussions and observations on animated series such as Batman: The Animated Series, Avatar: The Last Airbender and the hit anime series Bleach. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2149</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 107: The Ferguson Effect (with Mark Torres)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-107-the-ferguson-effect-with-mark-torres--65219736</link><description><![CDATA[Mark Torres is a New York-based radio personality and comic book writer. He is perhaps best known as the host of It Came From The Radio, a syndicated sci-fi/fantasy themed call-in radio show. In this episode, Mark tells his story of his rise as a comic book creator and how it coincided with his work as a radio host/podcaster. Mark and Adrian also discuss effective strategies for show hosts, movie sequels/trailers and a spirited debate on whether or not Star Wars Episode VII is secretly a dud. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:59e84b71017db28c1de16565</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Oct 2017 08:05:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219736/episode_107_the_ferguson_effect_with_mark_torres.mp3" length="103739345" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Mark Torres is a New York-based radio personality and comic book writer. He is perhaps best known as the host of It Came From The Radio, a syndicated sci-fi/fantasy themed call-in radio show. In this episode, Mark tells his story of his rise as a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mark Torres is a New York-based radio personality and comic book writer. He is perhaps best known as the host of It Came From The Radio, a syndicated sci-fi/fantasy themed call-in radio show. In this episode, Mark tells his story of his rise as a comic book creator and how it coincided with his work as a radio host/podcaster. Mark and Adrian also discuss effective strategies for show hosts, movie sequels/trailers and a spirited debate on whether or not Star Wars Episode VII is secretly a dud. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2594</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The LatiNerd Experience - Episode 0: Inception</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-latinerd-experience-episode-0-inception--65219748</link><description><![CDATA[Following stream of consciousness, Eileen contemplates out loud the idea of The LatiNerd Experience, exploring what the idea is to her and what she wants it to be for the communities she strives to serve. Reflecting on the past and present, she tries to define what she wants to explore and share for the future. Though to some she is known as the producer and occasional co-host of the Adrian Has Issues podcast, here Eileen has the opportunity to share her unique perspective that is all her own. We hope you will enjoy taking this journey with Eileen through what will ultimately be The LatiNerd Experience. Bienvenidos!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:59e46e39dc2b4a1166d27980</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Oct 2017 08:51:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219748/the_latinerd_experience_episode_0_inception.mp3" length="55794525" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Following stream of consciousness, Eileen contemplates out loud the idea of The LatiNerd Experience, exploring what the idea is to her and what she wants it to be for the communities she strives to serve. Reflecting on the past and present, she tries...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Following stream of consciousness, Eileen contemplates out loud the idea of The LatiNerd Experience, exploring what the idea is to her and what she wants it to be for the communities she strives to serve. Reflecting on the past and present, she tries to define what she wants to explore and share for the future. Though to some she is known as the producer and occasional co-host of the Adrian Has Issues podcast, here Eileen has the opportunity to share her unique perspective that is all her own. We hope you will enjoy taking this journey with Eileen through what will ultimately be The LatiNerd Experience. Bienvenidos!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1394</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d7a2efadfea929b1c1adeb4d780dd952.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 106: The Evolution Of Sycko (with Justin Fischetto)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-106-the-evolution-of-sycko-with-justin-fischetto--65219752</link><description><![CDATA[Justin Fischetto is a comic artist, writer and illustrator based out of Long Island, New York. In this episode, Justin talks about his journey as an independent artist and how his love of action, sci-fi and horror movies influence his work as both Justin Fischetto and his artistic alter-ego, "Sycko." Additionally, Adrian and Justin talk about horror movies, "Inktober" and much more!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:59dfdc73ccc5c554f10b9f56</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Oct 2017 21:56:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219752/episode_106_the_evolution_of_sycko_with_justin_fischetto.mp3" length="89023515" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Justin Fischetto is a comic artist, writer and illustrator based out of Long Island, New York. In this episode, Justin talks about his journey as an independent artist and how his love of action, sci-fi and horror movies influence his work as both...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Justin Fischetto is a comic artist, writer and illustrator based out of Long Island, New York. In this episode, Justin talks about his journey as an independent artist and how his love of action, sci-fi and horror movies influence his work as both Justin Fischetto and his artistic alter-ego, "Sycko." Additionally, Adrian and Justin talk about horror movies, "Inktober" and much more!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2226</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 105: Folk Nerds And Metalheads (with Steven Petrivelli &amp; Keith Grassmick)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-105-folk-nerds-and-metalheads-with-steven-petrivelli-keith-grassmick--65219764</link><description><![CDATA[Steve Petrivelli is a Philadelphia-based comic book writer, known for his comic Sweetie, which was illustrated by Sean Dillon. His latest project is Retail, a slice-of-life comic series about a group of friends surviving the hectic world of retail after college. Keith Grassmick, the artist on Retail #2, is a visual artist specializing in action, fantasy and science-fiction. He studied at the Rhode Island School of Design, and The Academy of Art University in San Francisco. In this episode, Steve explains the inspiration behind Retail, as well as meeting Keith prior to collaborating on issue 2 of the series. Steve and Keith also discuss how music such as indie/folk act The Mountain Goats and Canadian black metal bands influenced the story. There's also plenty of hilarious irreverent discussions on carrier pigeons, regional rivalries and the perks of being an audiophile. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:59d57075e9bfdf16ea28a223</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Oct 2017 01:35:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219764/episode_105_folk_nerds_and_metalheads_with_steven_petrivelli_keith_grassmick.mp3" length="122830220" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Steve Petrivelli is a Philadelphia-based comic book writer, known for his comic Sweetie, which was illustrated by Sean Dillon. His latest project is Retail, a slice-of-life comic series about a group of friends surviving the hectic world of retail...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Steve Petrivelli is a Philadelphia-based comic book writer, known for his comic Sweetie, which was illustrated by Sean Dillon. His latest project is Retail, a slice-of-life comic series about a group of friends surviving the hectic world of retail after college. Keith Grassmick, the artist on Retail #2, is a visual artist specializing in action, fantasy and science-fiction. He studied at the Rhode Island School of Design, and The Academy of Art University in San Francisco. In this episode, Steve explains the inspiration behind Retail, as well as meeting Keith prior to collaborating on issue 2 of the series. Steve and Keith also discuss how music such as indie/folk act The Mountain Goats and Canadian black metal bands influenced the story. There's also plenty of hilarious irreverent discussions on carrier pigeons, regional rivalries and the perks of being an audiophile. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3071</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 104: The Cloudwrangler Connection (with Jeff Rider)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-104-the-cloudwrangler-connection-with-jeff-rider--65219757</link><description><![CDATA[Jeff Rider is a comic book writer based out of San Francisco, California. Under the banner of his imprint Cloudwrangler Comics, Jeff has written several acclaimed comics such as Gravity Matters with Sean Dillon &amp; Erica Schultz, Major Holmes &amp; Captain Watson with Carlos Cabaleiro &amp; Rachel Deering and Been Bit with Stan Chou. In this episode, Jeff brings Adrian and Eileen up to speed on his current projects including Gravity Matters: Blackline and the recently-released crime noir thriller The Demon vs. 10 Angels, which features art by Attiba Royster. In discussing his creative relationship with Attiba, Jeff details the necessity for creators to step into the shoes of their collaborators and learn about life experiences outside of their own. Additionally, Jeff explains his involvement in the Creator After Con Network, an organization which works to bring independent creators together facilitate future collaborations.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:59cd92ccf7e0ab3aa4afa69f</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2017 01:46:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219757/episode_104_the_cloudwrangler_connection_with_jeff_rider.mp3" length="88102051" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jeff Rider is a comic book writer based out of San Francisco, California. Under the banner of his imprint Cloudwrangler Comics, Jeff has written several acclaimed comics such as Gravity Matters with Sean Dillon &amp;amp; Erica Schultz, Major Holmes &amp;amp;...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jeff Rider is a comic book writer based out of San Francisco, California. Under the banner of his imprint Cloudwrangler Comics, Jeff has written several acclaimed comics such as Gravity Matters with Sean Dillon &amp; Erica Schultz, Major Holmes &amp; Captain Watson with Carlos Cabaleiro &amp; Rachel Deering and Been Bit with Stan Chou. In this episode, Jeff brings Adrian and Eileen up to speed on his current projects including Gravity Matters: Blackline and the recently-released crime noir thriller The Demon vs. 10 Angels, which features art by Attiba Royster. In discussing his creative relationship with Attiba, Jeff details the necessity for creators to step into the shoes of their collaborators and learn about life experiences outside of their own. Additionally, Jeff explains his involvement in the Creator After Con Network, an organization which works to bring independent creators together facilitate future collaborations.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2753</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 103: Straight To Hell (with Mario Candelaria &amp; Fabian Lelay)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-103-straight-to-hell-with-mario-candelaria-fabian-lelay--65219753</link><description><![CDATA[Mario Candelaria is a comic book creator and writer based out of Philadelphia, PA. Some of his credits include Ashes: A Firefighter's Tale (Z2 Comics), Corktown (Alterna Comics) and Baroque Pop: A Lana Del Rey Fanthology (Red Stylo). Fabian Lelay is a comic artist and illustrator based out of New York and an artist in residence at Carmine Street Comics. Some of his credits include Jade Street Protection Services (Black Mask Studios) and the upcoming We Are The Danger with Stephanie Cooke (Rogue's Portal). Recorded on location at East Side Mags in Montclair, NJ, Adrian conductws an interview with Mario and Fabian regarding their involvement in the Baroque Pop anthology. Soon thereafter, the conversation took several hilarious twists and turns that just couldn't be contained in a simple Q&amp;A format. Also In This Episode: Bizarre Wrestling Moves! Cats vs. Dogs: The Ladder Match! Fabian's Essential Anime List! Jeff Beck: The Next Steve Jobs!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:59b8f4cae9bfdfaaff6b69e4</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2017 10:20:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219753/episode_103_straight_to_hell_with_mario_candelaria_fabian_lelay.mp3" length="100635760" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Mario Candelaria is a comic book creator and writer based out of Philadelphia, PA. Some of his credits include Ashes: A Firefighter's Tale (Z2 Comics), Corktown (Alterna Comics) and Baroque Pop: A Lana Del Rey Fanthology (Red Stylo). Fabian Lelay is a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mario Candelaria is a comic book creator and writer based out of Philadelphia, PA. Some of his credits include Ashes: A Firefighter's Tale (Z2 Comics), Corktown (Alterna Comics) and Baroque Pop: A Lana Del Rey Fanthology (Red Stylo). Fabian Lelay is a comic artist and illustrator based out of New York and an artist in residence at Carmine Street Comics. Some of his credits include Jade Street Protection Services (Black Mask Studios) and the upcoming We Are The Danger with Stephanie Cooke (Rogue's Portal). Recorded on location at East Side Mags in Montclair, NJ, Adrian conductws an interview with Mario and Fabian regarding their involvement in the Baroque Pop anthology. Soon thereafter, the conversation took several hilarious twists and turns that just couldn't be contained in a simple Q&amp;A format. Also In This Episode: Bizarre Wrestling Moves! Cats vs. Dogs: The Ladder Match! Fabian's Essential Anime List! Jeff Beck: The Next Steve Jobs!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2516</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 102: Back To School (with Mega Ran)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-102-back-to-school-with-mega-ran--65219766</link><description><![CDATA[Mega Ran (formerly known as Random) is a rapper, producer and engineer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  As a former middle school teacher, Mega Ran transformed his education background into a stellar career in the underground hip-hop scene. His music combines hard-hitting beats and thought-provoking lyrics with video game aesthetics, which can be heard in critically-acclaimed albums such as 2007's Mega Ran and 2011's Black Materia, which is a tribute to the icon 1997 role-playing game Final Fantasy VII. With his new album, Extra Credit, Mega Ran further branches out from the "nerdcore" leanings of his earlier releases. Instead, the LP picks up where 2015's RNDM left off, focusing on more personal, confessional lyrics. In this episode, Mega Ran speaks with host Adrian King about the inspiration behind Extra Credit as well provide commentary on the continuing rise of "Blerd" culture and using his educational background to teach a new school of aspiring emcees.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:59afa781cf81e08b043dee44</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Sep 2017 09:19:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219766/episode_102_back_to_school_with_mega_ran.mp3" length="107149548" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Mega Ran (formerly known as Random) is a rapper, producer and engineer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  As a former middle school teacher, Mega Ran transformed his education background into a stellar career in the underground hip-hop scene. His music...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mega Ran (formerly known as Random) is a rapper, producer and engineer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  As a former middle school teacher, Mega Ran transformed his education background into a stellar career in the underground hip-hop scene. His music combines hard-hitting beats and thought-provoking lyrics with video game aesthetics, which can be heard in critically-acclaimed albums such as 2007's Mega Ran and 2011's Black Materia, which is a tribute to the icon 1997 role-playing game Final Fantasy VII. With his new album, Extra Credit, Mega Ran further branches out from the "nerdcore" leanings of his earlier releases. Instead, the LP picks up where 2015's RNDM left off, focusing on more personal, confessional lyrics. In this episode, Mega Ran speaks with host Adrian King about the inspiration behind Extra Credit as well provide commentary on the continuing rise of "Blerd" culture and using his educational background to teach a new school of aspiring emcees.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2679</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 101: Badges &amp; Bullets (with David Pepose)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-101-badges-bullets-with-david-pepose--65219771</link><description><![CDATA[David Pepose is a writer and editor who has worked for several entertainment companies including CBS, Newsarama and DC Entertainment. David has been quickly making a name for himself as the co-creator of his first published comic, a neo-noir thriller Spencer &amp; Locke from Action Lab Entertainment. Rounding out the book's creative team is Jorge Santiago, Jr (artist), Jasen Smith (colorist), Colin Bell (letters) and variant covers by Maan House and Joe Mulvey. In this episode, David details how comic creators Bill Watterson and Frank Miller inspired the gritty crime miniseries as well as the book's underlying themes of redemption and mental health. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:59a6ff2137c5810de9fc8e93</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Aug 2017 19:50:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219771/episode_101_badges_bullets_with_david_pepose.mp3" length="98424559" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>David Pepose is a writer and editor who has worked for several entertainment companies including CBS, Newsarama and DC Entertainment. David has been quickly making a name for himself as the co-creator of his first published comic, a neo-noir thriller...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[David Pepose is a writer and editor who has worked for several entertainment companies including CBS, Newsarama and DC Entertainment. David has been quickly making a name for himself as the co-creator of his first published comic, a neo-noir thriller Spencer &amp; Locke from Action Lab Entertainment. Rounding out the book's creative team is Jorge Santiago, Jr (artist), Jasen Smith (colorist), Colin Bell (letters) and variant covers by Maan House and Joe Mulvey. In this episode, David details how comic creators Bill Watterson and Frank Miller inspired the gritty crime miniseries as well as the book's underlying themes of redemption and mental health. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2461</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 100: The Return of Adrian Has Issues</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-100-the-return-of-adrian-has-issues--65219763</link><description><![CDATA[At long last! The highly-anticipated 100th episode of the Adrian Has Issues podcast! Since Episode 1, this podcast has worked hard to deliver a quality podcast in which listeners can hear candid, one-of-a-kind interviews and conversations with independent comic book creators, musicians and more. Any creator will tell you: anything worth doing takes time and dedication. We're so grateful that so many wonderful people have been willing to take time out of their busy lives to share with us their personal stories and give insight into not only their own projects, but also their respected industries. It takes a community to truly build something great, so we dedicate this episode to all of you. Thank you for everything!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:599c7727cd0f684df85aa973</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Aug 2017 20:23:49 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219763/episode_100_the_return_of_adrian_has_issues.mp3" length="159711824" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>At long last! The highly-anticipated 100th episode of the Adrian Has Issues podcast! Since Episode 1, this podcast has worked hard to deliver a quality podcast in which listeners can hear candid, one-of-a-kind interviews and conversations with...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[At long last! The highly-anticipated 100th episode of the Adrian Has Issues podcast! Since Episode 1, this podcast has worked hard to deliver a quality podcast in which listeners can hear candid, one-of-a-kind interviews and conversations with independent comic book creators, musicians and more. Any creator will tell you: anything worth doing takes time and dedication. We're so grateful that so many wonderful people have been willing to take time out of their busy lives to share with us their personal stories and give insight into not only their own projects, but also their respected industries. It takes a community to truly build something great, so we dedicate this episode to all of you. Thank you for everything!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4991</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 99: This Is Us</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-99-this-is-us--65219789</link><description><![CDATA[In Episode 99, Adrian and Eileen forego a guest and decide to interview each other instead! Our hosts ask a series of random questions that cover everything from future plans, places they've lived and plus the story of their hilariously awkward first date.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5965208c6a4963c993486cf5</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2017 19:35:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219789/episode_99_this_is_us_1.mp3" length="131347384" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In Episode 99, Adrian and Eileen forego a guest and decide to interview each other instead! Our hosts ask a series of random questions that cover everything from future plans, places they've lived and plus the story of their hilariously awkward first...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In Episode 99, Adrian and Eileen forego a guest and decide to interview each other instead! Our hosts ask a series of random questions that cover everything from future plans, places they've lived and plus the story of their hilariously awkward first date.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3284</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 97: Evolve Or Die</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-97-evolve-or-die--65219754</link><description><![CDATA[Chris Hornbrook is a professional drummer and percussionist, perhaps best known for his work as a founding member of the influential metalcore/post-hardcore band, Poison The Well. Since the band's indefinite hiatus in 2010, Chris has performed with a number of bands including Big Black Delta, Sleigh Bells and Senses Fail. In this episode, Chris discusses his evolution as a musician, which has spanned over 20 years. He also stresses the importance of diversifying and adapting to one's situation as a means to prolonging one's career. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5936ed5417bffcceeb2649bc</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jun 2017 07:11:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219754/episode_97_evolve_or_die.mp3" length="88276209" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Chris Hornbrook is a professional drummer and percussionist, perhaps best known for his work as a founding member of the influential metalcore/post-hardcore band, Poison The Well. Since the band's indefinite hiatus in 2010, Chris has performed with a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Chris Hornbrook is a professional drummer and percussionist, perhaps best known for his work as a founding member of the influential metalcore/post-hardcore band, Poison The Well. Since the band's indefinite hiatus in 2010, Chris has performed with a number of bands including Big Black Delta, Sleigh Bells and Senses Fail. In this episode, Chris discusses his evolution as a musician, which has spanned over 20 years. He also stresses the importance of diversifying and adapting to one's situation as a means to prolonging one's career. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2207</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 96: Clowning Around</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-96-clowning-around--65219773</link><description><![CDATA[This week's episode features two guests: John Rodriguez and Mira Mortal, the artist and writer of a gripping new horror comic, Made-Up: Zombie Clown Circus from Source Point Press. John and Mira give listeners an in-depth look at not only the inspiration behind the graphic novel, but also their dynamic as a creative team. Their chemistry is apparent on and off the comic book page as the duo share hilarious observations on horror movies, childhood injuries and animated gifs featuring Samuel L. Jackson. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:591b559346c3c4bfac46b764</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2017 21:22:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219773/episode_96_clowning_around.mp3" length="91999169" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week's episode features two guests: John Rodriguez and Mira Mortal, the artist and writer of a gripping new horror comic, Made-Up: Zombie Clown Circus from Source Point Press. John and Mira give listeners an in-depth look at not only the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week's episode features two guests: John Rodriguez and Mira Mortal, the artist and writer of a gripping new horror comic, Made-Up: Zombie Clown Circus from Source Point Press. John and Mira give listeners an in-depth look at not only the inspiration behind the graphic novel, but also their dynamic as a creative team. Their chemistry is apparent on and off the comic book page as the duo share hilarious observations on horror movies, childhood injuries and animated gifs featuring Samuel L. Jackson. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2875</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 95: Fear And Loathing On Long Island</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-95-fear-and-loathing-on-long-island--65219762</link><description><![CDATA[Mike Driscoll is a New York-based 3D animator and a "professional podcast guest," serving as a recurring guest on the Mr. BS Show. Mike and Adrian reflect on their misadventures as former guests of the short-lived Dave Podcast and share their thoughts on the format as a whole. Plus, there's humorous observations on fatherhood, hockey and their mutual love for the films of Kevin Smith.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5911f07a3e00beee8fad2e36</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2017 17:45:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219762/episode_95_fear_and_loathing_on_long_island.mp3" length="98872330" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Mike Driscoll is a New York-based 3D animator and a "professional podcast guest," serving as a recurring guest on the Mr. BS Show. Mike and Adrian reflect on their misadventures as former guests of the short-lived Dave Podcast and share their thoughts...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mike Driscoll is a New York-based 3D animator and a "professional podcast guest," serving as a recurring guest on the Mr. BS Show. Mike and Adrian reflect on their misadventures as former guests of the short-lived Dave Podcast and share their thoughts on the format as a whole. Plus, there's humorous observations on fatherhood, hockey and their mutual love for the films of Kevin Smith.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3090</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 94: The COG Core</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-94-the-cog-core--65219804</link><description><![CDATA[Oneshi Press is an independent publishing company founded by writer/editor Lynsey G and multimedia visual artist Jayel Draco. Together, they have produced fantasy and sci-fi graphic novels, comic books and art books. Their projects include Tracy Queen, PACK and the Children of Gaia series, the latter of which is the focus of this week's episode. Jayel and Lynsey describe creating such a massive, sprawling universe nearly 20 years in the making. They also stress the importance of being a "student of pop culture" in an effort to develop a culturally inclusive and progressive fantasy world.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5908c349440243f659797314</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2017 19:25:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219804/episode_94_the_cog_core.mp3" length="133753536" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Oneshi Press is an independent publishing company founded by writer/editor Lynsey G and multimedia visual artist Jayel Draco. Together, they have produced fantasy and sci-fi graphic novels, comic books and art books. Their projects include Tracy...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Oneshi Press is an independent publishing company founded by writer/editor Lynsey G and multimedia visual artist Jayel Draco. Together, they have produced fantasy and sci-fi graphic novels, comic books and art books. Their projects include Tracy Queen, PACK and the Children of Gaia series, the latter of which is the focus of this week's episode. Jayel and Lynsey describe creating such a massive, sprawling universe nearly 20 years in the making. They also stress the importance of being a "student of pop culture" in an effort to develop a culturally inclusive and progressive fantasy world.