THE WRITERS BLOCK w/ David Avallone and Rylend Grant
A weekly post-con-style roundtable romp with some of the most outspoken (yet still employed) creators in comics. Show biz war stories. State of the comic union. Furious debates over ‘80s televisions shows. Great lobster bisque recipes. Something for everybody.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Episodes
- 130
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Episode 127: Adam Schlagman and Doug Pasko
Rylend and David talk with writers Adam Schlagman and Doug Pasko about their new Panick Entertainment release T.A.M.A… and Rylend makes sweet love to his brand new Telly statuette.
ADAM SCHLAGMAN
In…
Thu 19 Jun 2025
Episode 126: Felipe Cagno
Rylend and David talk with writer Felipe Cagno about the evolution of his Kickstarter mega hit THE FEW AND THE CURSED and his all-too-familiar transition from film to comics.
FELIP CAGNO
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Wed 05 Mar 2025
Episode 125: Layne Morgan
Rylend and David talk with TV writer Layne Morgan (CW’s LEGACIES) about transitioning into comic book writing/prepping her first release with Charlie Stickney’s White Ash Comics, and Rylend explains …
Wed 19 Feb 2025
Episode 124: Studio Skye-Tiger’s Ray Anthony Height
Rylend and David talk with Studio Skye-Tiger honcho Ray Anthony-Height about his decision to walk away from the big two to go into business for himself.
RAY ANTHONY HEIGHT
Instagram: @raheightcomics…
Wed 29 Jan 2025
Episode 123: Barbra Dillon, Charlie Stickney, and Richard Fairgray
Rylend and David talk with Fanbase Press honcho Barbra Dillon, WHITE ASH creator Charlie Stickney, and cartoonist Richard Fairgray about a turbulent 2024 and the hope that 2025 brings. Also… Richard …
Wed 08 Jan 2025
Episode 122: Lily and Generoso Fierro
Rylend and David talk with Lily and Generoso Fierro about their Ignatz-nominated indy comic efforts - like INVERSION and ABSOLUTE SIMULTANEITY - and about what a comic book can and should be.
LILY A…
Wed 13 Nov 2024
Episode 121: Rob Multari
Rylend and David talk with NIGHT WOLF creator Rob Multari about building a mega brand on the Kickstarter platform… and Rylend goes almost 55 minutes without mentioning MIAMI VICE.
ROB MULTARI
Twitte…
Wed 23 Oct 2024
Episode 120: Shannon Wheeler and Richard Fairgray
Rylend and David talk with Eisner/Inkpot-winner Shannon Wheeler (TOO MUCH COFFEE MAN) and GLAAD Award-winner Richard Fairgray (EX-WIVES OF FRANKENSTEIN) about the evolution (and de-evolution) of cart…
Wed 16 Oct 2024
Episode 119: Adam Rose
Rylend and David talk with writer Adam Rose about his new Titan Comics release HUGE DETECTIVE… and without really meaning to, the gang does a very deep dive on IP/Rights issues.
ADAM ROSE
Twitter: @…
Wed 09 Oct 2024
Episode 118: Deece Casillas
Rylend and David talk with stand-up comedian Deece Casillas about his journey into comics and his new book KILL STAN… and Rylend waxes poetic about the power of cultivating a “beginners mind” in any …
Wed 02 Oct 2024
Episode 117: Global Comix’s Eric Tapper
Rylend and David talk with Global Comix’s Head of Business Development Eric Tapper about fanbase building and where digital publishing is heading is headed in the wake of the Comixology collapse.
SP…
Thu 26 Sep 2024
Episode 116: Shawn Hainsworth
Rylend and David talk with writer/filmmaker Shawn Hainsworth about his SHP Comics imprint and his latest comic shop releases, THE KILLING MACHINE and WOODSTAKE. Rylend battles COVID. David battles a …
Wed 18 Sep 2024
Episode 115: Giulie Speziani
Rylend and David talk candidly with writer Giulie Speziani about what makes a story personal and meaningful, and about her upcoming Chispa/Simon and Shuster release THANKS! ROMINA.
GIULIE SPEZIANI
I…
Wed 04 Sep 2024
Episode 114: Everybody PANICK with Kris Longo!
Rylend and David talk with comic industry veteran Kris Longo about his exciting new horror and sci-fi genre publishing company, Panick Entertainment… and do a predictable all-too-deep dive on MIAMI V…
Wed 28 Aug 2024
Episode 113: SDCC Career Paths Panel
Live from SDCC 2024! Rylend and David chat with Amanda Deibert-Staggs, Corrina Bechko, Rich Douek, and Trevor Fernandes-Lenkiewicz about career paths… the ins and out, the highs and lows, of a life s…
Wed 21 Aug 2024
Episode 112: SDCC Editors Panel
Live from SDCC 2024! Rylend and David chat with Barbra Dillon (EIC of Fanbase Press) and Joseph Rybandt (editorial director at Dynamite Entertainment) about the current state of the comic book union,…
Wed 14 Aug 2024
Episode 111: Dave Dwonch
Rylend and David chat with Jenny Zero writer Dave Dwonch about what makes a contract “good” and what traditional comic publishers may or may not have to offer creators these days. Also… Rylend and Da…
Wed 26 Jun 2024
Episode 110: Chris Ryall
Rylend and David intended to have one of their standard “state of the comic union” discussions with Syzygy Publishing co-founder Chris Ryall, but - as happens with great guests - ended up with someth…
Wed 19 Jun 2024
Episode 109: Patton Oswalt and Jordan Blum
Rylend and David talk with Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K. creators/showrunners Patton Oswalt and Jordan Blum about their MINOR THREATS comic book universe… Patton and Rylend get through the broadcast - despite …
Wed 12 Jun 2024
Episode 108: Kickstarter State of the Union
Rylend and David talk with Kickstarter mainstays Charlie Stickney (WHITE ASH COMICS), Richard Fairgray (THE EX-WIVES OF FRANKENSTEIN), and Steven Prince (MONSTER MATADOR) about the current state of t…
Wed 05 Jun 2024
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