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4180</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 93: Emma's Emergence</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-93-emma-s-emergence--65219803</link><description><![CDATA[David Baron is a Harvey-Award nominated colorist who has worked on titles such as JLA and The Authority for DC Comics as well as Valiant Comics titles like Bloodshot: Reborn and Archer &amp; Armstrong. He is currently hard at work on his creator-owned comic, the sci-fi/action miniseries Stained, which is being published by 451 Media (Red Dog, Sunflower). The book features art by Yusuf Idris and letters by Simon Bowland. In this episode, David takes listeners through his process behind crafting the world of Stained with an emphasis on character development and creating emotional connections. David also expresses his thoughts regarding self-publishing as a necessity for creators to tell their stories. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:58ff6a7859cc68ed0996e6da</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2017 17:19:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219803/episode_93_emma_s_emergence.mp3" length="95428831" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>David Baron is a Harvey-Award nominated colorist who has worked on titles such as JLA and The Authority for DC Comics as well as Valiant Comics titles like Bloodshot: Reborn and Archer &amp;amp; Armstrong. He is currently hard at work on his creator-owned...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[David Baron is a Harvey-Award nominated colorist who has worked on titles such as JLA and The Authority for DC Comics as well as Valiant Comics titles like Bloodshot: Reborn and Archer &amp; Armstrong. He is currently hard at work on his creator-owned comic, the sci-fi/action miniseries Stained, which is being published by 451 Media (Red Dog, Sunflower). The book features art by Yusuf Idris and letters by Simon Bowland. In this episode, David takes listeners through his process behind crafting the world of Stained with an emphasis on character development and creating emotional connections. David also expresses his thoughts regarding self-publishing as a necessity for creators to tell their stories. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2982</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 92: Dirty Realism</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-92-dirty-realism--65219784</link><description><![CDATA[This week's guest is Alex Schumacher, a California-based writer and cartoonist represented by Arsenal Media. He is currently producing the weekly illustrated feature Decades of (in)Experience for Antix Press, the column Bread Crumbs From The Void for Five 2 One Magazine and the monthly strip Mr. Butterchips for Drunk Monkeys. His work has been published by Arcana Studios, Cultured Vultures and Hobo Camp Review. In this episode, Alex gives listeners insight into his life and how years of minimum-wage jobs and various misadventures inspired his work in the underground comics scene. Also, Adrian and Alex trade war stories of their writing processes and the "tough love" approach to creating content. Also In This Episode: Novelty answering machines! Fun with action figures! The audio cassette resurgence!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:58f613cc9de4bb2a1d139937</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2017 15:08:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219784/episode_92_dirty_realism.mp3" length="126972909" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week's guest is Alex Schumacher, a California-based writer and cartoonist represented by Arsenal Media. He is currently producing the weekly illustrated feature Decades of (in)Experience for Antix Press, the column Bread Crumbs From The Void for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week's guest is Alex Schumacher, a California-based writer and cartoonist represented by Arsenal Media. He is currently producing the weekly illustrated feature Decades of (in)Experience for Antix Press, the column Bread Crumbs From The Void for Five 2 One Magazine and the monthly strip Mr. Butterchips for Drunk Monkeys. His work has been published by Arcana Studios, Cultured Vultures and Hobo Camp Review. In this episode, Alex gives listeners insight into his life and how years of minimum-wage jobs and various misadventures inspired his work in the underground comics scene. Also, Adrian and Alex trade war stories of their writing processes and the "tough love" approach to creating content. Also In This Episode: Novelty answering machines! Fun with action figures! The audio cassette resurgence!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3174</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 91: Physical Dialogue</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-91-physical-dialogue--65219767</link><description><![CDATA[Don Lee is an actor, producer and stunt performer who has worked on films such as Star Trek Beyond (2016), Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006) and Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014). He has also performed stunt and fight choreography for television shows like Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2015), CSI: Miami (2011) and The Outsiders (2017), which is currently airing on WGN. In this episode, Don shares his experiences starting in competitive martial arts tournaments and eventually working as a Hollywood stunt performer. Don gives Adrian as well as listeners an in-depth look at the level of both physicality and professionalism that goes into performing grueling stunts on a regular basis.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:58ec597ee3df284d3ae7c55a</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2017 07:02:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219767/episode_91_physical_dialogue.mp3" length="114751870" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Don Lee is an actor, producer and stunt performer who has worked on films such as Star Trek Beyond (2016), Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006) and Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014). He has also performed stunt and fight choreography...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Don Lee is an actor, producer and stunt performer who has worked on films such as Star Trek Beyond (2016), Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006) and Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014). He has also performed stunt and fight choreography for television shows like Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2015), CSI: Miami (2011) and The Outsiders (2017), which is currently airing on WGN. In this episode, Don shares his experiences starting in competitive martial arts tournaments and eventually working as a Hollywood stunt performer. Don gives Adrian as well as listeners an in-depth look at the level of both physicality and professionalism that goes into performing grueling stunts on a regular basis.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3586</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 90: The Lazarus Project</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-90-the-lazarus-project--65219724</link><description><![CDATA[Lazarus Wilde is the acoustic solo project from musician Kenny Collette, the frontman for such bands as Victory Dance and Franchise. Having released the acclaimed self-titled EP via Cardigan Records in 2016, Lazarus Wilde is set to release his debut full-length Breathe Now on April 7. In a candid, one-on-one conversation, Lazarus details his personal experiences with mental health and how they served as inspiration for his new album. Also, he and Adrian share their thoughts on music's power to convey messages and connect people from all walks of life.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:58e429bdf7e0abde3be3c63c</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2017 00:21:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219724/episode_90_the_lazarus_project.mp3" length="73803215" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Lazarus Wilde is the acoustic solo project from musician Kenny Collette, the frontman for such bands as Victory Dance and Franchise. Having released the acclaimed self-titled EP via Cardigan Records in 2016, Lazarus Wilde is set to release his debut...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lazarus Wilde is the acoustic solo project from musician Kenny Collette, the frontman for such bands as Victory Dance and Franchise. Having released the acclaimed self-titled EP via Cardigan Records in 2016, Lazarus Wilde is set to release his debut full-length Breathe Now on April 7. In a candid, one-on-one conversation, Lazarus details his personal experiences with mental health and how they served as inspiration for his new album. Also, he and Adrian share their thoughts on music's power to convey messages and connect people from all walks of life.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1845</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 89: An Evaluation</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-89-an-evaluation--65219735</link><description><![CDATA[The Adrian Has Issues podcast recently celebrated a 3-year anniversary. Adrian and Eileen decided to take the time out to say "thanks!" for the love and support from the comic book and podcasting communities. However, in those three years, there have been some issues that need to be addressed. With much reflection and soul-searching, our hosts expressed those issues in the hope of creating a dialogue among the community regarding topics related to professionalism, responsibility, ethics and more. The intention is not for the sake of condemnation, but to help a supportive group continue to grow and be there for one another. Podcasting is very important on a personal and professional level, but if it is to grow it takes everybody working together.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:58daa1f5cd0f68168e27cfd0</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Mar 2017 19:01:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219735/episode_89_an_evaluation.mp3" length="102092007" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Adrian Has Issues podcast recently celebrated a 3-year anniversary. Adrian and Eileen decided to take the time out to say "thanks!" for the love and support from the comic book and podcasting communities. However, in those three years, there have...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Adrian Has Issues podcast recently celebrated a 3-year anniversary. Adrian and Eileen decided to take the time out to say "thanks!" for the love and support from the comic book and podcasting communities. However, in those three years, there have been some issues that need to be addressed. With much reflection and soul-searching, our hosts expressed those issues in the hope of creating a dialogue among the community regarding topics related to professionalism, responsibility, ethics and more. The intention is not for the sake of condemnation, but to help a supportive group continue to grow and be there for one another. Podcasting is very important on a personal and professional level, but if it is to grow it takes everybody working together.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2552</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 88: Darn Heroes</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-88-darn-heroes--65219791</link><description><![CDATA[This week's episode features guests Mark Frankel and Alexander Sapountzis. The former is the CEO/COO and the latter is the CTO/Creative Director of the independent publisher Wayward Raven Media. Along with Editor-In-Chief Joshua Lee Andrew Jones, Mark and Alexander oversee the production of several comics including Signed C: The Missing, The Committee and the webcomic Damn Heroes, which is written by Frankel and drawn by Sapountzis. In this episode, Mark and Alex describe the origins of Damn Heroes, which serves as a humorous ribbing of various superhero tropes. The duo also share their many experiences as exhibitors at numerous conventions and stress the necessity for creators to produce original content amidst the countless remakes and retreads in pop culture. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:58d2f0942e69cfaecf7e09f3</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2017 23:52:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219791/episode_88_darn_heroes.mp3" length="127240650" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week's episode features guests Mark Frankel and Alexander Sapountzis. The former is the CEO/COO and the latter is the CTO/Creative Director of the independent publisher Wayward Raven Media. Along with Editor-In-Chief Joshua Lee Andrew Jones, Mark...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week's episode features guests Mark Frankel and Alexander Sapountzis. The former is the CEO/COO and the latter is the CTO/Creative Director of the independent publisher Wayward Raven Media. Along with Editor-In-Chief Joshua Lee Andrew Jones, Mark and Alexander oversee the production of several comics including Signed C: The Missing, The Committee and the webcomic Damn Heroes, which is written by Frankel and drawn by Sapountzis. In this episode, Mark and Alex describe the origins of Damn Heroes, which serves as a humorous ribbing of various superhero tropes. The duo also share their many experiences as exhibitors at numerous conventions and stress the necessity for creators to produce original content amidst the countless remakes and retreads in pop culture. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4544</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 87: The Lone Ranger</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-87-the-lone-ranger--65219740</link><description><![CDATA[Christopher Khayman Lee is a Los Angeles-based writer and actor. He is perhaps best known for his role as the character Andros, the "Red Ranger" on the popular kids action series Power Rangers In Space. Recently, Chris is the founder and lead writer of the company West Coast Comics, which produces the webcomic L.A. Crazytown. In this episode, Chris shares his experiences working on Power Rangers and the enduring popularity of the franchise, as well as the many ups and downs of being an indie comic book creator. Plus, Adrian and Chris create a psych profile for numerous superheroes including Batman, Deadpool and even Andros himself. Also In This Episode: Cannibals = The new zombies! Batman vs. A well-adjusted Bruce Wayne! Christopher vs. The League of Extraordinary Stuntmen! Bizarre Andros fan theories!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:58c7697b9f7456127b52192e</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2017 16:22:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219740/episode_87_the_lone_ranger.mp3" length="112642508" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Christopher Khayman Lee is a Los Angeles-based writer and actor. He is perhaps best known for his role as the character Andros, the "Red Ranger" on the popular kids action series Power Rangers In Space. Recently, Chris is the founder and lead writer...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Christopher Khayman Lee is a Los Angeles-based writer and actor. He is perhaps best known for his role as the character Andros, the "Red Ranger" on the popular kids action series Power Rangers In Space. Recently, Chris is the founder and lead writer of the company West Coast Comics, which produces the webcomic L.A. Crazytown. In this episode, Chris shares his experiences working on Power Rangers and the enduring popularity of the franchise, as well as the many ups and downs of being an indie comic book creator. Plus, Adrian and Chris create a psych profile for numerous superheroes including Batman, Deadpool and even Andros himself. Also In This Episode: Cannibals = The new zombies! Batman vs. A well-adjusted Bruce Wayne! Christopher vs. The League of Extraordinary Stuntmen! Bizarre Andros fan theories!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3520</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 86: Counting Panels</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-86-counting-panels--65219779</link><description><![CDATA[Darryl Mansel is a North Carolina-based podcaster and comic book writer. He is the creator of the Poprika Podcast Network and has recently released the first issue of his indie comic Pineville on Comixology. In this episode, Darryl gives us insight into what inspired Pineville and how crucial elements such as story outlining and taking a minimalist approach to storytelling played into the comic's narrative. Plus, Darryl and Adrian discuss viewing comic books as a legitimate art form and dealing with buyer's remorse and an updated debate on the current state of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:58bed879579fb3f6f0f45752</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Mar 2017 18:07:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219779/episode_86_counting_panels.mp3" length="131846882" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Darryl Mansel is a North Carolina-based podcaster and comic book writer. He is the creator of the Poprika Podcast Network and has recently released the first issue of his indie comic Pineville on Comixology. In this episode, Darryl gives us insight...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Darryl Mansel is a North Carolina-based podcaster and comic book writer. He is the creator of the Poprika Podcast Network and has recently released the first issue of his indie comic Pineville on Comixology. In this episode, Darryl gives us insight into what inspired Pineville and how crucial elements such as story outlining and taking a minimalist approach to storytelling played into the comic's narrative. Plus, Darryl and Adrian discuss viewing comic books as a legitimate art form and dealing with buyer's remorse and an updated debate on the current state of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4120</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 85: Leaning Forward</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-85-leaning-forward--65219782</link><description><![CDATA[Enrica Jang is a writer, editor and the founder of the independent comics publisher Red Stylo Media. Under the Red Stylo Media banner, Enrica has overseen the release of several comics anthologies including The 27 Club, Angel With A Bullet and the upcoming Baroque Pop: A Lana Del Rey Fanthology (produced by comic book writer Mario Candelaria). The publishing imprint has also released comics under Red Stylo Press including Azteca, Torchbearer and City of Walls. The latter title features art by former guest AK Lovelace. In this episode, Enrica explains how a real-life train incident served as inspiration for her comic Crossing (featuring artist Alex Cormack &amp; letterer Mark Mullaney). Enrica also gives listeners insight into her story submission for the Baroque Pop anthology, as well as contemplate art's place in the troubling uncertainty of the Trump era.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:58b52890e4fcb5991e729aee</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2017 22:45:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219782/episode_85_leaning_forward.mp3" length="118683245" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Enrica Jang is a writer, editor and the founder of the independent comics publisher Red Stylo Media. Under the Red Stylo Media banner, Enrica has overseen the release of several comics anthologies including The 27 Club, Angel With A Bullet and the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Enrica Jang is a writer, editor and the founder of the independent comics publisher Red Stylo Media. Under the Red Stylo Media banner, Enrica has overseen the release of several comics anthologies including The 27 Club, Angel With A Bullet and the upcoming Baroque Pop: A Lana Del Rey Fanthology (produced by comic book writer Mario Candelaria). The publishing imprint has also released comics under Red Stylo Press including Azteca, Torchbearer and City of Walls. The latter title features art by former guest AK Lovelace. In this episode, Enrica explains how a real-life train incident served as inspiration for her comic Crossing (featuring artist Alex Cormack &amp; letterer Mark Mullaney). Enrica also gives listeners insight into her story submission for the Baroque Pop anthology, as well as contemplate art's place in the troubling uncertainty of the Trump era.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2967</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 84: The History Of Comics - Second Semester</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-84-the-history-of-comics-second-semester--65219819</link><description><![CDATA[Steve Petrivelli is a Philadelphia-based comic book writer, best known for his comic Sweetie, which was drawn by Sean Dillon. In his third appearance on the podcast, Steve continues his "History of Comics" lesson from Episode 67. In this episode, Steve recalls the "Bronze Age" of comics from the 70s to mid-80s and the underground comics movement popularized by Robert Crumb and Harvey Pekar. Plus, we look at DC Comics' massive event Crisis On Infinite Earths, the birth of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the formation of Image Comics. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:58ac7dddebbd1a2b74ebcbd5</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2017 19:24:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219819/episode_84_the_history_of_comics_second_semester.mp3" length="132028932" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Steve Petrivelli is a Philadelphia-based comic book writer, best known for his comic Sweetie, which was drawn by Sean Dillon. In his third appearance on the podcast, Steve continues his "History of Comics" lesson from Episode 67. In this episode,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Steve Petrivelli is a Philadelphia-based comic book writer, best known for his comic Sweetie, which was drawn by Sean Dillon. In his third appearance on the podcast, Steve continues his "History of Comics" lesson from Episode 67. In this episode, Steve recalls the "Bronze Age" of comics from the 70s to mid-80s and the underground comics movement popularized by Robert Crumb and Harvey Pekar. Plus, we look at DC Comics' massive event Crisis On Infinite Earths, the birth of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the formation of Image Comics. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4126</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 83: La Calavera de Hierro</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-83-la-calavera-de-hierro--65219758</link><description><![CDATA[This week's episode of Adrian Has Issues features not one--not two--but three awesome guests! Comic book creators Matt Harding, Ricardo Lima and returning guest Kevin Cuffe are all involved in an upcoming anthology entitled, Not Forgotten: A Public Domain Superhero Anthology. The collection features re-imaginings of obscure "Golden Age" superheroes that have faded into relative obscurity. We discuss the origins of the anthology and Iron Skull by Kevin and Ricardo, which will be included in the anthology. Plus, there's hilarious discussions on Star Trek and the epic beards of comic book creators.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:58a4d736ff7c503b14d0d498</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2017 00:56:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219758/episode_83_la_calavera_de_hierro.mp3" length="122512918" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week's episode of Adrian Has Issues features not one--not two--but three awesome guests! Comic book creators Matt Harding, Ricardo Lima and returning guest Kevin Cuffe are all involved in an upcoming anthology entitled, Not Forgotten: A Public...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week's episode of Adrian Has Issues features not one--not two--but three awesome guests! Comic book creators Matt Harding, Ricardo Lima and returning guest Kevin Cuffe are all involved in an upcoming anthology entitled, Not Forgotten: A Public Domain Superhero Anthology. The collection features re-imaginings of obscure "Golden Age" superheroes that have faded into relative obscurity. We discuss the origins of the anthology and Iron Skull by Kevin and Ricardo, which will be included in the anthology. Plus, there's hilarious discussions on Star Trek and the epic beards of comic book creators.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3829</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 82: King Of The Road</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-82-king-of-the-road--65219811</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 82: King Of The Road]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:589a10009f74562948f03e91</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2017 19:40:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219811/episode_82_king_of_the_road.mp3" length="120944455" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 82: King Of The Road</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 82: King Of The Road]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4319</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 81: The Barnstormers</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-81-the-barnstormers--65219770</link><description><![CDATA[Josh Dahl is a New England-based comic book writer and educator. Under his MONOLITH banner, he has released comics such as the supervillain revenge tale, Rapid City: Below Zero, which is drawn by Shawn Langley. Josh has also worked with companies like Big Blue Comics, Bad Kids Press and ComicsWork. In today's episode, Adrian talks with Josh about Rapid City how his work in the criminal justice system informs his views of supervillainy. Plus, Josh Dahl explains his unique take on comic shop signings by "barnstorming," which will see he and fellow comic creator Johnny C tour several comic book shops in one weekend. Adrian and Josh also share ideas on finding new and inventive ways to engage new fans at conventions and on social media.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:587eb5ea86e6c0a517b6e2be</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2017 01:23:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219770/episode_81_the_barnstormers.mp3" length="135575160" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Josh Dahl is a New England-based comic book writer and educator. Under his MONOLITH banner, he has released comics such as the supervillain revenge tale, Rapid City: Below Zero, which is drawn by Shawn Langley. Josh has also worked with companies like...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Josh Dahl is a New England-based comic book writer and educator. Under his MONOLITH banner, he has released comics such as the supervillain revenge tale, Rapid City: Below Zero, which is drawn by Shawn Langley. Josh has also worked with companies like Big Blue Comics, Bad Kids Press and ComicsWork. In today's episode, Adrian talks with Josh about Rapid City how his work in the criminal justice system informs his views of supervillainy. Plus, Josh Dahl explains his unique take on comic shop signings by "barnstorming," which will see he and fellow comic creator Johnny C tour several comic book shops in one weekend. Adrian and Josh also share ideas on finding new and inventive ways to engage new fans at conventions and on social media.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3390</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 80: Versus God</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-80-versus-god--65219788</link><description><![CDATA[This week's guest is Donny Cates, a Texas-based comic book writer best known for penning titles such as Archer and Armstrong, Buzzkill and The Paybacks. His most recent title is God Country from Image Comics, in which a man battling dementia encounters an enchanted sword--and the Jack Kirby-esque creatures that seek to reclaim it. The book also features artist Geoff Shaw, colorist Jason Wordie and letterer John J. Hill. In this episode, Donny explains the real-life inspiration behind God Country and the importance that small-town Americana plays as it's juxtaposed with an epic sci-fi story.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:58748a3c9de4bb0b7ed521ca</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2017 09:19:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219788/episode_80_versus_god.mp3" length="119324331" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week's guest is Donny Cates, a Texas-based comic book writer best known for penning titles such as Archer and Armstrong, Buzzkill and The Paybacks. His most recent title is God Country from Image Comics, in which a man battling dementia...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week's guest is Donny Cates, a Texas-based comic book writer best known for penning titles such as Archer and Armstrong, Buzzkill and The Paybacks. His most recent title is God Country from Image Comics, in which a man battling dementia encounters an enchanted sword--and the Jack Kirby-esque creatures that seek to reclaim it. The book also features artist Geoff Shaw, colorist Jason Wordie and letterer John J. Hill. In this episode, Donny explains the real-life inspiration behind God Country and the importance that small-town Americana plays as it's juxtaposed with an epic sci-fi story.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2983</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 79: Keeping It Reel - Part 2</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-79-keeping-it-reel-part-2--65219816</link><description><![CDATA[Daryl Freimark is a New York-based filmmaker, producer and the executive editor of the supernatural comic book, The Devil Is Due In Dreary. His film credits include Hairspray, Some Velvet Morning and the critically-acclaimed drama, Five-Star. Continuing the conversation from Episode 75, Daryl returns to give listeners the inside scoop on what it takes to produce films for both major and independent studios. We also discuss the future of the independent film industry, including the back-and-forth battles between theater chains and home video/digital markets.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:586bf51215d5db01823c8d53</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2017 21:10:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219816/episode_79_keeping_it_reel_part_2.mp3" length="128202956" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Daryl Freimark is a New York-based filmmaker, producer and the executive editor of the supernatural comic book, The Devil Is Due In Dreary. His film credits include Hairspray, Some Velvet Morning and the critically-acclaimed drama, Five-Star....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Daryl Freimark is a New York-based filmmaker, producer and the executive editor of the supernatural comic book, The Devil Is Due In Dreary. His film credits include Hairspray, Some Velvet Morning and the critically-acclaimed drama, Five-Star. Continuing the conversation from Episode 75, Daryl returns to give listeners the inside scoop on what it takes to produce films for both major and independent studios. We also discuss the future of the independent film industry, including the back-and-forth battles between theater chains and home video/digital markets.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3206</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 78: Kill Your Darlings</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-78-kill-your-darlings--65219798</link><description><![CDATA[This week's episode features two great guests! Johnny C is a New England-based producer, director and writer. He is the founder of the entertainment website Movie (P)Review Show as well as the writer of comic books such as Sartana, Surrounded By Death and the upcoming Clark &amp; Five. Chris Liryo is a freelance artist from New York. She is the artist on Clark &amp; Five and the creator of an upcoming project entitled Deep Breath. Johnny and Chris give listeners an in-depth look into the creation process of Clark &amp; Five. The team explains how their collaboration allowed the characters and themes to evolve from its initial concept, and stress the importance of trust and communication between creative teams in crafting a an engaging story.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5857919db8a79ba19ead6268</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2016 09:29:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219798/episode_78_kill_your_darlings.mp3" length="160547088" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week's episode features two great guests! Johnny C is a New England-based producer, director and writer. He is the founder of the entertainment website Movie (P)Review Show as well as the writer of comic books such as Sartana, Surrounded By Death...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week's episode features two great guests! Johnny C is a New England-based producer, director and writer. He is the founder of the entertainment website Movie (P)Review Show as well as the writer of comic books such as Sartana, Surrounded By Death and the upcoming Clark &amp; Five. Chris Liryo is a freelance artist from New York. She is the artist on Clark &amp; Five and the creator of an upcoming project entitled Deep Breath. Johnny and Chris give listeners an in-depth look into the creation process of Clark &amp; Five. The team explains how their collaboration allowed the characters and themes to evolve from its initial concept, and stress the importance of trust and communication between creative teams in crafting a an engaging story.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4014</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 77: Into The Woods</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-77-into-the-woods--65219768</link><description><![CDATA[On this week's episode, Adrian chats with New England-based writer Cody about his horror comic miniseries Croak, which is released through Alterna Comics. Cody talks about how his love (and frustration) with the horror movie genre inspired his comic and how its origins as a short film helped shaped the book's story and the artwork. Adrian expresses how John Carpenter's The Thing is ruining lives (in a good way) 34 years later and Cody gives details the hidden potential of a strong presence on social media.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:584fb9572994ca1083f8b799</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2016 10:54:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219768/episode_77_into_the_woods.mp3" length="92027027" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this week's episode, Adrian chats with New England-based writer Cody about his horror comic miniseries Croak, which is released through Alterna Comics. Cody talks about how his love (and frustration) with the horror movie genre inspired his comic...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this week's episode, Adrian chats with New England-based writer Cody about his horror comic miniseries Croak, which is released through Alterna Comics. Cody talks about how his love (and frustration) with the horror movie genre inspired his comic and how its origins as a short film helped shaped the book's story and the artwork. Adrian expresses how John Carpenter's The Thing is ruining lives (in a good way) 34 years later and Cody gives details the hidden potential of a strong presence on social media.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2301</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 76: Comics, Beer &amp; Wings</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-76-comics-beer-wings--65219786</link><description><![CDATA[Sebastian Bonet is a freelance illustrator based out of New York City. As a self-taught artist, Sebastian has been steadily honing his craft and establishing his brand through local comic book conventions such as INBEON Con and self-publishing his first-ever comic book entitled Dead Planet. Initially meeting through the Creator After Con Network during NYCC 2015, Adrian and Sebastian catch up and discuss a myriad of topics including: Being a "professional student" in the comics community, Effective marketing as both a professional and individual, Quidditch Beer Pong, Batman vs. Ozzy Osbourne, The Joker vs. The IRS And more!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:584670aa59cc6850e4a0d5c5</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2016 09:16:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219786/episode_76_comics_beer_wings.mp3" length="127420342" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Sebastian Bonet is a freelance illustrator based out of New York City. As a self-taught artist, Sebastian has been steadily honing his craft and establishing his brand through local comic book conventions such as INBEON Con and self-publishing his...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sebastian Bonet is a freelance illustrator based out of New York City. As a self-taught artist, Sebastian has been steadily honing his craft and establishing his brand through local comic book conventions such as INBEON Con and self-publishing his first-ever comic book entitled Dead Planet. Initially meeting through the Creator After Con Network during NYCC 2015, Adrian and Sebastian catch up and discuss a myriad of topics including: Being a "professional student" in the comics community, Effective marketing as both a professional and individual, Quidditch Beer Pong, Batman vs. Ozzy Osbourne, The Joker vs. The IRS And more!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3186</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 75: Keeping It Reel - Part 1</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-75-keeping-it-reel-part-1--65219780</link><description><![CDATA[Daryl Freimark is a New York-based filmmaker, producer and the executive editor of the supernatural comic book, The Devil Is Due In Dreary. Recorded prior to the start of Game 7 of the 2016 World Series, Adrian chats with Daryl about his experiences in film and the many parallels it has to creating comics. Daryl also explains the ups and downs of producing films including his work on Hairspray, Some Velvet Morning and the critically-acclaimed indie drama Five-Star.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:583e17ae6b8f5b152d55d9e9</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2016 09:35:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219780/episode_75_keeping_it_reel_part_1.mp3" length="98378973" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Daryl Freimark is a New York-based filmmaker, producer and the executive editor of the supernatural comic book, The Devil Is Due In Dreary. Recorded prior to the start of Game 7 of the 2016 World Series, Adrian chats with Daryl about his experiences...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Daryl Freimark is a New York-based filmmaker, producer and the executive editor of the supernatural comic book, The Devil Is Due In Dreary. Recorded prior to the start of Game 7 of the 2016 World Series, Adrian chats with Daryl about his experiences in film and the many parallels it has to creating comics. Daryl also explains the ups and downs of producing films including his work on Hairspray, Some Velvet Morning and the critically-acclaimed indie drama Five-Star.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2460</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 74: Thanks!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-74-thanks--65219772</link><description><![CDATA[As is often said on this show, the Adrian Has Issues podcast would be nothing without the love and support from its listeners and guests, but also the comic book community itself. To that end, Adrian and and Eileen forego a standard interview to say "thank you" to everybody who has supported the show since its inception. Adrian reflects on the his humble (and awkward) beginnings as a podcaster and Eileen reaffirms the podcast's mission to continue to be a voice for the hardworking men and women in the comic community. Also, both hosts emphasize the importance of respect and professionalism among creators and fans.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5832ae2337c581f757789aeb</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2016 09:58:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219772/episode_74_thanks.mp3" length="118310864" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>As is often said on this show, the Adrian Has Issues podcast would be nothing without the love and support from its listeners and guests, but also the comic book community itself. To that end, Adrian and and Eileen forego a standard interview to say...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[As is often said on this show, the Adrian Has Issues podcast would be nothing without the love and support from its listeners and guests, but also the comic book community itself. To that end, Adrian and and Eileen forego a standard interview to say "thank you" to everybody who has supported the show since its inception. Adrian reflects on the his humble (and awkward) beginnings as a podcaster and Eileen reaffirms the podcast's mission to continue to be a voice for the hardworking men and women in the comic community. Also, both hosts emphasize the importance of respect and professionalism among creators and fans.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2958</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 73: Comic Book School Presents - Creator Studio With Joe Quesada</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-73-comic-book-school-presents-creator-studio-with-joe-quesada--65219795</link><description><![CDATA[Back in Episode 62, Adrian and his producer Eileen spoke with Buddy Scalera, a noted content strategist, author and journalist. Buddy also has an extensive background in comic book writing, having worked on Deadpool for Marvel Comics and publishing creator-owned titles like Necrotic and 7 Days of Fame through After Hours Press.  Buddy is perhaps best known for his role as the founder of the company Comic Book School, which, as the name suggests, aims to educate people in the creation, sales and marketing of comic books. In association with Red Bull and Marvy Uchida, Buddy's Comic Book School hosted a block of educational panels at New York Comic Con 2016 including Creators Studio with Joe Quesada.  In an intimate, one on one conversation, Buddy Scalera speaks with Joe Quesada, the former Editor in Chief and current Chief Creative Officer of Marvel Comics. Joe discusses his rise through the ranks as an artist on titles for Valiant, DC and Marvel, eventually running the latter during one of the companies most tumultuous eras.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:58298343d482e98c45915fb9</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2016 15:40:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219795/episode_73_comic_book_school_presents_creator_studio_with_joe_quesada.mp3" length="139265104" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Back in Episode 62, Adrian and his producer Eileen spoke with Buddy Scalera, a noted content strategist, author and journalist. Buddy also has an extensive background in comic book writing, having worked on Deadpool for Marvel Comics and publishing...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Back in Episode 62, Adrian and his producer Eileen spoke with Buddy Scalera, a noted content strategist, author and journalist. Buddy also has an extensive background in comic book writing, having worked on Deadpool for Marvel Comics and publishing creator-owned titles like Necrotic and 7 Days of Fame through After Hours Press.  Buddy is perhaps best known for his role as the founder of the company Comic Book School, which, as the name suggests, aims to educate people in the creation, sales and marketing of comic books. In association with Red Bull and Marvy Uchida, Buddy's Comic Book School hosted a block of educational panels at New York Comic Con 2016 including Creators Studio with Joe Quesada.  In an intimate, one on one conversation, Buddy Scalera speaks with Joe Quesada, the former Editor in Chief and current Chief Creative Officer of Marvel Comics. Joe discusses his rise through the ranks as an artist on titles for Valiant, DC and Marvel, eventually running the latter during one of the companies most tumultuous eras.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3482</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 72: Jade Street Has A Band</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-72-jade-street-has-a-band--65219778</link><description><![CDATA[Katy Rex is a Minnesota-based freelance writer, perhaps best known for Jade Street Protection Services for Black Mask Studios and the original graphic novel Strange Wit, which tells the incredible life story of writer Jane Bowles. Katy is also the editor of the comic book, Kim &amp; Kim. Fabian Lelay is a comic artist and illustrator based out of New York. He is the artist of Jade Street Protection Services as well as Sea of Clouds. Fabian is also an artist in residence of Carmine Street Comics in NYC. In this episode, I talk with Katy and Fabian regarding their experiences working on Jade Street and together we cover a series of topics including: The girls of Jade Street as a rock band! The perils of Wikipedia clickholes! The girls of Jade Street as Dungeon &amp; Dragons classes!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:582027819f7456e5fe3b5bb8</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2016 15:55:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219778/episode_72_jade_street_has_a_band.mp3" length="110927324" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Katy Rex is a Minnesota-based freelance writer, perhaps best known for Jade Street Protection Services for Black Mask Studios and the original graphic novel Strange Wit, which tells the incredible life story of writer Jane Bowles. Katy is also the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Katy Rex is a Minnesota-based freelance writer, perhaps best known for Jade Street Protection Services for Black Mask Studios and the original graphic novel Strange Wit, which tells the incredible life story of writer Jane Bowles. Katy is also the editor of the comic book, Kim &amp; Kim. Fabian Lelay is a comic artist and illustrator based out of New York. He is the artist of Jade Street Protection Services as well as Sea of Clouds. Fabian is also an artist in residence of Carmine Street Comics in NYC. In this episode, I talk with Katy and Fabian regarding their experiences working on Jade Street and together we cover a series of topics including: The girls of Jade Street as a rock band! The perils of Wikipedia clickholes! The girls of Jade Street as Dungeon &amp; Dragons classes!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2773</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 71: The Fantastic Ms. Fox</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-71-the-fantastic-ms-fox--65219817</link><description><![CDATA[Alexa Fox is a writer, publisher and the president of Challenging Comics. In addition to publishing creator-owned titles, the company also maintains a studio-for-hire division entitled Challenging Studios, which serves the needs of other companies and art professionals. Co-written by Alexa Fox and Sean Gilmour, Challenging Comics' flagship title Danger Gliders chronicles the adventures of three superheroic sugar gliders. The book features art by JP Palabon and JM Venezuela, colors by Roy Canlas and JP Palabon and letters by Jon Zamar. Alexa Fox is also an accomplished voice actress, working with such talent as Mike McFarland, Monica Rial and Colleen Clinkenbeard.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5816eab7cd0f682fcba6e961</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2016 08:24:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219817/episode_71_the_fantastic_ms_fox.mp3" length="115336302" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Alexa Fox is a writer, publisher and the president of Challenging Comics. In addition to publishing creator-owned titles, the company also maintains a studio-for-hire division entitled Challenging Studios, which serves the needs of other companies and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Alexa Fox is a writer, publisher and the president of Challenging Comics. In addition to publishing creator-owned titles, the company also maintains a studio-for-hire division entitled Challenging Studios, which serves the needs of other companies and art professionals. Co-written by Alexa Fox and Sean Gilmour, Challenging Comics' flagship title Danger Gliders chronicles the adventures of three superheroic sugar gliders. The book features art by JP Palabon and JM Venezuela, colors by Roy Canlas and JP Palabon and letters by Jon Zamar. Alexa Fox is also an accomplished voice actress, working with such talent as Mike McFarland, Monica Rial and Colleen Clinkenbeard.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2884</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 70: The Cool Bean</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-70-the-cool-bean--65219802</link><description><![CDATA[Leeann Hamilton is an illustrator and graphic artist from Ireland. New York Comic-Con 2016 marks her first-ever visit to New York, speaking at a panel entitled ComicsBeat Presents: The European Comics Invasion. In a brief interview prior to the start of the panel, Leeann discusses her experiences at NYCC and representing the growing Irish art/comic scene.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:580ee34f15d5db24ca5b6b63</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2016 07:07:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219802/episode_70_the_cool_bean.mp3" length="53656755" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Leeann Hamilton is an illustrator and graphic artist from Ireland. New York Comic-Con 2016 marks her first-ever visit to New York, speaking at a panel entitled ComicsBeat Presents: The European Comics Invasion. In a brief interview prior to the start...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Leeann Hamilton is an illustrator and graphic artist from Ireland. New York Comic-Con 2016 marks her first-ever visit to New York, speaking at a panel entitled ComicsBeat Presents: The European Comics Invasion. In a brief interview prior to the start of the panel, Leeann discusses her experiences at NYCC and representing the growing Irish art/comic scene.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1342</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 69: Tracheal Fortitude</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-69-tracheal-fortitude--65219781</link><description><![CDATA[Justin Corbett, the host of the Comical Podcast, makes his return to the Adrian Has Issues podcast. Picking up where he left off in Episode 46, Justin brings Adrian up to speed on the progress of the second issue of the supernatural comic book thriller, Speak No Evil from Gray Bear Comics. Co-written by George Tripsas of the Metal Geeks Podcast, the comic centers around the misadventures of two brothers who use the research of Nikola Tesla and H.P. Lovecraft as they find themselves battling unspeakable horror in a small cabin.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5805da68e3df2851adad72a2</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2016 09:06:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219781/episode_69_tracheal_fortitude.mp3" length="104928402" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Justin Corbett, the host of the Comical Podcast, makes his return to the Adrian Has Issues podcast. Picking up where he left off in Episode 46, Justin brings Adrian up to speed on the progress of the second issue of the supernatural comic book...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Justin Corbett, the host of the Comical Podcast, makes his return to the Adrian Has Issues podcast. Picking up where he left off in Episode 46, Justin brings Adrian up to speed on the progress of the second issue of the supernatural comic book thriller, Speak No Evil from Gray Bear Comics. Co-written by George Tripsas of the Metal Geeks Podcast, the comic centers around the misadventures of two brothers who use the research of Nikola Tesla and H.P. Lovecraft as they find themselves battling unspeakable horror in a small cabin.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2623</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 68: From Foreign Lands</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-68-from-foreign-lands--65219818</link><description><![CDATA[The Gwan Anthology is a collection of creator-owned short stories, centered around themes of foreign lands, the immigrant experience and cultural fusion. To further discuss the story behind Gwan's creation are three guests from across the globe: Jerome Walford is a Brooklyn-based writer, illustrator and publisher. Under his Forward Comix imprint, Jerome has produced several titles including Nowhere Man, Moon's Ostrich and the aforementioned anthology, Gwan. As the Managing Editor of the Gwan anthology, Jerome personally oversaw each submission as well as contributing his own story entitled "The River." Arianna Mao is an illustrator, animator and graphic designer based out of Vancouver, British Columbia. Arianna continues to hone her craft and her talent is showcased in the Gwan anthology in a story titled "Journey to Oz." Paul Caggegi is an Australia-based artist, specializing in illustration and motion graphics. Going freelance in 2008, Paul has lent his talents to such companies as Nickelodeon and Saatchi &amp; Saatchi. Paul contributed the story "Dear Giang" to the Gwan anthology and is currently writing/illustrating the creator-owned title, Pandeia.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:57fe782b440243a439dd6ab0</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2016 20:19:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219818/episode_68_from_foreign_lands.mp3" length="105604685" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Gwan Anthology is a collection of creator-owned short stories, centered around themes of foreign lands, the immigrant experience and cultural fusion. To further discuss the story behind Gwan's creation are three guests from across the globe:...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Gwan Anthology is a collection of creator-owned short stories, centered around themes of foreign lands, the immigrant experience and cultural fusion. To further discuss the story behind Gwan's creation are three guests from across the globe: Jerome Walford is a Brooklyn-based writer, illustrator and publisher. Under his Forward Comix imprint, Jerome has produced several titles including Nowhere Man, Moon's Ostrich and the aforementioned anthology, Gwan. As the Managing Editor of the Gwan anthology, Jerome personally oversaw each submission as well as contributing his own story entitled "The River." Arianna Mao is an illustrator, animator and graphic designer based out of Vancouver, British Columbia. Arianna continues to hone her craft and her talent is showcased in the Gwan anthology in a story titled "Journey to Oz." Paul Caggegi is an Australia-based artist, specializing in illustration and motion graphics. Going freelance in 2008, Paul has lent his talents to such companies as Nickelodeon and Saatchi &amp; Saatchi. Paul contributed the story "Dear Giang" to the Gwan anthology and is currently writing/illustrating the creator-owned title, Pandeia.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3300</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 67: The History Of Comics</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-67-the-history-of-comics--65219836</link><description><![CDATA[Steve Petrivelli is a Philadelphia-based comic book writer, best known for his comic Sweetie, which was drawn by Sean Dillon. In what is his second appearance on Adrian Has Issues, Steve gives listeners a detailed breakdown of the early years of the comic book industry, which are often referred to as the "golden" and "silver" age of comic books. These two eras would shape the comic book landscape for years to follow and formed what we now know as two of the biggest publishers of comics, Marvel and DC.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:57ea20ad03596e3e75d28d89</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2016 08:26:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219836/episode_67_the_history_of_comics.mp3" length="129904962" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Steve Petrivelli is a Philadelphia-based comic book writer, best known for his comic Sweetie, which was drawn by Sean Dillon. In what is his second appearance on Adrian Has Issues, Steve gives listeners a detailed breakdown of the early years of the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Steve Petrivelli is a Philadelphia-based comic book writer, best known for his comic Sweetie, which was drawn by Sean Dillon. In what is his second appearance on Adrian Has Issues, Steve gives listeners a detailed breakdown of the early years of the comic book industry, which are often referred to as the "golden" and "silver" age of comic books. These two eras would shape the comic book landscape for years to follow and formed what we now know as two of the biggest publishers of comics, Marvel and DC.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4640</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 66: The Return Of Grei Booker</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-66-the-return-of-grei-booker--65219807</link><description><![CDATA[Erica Schultz is a comic book writer, editor and letterer who has worked for various companies including Marvel, DC/Vertigo, Red Stylo Media and more. I had the pleasure of speaking with Erica Schultz on the very first episode of Adrian Has Issues. My girlfriend/Creative Director Eileen joins me once again in the co-host seat as we engage in a hilariously candid discussion on number of topics including: -Searching Yourself On Google -Awkward Hollywood Casting -Adrian vs. Stranger Things -Eileen vs. Regional Coding -Erica vs. Canadian Geese -Road Rage: Canada vs. USA -Mutual Combat Law -DC Comics New Talent Showcase]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:57e0a726f7e0abb314732f2d</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2016 05:14:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219807/episode_66_the_return_of_grei_booker.mp3" length="130328070" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Erica Schultz is a comic book writer, editor and letterer who has worked for various companies including Marvel, DC/Vertigo, Red Stylo Media and more. I had the pleasure of speaking with Erica Schultz on the very first episode of Adrian Has Issues. My...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Erica Schultz is a comic book writer, editor and letterer who has worked for various companies including Marvel, DC/Vertigo, Red Stylo Media and more. I had the pleasure of speaking with Erica Schultz on the very first episode of Adrian Has Issues. My girlfriend/Creative Director Eileen joins me once again in the co-host seat as we engage in a hilariously candid discussion on number of topics including: -Searching Yourself On Google -Awkward Hollywood Casting -Adrian vs. Stranger Things -Eileen vs. Regional Coding -Erica vs. Canadian Geese -Road Rage: Canada vs. USA -Mutual Combat Law -DC Comics New Talent Showcase]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4073</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 65: Logan's Run</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-65-logan-s-run--65219812</link><description><![CDATA[This week's episode features a good friend of mine, Logan Richards. Logan is a sculptor and artist based out of the Midwest. We met a couple years back on twitter, as we're both massive fans of the progressive rock band, Coheed and Cambria. If you've listened to Episode 56: The Weerd World of Neesh, you know how much I love Coheed and I could not pass up another opportunity to discuss them. Logan is also the founder of Eyehart Toys, which creates custom vinyl toys and other really cool art projects. This episode is less of an interview and more of a laid-back conversation, as we spend the next hour or so catching up.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:57d7b5125016e169dec03ced</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2016 09:14:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219812/episode_65_logan_s_run.mp3" length="141512534" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week's episode features a good friend of mine, Logan Richards. Logan is a sculptor and artist based out of the Midwest. We met a couple years back on twitter, as we're both massive fans of the progressive rock band, Coheed and Cambria. If you've...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week's episode features a good friend of mine, Logan Richards. Logan is a sculptor and artist based out of the Midwest. We met a couple years back on twitter, as we're both massive fans of the progressive rock band, Coheed and Cambria. If you've listened to Episode 56: The Weerd World of Neesh, you know how much I love Coheed and I could not pass up another opportunity to discuss them. Logan is also the founder of Eyehart Toys, which creates custom vinyl toys and other really cool art projects. This episode is less of an interview and more of a laid-back conversation, as we spend the next hour or so catching up.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4422</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 64: Dark Moon Rising</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-64-dark-moon-rising--65219799</link><description><![CDATA[Dark Moon, a Sci-Fi/Horror motion comic, tells the gripping story of a group of individuals struggling to survive on a distant moon inhabited by aliens. On this week's episode, Adrian talks with the series' creator Tom Freeman. Tom tells the story of how his background in music served as inspiration for the series and how he intends to take audio and visual storytelling to the next level by creating soundtracks for each episode. Adrian and Tom also get into a discussion on some of their favorite horror movies and share ideas as to what is next for the genre.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:57ce4dad59cc6804d1925136</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2016 07:53:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219799/episode_64_dark_moon_rising.mp3" length="82919576" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dark Moon, a Sci-Fi/Horror motion comic, tells the gripping story of a group of individuals struggling to survive on a distant moon inhabited by aliens. On this week's episode, Adrian talks with the series' creator Tom Freeman. Tom tells the story of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dark Moon, a Sci-Fi/Horror motion comic, tells the gripping story of a group of individuals struggling to survive on a distant moon inhabited by aliens. On this week's episode, Adrian talks with the series' creator Tom Freeman. Tom tells the story of how his background in music served as inspiration for the series and how he intends to take audio and visual storytelling to the next level by creating soundtracks for each episode. Adrian and Tom also get into a discussion on some of their favorite horror movies and share ideas as to what is next for the genre.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2591</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 63: The Signal Boost</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-63-the-signal-boost--65219810</link><description><![CDATA[In Episode 61, Stan Chou taught artists and writers a new method of creating comics inexpensively and effectively using "sketch comics." In Episode 62, Buddy Scalera showed us how to then take your project and properly market ourselves to publishers and fans. Now in Episode 63, we take the approach one step further! Concluding the "CACN Trilogy," this episode features J. Jacob Barker, a writer and one of the founding organizers of the Creator After Con Network, a group which works to build a positive community of creators/promoters within the comic book industry. Adrian and J take to a local mall to discuss the roles both creators and fans play in strengthening the community and the importance of maintaining a level of professionalism within each connection. Plus, an awkward encounter during the recording session proves to be an unexpected teaching tool.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:57c3bc3803596ec73f272006</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2016 08:33:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219810/episode_63_the_signal_boost.mp3" length="87386883" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In Episode 61, Stan Chou taught artists and writers a new method of creating comics inexpensively and effectively using "sketch comics." In Episode 62, Buddy Scalera showed us how to then take your project and properly market ourselves to publishers...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In Episode 61, Stan Chou taught artists and writers a new method of creating comics inexpensively and effectively using "sketch comics." In Episode 62, Buddy Scalera showed us how to then take your project and properly market ourselves to publishers and fans. Now in Episode 63, we take the approach one step further! Concluding the "CACN Trilogy," this episode features J. Jacob Barker, a writer and one of the founding organizers of the Creator After Con Network, a group which works to build a positive community of creators/promoters within the comic book industry. Adrian and J take to a local mall to discuss the roles both creators and fans play in strengthening the community and the importance of maintaining a level of professionalism within each connection. Plus, an awkward encounter during the recording session proves to be an unexpected teaching tool.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3121</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 62: The Buddy System</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-62-the-buddy-system--65219856</link><description><![CDATA[Buddy Scalera is a New Jersey-based content strategist, author and journalist. He is also an editor and a comic book writer, penning scripts for Marvel (Deadpool) and self-publishing several creator-owned titles (7 Days of Fame, Necrotic: Dead Flesh on a Living Body) through After Hours Press. Buddy is perhaps best known as an educator in the comic book community, hosting numerous workshops and convention panels at San Diego Comic-Con, New York Comic-Con and more.  In this episode, Adrian is once again joined by his Creative Director, Eileen. Together, they engage in a candid interview with Buddy Scalera on numerous helpful topics including: Creating (and maintaining) a personal brand as a creator Using music as a creative influence Vital marketing/networking techniques How to effectively sell merchandise as a convention exhibitor Eileen and Buddy pay tribute to "His Royal Badness"]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:57b24cf3b3db2bd8ef1b3b79</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2016 09:43:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219856/episode_62_the_buddy_system.mp3" length="133873020" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Buddy Scalera is a New Jersey-based content strategist, author and journalist. He is also an editor and a comic book writer, penning scripts for Marvel (Deadpool) and self-publishing several creator-owned titles (7 Days of Fame, Necrotic: Dead Flesh...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Buddy Scalera is a New Jersey-based content strategist, author and journalist. He is also an editor and a comic book writer, penning scripts for Marvel (Deadpool) and self-publishing several creator-owned titles (7 Days of Fame, Necrotic: Dead Flesh on a Living Body) through After Hours Press. Buddy is perhaps best known as an educator in the comic book community, hosting numerous workshops and convention panels at San Diego Comic-Con, New York Comic-Con and more.  In this episode, Adrian is once again joined by his Creative Director, Eileen. Together, they engage in a candid interview with Buddy Scalera on numerous helpful topics including: Creating (and maintaining) a personal brand as a creator Using music as a creative influence Vital marketing/networking techniques How to effectively sell merchandise as a convention exhibitor Eileen and Buddy pay tribute to "His Royal Badness"]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5578</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 61: Sketching With Stan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-61-sketching-with-stan--65219776</link><description><![CDATA[Stan Chou is a comic book artist based out of New York, specializing in illustration and motion. Stan honed his craft as a freelancer, working on such titles as FUBAR, Red Bloods and Smell A Rat. He is currently a senior in-house artist at Double Take Comics, which is owned by Take Two Interactive, the owners of both Rockstar Games (Grand Theft Auto) and 2K Games (Borderlands). Adrian and Stan engage in a candid discussion on the comic book industry. Stan details his concept of creating "sketch comics" as a means for artists to generate content as well as reduce costs and establish pitches to publishers.  Also In This Episode: The importance of "attendance" at comic conventions Establishing valuable connections with fellow creators The evolution of comics in the digital landscape Tips on how to build a successful comic book universe]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:57a848d9be6594d76430ac7e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2016 19:34:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219776/episode_61_sketching_with_stan.mp3" length="103010334" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Stan Chou is a comic book artist based out of New York, specializing in illustration and motion. Stan honed his craft as a freelancer, working on such titles as FUBAR, Red Bloods and Smell A Rat. He is currently a senior in-house artist at Double Take...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Stan Chou is a comic book artist based out of New York, specializing in illustration and motion. Stan honed his craft as a freelancer, working on such titles as FUBAR, Red Bloods and Smell A Rat. He is currently a senior in-house artist at Double Take Comics, which is owned by Take Two Interactive, the owners of both Rockstar Games (Grand Theft Auto) and 2K Games (Borderlands). Adrian and Stan engage in a candid discussion on the comic book industry. Stan details his concept of creating "sketch comics" as a means for artists to generate content as well as reduce costs and establish pitches to publishers.  Also In This Episode: The importance of "attendance" at comic conventions Establishing valuable connections with fellow creators The evolution of comics in the digital landscape Tips on how to build a successful comic book universe]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3219</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 60: Reality 2.0</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-60-reality-2-0--65219774</link><description><![CDATA[Joe Darone is a New Jersey-based musician and currently heading the experimental indie rock band Suit of Lights. Joe's musical career started in the late 80's as the drummer and art director for the punk rock band The Fiendz, which have toured with influential acts such as The Ramones and The Misfits. In the early 2000s, Joe played drums for the power pop band The Rosenbergs before forming Suit of Lights in 2004. Over the years, Suit of Lights has employed a number of prolific Jersey musicians such as Steve Pedulla (Thursday), Trevor Dunn (Mr. Bungle) and Jamie Egan (Streelight Manifesto, Catch 22). In this episode, Joe Darone chronicles his experiences within the NJ music scene as both a musician and a graphic designer under the handle Zeckle. We also discuss Joe's thoughts on modern society which have influenced the latest Suit of Lights album, Break Open The Head such as: embracing sincerity over cynicism, maintaining one's artistic integrity in a "blockbuster culture" and the importance of discovering new music.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:579704e75016e117f18dbff6</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2016 08:04:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219774/episode_60_reality_2_0.mp3" length="98854731" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Joe Darone is a New Jersey-based musician and currently heading the experimental indie rock band Suit of Lights. Joe's musical career started in the late 80's as the drummer and art director for the punk rock band The Fiendz, which have toured with...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Joe Darone is a New Jersey-based musician and currently heading the experimental indie rock band Suit of Lights. Joe's musical career started in the late 80's as the drummer and art director for the punk rock band The Fiendz, which have toured with influential acts such as The Ramones and The Misfits. In the early 2000s, Joe played drums for the power pop band The Rosenbergs before forming Suit of Lights in 2004. Over the years, Suit of Lights has employed a number of prolific Jersey musicians such as Steve Pedulla (Thursday), Trevor Dunn (Mr. Bungle) and Jamie Egan (Streelight Manifesto, Catch 22). In this episode, Joe Darone chronicles his experiences within the NJ music scene as both a musician and a graphic designer under the handle Zeckle. We also discuss Joe's thoughts on modern society which have influenced the latest Suit of Lights album, Break Open The Head such as: embracing sincerity over cynicism, maintaining one's artistic integrity in a "blockbuster culture" and the importance of discovering new music.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2472</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 59: Love Apptually</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-59-love-apptually--65219775</link><description><![CDATA[This week's guest is Orie Enav, the founder and CEO of Dragonfruit, a dating app designed specifically for geeks in mind. Orie explains how DragonFruit was born out of necessity (and frustration) of the current dating app landscape, which seemed to leave out the geeks of the world despite their booming popularity in mainstream pop culture. Adrian and Orie also comment on the importance of creating a safe and inclusive place within the geek community. Adrian also gets a crash course in co-operative board games such as Pandemic and Zombicide.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:578e84e2e4fcb52246439ec0</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2016 21:41:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219775/episode_59_love_apptually.mp3" length="115501906" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week's guest is Orie Enav, the founder and CEO of Dragonfruit, a dating app designed specifically for geeks in mind. Orie explains how DragonFruit was born out of necessity (and frustration) of the current dating app landscape, which seemed to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week's guest is Orie Enav, the founder and CEO of Dragonfruit, a dating app designed specifically for geeks in mind. Orie explains how DragonFruit was born out of necessity (and frustration) of the current dating app landscape, which seemed to leave out the geeks of the world despite their booming popularity in mainstream pop culture. Adrian and Orie also comment on the importance of creating a safe and inclusive place within the geek community. Adrian also gets a crash course in co-operative board games such as Pandemic and Zombicide.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2888</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 58: ''Off The Cuffe'' Or ''The Gori Details''</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-58-off-the-cuffe-or-the-gori-details--65219858</link><description><![CDATA[This week's guests are writer Kevin Cuffe and artist Paul Gori. Kevin and Paul are the creators of the comic book Oathbound, presented by Loophole Comics, which combines the elements of fantasy epics and spaghetti westerns to tell a tale of family and redemption. Kevin and Paul tell the story of their close friendship which started on twitter despite being on opposite sides of the United States, not to mention the rest of the crew, which is located internationally. Though well-versed in comics, the two creators expressed the challenges in learning how to effectively market themselves during the Kickstarter campaign. We also discuss favorite fantasy movies from the 1980's, great spaghetti western moments and the frustrating-yet-hilarious difficulties we've faced in regarding out last names.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5785781b20099e1db5884e20</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2016 07:11:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219858/episode_58_off_the_cuffe_or_the_gori_details.mp3" length="147423476" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week's guests are writer Kevin Cuffe and artist Paul Gori. Kevin and Paul are the creators of the comic book Oathbound, presented by Loophole Comics, which combines the elements of fantasy epics and spaghetti westerns to tell a tale of family and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week's guests are writer Kevin Cuffe and artist Paul Gori. Kevin and Paul are the creators of the comic book Oathbound, presented by Loophole Comics, which combines the elements of fantasy epics and spaghetti westerns to tell a tale of family and redemption. Kevin and Paul tell the story of their close friendship which started on twitter despite being on opposite sides of the United States, not to mention the rest of the crew, which is located internationally. Though well-versed in comics, the two creators expressed the challenges in learning how to effectively market themselves during the Kickstarter campaign. We also discuss favorite fantasy movies from the 1980's, great spaghetti western moments and the frustrating-yet-hilarious difficulties we've faced in regarding out last names.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3686</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 57: Welcome To Kowloon</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-57-welcome-to-kowloon--65219806</link><description><![CDATA[This week's guest is New York-based artist artist A.K. Lovelace, the founder of the design studio Stand Alone Productions. He is also the co-creator of the webcomic City of Walls, which tells the story of three youths banding together to escape a walled city run by gangs. A.K. tells the story of his beginnings as an intern for Marvel Comics and eventually meeting City of Walls writer/co-creator Shaun Noel. We discuss the breakneck pace of technological advancements in the comic book medium and a mutual love of action movies from the 1980's.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:577c2de4bebafbe36df8ef7a</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2016 23:04:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219806/episode_57_welcome_to_kowloon.mp3" length="90795620" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week's guest is New York-based artist artist A.K. Lovelace, the founder of the design studio Stand Alone Productions. He is also the co-creator of the webcomic City of Walls, which tells the story of three youths banding together to escape a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week's guest is New York-based artist artist A.K. Lovelace, the founder of the design studio Stand Alone Productions. He is also the co-creator of the webcomic City of Walls, which tells the story of three youths banding together to escape a walled city run by gangs. A.K. tells the story of his beginnings as an intern for Marvel Comics and eventually meeting City of Walls writer/co-creator Shaun Noel. We discuss the breakneck pace of technological advancements in the comic book medium and a mutual love of action movies from the 1980's.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3243</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 56: The 'Weerd' World Of Neesh</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-56-the-weerd-world-of-neesh--65219785</link><description><![CDATA[This week's guest is Neesh, the host of the internet radio show called The Neeshcast on Radio Xenu. On July 13th, Neesh is hosting Radio Xenu's Top 20 Mid-Year Countdown. She explains the origins of her show, starting at its humble beginnings as a TurntableFM chatroom, then as a pre-recorded podcast and eventually transitioning into a weekly live radio program.   We spend a great deal of time discussing the ins and outs of progressive rock band Coheed and Cambria, the band's fanbase and other artists that often run in the same circle: Weerd Science, the hip-hop side project of Coheed drummer Josh Eppard, Three, Thank You Scientist and more.  Also In This Episode:  Adrian vs. South Jersey! The death of terrestrial radio? Adrian &amp; Neesh sing Fall Out Boy! Coheed members as Ninja Turtles!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:577234f7e3df28545135e02f</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2016 09:18:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219785/episode_56_the_weerd_world_of_neesh.mp3" length="137015494" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week's guest is Neesh, the host of the internet radio show called The Neeshcast on Radio Xenu. On July 13th, Neesh is hosting Radio Xenu's Top 20 Mid-Year Countdown. She explains the origins of her show, starting at its humble beginnings as a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week's guest is Neesh, the host of the internet radio show called The Neeshcast on Radio Xenu. On July 13th, Neesh is hosting Radio Xenu's Top 20 Mid-Year Countdown. She explains the origins of her show, starting at its humble beginnings as a TurntableFM chatroom, then as a pre-recorded podcast and eventually transitioning into a weekly live radio program.   We spend a great deal of time discussing the ins and outs of progressive rock band Coheed and Cambria, the band's fanbase and other artists that often run in the same circle: Weerd Science, the hip-hop side project of Coheed drummer Josh Eppard, Three, Thank You Scientist and more.  Also In This Episode:  Adrian vs. South Jersey! The death of terrestrial radio? Adrian &amp; Neesh sing Fall Out Boy! Coheed members as Ninja Turtles!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4893</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 55: Qui-Gon Gin &amp; Juice</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-55-qui-gon-gin-juice--65219793</link><description><![CDATA["Who needs American muscle when you can have prehistoric muscle?"  Adrian is joined by fellow podcaster Thomas Coe, the co-host of Jake And Tom Conquer The World (formerly The Drunken Dork Podcast). Our two heroes debate numerous geek topics including Ben Affleck's upcoming solo Batman movie, the numerous shakeups within the creative teams behind the DCEU and Star Wars: Rogue One.Also In This Episode: Blue Moon: Cheap beer fit for a podcaster! Soap opera villains vs. Comic book villains! David Goyer is the worst! Tango &amp; Cash in Space!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:576b95e9be6594fbb3a36d66</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2016 08:47:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219793/episode_55_qui_gon_gin_juice.mp3" length="139486782" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Who needs American muscle when you can have prehistoric muscle?"  Adrian is joined by fellow podcaster Thomas Coe, the co-host of Jake And Tom Conquer The World (formerly The Drunken Dork Podcast). Our two heroes debate numerous geek topics including...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["Who needs American muscle when you can have prehistoric muscle?"  Adrian is joined by fellow podcaster Thomas Coe, the co-host of Jake And Tom Conquer The World (formerly The Drunken Dork Podcast). Our two heroes debate numerous geek topics including Ben Affleck's upcoming solo Batman movie, the numerous shakeups within the creative teams behind the DCEU and Star Wars: Rogue One.Also In This Episode: Blue Moon: Cheap beer fit for a podcaster! Soap opera villains vs. Comic book villains! David Goyer is the worst! Tango &amp; Cash in Space!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4982</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 54: Close To Home II: The Adventure Of Elysia</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-54-close-to-home-ii-the-adventure-of-elysia--65219787</link><description><![CDATA[On this week's episode I'm joined once again by Illinois-based comic book writer Todd Black, the creator of the comic book series Guardians. Way back in Episode 26, Todd told the story behind his miniseries entitled Home, about a girl with a mundane life who is mysteriously transported to a magical realm called Altaria. Having recently launched the Kickstarter campaign for Issue #3, Todd returns to bring us up to speed on the continuing saga of protagonist Elysia and what readers can expect from the new issue.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:57684c17ebbd1ab053963378</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2016 00:04:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219787/episode_54_close_to_home_ii_the_adventure_of_elysia.mp3" length="67306045" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this week's episode I'm joined once again by Illinois-based comic book writer Todd Black, the creator of the comic book series Guardians. Way back in Episode 26, Todd told the story behind his miniseries entitled Home, about a girl with a mundane...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this week's episode I'm joined once again by Illinois-based comic book writer Todd Black, the creator of the comic book series Guardians. Way back in Episode 26, Todd told the story behind his miniseries entitled Home, about a girl with a mundane life who is mysteriously transported to a magical realm called Altaria. Having recently launched the Kickstarter campaign for Issue #3, Todd returns to bring us up to speed on the continuing saga of protagonist Elysia and what readers can expect from the new issue.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2103</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 53: Tron Of The Dead</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-53-tron-of-the-dead--65219805</link><description><![CDATA[This week's guest is British comic book writer Andi Ewington. Andi has written titles for 451 Media such as Six, ExMortis and Sunflower as well as creator-owned works such as 45, Bluespear and Overrun. Overrun tells the story of a group of friends, all forgotten videogame characters, as they battle a computer virus, which turns normal citizens into zombies. Andi has also worked on comic book tie-ins for videogame properties such as Just Cause 3 and Dark Souls II. We also discuss several other topics including the comic book speculation boom of the 90's, beloved childhood action figures and British comedies.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:575ec847b654f9dd886dcde8</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2016 17:29:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219805/episode_53_tron_of_the_dead.mp3" length="86424681" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week's guest is British comic book writer Andi Ewington. Andi has written titles for 451 Media such as Six, ExMortis and Sunflower as well as creator-owned works such as 45, Bluespear and Overrun. Overrun tells the story of a group of friends,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week's guest is British comic book writer Andi Ewington. Andi has written titles for 451 Media such as Six, ExMortis and Sunflower as well as creator-owned works such as 45, Bluespear and Overrun. Overrun tells the story of a group of friends, all forgotten videogame characters, as they battle a computer virus, which turns normal citizens into zombies. Andi has also worked on comic book tie-ins for videogame properties such as Just Cause 3 and Dark Souls II. We also discuss several other topics including the comic book speculation boom of the 90's, beloved childhood action figures and British comedies.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3087</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 52: Love &amp; Rocket Pops</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-52-love-rocket-pops--65219834</link><description><![CDATA[Get ready for an hour of tales about sex, drugs, rock &amp; roll...and novelty ice cream! This week's episode isNew England-based Illustrator/musician Kate Bresnahan. Kate is the author and artist on the book entitled, I Have No Idea What I'm Doing, which chronicled a year of illustrated journal entries. Recently, Kate has been raising her profile as a musician under the moniker, The Rocket Pops and she tells her story about how picking up a guitar became a life-changing event.   Also In This Episode:  Comics as a coping mechanism Geeking out over bands we've met Jeopardy's Alex Trebek is kind of a dick Adrian saves Stan Lee And more!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:575525147da24f36448ae260</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2016 09:29:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219834/episode_52_love_rocket_pops.mp3" length="88914214" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Get ready for an hour of tales about sex, drugs, rock &amp;amp; roll...and novelty ice cream! This week's episode isNew England-based Illustrator/musician Kate Bresnahan. Kate is the author and artist on the book entitled, I Have No Idea What I'm Doing,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Get ready for an hour of tales about sex, drugs, rock &amp; roll...and novelty ice cream! This week's episode isNew England-based Illustrator/musician Kate Bresnahan. Kate is the author and artist on the book entitled, I Have No Idea What I'm Doing, which chronicled a year of illustrated journal entries. Recently, Kate has been raising her profile as a musician under the moniker, The Rocket Pops and she tells her story about how picking up a guitar became a life-changing event.   Also In This Episode:  Comics as a coping mechanism Geeking out over bands we've met Jeopardy's Alex Trebek is kind of a dick Adrian saves Stan Lee And more!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3175</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 51: The Fighting Kims</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-51-the-fighting-kims--65219813</link><description><![CDATA[Intergalactic adventurers, space-faring presidents and punk rock bounty hunters! It's another great episode of Adrian Has Issues! Magdalene Visaggio is a comic book writer based out of New York. She is the creator of numerous series including the Stronghold, Sea of Clouds and Andrew Jackson In Space. Her newest title, Kim &amp; Kim, about a pair of bounty hunter best friends who share the same name, is nearing release courtesy of Black Mask Studios. In this episode, Mags explains how indie creators resemble garage band musicians when it comes to creating comics and how Black Mask Studios' punk rock acquisition of Kim &amp; Kim is an important step in furthering Trans and Queer representation in comic book culture.  There's also some hilariously geeky discussions of former US presidents including Andrew Jackson, a buddy comedy featuring Teddy Roosevelt &amp; Howard Taft and the secret supervillainy of James K. Polk.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:574d6632e707eb4fe6abc0fd</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2016 19:20:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219813/episode_51_the_fighting_kims.mp3" length="93444816" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Intergalactic adventurers, space-faring presidents and punk rock bounty hunters! It's another great episode of Adrian Has Issues! Magdalene Visaggio is a comic book writer based out of New York. She is the creator of numerous series including the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Intergalactic adventurers, space-faring presidents and punk rock bounty hunters! It's another great episode of Adrian Has Issues! Magdalene Visaggio is a comic book writer based out of New York. She is the creator of numerous series including the Stronghold, Sea of Clouds and Andrew Jackson In Space. Her newest title, Kim &amp; Kim, about a pair of bounty hunter best friends who share the same name, is nearing release courtesy of Black Mask Studios. In this episode, Mags explains how indie creators resemble garage band musicians when it comes to creating comics and how Black Mask Studios' punk rock acquisition of Kim &amp; Kim is an important step in furthering Trans and Queer representation in comic book culture.  There's also some hilariously geeky discussions of former US presidents including Andrew Jackson, a buddy comedy featuring Teddy Roosevelt &amp; Howard Taft and the secret supervillainy of James K. Polk.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3337</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 50: The Glass Kingdom</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-50-the-glass-kingdom--65219867</link><description><![CDATA[On the 50th episode of Adrian Has Issues I'm joined by Colorado-based artist/writer Xing Xin. Xing is the creator and director of the fantasy epic Ximphonic Versus and the Executive Producer of the upcoming TV series based on the comic from Broken Heart Productions. Xing chronicles the 20-year journey he's taken to create Ximphonic Versus and how his personal story mirrors that of Tetsuya Nomura, the former director of the Square Enix role-playing epic, Final Fantasy XV. We geek out hardcore over our love of the Final Fantasy franchise as a whole and talk about how important it is for creators to not give everything away when promoting their projects.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5740bb7860b5e9c97679f627</guid><pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 07:54:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219867/episode_50_the_glass_kingdom.mp3" length="119100736" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On the 50th episode of Adrian Has Issues I'm joined by Colorado-based artist/writer Xing Xin. Xing is the creator and director of the fantasy epic Ximphonic Versus and the Executive Producer of the upcoming TV series based on the comic from Broken...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the 50th episode of Adrian Has Issues I'm joined by Colorado-based artist/writer Xing Xin. Xing is the creator and director of the fantasy epic Ximphonic Versus and the Executive Producer of the upcoming TV series based on the comic from Broken Heart Productions. Xing chronicles the 20-year journey he's taken to create Ximphonic Versus and how his personal story mirrors that of Tetsuya Nomura, the former director of the Square Enix role-playing epic, Final Fantasy XV. We geek out hardcore over our love of the Final Fantasy franchise as a whole and talk about how important it is for creators to not give everything away when promoting their projects.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4963</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 49: Monut Madness!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-49-monut-madness--65219777</link><description><![CDATA[This week's episode was recorded on location at East Side Mags in Montclair, NJ. Today's guest is Joe Caramagna, an Eisener and Harvey award nominated letterer who's worked on Marvel titles such as Daredevil, Captain America and New Avengers as well as serving as the writer of two creator-owned titles: The Further Travels of Wyatt Earp and Model Operandi. Fellow Jersey-based writer/artist Stephen Coughlin also steps in for a few quick comments in between drawing sketches for kids. Stephen is the creator of the title Sanctuary for Slave Labor Graphics.  My conversation with Joe is as random as it is hilarious. We talk about his background in comics as a graduate of the Kubert School and starting out as an intern with Marvel Comics. This is Adrian Has Issues, so you know I gotta get some hockey-related banter in and we riff on the Minnesota Wild logo, defunct teams and how Joe's comic book career mirrors that of legendary goalie Martin Brodeur.  Also in this episode:  Facebook v Twitter: Dawn of Social Networking! Lethal Weapon Impersonations! Superhero Presidential Candidates! The Secret Origins of Stephen Coughlin Adrian King: The Geek Chris Matthews! And more!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:572ce7c14c2f859172d82f94</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2016 19:37:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219777/episode_49_monut_madness.mp3" length="100700194" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week's episode was recorded on location at East Side Mags in Montclair, NJ. Today's guest is Joe Caramagna, an Eisener and Harvey award nominated letterer who's worked on Marvel titles such as Daredevil, Captain America and New Avengers as well...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week's episode was recorded on location at East Side Mags in Montclair, NJ. Today's guest is Joe Caramagna, an Eisener and Harvey award nominated letterer who's worked on Marvel titles such as Daredevil, Captain America and New Avengers as well as serving as the writer of two creator-owned titles: The Further Travels of Wyatt Earp and Model Operandi. Fellow Jersey-based writer/artist Stephen Coughlin also steps in for a few quick comments in between drawing sketches for kids. Stephen is the creator of the title Sanctuary for Slave Labor Graphics.  My conversation with Joe is as random as it is hilarious. We talk about his background in comics as a graduate of the Kubert School and starting out as an intern with Marvel Comics. This is Adrian Has Issues, so you know I gotta get some hockey-related banter in and we riff on the Minnesota Wild logo, defunct teams and how Joe's comic book career mirrors that of legendary goalie Martin Brodeur.  Also in this episode:  Facebook v Twitter: Dawn of Social Networking! Lethal Weapon Impersonations! Superhero Presidential Candidates! The Secret Origins of Stephen Coughlin Adrian King: The Geek Chris Matthews! And more!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3596</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 48: Audio Wheaties</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-48-audio-wheaties--65219850</link><description><![CDATA[Friend of the show Ashley Burgy returns to Adrian Has Issues, picking up where we left off in Episode 8. We originally planned to talk about a variety of topics within the NHL, but thanks to a steady diet of PBR and cherry-flavored spray candy we ended up falling down a rabbit hole and began riffing on bands that have performed at the Honda Civic Tour. For the next 50 minutes or so we get pretty geeky over pop/punk bands of the mid-2000s, so you'll hear us talk about bands like Motion City Soundtrack, The Matches and more.  In This Episode:  Adrian's weird hockey dreams! What's the deal with Christian Pop Punk? Are songwriters better when their lives suck? Adrian sings Hoobastank! And more!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5717dd9fb6aa60bce3fba246</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2016 20:28:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219850/episode_48_audio_wheaties.mp3" length="75879368" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Friend of the show Ashley Burgy returns to Adrian Has Issues, picking up where we left off in Episode 8. We originally planned to talk about a variety of topics within the NHL, but thanks to a steady diet of PBR and cherry-flavored spray candy we...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Friend of the show Ashley Burgy returns to Adrian Has Issues, picking up where we left off in Episode 8. We originally planned to talk about a variety of topics within the NHL, but thanks to a steady diet of PBR and cherry-flavored spray candy we ended up falling down a rabbit hole and began riffing on bands that have performed at the Honda Civic Tour. For the next 50 minutes or so we get pretty geeky over pop/punk bands of the mid-2000s, so you'll hear us talk about bands like Motion City Soundtrack, The Matches and more.  In This Episode:  Adrian's weird hockey dreams! What's the deal with Christian Pop Punk? Are songwriters better when their lives suck? Adrian sings Hoobastank! And more!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2710</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 47: Tales From The Vault</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-47-tales-from-the-vault--65219860</link><description><![CDATA[There's nothing greater than hanging out with friends and geeking out over something you love. This episode is dedicated to the Fallout series, specifically Fallout 3, New Vegas and Fallout 4 from Bethesda Softworks. Joining me on this post-apocalyptic journey is Stefa Nunes, twitter extraordinaire and fellow die-hard Fallout fan.   We discuss all manner of topics within the recent entries including:  Piper Is The Absolute Best! Marcy Is The Absolute Worst! The Brotherhood of Steel: Fascists With Cool Toys! Commuinity's Britta Perry: The Opposite of Batman! Stefa Welcomes Our New Robot Overlords! And more!  This and every episode can be found on iTunes and the Stitcher app, available for Android and iOS. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review. Doing so helps the podcast reach more potential listeners. As always, thank you for your support!  Adrian Has Issues is a proud member of the Tangent-Bound Podcast Network.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:570ec4cf2b8dded2dff057a0</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2016 00:29:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219860/episode_47_tales_from_the_vault.mp3" length="155828465" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>There's nothing greater than hanging out with friends and geeking out over something you love. This episode is dedicated to the Fallout series, specifically Fallout 3, New Vegas and Fallout 4 from Bethesda Softworks. Joining me on this...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[There's nothing greater than hanging out with friends and geeking out over something you love. This episode is dedicated to the Fallout series, specifically Fallout 3, New Vegas and Fallout 4 from Bethesda Softworks. Joining me on this post-apocalyptic journey is Stefa Nunes, twitter extraordinaire and fellow die-hard Fallout fan.   We discuss all manner of topics within the recent entries including:  Piper Is The Absolute Best! Marcy Is The Absolute Worst! The Brotherhood of Steel: Fascists With Cool Toys! Commuinity's Britta Perry: The Opposite of Batman! Stefa Welcomes Our New Robot Overlords! And more!  This and every episode can be found on iTunes and the Stitcher app, available for Android and iOS. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review. Doing so helps the podcast reach more potential listeners. As always, thank you for your support!  Adrian Has Issues is a proud member of the Tangent-Bound Podcast Network.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5565</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 46: Nooks &amp; Crannies</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-46-nooks-crannies--65219861</link><description><![CDATA[On this week's episode, Adrian is joined once again by former guest Justin Corbett of Comical Podcast and first-time guest George Trispas, a co-host of the Metal Geeks Podcast. With extensive knowledge of both the world of comic books and filmmaking. Justin and George have teamed up to create the company Gray Bear Comics. A Kickstarter campaign has been launched for the inaugural title, Speak No Evil, in which two teenage brothers who stumble upon a cabin once used for otherworldly experiments. Also In This Episode: Outdated slang for male appendages! Bizarre podcast sponsors! Wacky comic book cameos! Lord Horseticleze for president! And more!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5704565c2eeb81f87d3b555a</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2016 09:45:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219861/episode_46_nooks_crannies.mp3" length="88408694" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this week's episode, Adrian is joined once again by former guest Justin Corbett of Comical Podcast and first-time guest George Trispas, a co-host of the Metal Geeks Podcast. With extensive knowledge of both the world of comic books and filmmaking....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this week's episode, Adrian is joined once again by former guest Justin Corbett of Comical Podcast and first-time guest George Trispas, a co-host of the Metal Geeks Podcast. With extensive knowledge of both the world of comic books and filmmaking. Justin and George have teamed up to create the company Gray Bear Comics. A Kickstarter campaign has been launched for the inaugural title, Speak No Evil, in which two teenage brothers who stumble upon a cabin once used for otherworldly experiments. Also In This Episode: Outdated slang for male appendages! Bizarre podcast sponsors! Wacky comic book cameos! Lord Horseticleze for president! And more!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3157</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 45: Miller's Crossing</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-45-miller-s-crossing--65219801</link><description><![CDATA[While the world debates the merits (or lack thereof) of Zack Snyder's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Adrian and his Canadian compadre Aidan Wilson discuss another controversial Batman story.  Legendary comic book creator Frank Miller is best known for some noteworthy comics from a run on Daredevil to The Dark Knight Returns to the infamous graphic novel Holy Terror. Considering the fallout from the latter title, there was some concern that The Dark Knight III: The Master Race would be more of the same. How does the story stack up to the iconic original? Which iteration of Batman is the definitive version? Is Frank Miller the "racist uncle" version of George Lucas? These are among several questions that are answered in the latest episode of Adrian Has Issues! This and every episode can be found on iTunes and the Stitcher app, available for Android and iOS. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review. Doing so helps the podcast reach more potential listeners. As always, thank you for your support! Adrian Has Issues is a proud member of the Tangent-Bound Podcast Network.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:56fc66b2d210b85a5835ab7a</guid><pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2016 00:38:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219801/episode_45_miller_s_crossing.mp3" length="72142234" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>While the world debates the merits (or lack thereof) of Zack Snyder's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Adrian and his Canadian compadre Aidan Wilson discuss another controversial Batman story.  Legendary comic book creator Frank Miller is best...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[While the world debates the merits (or lack thereof) of Zack Snyder's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Adrian and his Canadian compadre Aidan Wilson discuss another controversial Batman story.  Legendary comic book creator Frank Miller is best known for some noteworthy comics from a run on Daredevil to The Dark Knight Returns to the infamous graphic novel Holy Terror. Considering the fallout from the latter title, there was some concern that The Dark Knight III: The Master Race would be more of the same. How does the story stack up to the iconic original? Which iteration of Batman is the definitive version? Is Frank Miller the "racist uncle" version of George Lucas? These are among several questions that are answered in the latest episode of Adrian Has Issues! This and every episode can be found on iTunes and the Stitcher app, available for Android and iOS. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review. Doing so helps the podcast reach more potential listeners. As always, thank you for your support! Adrian Has Issues is a proud member of the Tangent-Bound Podcast Network.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3006</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 44: Defying Gravity</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-44-defying-gravity--65219840</link><description><![CDATA[One of the most important aspect of comic books is finding the perfect creative team for each project. This can be a tricky task for some, which is why the Creator After Con Network (CACN) was created: to bring together writer, artists and publishers to start new projects.  This week's guest is comic book author Jeff Rider. Under his umbrella Cloudwrangler Comics, and with programs such as CACN, Jeff has created an impressive library of titles: Gravity Matters (with Sweetie artist Sean Dillon and letterer Erica Schultz), Been Bit (with CACN co-creator Stan Chou) and Major Holmes and Captain Watson (with Carlos Cabaleiro and Rachel Deering). Jeff and Adrian also discuss the importance of proper networking among creators, unusual Christmas gifts and why it's often necessary for writers to get out of their characters' way to properly tell a story.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:56ec45e637013bc0124b64fc</guid><pubDate>Sun, 20 Mar 2016 03:01:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219840/episode_44_defying_gravity.mp3" length="97714233" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>One of the most important aspect of comic books is finding the perfect creative team for each project. This can be a tricky task for some, which is why the Creator After Con Network (CACN) was created: to bring together writer, artists and publishers...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[One of the most important aspect of comic books is finding the perfect creative team for each project. This can be a tricky task for some, which is why the Creator After Con Network (CACN) was created: to bring together writer, artists and publishers to start new projects.  This week's guest is comic book author Jeff Rider. Under his umbrella Cloudwrangler Comics, and with programs such as CACN, Jeff has created an impressive library of titles: Gravity Matters (with Sweetie artist Sean Dillon and letterer Erica Schultz), Been Bit (with CACN co-creator Stan Chou) and Major Holmes and Captain Watson (with Carlos Cabaleiro and Rachel Deering). Jeff and Adrian also discuss the importance of proper networking among creators, unusual Christmas gifts and why it's often necessary for writers to get out of their characters' way to properly tell a story.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2443</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 43: The Deadpool Lens</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-43-the-deadpool-lens--65219790</link><description><![CDATA[Grab your tacos and chimichangas! Adrian makes his triumphant return and he's bringing the "Merc with a Mouth" along for the ride!  The Deadpool movie was a massive success, breaking multiple box office records and changing the world of comic book movies forever. However, as everybody's favorite web-slinger has taught us, "With great power comes great responsibility." Will the success of an R-Rated superhero movie help or hinder the upcoming slate of costumed cinema? What does the future hold for Wade Wilson? These are some of the questions asked and answered in this week's episode featuring guest Will Umhoeher, Adrian's best friend and the co-host of the Ignoring Movies podcast.   This and every episode can be found on iTunes and the Stitcher app, available for Android and iOS. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review. Doing so helps the podcast reach more potential listeners. As always, thank you for your support!  Adrian Has Issues is a proud member of the Tangent-Bound Podcast Network.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:56e2f061e321409a6a195b90</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2016 17:36:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219790/episode_43_the_deadpool_lens.mp3" length="101741170" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Grab your tacos and chimichangas! Adrian makes his triumphant return and he's bringing the "Merc with a Mouth" along for the ride!  The Deadpool movie was a massive success, breaking multiple box office records and changing the world of comic book...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Grab your tacos and chimichangas! Adrian makes his triumphant return and he's bringing the "Merc with a Mouth" along for the ride!  The Deadpool movie was a massive success, breaking multiple box office records and changing the world of comic book movies forever. However, as everybody's favorite web-slinger has taught us, "With great power comes great responsibility." Will the success of an R-Rated superhero movie help or hinder the upcoming slate of costumed cinema? What does the future hold for Wade Wilson? These are some of the questions asked and answered in this week's episode featuring guest Will Umhoeher, Adrian's best friend and the co-host of the Ignoring Movies podcast.   This and every episode can be found on iTunes and the Stitcher app, available for Android and iOS. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review. Doing so helps the podcast reach more potential listeners. As always, thank you for your support!  Adrian Has Issues is a proud member of the Tangent-Bound Podcast Network.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3634</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Minisode 7: Away We Go</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/minisode-7-away-we-go--65219827</link><description><![CDATA[In a new minisode, Adrian addresses the recent gap in episodes and considers a brief hiatus from podcasting as he transitions into the next stage in life.   This and every episode can be found on iTunes and the Stitcher app, available for Android and iOS. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review. Doing so helps the podcast reach more potential listeners. As always, thank you for your support!  Adrian Has Issues is a proud member of the Tangent-Bound Podcast Network.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:56c76df49f72668f766e459d</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2016 19:54:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219827/minisode_7_away_we_go.mp3" length="44925071" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In a new minisode, Adrian addresses the recent gap in episodes and considers a brief hiatus from podcasting as he transitions into the next stage in life.   This and every episode can be found on iTunes and the Stitcher app, available for Android and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In a new minisode, Adrian addresses the recent gap in episodes and considers a brief hiatus from podcasting as he transitions into the next stage in life.   This and every episode can be found on iTunes and the Stitcher app, available for Android and iOS. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review. Doing so helps the podcast reach more potential listeners. As always, thank you for your support!  Adrian Has Issues is a proud member of the Tangent-Bound Podcast Network.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1123</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 42: Walking Disasters</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-42-walking-disasters--65219808</link><description><![CDATA[Get ready to root for the bad guys on an all-new episode of Adrian Has Issues! This week's guest, Micah Myers, is a comic book letterer who has worked for various companies including Alterna Comics, 215 Ink, Zenescope Entertainment and more. However, Micah is hopping into the writer's chair for his new project from Loophole Comics entitled The Disasters, a comic about four supervillain D-listers who are forced to work together after a series of bizarre circumstances. Micah tells his origin story of how he was introduced to the world of lettering, plus details his plans for an upcoming pro-wrestling anthology Kayfabe.  Check out the Kickstarter for The Disasters here.  Also in this episode:  An ode to quite possibly the worst Batman villain ever! Hello Kitty vs. mechanical velociraptors! Comic book collecting woes!  And more!   This and every episode of Adrian Has Issues can be found on iTunes and the Stitcher app, available for Android and iOS. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review. Doing so helps the podcast reach more potential listeners. As always, thank you for your support!  Adrian Has Issues is a proud member of the Tangent-Bound Podcast Network.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:56ba3ec29f726695ab77c351</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2016 20:38:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219808/episode_42_walking_disasters.mp3" length="110231781" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Get ready to root for the bad guys on an all-new episode of Adrian Has Issues! This week's guest, Micah Myers, is a comic book letterer who has worked for various companies including Alterna Comics, 215 Ink, Zenescope Entertainment and more. However,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Get ready to root for the bad guys on an all-new episode of Adrian Has Issues! This week's guest, Micah Myers, is a comic book letterer who has worked for various companies including Alterna Comics, 215 Ink, Zenescope Entertainment and more. However, Micah is hopping into the writer's chair for his new project from Loophole Comics entitled The Disasters, a comic about four supervillain D-listers who are forced to work together after a series of bizarre circumstances. Micah tells his origin story of how he was introduced to the world of lettering, plus details his plans for an upcoming pro-wrestling anthology Kayfabe.  Check out the Kickstarter for The Disasters here.  Also in this episode:  An ode to quite possibly the worst Batman villain ever! Hello Kitty vs. mechanical velociraptors! Comic book collecting woes!  And more!   This and every episode of Adrian Has Issues can be found on iTunes and the Stitcher app, available for Android and iOS. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review. Doing so helps the podcast reach more potential listeners. As always, thank you for your support!  Adrian Has Issues is a proud member of the Tangent-Bound Podcast Network.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2756</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 41: Clarknado</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-41-clarknado--65219822</link><description><![CDATA[The DCEU is set to explode onto the silver screen in a big way in 2016 and who better to cover the upcoming slate of films than Adrian Has Issues? Actually, there are a lot of podcasts better equipped to cover this, but none of those shows have comedian Jimmy LeChase on hand to cover them all! Our heroes reflect on the questionable elements of Man of Steel and look ahead to Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Suicide Squad and Wonder Woman.   Also:  The Adventures of "Bearded Batman" Ma and Pa Kent are the worst Killer Croc &amp; Deadshot = The new DJ Jazzy Jeff &amp; Fresh Prince? Aqua-Drogo! Madea Vs. The Ninja Turtles  Follow Jimmy LeChase online: Website Facebook Twitter History of Comedy Podcast YouTube  This and every episode of Adrian Has Issues can be found on iTunes and the Stitcher app, available for Android and iOS. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review. Doing so helps the podcast reach more potential listeners. As always, thank you for your support!  Adrian Has Issues is a proud member of the Tangent-Bound Podcast Network.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:56aee1b0fd5d081beb08633d</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2016 09:13:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219822/episode_41_clarknado.mp3" length="89911107" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The DCEU is set to explode onto the silver screen in a big way in 2016 and who better to cover the upcoming slate of films than Adrian Has Issues? Actually, there are a lot of podcasts better equipped to cover this, but none of those shows have...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The DCEU is set to explode onto the silver screen in a big way in 2016 and who better to cover the upcoming slate of films than Adrian Has Issues? Actually, there are a lot of podcasts better equipped to cover this, but none of those shows have comedian Jimmy LeChase on hand to cover them all! Our heroes reflect on the questionable elements of Man of Steel and look ahead to Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Suicide Squad and Wonder Woman.   Also:  The Adventures of "Bearded Batman" Ma and Pa Kent are the worst Killer Croc &amp; Deadshot = The new DJ Jazzy Jeff &amp; Fresh Prince? Aqua-Drogo! Madea Vs. The Ninja Turtles  Follow Jimmy LeChase online: Website Facebook Twitter History of Comedy Podcast YouTube  This and every episode of Adrian Has Issues can be found on iTunes and the Stitcher app, available for Android and iOS. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review. Doing so helps the podcast reach more potential listeners. As always, thank you for your support!  Adrian Has Issues is a proud member of the Tangent-Bound Podcast Network.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3211</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 40: Twosies</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-40-twosies--65219809</link><description><![CDATA[Comic book geekdom meets movie geekdom on the 40th episode of Adrian Has Issues! Dana Buckler, the host of the podcast How Is This Movie, stops by to talk all things film. Dana tells the origins of his show's title and Adrian chimes in as the two express their love (and frustration) with major theater chains.   Be sure to stick around because there's a boatloat of great moments on this week's episode including:  The pros and cons of choice in streaming media and the "10 Minute Netflix Rule." Dana's encounter with a fellow moviegoer during a screening of Star Wars: Episode VII. Do trailers diminish the movie-going experience? Stephen Spielberg vs. The Jaws franchise This and every episode of Adrian Has Issues can be found on iTunes and the Stitcher app, available for Android and iOS. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review. Doing so helps the podcast reach more potential listeners. As always, thank you for your support!  Adrian Has Issues is a proud member of the Tangent-Bound Podcast Network.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:56a2b3b2df40f38ec6c29b39</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Jan 2016 01:49:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219809/episode_40_twosies.mp3" length="93535263" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Comic book geekdom meets movie geekdom on the 40th episode of Adrian Has Issues! Dana Buckler, the host of the podcast How Is This Movie, stops by to talk all things film. Dana tells the origins of his show's title and Adrian chimes in as the two...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Comic book geekdom meets movie geekdom on the 40th episode of Adrian Has Issues! Dana Buckler, the host of the podcast How Is This Movie, stops by to talk all things film. Dana tells the origins of his show's title and Adrian chimes in as the two express their love (and frustration) with major theater chains.   Be sure to stick around because there's a boatloat of great moments on this week's episode including:  The pros and cons of choice in streaming media and the "10 Minute Netflix Rule." Dana's encounter with a fellow moviegoer during a screening of Star Wars: Episode VII. Do trailers diminish the movie-going experience? Stephen Spielberg vs. The Jaws franchise This and every episode of Adrian Has Issues can be found on iTunes and the Stitcher app, available for Android and iOS. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review. Doing so helps the podcast reach more potential listeners. As always, thank you for your support!  Adrian Has Issues is a proud member of the Tangent-Bound Podcast Network.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3897</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 39: The Darth Knight Returns</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-39-the-darth-knight-returns--65219837</link><description><![CDATA[WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR STAR WARS EPISODE VII: THE FORCE AWAKENS  Welcome to Part 2 of Adrian Has Issues' Star Wars special! Picking up where they left off in Episode 38, Adrian and Eileen continue their analysis of the entire saga including Episode VII: The Force Awakens:  Luke Skywalker Jedi boot camp Darth Vader: The galaxy's greatest deadbeat dad The Extended Universe: Canon Fodder Adrian won't stop crying over Episode VII Midichlorians are stupid Faith vs. Science in a galaxy far, far away Adrian won't stop crying over Lord of the Rings The Anakin Skywalker paternity test AND MORE!  This and every episode can be found on iTunes and the Stitcher app, available for Android and iOS. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review. Doing so helps the podcast reach more potential listeners. As always, thank you for your support!  Adrian Has Issues is a proud member of the Tangent-Bound Podcast Network.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:569b6a36c647addf69b32f17</guid><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2016 11:31:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219837/episode_39_the_darth_knight_returns.mp3" length="61198161" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR STAR WARS EPISODE VII: THE FORCE AWAKENS  Welcome to Part 2 of Adrian Has Issues' Star Wars special! Picking up where they left off in Episode 38, Adrian and Eileen continue their analysis of the entire saga...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR STAR WARS EPISODE VII: THE FORCE AWAKENS  Welcome to Part 2 of Adrian Has Issues' Star Wars special! Picking up where they left off in Episode 38, Adrian and Eileen continue their analysis of the entire saga including Episode VII: The Force Awakens:  Luke Skywalker Jedi boot camp Darth Vader: The galaxy's greatest deadbeat dad The Extended Universe: Canon Fodder Adrian won't stop crying over Episode VII Midichlorians are stupid Faith vs. Science in a galaxy far, far away Adrian won't stop crying over Lord of the Rings The Anakin Skywalker paternity test AND MORE!  This and every episode can be found on iTunes and the Stitcher app, available for Android and iOS. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review. Doing so helps the podcast reach more potential listeners. As always, thank you for your support!  Adrian Has Issues is a proud member of the Tangent-Bound Podcast Network.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3825</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 38: Sith And Sensibility</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-38-sith-and-sensibility--65219843</link><description><![CDATA[WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR STAR WARS EPISODE VII: THE FORCE AWAKENS  This episode of Adrian Has Issues was recorded during the weekend of Adrian and Eileen's two-year anniversary. Being two massive Star Wars geeks, our hosts celebrated with a screening of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens. Before reviewing the film in earnest, the discussion covered the entire saga and how it relates to the new movie.   We tackle the tough topics such as:  Anniversary gifts! Growing up Star Wars Are the Sith inherently evil? The Jedi are jerks Luke Skywalker: The galaxy's worst talent scout Emperor Palpatine: The Imperial Paula Deen Kylo Ren: The poster-child of "affluenza" AND MORE!  This and every episode can be found on iTunes and the Stitcher app, available for Android and iOS. Please subscribe leave a rating and review. Doing so helps the podcast reach more potential listeners. As always, thank you for your support!  Adrian Has Issues is a proud member of the Tangent-Bound Podcast Network.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:56907a7857eb8d9880a76328</guid><pubDate>Sat, 09 Jan 2016 05:06:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219843/episode_38_sith_and_sensibility.mp3" length="56579010" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR STAR WARS EPISODE VII: THE FORCE AWAKENS  This episode of Adrian Has Issues was recorded during the weekend of Adrian and Eileen's two-year anniversary. Being two massive Star Wars geeks, our hosts...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR STAR WARS EPISODE VII: THE FORCE AWAKENS  This episode of Adrian Has Issues was recorded during the weekend of Adrian and Eileen's two-year anniversary. Being two massive Star Wars geeks, our hosts celebrated with a screening of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens. Before reviewing the film in earnest, the discussion covered the entire saga and how it relates to the new movie.   We tackle the tough topics such as:  Anniversary gifts! Growing up Star Wars Are the Sith inherently evil? The Jedi are jerks Luke Skywalker: The galaxy's worst talent scout Emperor Palpatine: The Imperial Paula Deen Kylo Ren: The poster-child of "affluenza" AND MORE!  This and every episode can be found on iTunes and the Stitcher app, available for Android and iOS. Please subscribe leave a rating and review. Doing so helps the podcast reach more potential listeners. As always, thank you for your support!  Adrian Has Issues is a proud member of the Tangent-Bound Podcast Network.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3537</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 37: Straight Outta Toronto</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-37-straight-outta-toronto--65219844</link><description><![CDATA[This is it: the last episode of Adrian Has Issues of the year! To help close out 2015 is Toronto-based filmmaker Steve Kasan. A former guest on the previous podcast, Adrian &amp; Atlas Have Issues, Steve is perhaps best known for his post-apocalyptic stoner comedy Wasted and the sci-fi webseries Out Of Time.   Steve and Adrian catch up and discus a multitude of topics including their favorite summer movies of 2015 and their mutual love of Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Our heroes also talk about the geek culture's transition into the mainstream and what this means for geeks of color.   Get 'Wasted' with Steve at the following links! Facebook Twitter YouTube]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5681b2a4841ababe415652a8</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2015 22:49:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219844/episode_37_straight_outta_toronto.mp3" length="97220683" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is it: the last episode of Adrian Has Issues of the year! To help close out 2015 is Toronto-based filmmaker Steve Kasan. A former guest on the previous podcast, Adrian &amp;amp; Atlas Have Issues, Steve is perhaps best known for his post-apocalyptic...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is it: the last episode of Adrian Has Issues of the year! To help close out 2015 is Toronto-based filmmaker Steve Kasan. A former guest on the previous podcast, Adrian &amp; Atlas Have Issues, Steve is perhaps best known for his post-apocalyptic stoner comedy Wasted and the sci-fi webseries Out Of Time.   Steve and Adrian catch up and discus a multitude of topics including their favorite summer movies of 2015 and their mutual love of Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Our heroes also talk about the geek culture's transition into the mainstream and what this means for geeks of color.   Get 'Wasted' with Steve at the following links! Facebook Twitter YouTube]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4051</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 36: Rise Of The Cyber Warrior</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-36-rise-of-the-cyber-warrior--65219842</link><description><![CDATA[This week's episode features a riveting discussion with author/columnist R.J. Huneke, the founder of the company Runeworks and its comic book publication division POWKabam. R.J. tells the incredible story of a life-changing cross-country trip from the east coast to California reminiscent of Jack Kerouac's On the Road and Hunter S. Thompson's Fear and Loathing In Las Vegas. Eventually R.J. would go on to write the technological thriller Cyberwar. The first volume of a series of novels, Cyberwar tells the story of a not-too-distant future in which hackers seize the world governments, creating a new world order. R.J. and Adrian discuss the real-world landscape which inspired the novel including cyber warfare, internet security, political protest and the impact that "hacktivism" has on our world.  Cyberwar is available for sale at the following retailers: Amazon Barnes &amp; Noble  This and every episode can be found on iTunes, Stitcher and the Satchel podcast app, available for Android and iOS. Please subscribe leave a rating and review. Doing so helps the podcast reach more potential listeners. As always, thank you for your support!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5673c4371115e0e81751eb7b</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2015 18:21:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219842/episode_36_rise_of_the_cyber_warrior.mp3" length="86434697" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week's episode features a riveting discussion with author/columnist R.J. Huneke, the founder of the company Runeworks and its comic book publication division POWKabam. R.J. tells the incredible story of a life-changing cross-country trip from the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week's episode features a riveting discussion with author/columnist R.J. Huneke, the founder of the company Runeworks and its comic book publication division POWKabam. R.J. tells the incredible story of a life-changing cross-country trip from the east coast to California reminiscent of Jack Kerouac's On the Road and Hunter S. Thompson's Fear and Loathing In Las Vegas. Eventually R.J. would go on to write the technological thriller Cyberwar. The first volume of a series of novels, Cyberwar tells the story of a not-too-distant future in which hackers seize the world governments, creating a new world order. R.J. and Adrian discuss the real-world landscape which inspired the novel including cyber warfare, internet security, political protest and the impact that "hacktivism" has on our world.  Cyberwar is available for sale at the following retailers: Amazon Barnes &amp; Noble  This and every episode can be found on iTunes, Stitcher and the Satchel podcast app, available for Android and iOS. Please subscribe leave a rating and review. Doing so helps the podcast reach more potential listeners. As always, thank you for your support!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3598</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 35: Imagination To Burn</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-35-imagination-to-burn--65219839</link><description><![CDATA[451 Media is a company co-founded by director Michael Bay (“Transformers”), Doug Nunes and two men who are responsible for creating a certain Nintendo accessory. Recently, 451 has established an interactive publishing division, releasing graphic novels and digital content. The creators for 451’s graphic novels include Scott Rosenberg (“Con Air”), Skip Woods (“Wolverine”), George Pelecanos (“The Wire”), Mark Mallouk (“Black Mass”), Clay McLeod Chapman (“The Avengers”) and Peter and Paul Williams (vfx for “Avatar,” “The Avengers”). Today's episode features two guests: Stephen Francis, 451's Director of New Media and Innovation and Creative Coordinator, James Emmett (also a guest on Episode 15). Stephen and James discuss the company's flagship titles, their unique brand of digital videos and content and the endurance of print comics.  Check out 451 Media: YouTube Facebook Twitter   This and every episode can be found on iTunes, Stitcher and the Satchel podcast app, available for Android and iOS. Please subscribe leave a rating and review. Doing so helps the podcast reach more potential listeners. As always, thank you for your support! Adrian Has Issues is a proud member of the Tangent-Bound Podcast Network.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:566b512dd82d5ed309a361a7</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2015 00:22:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219839/episode_35_imagination_to_burn.mp3" length="65372813" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>451 Media is a company co-founded by director Michael Bay (“Transformers”), Doug Nunes and two men who are responsible for creating a certain Nintendo accessory. Recently, 451 has established an interactive publishing division, releasing graphic...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[451 Media is a company co-founded by director Michael Bay (“Transformers”), Doug Nunes and two men who are responsible for creating a certain Nintendo accessory. Recently, 451 has established an interactive publishing division, releasing graphic novels and digital content. The creators for 451’s graphic novels include Scott Rosenberg (“Con Air”), Skip Woods (“Wolverine”), George Pelecanos (“The Wire”), Mark Mallouk (“Black Mass”), Clay McLeod Chapman (“The Avengers”) and Peter and Paul Williams (vfx for “Avatar,” “The Avengers”). Today's episode features two guests: Stephen Francis, 451's Director of New Media and Innovation and Creative Coordinator, James Emmett (also a guest on Episode 15). Stephen and James discuss the company's flagship titles, their unique brand of digital videos and content and the endurance of print comics.  Check out 451 Media: YouTube Facebook Twitter   This and every episode can be found on iTunes, Stitcher and the Satchel podcast app, available for Android and iOS. Please subscribe leave a rating and review. Doing so helps the podcast reach more potential listeners. As always, thank you for your support! Adrian Has Issues is a proud member of the Tangent-Bound Podcast Network.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2042</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 34: Stories From The Fire Escape</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-34-stories-from-the-fire-escape--65219863</link><description><![CDATA[This week's episode features returning guest, Mario Candelaria. Mario is a New York-born writer and comedian known for the upcoming crime drama Comare, which was discussed during his first appearance in Episode 21. His latest title is ASHES: A Firefighter's Tale from Z2 Comics. In order to properly tell the story, Mario takes Adrian back to his hometown of Brooklyn and to the people and places that inspired the graphic novel. The conversation then turns to Adrian and Mario's punk/screamo scene days of the mid-2000s with discussions on bands such as Glassjaw, Atreyu and Finch's ill-fated sophomore album, Say Hello To Sunshine.  This and every episode can be found on iTunes, Stitcher and the Satchel podcast app, available for Android and iOS. Please subscribe leave a rating and review. Doing so helps the podcast reach more potential listeners. As always, thank you for your support! Adrian Has Issues is a proud member of the Tangent-Bound Podcast Network.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:56654ae1e4b0d6ae9d19aded</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2015 20:37:49 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219863/episode_34_stories_from_the_fire_escape.mp3" length="100481591" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week's episode features returning guest, Mario Candelaria. Mario is a New York-born writer and comedian known for the upcoming crime drama Comare, which was discussed during his first appearance in Episode 21. His latest title is ASHES: A...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week's episode features returning guest, Mario Candelaria. Mario is a New York-born writer and comedian known for the upcoming crime drama Comare, which was discussed during his first appearance in Episode 21. His latest title is ASHES: A Firefighter's Tale from Z2 Comics. In order to properly tell the story, Mario takes Adrian back to his hometown of Brooklyn and to the people and places that inspired the graphic novel. The conversation then turns to Adrian and Mario's punk/screamo scene days of the mid-2000s with discussions on bands such as Glassjaw, Atreyu and Finch's ill-fated sophomore album, Say Hello To Sunshine.  This and every episode can be found on iTunes, Stitcher and the Satchel podcast app, available for Android and iOS. Please subscribe leave a rating and review. Doing so helps the podcast reach more potential listeners. As always, thank you for your support! Adrian Has Issues is a proud member of the Tangent-Bound Podcast Network.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3588</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 33: Rockets And Pens</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-33-rockets-and-pens--65219866</link><description><![CDATA[In this Black Friday edition of Adrian Has Issues, Adrian catches up with New York-based artist Fabian Lelay after meeting at NYCC 2015 and the Creator After-Con. Fabian is a relative newcomer to the indie comics scene after perusing a career in fashion design, but is quickly making a name for himself with two upcoming comics: Jade Street Protection Services, which features writer Katy Rex (Strange Wit) and letterer Taylor Esposito (Constantine) and the cyberpunk thriller Overclocked with writer Magdalene Visaggio (Kim &amp; Kim). Our heroes discuss a plethora of topics including Fabian's experiences in living in both the Philippines and the United States, the continuing rise of the indie comics community and comic book buying habits. This and every episode can be found on iTunes, Stitcher and the Satchel podcast app, available for Android and iOS. Please subscribe leave a rating and review. Doing so helps the podcast reach more potential listeners. As always, thank you for your support! Adrian Has Issues is a proud member of the Tangent-Bound Podcast Network.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5658d1e8e4b01a74eae1dfae</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2015 23:51:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219866/episode_33_rockets_and_pens.mp3" length="106778352" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this Black Friday edition of Adrian Has Issues, Adrian catches up with New York-based artist Fabian Lelay after meeting at NYCC 2015 and the Creator After-Con. Fabian is a relative newcomer to the indie comics scene after perusing a career in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this Black Friday edition of Adrian Has Issues, Adrian catches up with New York-based artist Fabian Lelay after meeting at NYCC 2015 and the Creator After-Con. Fabian is a relative newcomer to the indie comics scene after perusing a career in fashion design, but is quickly making a name for himself with two upcoming comics: Jade Street Protection Services, which features writer Katy Rex (Strange Wit) and letterer Taylor Esposito (Constantine) and the cyberpunk thriller Overclocked with writer Magdalene Visaggio (Kim &amp; Kim). Our heroes discuss a plethora of topics including Fabian's experiences in living in both the Philippines and the United States, the continuing rise of the indie comics community and comic book buying habits. This and every episode can be found on iTunes, Stitcher and the Satchel podcast app, available for Android and iOS. Please subscribe leave a rating and review. Doing so helps the podcast reach more potential listeners. As always, thank you for your support! Adrian Has Issues is a proud member of the Tangent-Bound Podcast Network.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4450</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 32: The Saga Continues</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-32-the-saga-continues--65219852</link><description><![CDATA[Picking up where they left off in Episode 6, Adrian once again teams up with Dags, the host of Amish Baby Machine: the most power podcast ever created. Dags and Adrian share a mutual love of Canadian progressive rock trio, Rush and discuss their experiences in discovering the band for the first time. Sharing a mutual love of all things pop culture, our heroes cover a myriad of topics including laser shows, comic book, internet culture and more.   This and every episode can be found on iTunes and the Stitcher app, available for Android and iOS. Please subscribe leave a rating and review. Doing so helps the podcast reach more potential listeners. As always, thank you for your support!  Adrian Has Issues is a proud member of the Tangent-Bound Podcast Network.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:56541ee4e4b0ae5fc67b357c</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2015 10:08:49 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219852/episode_32_the_saga_continues.mp3" length="104310307" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Picking up where they left off in Episode 6, Adrian once again teams up with Dags, the host of Amish Baby Machine: the most power podcast ever created. Dags and Adrian share a mutual love of Canadian progressive rock trio, Rush and discuss their...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Picking up where they left off in Episode 6, Adrian once again teams up with Dags, the host of Amish Baby Machine: the most power podcast ever created. Dags and Adrian share a mutual love of Canadian progressive rock trio, Rush and discuss their experiences in discovering the band for the first time. Sharing a mutual love of all things pop culture, our heroes cover a myriad of topics including laser shows, comic book, internet culture and more.   This and every episode can be found on iTunes and the Stitcher app, available for Android and iOS. Please subscribe leave a rating and review. Doing so helps the podcast reach more potential listeners. As always, thank you for your support!  Adrian Has Issues is a proud member of the Tangent-Bound Podcast Network.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2608</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 31: Mr. Oberhauser's Neighborhood</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-31-mr-oberhauser-s-neighborhood--65219851</link><description><![CDATA[SPECTRE, the 24th installment of the iconic James Bond film franchise, has been raking in plenty cash at the box office. However, reactions to the film have been somewhat divisive. Armed with his Walther PPK--which coincidentally looks an awful lot like a microphone--Adrian enlists in the aid of fellow agent Eileen to discuss the latest 007 adventure. In as much as SPECTRE served as a love letter to the long-running series, Adrian and Eileen often reflect on past Bond films and how they stack up to Daniel Craig's stories, with hilarious results.   NOTE: This episode of Adrian Has Issues is filled with discussions of specific plot points in SPECTRE, so there will be SPOILERS.   Eileen can also be heard in these episodes: Episode 28: Marjorie &amp; The Monstress Episode 16: The Adventures of Idea Man &amp; Logistic Girl  This and every episode can be found on iTunes and the Stitcher app, available for Android and iOS. Please subscribe leave a rating and review. Doing so helps the podcast reach more potential listeners. As always, thank you for your support!  Adrian Has Issues is a proud member of the Tangent-Bound Podcast Network.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:564ef97be4b0829bc1c75879</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2015 19:21:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219851/episode_31_mr_oberhauser_s_neighborhood.mp3" length="112584273" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>SPECTRE, the 24th installment of the iconic James Bond film franchise, has been raking in plenty cash at the box office. However, reactions to the film have been somewhat divisive. Armed with his Walther PPK--which coincidentally looks an awful lot...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[SPECTRE, the 24th installment of the iconic James Bond film franchise, has been raking in plenty cash at the box office. However, reactions to the film have been somewhat divisive. Armed with his Walther PPK--which coincidentally looks an awful lot like a microphone--Adrian enlists in the aid of fellow agent Eileen to discuss the latest 007 adventure. In as much as SPECTRE served as a love letter to the long-running series, Adrian and Eileen often reflect on past Bond films and how they stack up to Daniel Craig's stories, with hilarious results.   NOTE: This episode of Adrian Has Issues is filled with discussions of specific plot points in SPECTRE, so there will be SPOILERS.   Eileen can also be heard in these episodes: Episode 28: Marjorie &amp; The Monstress Episode 16: The Adventures of Idea Man &amp; Logistic Girl  This and every episode can be found on iTunes and the Stitcher app, available for Android and iOS. Please subscribe leave a rating and review. Doing so helps the podcast reach more potential listeners. As always, thank you for your support!  Adrian Has Issues is a proud member of the Tangent-Bound Podcast Network.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4690</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 30: Geek For A Day, Nerd For A Lifetime</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-30-geek-for-a-day-nerd-for-a-lifetime--65219868</link><description><![CDATA[Adrian has always fancied himself a music-lover and a fan of singer/musician Mike Patton. That was until he met Ben Cohen, a Vermont-based cartoonist with a BFA and MFA in Sequential Art. Ben Cohen is known for the graphic novel Bully and the upcoming Interrobang. Ben Cohen is also a  in sequential art. Ben and Adrian match wits on their deep knowledge of Patton's numerous projects including Faith No More and Mr. Bungle. Prior to that, the guys talk a little "inside baseball" regarding the ever-evolving climate of comic book culture and how the changes affects society on an economical level as well as socially.  This and every episode can be found on iTunes and the Stitcher app, available for Android and iOS. Please subscribe leave a rating and review. Doing so helps the podcast reach more potential listeners. As always, thank you for your support!  Adrian Has Issues is a proud member of the Tangent-Bound Podcast Network.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5645f7fde4b03880a301d49c</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2015 06:27:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219868/episode_30_geek_for_a_day_nerd_for_a_lifetime.mp3" length="166895068" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Adrian has always fancied himself a music-lover and a fan of singer/musician Mike Patton. That was until he met Ben Cohen, a Vermont-based cartoonist with a BFA and MFA in Sequential Art. Ben Cohen is known for the graphic novel Bully and the upcoming...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Adrian has always fancied himself a music-lover and a fan of singer/musician Mike Patton. That was until he met Ben Cohen, a Vermont-based cartoonist with a BFA and MFA in Sequential Art. Ben Cohen is known for the graphic novel Bully and the upcoming Interrobang. Ben Cohen is also a  in sequential art. Ben and Adrian match wits on their deep knowledge of Patton's numerous projects including Faith No More and Mr. Bungle. Prior to that, the guys talk a little "inside baseball" regarding the ever-evolving climate of comic book culture and how the changes affects society on an economical level as well as socially.  This and every episode can be found on iTunes and the Stitcher app, available for Android and iOS. Please subscribe leave a rating and review. Doing so helps the podcast reach more potential listeners. As always, thank you for your support!  Adrian Has Issues is a proud member of the Tangent-Bound Podcast Network.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4172</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 29: The World According To Maggie</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-29-the-world-according-to-maggie--65219848</link><description><![CDATA[In an energy-packed episode, Adrian chats with writer Steven Petrivelli and artist Sean Dillon, the creators of the comic book Sweetie. Inspired by both superhero comic books and Japanese manga, Sweetie centers around a teen named with potentially extraordinary abilities. Sean and Steven talk about how the manga Bakuman heavily influenced their collaboration and the three geek out over Power Rangers, anime and Mystery Science Theater 3000.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:563d0950e4b00a793bb2a849</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2015 21:50:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219848/episode_29_the_world_according_to_maggie.mp3" length="130803668" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In an energy-packed episode, Adrian chats with writer Steven Petrivelli and artist Sean Dillon, the creators of the comic book Sweetie. Inspired by both superhero comic books and Japanese manga, Sweetie centers around a teen named with potentially...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In an energy-packed episode, Adrian chats with writer Steven Petrivelli and artist Sean Dillon, the creators of the comic book Sweetie. Inspired by both superhero comic books and Japanese manga, Sweetie centers around a teen named with potentially extraordinary abilities. Sean and Steven talk about how the manga Bakuman heavily influenced their collaboration and the three geek out over Power Rangers, anime and Mystery Science Theater 3000.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3270</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 28: Marjorie &amp; The Monstress</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-28-marjorie-the-monstress--65219797</link><description><![CDATA[This week's episode is a lot of fun! Joining Adrian as a guest host is none other than his girlfriend/creative director Eileen, making a return after her podcast debut on Episode 16.   Marjorie Liu is a New York Times best-selling author and comic book writer, known for her the paranormal romance novel Tiger Eye as well as X-23, Black Widow and Astonishing X-Men. Marjorie tells the story of how she made the transition from studying law to a published author and soon grabbing the attention of Marvel Comics. Ready for the next step in her career, she is set to release her original title Monstress through Image Comics.   Marjorie Liu also explains the challenges of writing for a major company versus creator-owned comics, finding your voice creatively and even discusses the praise (as well as death threats) received for writing the now-iconic issue of Astonishing X-Men.  This and every episode can be found on iTunes, Stitcher and the new Satchel Podcast App, available for Android and iOS. Please subscribe leave a rating and review. Doing so helps the podcast reach more potential listeners. As always, thank you for your support!  Adrian Has Issues is a proud member of the Tangent-Bound Podcast Network.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5633e345e4b0a96ee9cf4043</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2015 22:26:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219797/episode_28_marjorie_the_monstress.mp3" length="131242564" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week's episode is a lot of fun! Joining Adrian as a guest host is none other than his girlfriend/creative director Eileen, making a return after her podcast debut on Episode 16.   Marjorie Liu is a New York Times best-selling author and comic...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week's episode is a lot of fun! Joining Adrian as a guest host is none other than his girlfriend/creative director Eileen, making a return after her podcast debut on Episode 16.   Marjorie Liu is a New York Times best-selling author and comic book writer, known for her the paranormal romance novel Tiger Eye as well as X-23, Black Widow and Astonishing X-Men. Marjorie tells the story of how she made the transition from studying law to a published author and soon grabbing the attention of Marvel Comics. Ready for the next step in her career, she is set to release her original title Monstress through Image Comics.   Marjorie Liu also explains the challenges of writing for a major company versus creator-owned comics, finding your voice creatively and even discusses the praise (as well as death threats) received for writing the now-iconic issue of Astonishing X-Men.  This and every episode can be found on iTunes, Stitcher and the new Satchel Podcast App, available for Android and iOS. Please subscribe leave a rating and review. Doing so helps the podcast reach more potential listeners. As always, thank you for your support!  Adrian Has Issues is a proud member of the Tangent-Bound Podcast Network.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3282</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 27: The Rainmaker</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-27-the-rainmaker--65219854</link><description><![CDATA[This week's episode was recorded during Hurricane Joaquin's brief reign of terror on the East Coast. It's strange to say, but the weather couldn't be more appropriate!  Maya Glick is a Texas-based writer, musician and martial artist. She is also the creator of Rain an fan film based on the X-Men character Storm. Maya tells her story of how the Storm's fictional journey mirrored her own, providing inspiration for not only the film, but her personal life as well. Also, Maya shares some amusing anecdotes from the filming of the project and gives her thoughts on the depiction of Storm throughout the X-Men movies.  This and every episode can be found on iTunes, Stitcher and the new Satchel Podcast App, available for Android and iOS. Please subscribe leave a rating and review. Doing so helps the podcast reach more potential listeners. As always, thank you for your support!  Adrian Has Issues is a proud member of the Tangent-Bound Podcast Network.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5628b802e4b052cf1917b6c7</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2015 22:25:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219854/episode_27_the_rainmaker.mp3" length="57461253" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week's episode was recorded during Hurricane Joaquin's brief reign of terror on the East Coast. It's strange to say, but the weather couldn't be more appropriate!  Maya Glick is a Texas-based writer, musician and martial artist. She is also the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week's episode was recorded during Hurricane Joaquin's brief reign of terror on the East Coast. It's strange to say, but the weather couldn't be more appropriate!  Maya Glick is a Texas-based writer, musician and martial artist. She is also the creator of Rain an fan film based on the X-Men character Storm. Maya tells her story of how the Storm's fictional journey mirrored her own, providing inspiration for not only the film, but her personal life as well. Also, Maya shares some amusing anecdotes from the filming of the project and gives her thoughts on the depiction of Storm throughout the X-Men movies.  This and every episode can be found on iTunes, Stitcher and the new Satchel Podcast App, available for Android and iOS. Please subscribe leave a rating and review. Doing so helps the podcast reach more potential listeners. As always, thank you for your support!  Adrian Has Issues is a proud member of the Tangent-Bound Podcast Network.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3592</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 26: Close To Home</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-26-close-to-home--65219823</link><description><![CDATA[Adrian and comic book writer Todd Black take a trip to the land of Altaria.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:561e7ca0e4b0f37736745da7</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2015 21:32:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219823/episode_26_close_to_home.mp3" length="57435490" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Adrian and comic book writer Todd Black take a trip to the land of Altaria.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Adrian and comic book writer Todd Black take a trip to the land of Altaria.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3590</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 25: The Margaritaville Gangsters</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-25-the-margaritaville-gangsters--65219794</link><description><![CDATA[Today's episode of Adrian Has Issues is jam-packed with laughs! Adrian is joined by New York-based artist Soo Lee. Known for her work on  acclaimed titles like Fight Like A Girl and Liquid City, Soo is set to release the her new comic Hysterics, in which she is both the writer and artist. In true AHI fashion the conversation covers a myriad of topics including female anti-heroes, Korean cinema and the Netflix series Narcos.  So sit back, relax and pour yourself a margarita (hold the salt) and enjoy!   Follow Soo Lee online: Website Twitter Tumblr  Please leave a rating and review for AHI on iTunes and Stitcher. Doing so helps the podcast grow and reach new potential listeners. As always, thank you for your support!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5613fd30e4b013c4ede61337</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2015 17:59:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219794/episode_25_the_margaritaville_gangsters.mp3" length="55203313" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today's episode of Adrian Has Issues is jam-packed with laughs! Adrian is joined by New York-based artist Soo Lee. Known for her work on  acclaimed titles like Fight Like A Girl and Liquid City, Soo is set to release the her new comic Hysterics, in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today's episode of Adrian Has Issues is jam-packed with laughs! Adrian is joined by New York-based artist Soo Lee. Known for her work on  acclaimed titles like Fight Like A Girl and Liquid City, Soo is set to release the her new comic Hysterics, in which she is both the writer and artist. In true AHI fashion the conversation covers a myriad of topics including female anti-heroes, Korean cinema and the Netflix series Narcos.  So sit back, relax and pour yourself a margarita (hold the salt) and enjoy!   Follow Soo Lee online: Website Twitter Tumblr  Please leave a rating and review for AHI on iTunes and Stitcher. Doing so helps the podcast grow and reach new potential listeners. As always, thank you for your support!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3451</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Minisode 6: Shirt Happens</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/minisode-6-shirt-happens--65219815</link><description><![CDATA[Recorded on location in a park in Montclair, NJ, Adrian explains the ups and downs of a recent crowdfunding campaign involving t-shirts. Using it as a learning experience, Adrian intends to press on and discusses future plans for the podcast including blogs and other fun content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5604f2b3e4b0692f31dfaa60</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2015 07:37:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219815/minisode_6_shirt_happens.mp3" length="21895522" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Recorded on location in a park in Montclair, NJ, Adrian explains the ups and downs of a recent crowdfunding campaign involving t-shirts. Using it as a learning experience, Adrian intends to press on and discusses future plans for the podcast including...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Recorded on location in a park in Montclair, NJ, Adrian explains the ups and downs of a recent crowdfunding campaign involving t-shirts. Using it as a learning experience, Adrian intends to press on and discusses future plans for the podcast including blogs and other fun content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1369</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 24: Taylor-Made</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-24-taylor-made--65219845</link><description><![CDATA[This week's episode was recorded on location at East Side Mags in Montclair, NJ! Adrian sits down for a brief interview with New Jersey-based artist Taylor Esposito, a former Marvel Bullpen/pro letterer at DC Comics. Taylor is now the founder of the design studio Ghost Glyph Studios. Our heroes discuss Taylor's involvement in the graphic novel Strange Wit, based on the life of author/historical figure Jane Bowles. From there the conversation hit on various topics such as Return of the Jedi, Back To The Future Part III and more!  To find out more information on Strange Wit and how to contribute to the Kickstarter campaign click here.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:55ef1732e4b06a5c0c7df52d</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2015 20:17:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219845/episode_24_taylor_made.mp3" length="19906016" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week's episode was recorded on location at East Side Mags in Montclair, NJ! Adrian sits down for a brief interview with New Jersey-based artist Taylor Esposito, a former Marvel Bullpen/pro letterer at DC Comics. Taylor is now the founder of the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week's episode was recorded on location at East Side Mags in Montclair, NJ! Adrian sits down for a brief interview with New Jersey-based artist Taylor Esposito, a former Marvel Bullpen/pro letterer at DC Comics. Taylor is now the founder of the design studio Ghost Glyph Studios. Our heroes discuss Taylor's involvement in the graphic novel Strange Wit, based on the life of author/historical figure Jane Bowles. From there the conversation hit on various topics such as Return of the Jedi, Back To The Future Part III and more!  To find out more information on Strange Wit and how to contribute to the Kickstarter campaign click here.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1245</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 23: The Cheerwine Chronicles</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-23-the-cheerwine-chronicles--65219792</link><description><![CDATA[This week's episode features Jennie Wood, the writer of the acclaimed sci-fi/coming-of-age graphic novel Flutter. Jennie describes her experiences living in a small town in North Carolina, which served as the basis for the book, as well as provide the background for her novel A Boy Like Me. Plus, Jennie explains how it's sometimes necessary for writers to get out of the way of their own characters in order to tell their stories. This episode is also available on iTunes and Stitcher. Please leave a rating and review! BUT WAIT! THERE'S MORE! Adrian Has Issues is proud to be a part of Pete's Basement's Comic Book Podcast Scavenger Hunt! Listen to this episode as well as the following podcasts for a trivia question. Then go to  petesbasement.com/nycc_giveaway with your answer gets you 5 entries in the contest.   Scavenger Hunt ends on 9/17/15. No Purchase Necessary. Terms and Conditions Apply.  Comical Podcast Geeks With Wives &amp; Capes Bry-Fy podcast Adrian Has Issues Epic Comicast Superhero Speak Twos Company 3s A Podcast]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:55e8913be4b01335dcc115df</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2015 21:33:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219792/episode_23_the_cheerwine_chronicles.mp3" length="46874282" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week's episode features Jennie Wood, the writer of the acclaimed sci-fi/coming-of-age graphic novel Flutter. Jennie describes her experiences living in a small town in North Carolina, which served as the basis for the book, as well as provide the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week's episode features Jennie Wood, the writer of the acclaimed sci-fi/coming-of-age graphic novel Flutter. Jennie describes her experiences living in a small town in North Carolina, which served as the basis for the book, as well as provide the background for her novel A Boy Like Me. Plus, Jennie explains how it's sometimes necessary for writers to get out of the way of their own characters in order to tell their stories. This episode is also available on iTunes and Stitcher. Please leave a rating and review! BUT WAIT! THERE'S MORE! Adrian Has Issues is proud to be a part of Pete's Basement's Comic Book Podcast Scavenger Hunt! Listen to this episode as well as the following podcasts for a trivia question. Then go to  petesbasement.com/nycc_giveaway with your answer gets you 5 entries in the contest.   Scavenger Hunt ends on 9/17/15. No Purchase Necessary. Terms and Conditions Apply.  Comical Podcast Geeks With Wives &amp; Capes Bry-Fy podcast Adrian Has Issues Epic Comicast Superhero Speak Twos Company 3s A Podcast]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2930</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 22: The Pre-Canceled Life</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-22-the-pre-canceled-life--65219821</link><description><![CDATA[This week's episode features guest actor and comedian Kelly Vrooman. Kelly is probably best known for her work on The Sunny Side Up Show and The Chica Show, which both aired on Sprout and NBC. However, children's programming is only the beginning, as she is also an accomplished comedian, excelling in both stand-up and improv. Kelly is also the founder of the sketch comedy channel Jelly Man Productions on YouTube. There's laughs aplenty as Kelly and Adrian discuss a myriad of topics including Tinder, angry EDM enthusiasts and more!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:55de1125e4b0257cdfbacf8b</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2015 15:17:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219821/episode_22_the_pre_canceled_life.mp3" length="52577904" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week's episode features guest actor and comedian Kelly Vrooman. Kelly is probably best known for her work on The Sunny Side Up Show and The Chica Show, which both aired on Sprout and NBC. However, children's programming is only the beginning, as...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week's episode features guest actor and comedian Kelly Vrooman. Kelly is probably best known for her work on The Sunny Side Up Show and The Chica Show, which both aired on Sprout and NBC. However, children's programming is only the beginning, as she is also an accomplished comedian, excelling in both stand-up and improv. Kelly is also the founder of the sketch comedy channel Jelly Man Productions on YouTube. There's laughs aplenty as Kelly and Adrian discuss a myriad of topics including Tinder, angry EDM enthusiasts and more!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3287</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 21: The Other Other Mario C</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-21-the-other-other-mario-c--65219833</link><description><![CDATA[This week's episode is not one to be missed! Adrian is joined by writer and comedian Mario Candelaria. If you're wondering why that name sounds familiar, he was one of the many contributors to the comic anthology 27 from Red Stylo Media, which was discussed in Episode 19.   Mario details his work on his comic drama Comare, a tale of deception and intrigue set in Los Angeles during the 1950s. In addition to his work in comics, Mario shares his experiences in stand-up comedy and joke writing. In true AHI fashion, the conversations soon take a comedic left turn as our heroes talk the connection between comedy and drama, a Seinfeld/Game of Thrones mash-up and drunken escapades at comic book conventions.   Click here to contribute to the Kickstarter for Comare!  Also from Mario Candelaria: Ashes: A Firefighter's Tale Corktown Epilogue  If you've enjoyed this episode please leave a comment or rate and review it on iTunes and Stitcher. Doing so helps the podcast reach other potential listeners!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:55d4b020e4b07ad2f8258aa4</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2015 18:05:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219833/episode_21_the_other_other_mario_c.mp3" length="61051250" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week's episode is not one to be missed! Adrian is joined by writer and comedian Mario Candelaria. If you're wondering why that name sounds familiar, he was one of the many contributors to the comic anthology 27 from Red Stylo Media, which was...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week's episode is not one to be missed! Adrian is joined by writer and comedian Mario Candelaria. If you're wondering why that name sounds familiar, he was one of the many contributors to the comic anthology 27 from Red Stylo Media, which was discussed in Episode 19.   Mario details his work on his comic drama Comare, a tale of deception and intrigue set in Los Angeles during the 1950s. In addition to his work in comics, Mario shares his experiences in stand-up comedy and joke writing. In true AHI fashion, the conversations soon take a comedic left turn as our heroes talk the connection between comedy and drama, a Seinfeld/Game of Thrones mash-up and drunken escapades at comic book conventions.   Click here to contribute to the Kickstarter for Comare!  Also from Mario Candelaria: Ashes: A Firefighter's Tale Corktown Epilogue  If you've enjoyed this episode please leave a comment or rate and review it on iTunes and Stitcher. Doing so helps the podcast reach other potential listeners!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3816</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 20: You Don't Know Jack</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-20-you-don-t-know-jack--65219830</link><description><![CDATA[This week's episode was so nice it was recorded twice! Adrian chats with writer, illustrator and publisher Jerome Walford. Jerome details the origins of the award-winning sci-fi graphic novel Nowhere Man, which is the flagship series from Forward Comix. Jerome also talks about his views on diversity in the comics industry as well as the challenges an independent publisher faces.   Also by Jerome Walford/Forward Comix:  Moon's Ostrich, an all-ages steampunk adventure Daniel's Pride (Curse of the Griffin), a supernatural coming-of-age novel]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:55cd9bd7e4b0cc1bf22812e3</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2015 09:10:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219830/episode_20_you_don_t_know_jack.mp3" length="53100142" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week's episode was so nice it was recorded twice! Adrian chats with writer, illustrator and publisher Jerome Walford. Jerome details the origins of the award-winning sci-fi graphic novel Nowhere Man, which is the flagship series from Forward...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week's episode was so nice it was recorded twice! Adrian chats with writer, illustrator and publisher Jerome Walford. Jerome details the origins of the award-winning sci-fi graphic novel Nowhere Man, which is the flagship series from Forward Comix. Jerome also talks about his views on diversity in the comics industry as well as the challenges an independent publisher faces.   Also by Jerome Walford/Forward Comix:  Moon's Ostrich, an all-ages steampunk adventure Daniel's Pride (Curse of the Griffin), a supernatural coming-of-age novel]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3319</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 19: House Of Stylo</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-19-house-of-stylo--65219838</link><description><![CDATA[This week's episode features Enrica Jang, a writer and founder of the independent comics publisher Red Stylo Media. Enrica tells her personal story from starting as an intern for a comic book publisher to an editor and eventually calling her own shots as an Editor-In-Chief. In addition to a number of graphic novels and original series, Red Stylo has released a series of comic anthologies including The Poe Twisted Anthology and Killer Queen, which is based on the music of Queen. Most recently, the publisher has set to release, 27, an anthology based on the infamous "27 Club" based on musicians such as Kurt Cobain, Amy Winehouse and Jimi Hendrix and more who have died by the age of 27. Check out the Kickstarter for 27 here!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:55b5e92ee4b0014b08c01562</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2015 09:31:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219838/episode_19_house_of_stylo.mp3" length="47306024" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week's episode features Enrica Jang, a writer and founder of the independent comics publisher Red Stylo Media. Enrica tells her personal story from starting as an intern for a comic book publisher to an editor and eventually calling her own shots...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week's episode features Enrica Jang, a writer and founder of the independent comics publisher Red Stylo Media. Enrica tells her personal story from starting as an intern for a comic book publisher to an editor and eventually calling her own shots as an Editor-In-Chief. In addition to a number of graphic novels and original series, Red Stylo has released a series of comic anthologies including The Poe Twisted Anthology and Killer Queen, which is based on the music of Queen. Most recently, the publisher has set to release, 27, an anthology based on the infamous "27 Club" based on musicians such as Kurt Cobain, Amy Winehouse and Jimi Hendrix and more who have died by the age of 27. Check out the Kickstarter for 27 here!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2957</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 17: Beatle Bytes</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-17-beatle-bytes--65219825</link><description><![CDATA[It's a convention double-header on today's episode of AHI! After "con"-quering both Special Edition: NYC and Eternal Con (Episodes 15 &amp; 16), Adrian set his sights on Northeast Comic-Con and Too Many Games, returning to New Jersey with two geek-tastic interviews: The first interview features Vivek J. Tiwary, a #1 New York Times bestselling author and Tony Award-winning Broadway producer. We all know the story of the "Fab Four," but what about the person who discovered them? Vivek provides listeners with the incredible back story detailed in the acclaimed graphic novel The Fifth Beatle: The Brian Epstein Story. The second interview features programmer and indie game developer Rick Kelly, the founder of Underbyte Studios. Rick has been a programmer since youth and has taken his lumps, eventually landing a dream job working for The Elder Scrolls Online before starting his own company. His flagship game, Heroes Guard: The Journal, is an interactive fiction/role-playing game where the player is truly in charge of their destiny.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:559cf160e4b0ac7495ec3b35</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2015 21:04:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219825/episode_17_beatle_bytes.mp3" length="38993505" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It's a convention double-header on today's episode of AHI! After "con"-quering both Special Edition: NYC and Eternal Con (Episodes 15 &amp;amp; 16), Adrian set his sights on Northeast Comic-Con and Too Many Games, returning to New Jersey with two...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It's a convention double-header on today's episode of AHI! After "con"-quering both Special Edition: NYC and Eternal Con (Episodes 15 &amp; 16), Adrian set his sights on Northeast Comic-Con and Too Many Games, returning to New Jersey with two geek-tastic interviews: The first interview features Vivek J. Tiwary, a #1 New York Times bestselling author and Tony Award-winning Broadway producer. We all know the story of the "Fab Four," but what about the person who discovered them? Vivek provides listeners with the incredible back story detailed in the acclaimed graphic novel The Fifth Beatle: The Brian Epstein Story. The second interview features programmer and indie game developer Rick Kelly, the founder of Underbyte Studios. Rick has been a programmer since youth and has taken his lumps, eventually landing a dream job working for The Elder Scrolls Online before starting his own company. His flagship game, Heroes Guard: The Journal, is an interactive fiction/role-playing game where the player is truly in charge of their destiny.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2438</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 16: The Adventures of Idea Man &amp; Logistic Girl</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-16-the-adventures-of-idea-man-logistic-girl--65219831</link><description><![CDATA[It's convention season and Adrian's "Issues" have never been greater! Joining him on this wild ride through autographs, panels and cosplay is his girlfriend and creative director Eileen aka "Nica." The couple discuss relationship bliss and their adventures at both Special Edition: NYC and Eternal Con. Adrian &amp; Eileen meet a hip-hop legend! Eric Roberts woos Eileen while Adrian is completely powerless in the presence of the original Red Ranger. And that's not even the half of it!. So sit back, relax and laugh as a couple completely geeks out on an all new episode of Adrian Has Issues! This episode of Adrian Has Issues is brought to you by ComicXposure, where you can order hundreds of comic books, variants and other exclusives! Visit their website at www.ComicXposure.com!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:558c4b97e4b03447dc05f207</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2015 21:13:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219831/episode_16_the_adventures_of_idea_man_logistic_girl.mp3" length="45089151" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It's convention season and Adrian's "Issues" have never been greater! Joining him on this wild ride through autographs, panels and cosplay is his girlfriend and creative director Eileen aka "Nica." The couple discuss relationship bliss and their...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It's convention season and Adrian's "Issues" have never been greater! Joining him on this wild ride through autographs, panels and cosplay is his girlfriend and creative director Eileen aka "Nica." The couple discuss relationship bliss and their adventures at both Special Edition: NYC and Eternal Con. Adrian &amp; Eileen meet a hip-hop legend! Eric Roberts woos Eileen while Adrian is completely powerless in the presence of the original Red Ranger. And that's not even the half of it!. So sit back, relax and laugh as a couple completely geeks out on an all new episode of Adrian Has Issues! This episode of Adrian Has Issues is brought to you by ComicXposure, where you can order hundreds of comic books, variants and other exclusives! Visit their website at www.ComicXposure.com!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2819</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 15: The Con-Quest of Special Edition NYC</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-15-the-con-quest-of-special-edition-nyc--65219846</link><description><![CDATA[Last week ReedPop hosted the 2nd Annual Special Edition: NYC, the comic book-centric sister convention to New York Comic Con. Needless to say it was a lot of fun! Today's episode features two interviews conducted at Pier 94 during Special Edition]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:557b1777e4b0e1ee1991fb3c</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2015 18:19:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219846/episode_15_the_con_quest_of_special_edition_nyc.mp3" length="27726824" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Last week ReedPop hosted the 2nd Annual Special Edition: NYC, the comic book-centric sister convention to New York Comic Con. Needless to say it was a lot of fun! Today's episode features two interviews conducted at Pier 94 during Special Edition</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Last week ReedPop hosted the 2nd Annual Special Edition: NYC, the comic book-centric sister convention to New York Comic Con. Needless to say it was a lot of fun! Today's episode features two interviews conducted at Pier 94 during Special Edition]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1733</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Minsode 5: The Fast &amp; The Furiosa</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/minsode-5-the-fast-the-furiosa--65219814</link><description><![CDATA[I'm probably the last person to have seen this summer's hit movie Mad Max: Fury Road. Oh, well. I'm going to post this minisode out of order to give you my thoughts on it. As per usual, you can also check out this and all of my episodes on iTunes and Stitcher!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:55772cfde4b0577b58412805</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2015 18:53:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219814/minisode_5_the_fast_the_furiosa.mp3" length="30946691" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I'm probably the last person to have seen this summer's hit movie Mad Max: Fury Road. Oh, well. I'm going to post this minisode out of order to give you my thoughts on it. As per usual, you can also check out this and all of my episodes on iTunes and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I'm probably the last person to have seen this summer's hit movie Mad Max: Fury Road. Oh, well. I'm going to post this minisode out of order to give you my thoughts on it. As per usual, you can also check out this and all of my episodes on iTunes and Stitcher!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1935</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 14: Adrian Has Issues With Friends (1 of 2)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-14-adrian-has-issues-with-friends-1-of-2--65219824</link><description><![CDATA[The podcast crossover event of 2015 is here! Getting to "First Base" with the gang at BSXcluded: Issues With Friends several months ago was an absolute blast. In fact, so much fun was had a "second date" needed to happen. IWF hosts Joe and Shaddai stop by for a hilariously irreverent discussion of podcasting fetishes, tornadoes and vampire escorts. Part 2 of this podcast continues on IWF Special 011: Adrian Has Issues With Friends (2 of 2).  Have issues of your own? Leave a review on iTunes and Stitcher!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:555c1c89e4b01c98bb770ffc</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2015 06:53:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219824/episode_14_adrian_has_issues_with_friends_1_of_2.mp3" length="25626506" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The podcast crossover event of 2015 is here! Getting to "First Base" with the gang at BSXcluded: Issues With Friends several months ago was an absolute blast. In fact, so much fun was had a "second date" needed to happen. IWF hosts Joe and Shaddai...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The podcast crossover event of 2015 is here! Getting to "First Base" with the gang at BSXcluded: Issues With Friends several months ago was an absolute blast. In fact, so much fun was had a "second date" needed to happen. IWF hosts Joe and Shaddai stop by for a hilariously irreverent discussion of podcasting fetishes, tornadoes and vampire escorts. Part 2 of this podcast continues on IWF Special 011: Adrian Has Issues With Friends (2 of 2).  Have issues of your own? Leave a review on iTunes and Stitcher!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1602</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 13: Candy &amp; Car Crashes</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-13-candy-car-crashes--65219855</link><description><![CDATA[Love it or hate it, the Fast &amp; Furious film franchise is one of the most successful series in the world. Back in Episode 10, Adrian and guest host Moriah Hummer, the creator of the comic Flat Track Furies quickly discovered a mutual geeky affection towards the movies, so they've reunited to talk the past, present and future of this weird street racing opus and ask the tough questions: Which series jumped the shark? What's the deal with Lucas Black's accent and why does Adrian insist on defending Tokyo Drift? Is Ja Rule's character a cyborg?   There's also a review of Furious 7 and predictions for future installments. So sit back, relax and "act a fool" while listening to another great episode of Adrian Has Issues]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:555638a7e4b0bd68287e01be</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2015 20:06:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219855/episode_13_candy_car_crashes.mp3" length="58847972" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Love it or hate it, the Fast &amp;amp; Furious film franchise is one of the most successful series in the world. Back in Episode 10, Adrian and guest host Moriah Hummer, the creator of the comic Flat Track Furies quickly discovered a mutual geeky...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Love it or hate it, the Fast &amp; Furious film franchise is one of the most successful series in the world. Back in Episode 10, Adrian and guest host Moriah Hummer, the creator of the comic Flat Track Furies quickly discovered a mutual geeky affection towards the movies, so they've reunited to talk the past, present and future of this weird street racing opus and ask the tough questions: Which series jumped the shark? What's the deal with Lucas Black's accent and why does Adrian insist on defending Tokyo Drift? Is Ja Rule's character a cyborg?   There's also a review of Furious 7 and predictions for future installments. So sit back, relax and "act a fool" while listening to another great episode of Adrian Has Issues]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3678</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 12: Male-stique</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-12-male-stique--65219864</link><description><![CDATA[When you think about it, comic books and pro-wrestling aren't so different. To further explain why is today's special guest Pat McDermott, the host of the Club Kayfabe podcast. Together, he and Adrian cover a plethora of topics including CM Punk's transition from wrestler to comic book writer, Brock Lesnar as the real-life Incredible Hulk, the hilarity/awfulness of the G.I. Joe film franchise and the promise of a Ninja Turtles movie that might not suck...as much.  There's so much awesomeness in this episode. Enjoy!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:55486f47e4b035cc76d3fa40</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2015 20:28:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219864/episode_12_male_stique.mp3" length="83753734" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When you think about it, comic books and pro-wrestling aren't so different. To further explain why is today's special guest Pat McDermott, the host of the Club Kayfabe podcast. Together, he and Adrian cover a plethora of topics including CM Punk's...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When you think about it, comic books and pro-wrestling aren't so different. To further explain why is today's special guest Pat McDermott, the host of the Club Kayfabe podcast. Together, he and Adrian cover a plethora of topics including CM Punk's transition from wrestler to comic book writer, Brock Lesnar as the real-life Incredible Hulk, the hilarity/awfulness of the G.I. Joe film franchise and the promise of a Ninja Turtles movie that might not suck...as much.  There's so much awesomeness in this episode. Enjoy!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5235</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Minisode 3: Sympathy For The (Dare)Devil</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/minisode-3-sympathy-for-the-dare-devil--65219820</link><description><![CDATA[Nothing puts a damper on podcasting like an injury, but I shall press on in the form of a brand-new minisode! Since everyone else has been reviewing Daredevil (that and I'm waiting until I can book a fun guest for that) I've decided to talk about how the series' success could affect future comic book TV shows. Additionally, I also get into the spoilers found in the absurd press junket for Avengers Age of Ultron, "dark" storytelling and ask an age-old question: why are Batman and Superman so angry?]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:553f0be1e4b0306c99f829a2</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2015 16:55:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219820/minisode_3_sympathy_for_the_dare_devil.mp3" length="26777137" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Nothing puts a damper on podcasting like an injury, but I shall press on in the form of a brand-new minisode! Since everyone else has been reviewing Daredevil (that and I'm waiting until I can book a fun guest for that) I've decided to talk about how...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Nothing puts a damper on podcasting like an injury, but I shall press on in the form of a brand-new minisode! Since everyone else has been reviewing Daredevil (that and I'm waiting until I can book a fun guest for that) I've decided to talk about how the series' success could affect future comic book TV shows. Additionally, I also get into the spoilers found in the absurd press junket for Avengers Age of Ultron, "dark" storytelling and ask an age-old question: why are Batman and Superman so angry?]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1674</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Minisode 2: Being X-Emplary</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/minisode-2-being-x-emplary--65219826</link><description><![CDATA[In the commotion of podcasting and real life I have unearthed the second installment of my "minisodes" recorded back in March that was never posted. Whoops! In this episode I explain my love of the X-Men franchise and how I feel like the core books have strayed a bit too far from its original mission statement. Since we're on the eve of the release of the Daredevil series on Netflix I get into more thoughts on a "grittier" Marvel universe. Enjoy!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5526c0b0e4b09bbbbe97238f</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2015 18:40:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219826/minisode_2_being_x_emplary.mp3" length="24706554" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In the commotion of podcasting and real life I have unearthed the second installment of my "minisodes" recorded back in March that was never posted. Whoops! In this episode I explain my love of the X-Men franchise and how I feel like the core books...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the commotion of podcasting and real life I have unearthed the second installment of my "minisodes" recorded back in March that was never posted. Whoops! In this episode I explain my love of the X-Men franchise and how I feel like the core books have strayed a bit too far from its original mission statement. Since we're on the eve of the release of the Daredevil series on Netflix I get into more thoughts on a "grittier" Marvel universe. Enjoy!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1545</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 11: It's Over 9000!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-11-it-s-over-9000--65219857</link><description><![CDATA[Why is Dragon Ball Z Kai considered blasphemy among DBZ purists? Why is Pokemon's Ash Ketchum the absolute worst person ever? Will Hollywood ever stop rebooting Spider-Man?! These are just a few of the tough questions Adrian hopes to answer with today's guest, comedian/writer/actress Maggie Mae Fish. Maggie chronicles her journey from a small Michigan town to Los Angeles and gives us an in-depth look at her new YouTube channel THOSEGUYS Magz &amp; Meelz.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5524bd61e4b03b790b089ee6</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2015 19:48:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219857/episode_11_it_s_over_9000.mp3" length="61617783" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Why is Dragon Ball Z Kai considered blasphemy among DBZ purists? Why is Pokemon's Ash Ketchum the absolute worst person ever? Will Hollywood ever stop rebooting Spider-Man?! These are just a few of the tough questions Adrian hopes to answer with...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Why is Dragon Ball Z Kai considered blasphemy among DBZ purists? Why is Pokemon's Ash Ketchum the absolute worst person ever? Will Hollywood ever stop rebooting Spider-Man?! These are just a few of the tough questions Adrian hopes to answer with today's guest, comedian/writer/actress Maggie Mae Fish. Maggie chronicles her journey from a small Michigan town to Los Angeles and gives us an in-depth look at her new YouTube channel THOSEGUYS Magz &amp; Meelz.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3852</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 10: Star Jammers</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-10-star-jammers--65219835</link><description><![CDATA[Today's episode of Adrian Has Issues has badassery to spare! Writer/artist Moriah Hummer invites us to a world where roller derby and monster-bashing are all in a day's work in her new comic book series Flat Track Furies.  Moriah explains the book's origins as well as it's mission to not only entertain but also empower its readers. In addition we discuss sexism in comic books, the love/hate relationship between fans and Joss Whedon and we even geek out a little bit over a love of bad movies and the Fast &amp; The Furious franchise.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:551dc23be4b0b101cf6f42e7</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2015 07:17:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219835/episode_10_star_jammers.mp3" length="77272441" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today's episode of Adrian Has Issues has badassery to spare! Writer/artist Moriah Hummer invites us to a world where roller derby and monster-bashing are all in a day's work in her new comic book series Flat Track Furies.  Moriah explains the book's...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today's episode of Adrian Has Issues has badassery to spare! Writer/artist Moriah Hummer invites us to a world where roller derby and monster-bashing are all in a day's work in her new comic book series Flat Track Furies.  Moriah explains the book's origins as well as it's mission to not only entertain but also empower its readers. In addition we discuss sexism in comic books, the love/hate relationship between fans and Joss Whedon and we even geek out a little bit over a love of bad movies and the Fast &amp; The Furious franchise.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4830</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 9: Somewhere On (South) Fullerton</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-9-somewhere-on-south-fullerton--65219865</link><description><![CDATA[Comic books and punk rock collide on a very special episode! Adrian is on location at East Side Mags, a local comic shop in Montclair, New Jersey for a one-on-one discussion with the store's owner Jeff Beck. Jeff recounts his story, from selling technology services in New York to becoming a comic book retailer in his home state. From there the conversation covers Batman's new costume, the Joker variant controversy and the resurgence of the New Jersey music scene.  So sit back, relax and listen to a couple of geeks talk shop within a comic shop on Adrian Has Issues!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:55135a51e4b0011446588a17</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2015 16:16:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219865/episode_9_somewhere_on_south_fullerton.mp3" length="77560486" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Comic books and punk rock collide on a very special episode! Adrian is on location at East Side Mags, a local comic shop in Montclair, New Jersey for a one-on-one discussion with the store's owner Jeff Beck. Jeff recounts his story, from selling...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Comic books and punk rock collide on a very special episode! Adrian is on location at East Side Mags, a local comic shop in Montclair, New Jersey for a one-on-one discussion with the store's owner Jeff Beck. Jeff recounts his story, from selling technology services in New York to becoming a comic book retailer in his home state. From there the conversation covers Batman's new costume, the Joker variant controversy and the resurgence of the New Jersey music scene.  So sit back, relax and listen to a couple of geeks talk shop within a comic shop on Adrian Has Issues!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4848</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 8: From Gatorade To Murder</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-8-from-gatorade-to-murder--65219862</link><description><![CDATA[It's time to lace up those skates once again! Ashley Burgy and Erica Ritter return for another episode filled with hockey talk---at least that was the plan before Adrian decided to spike his own bottles of Mountain Dew Code Red with Fireball whiskey.   In between debates about the NHL playoffs, the episode takes several wacky left turns as the three hosts fall down a rabbit hole complete with conversations about Gatorade, Murderpedia and Animorphs. Plus, Ashley &amp; Erica discover that Adrian knows way too much about the Power Rangers.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:5508f499e4b085fbe76a51fc</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2015 04:10:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219862/episode_8_from_gatorade_to_murder.mp3" length="74724990" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It's time to lace up those skates once again! Ashley Burgy and Erica Ritter return for another episode filled with hockey talk---at least that was the plan before Adrian decided to spike his own bottles of Mountain Dew Code Red with Fireball whiskey....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It's time to lace up those skates once again! Ashley Burgy and Erica Ritter return for another episode filled with hockey talk---at least that was the plan before Adrian decided to spike his own bottles of Mountain Dew Code Red with Fireball whiskey.   In between debates about the NHL playoffs, the episode takes several wacky left turns as the three hosts fall down a rabbit hole complete with conversations about Gatorade, Murderpedia and Animorphs. Plus, Ashley &amp; Erica discover that Adrian knows way too much about the Power Rangers.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4671</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 7: Fifty Shades of Neigh</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-7-fifty-shades-of-neigh--65219841</link><description><![CDATA[In what can be considered a "sequel" of sorts to Episode 3, today's episode features Miguel Garza, the co-host of Comical Podcast. Miguel delves deeper into the bizarre origins of his alter-ego, "Lord Horseticleze," outlines his plans for the "Shovel My Shit Tour 2015" and sets Adrian straight after the latter breaks several "bathroom commandments." Justin Corbett makes an impromptu return to the show, occasionally dropping in to dispense a few nuggets of geeky wisdom!  Our three heroes discuss Joker's possible immortality, Michelle Rodriguez's struggles with foot-in-mouth disease, Spider-Ham and more!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:54ff1966e4b0d6f43f4af94d</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2015 21:25:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219841/episode_7_fifty_shades_of_neigh.mp3" length="60066589" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In what can be considered a "sequel" of sorts to Episode 3, today's episode features Miguel Garza, the co-host of Comical Podcast. Miguel delves deeper into the bizarre origins of his alter-ego, "Lord Horseticleze," outlines his plans for the "Shovel...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In what can be considered a "sequel" of sorts to Episode 3, today's episode features Miguel Garza, the co-host of Comical Podcast. Miguel delves deeper into the bizarre origins of his alter-ego, "Lord Horseticleze," outlines his plans for the "Shovel My Shit Tour 2015" and sets Adrian straight after the latter breaks several "bathroom commandments." Justin Corbett makes an impromptu return to the show, occasionally dropping in to dispense a few nuggets of geeky wisdom!  Our three heroes discuss Joker's possible immortality, Michelle Rodriguez's struggles with foot-in-mouth disease, Spider-Ham and more!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3755</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 6: Amish Paradise</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-6-amish-paradise--65219859</link><description><![CDATA[On this week's episode, Adrian stops by "The Barn" and for a one-on-one chat with Dags, one of the stars of the Amish Baby Machine podcast. After a brief discussion on the origins of "the most powerful podcast ever created," the hosts geek out over 80's music, legendary producers and lament the possible end of FM radio. So sit back and relax as two podcasting worlds collide on an all-new episode of Adrian Has Issues!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:54f55acae4b0f3cdce5d6af6</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2015 19:15:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219859/episode_6_amish_paradise.mp3" length="47095371" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this week's episode, Adrian stops by "The Barn" and for a one-on-one chat with Dags, one of the stars of the Amish Baby Machine podcast. After a brief discussion on the origins of "the most powerful podcast ever created," the hosts geek out over...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this week's episode, Adrian stops by "The Barn" and for a one-on-one chat with Dags, one of the stars of the Amish Baby Machine podcast. After a brief discussion on the origins of "the most powerful podcast ever created," the hosts geek out over 80's music, legendary producers and lament the possible end of FM radio. So sit back and relax as two podcasting worlds collide on an all-new episode of Adrian Has Issues!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2944</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 5: Vantage Point</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-5-vantage-point--65219828</link><description><![CDATA[On today's episode, Adrian catches up with Victor Dandridge Jr., the creator and editor-in-chief of the imprint Vantage Inhouse Productions, which began at Special Edition: NYC thanks largely in part to the comic series Southern Bastards. What follows is Victor's personal account of his experiences in the world of self-publishing and the origins of VIP. from conception to marketing and his partnership with Wizard World. At the episode's close, Victor gives a rundown of some of his titles including The Samaritan and Origins Unknown.  BONUS CONTENT! Check out a video below from Black, White and Read All Over, a comic book review series co-hosted by Victor Dandridge and Comic Town's Ryan Seymore.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:54ec0945e4b07c01c5c8b3ae</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 17:58:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219828/episode_5_vantage_point.mp3" length="51399096" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On today's episode, Adrian catches up with Victor Dandridge Jr., the creator and editor-in-chief of the imprint Vantage Inhouse Productions, which began at Special Edition: NYC thanks largely in part to the comic series Southern Bastards. What follows...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On today's episode, Adrian catches up with Victor Dandridge Jr., the creator and editor-in-chief of the imprint Vantage Inhouse Productions, which began at Special Edition: NYC thanks largely in part to the comic series Southern Bastards. What follows is Victor's personal account of his experiences in the world of self-publishing and the origins of VIP. from conception to marketing and his partnership with Wizard World. At the episode's close, Victor gives a rundown of some of his titles including The Samaritan and Origins Unknown.  BONUS CONTENT! Check out a video below from Black, White and Read All Over, a comic book review series co-hosted by Victor Dandridge and Comic Town's Ryan Seymore.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3213</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 4: Easy Like A Saturday Morning</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-4-easy-like-a-saturday-morning--65219853</link><description><![CDATA[On this week's episode Adrian is joined by Frank Espinoza, the New York-based illustrator and CEO/Owner of The Art of Frank, Inc. Frank explains the dark origins of his supernatural comic book series Regenesys and the two reminisce about the sacred institution that was Saturday morning cartoons. Before closing out the episode our heroes get geeky about their mutual love for the hardcore band Bury Your Dead.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:54e53e59e4b06d6b9ff267ad</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2015 01:37:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219853/episode_4_easy_like_a_saturday_morning.mp3" length="71772950" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this week's episode Adrian is joined by Frank Espinoza, the New York-based illustrator and CEO/Owner of The Art of Frank, Inc. Frank explains the dark origins of his supernatural comic book series Regenesys and the two reminisce about the sacred...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this week's episode Adrian is joined by Frank Espinoza, the New York-based illustrator and CEO/Owner of The Art of Frank, Inc. 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Justin gives his thoughts regarding the ongoing debate of digital books vs. "floppies" and Adrian inquires about the legend of :"Lord Horseticleze."]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:54daaa44e4b09e7b028bfc69</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2015 01:38:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219829/episode_3_the_comical_world_of_justin_corbett.mp3" length="63822959" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Fellow podcaster Justin Corbett, the co-host of the Comical Podcast, joins Adrian's personal "Battleworld" to give some personal insight into Marvel's massive 2015 crossover event and time-travel as a plot device. Justin gives his thoughts regarding...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Fellow podcaster Justin Corbett, the co-host of the Comical Podcast, joins Adrian's personal "Battleworld" to give some personal insight into Marvel's massive 2015 crossover event and time-travel as a plot device. 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Drop me a line and let's get chat!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:54d9a3cee4b0ada89feebc5e</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2015 06:41:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219849/minisode_1_tangled_webs.mp3" length="16627818" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>As you've no doubt heard, Sony and Marvel Studios are working out visitation rights for their web-slinging baby. Social networking is teeming with opinions, so I figured I'd forego sleep to add my preliminary two cents on the matter. What's your take...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[As you've no doubt heard, Sony and Marvel Studios are working out visitation rights for their web-slinging baby. Social networking is teeming with opinions, so I figured I'd forego sleep to add my preliminary two cents on the matter. What's your take on the matter? Drop me a line and let's get chat!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1040</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64cf0cd77958c0df7b5e5f4c667cbf7e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 1: The Ballad of Grei Booker</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-1-the-ballad-of-grei-booker--65219800</link><description><![CDATA[This week, Adrian is joined by Erica Schultz, writer and co-creator of the hit indie comic series M3 and The Unauthorized Biography of Winston Churchill. Things quickly get wacky as the conversation turns to the ongoing battle of Catholic Vs. Public Schools, a mutual love of the A-Team film adaptation and Erica pays homage to a beloved former classmate.  So sit back, relax, and saddle up your raptors for yet another thrillingly hilarious episode of Adrian Has Issues.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">54ab84e5e4b010b9ae3b3389:54bf3365e4b042c4bf4e3590:54c7f387e4b05cf3cfe9399f</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2015 20:22:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65219800/episode_1_the_ballad_of_grei_booker.mp3" length="72563307" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adrian Has Issues</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week, Adrian is joined by Erica Schultz, writer and co-creator of the hit indie comic series M3 and The Unauthorized Biography of Winston Churchill. Things quickly get wacky as the conversation turns to the ongoing battle of Catholic Vs. Public...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week, Adrian is joined by Erica Schultz, writer and co-creator of the hit indie comic series M3 and The Unauthorized Biography of Winston Churchill. 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