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 48: Henry Barajas
This week, David and Rylend talk with Henry Barajas (LA VOZ DE M.A.Y.O.: TATA RAMBO) about his journey from donut shop manager to comic shop headliner... and the guys, perhaps too enthusiastically, t…
Wed 06 Oct 2021
Episode 47: Kristin Gollhofer and Jason Bennett
David and Rylend talk with Kristin Gollhofer (Cohost of Meanwhile at the Podcast) and Jason Bennett (Editor in Chief of PopCultHQ) about the creator/journalist relationship and everyone’s very essent…
Wed 29 Sep 2021
Episode 46: Comic Law with Thomas Crowell
David and Rylend talk with attorney Thomas Crowell - author of The Pocket Lawyer for Filmmakers and The Pocket Lawyer for Comic Book Creators - about creators rights, IP law, and what a contract shou…
Wed 22 Sep 2021
Episode 45: Jaclyn and Anthony Marques
This week, the guys talk with owners/administrators Jaclyn and Anthony Marques about everything going on at the famed Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art... and both Rylend and David serious…
Wed 15 Sep 2021
Episode 44: David Pepose
This week, Rylend and David talk with SPENCER AND LOCKE creator David Pepose about the Kickstarter campaign for Issue 2 of his twisted Land of Oz opus, THE O.Z., the group takes a long look at what c…
Wed 08 Sep 2021
Episode 43: Skylar Patridge and Ben Bishop
This week, a “surviving the pandemic” talk with artists Skylar Patridge (Resonant) and Ben Bishop (TMNT: The Last Ronin) turns into a really meaty mental health deep dive… and Rylend preaches fanatic…
Wed 01 Sep 2021
Episode 42: King Spawn Origins with Sean Lewis
This week, Rylend and David talk career development and the origins of KING SPAWN with writer Sean Lewis (THUMBS, SUPERMAN FUTURE STATE)... and at some point, the three start slipping on all of the c…
Wed 25 Aug 2021
Episode 41: Jo Duffy and Phillip Kennedy Johnson
This week, Rylend and David talk with Hall of Famers Jo Duffy (STAR WARS, CATWOMAN) and Phillip Kennedy Johnson (ACTION COMICS, ALIEN) about writing for the big two… and Jo battles an old karate inju…
Wed 18 Aug 2021
Episode 40: Liana Kangas and Leisha Riddel
AND THEN THEY FIGHT - This week, Rylend and David talk with two very accomplished artists - Liana Kangas (STAR WARS ADVENTURES) and Leisha Riddell (SMOOTH CRIMINALS) - about what the writer/artist re…
Wed 04 Aug 2021
Episode 39: Why You Should Be Working In Comics
This week, Rylend and David moderate a virtual panel discussion for Los Film School students featuring creatives whom have worked extensively in film/television AND found success in comics... Melody …
Wed 28 Jul 2021
Episode 38: Holly Interlandi and D.J. Kirkbride
CCCOOOOOONNNSSS! Part 2 - This week, Rylend and David talk returning to cons with Eisner and Harvey-winning editor/comic creator (ERRAND BOYS) D.J. Kirkbride and writer/editor Holly Interlandi (LAST …
Wed 21 Jul 2021
Episode 37: David Baron and Karla Nappi
Cons are Coming! - This week, Rylend and David talk the ins, outs, ups, and downs of returning to cons with hall of fame colorist (BATMAN, JUSTICE LEAGUE)/STAINED creator David Baron and TV writer/DU…
Wed 14 Jul 2021
Episode 36: Susan Hurwtiz-Arneson and Jose Molina
This week, Rylend and David talk comic/TV adaptations with a couple of seasoned TV Pros, Susan Hurwitz-Arneson (Preacher, The Tick) and Jose Molina (Agent Carter, Firefly). David decants. There are p…
Wed 07 Jul 2021
Episode 35: Rodney Barnes and Kevin Roditeli
License to Thrill - This week, Rylend and David talk licensed comics with Eisner-nominated KILLADELPHIA scribe/LAKERS Executive Producer, Rodney Barnes, and Behemoth’s head editor of licensed titles,…
Wed 30 Jun 2021
Episode 34: Nicole D’Andria and Kevin Ketner
Edit THIS! - This week, Rylend and David explore the editor/creator relationship with Scout Comics editor Nicole D’Andria and Freelance/former Dynamite Comics editor Kevin Ketner... and Rylend Waxes …
Wed 23 Jun 2021
Episode 33: Jay Morton and Justin Mousseau
TikTok for Dummies (A.K.A. Comic Creators) - Rylend and David chat with a couple of 500K+ follower Tiktok pros - Jay Morton (thepandaredd) and Justin Mousseau (moose_0) - about the opportunities/wild…
Wed 16 Jun 2021
Episode 32: Victoria Douglas and Omar Morales
BACK IN THE SADDLE - Rylend and David chat with CINNAMON writer/artist Victoria Douglas and MYTH DIVISION Creator/Guinness World Record holder Omar Morales about how the pandemic changed comics and w…
Wed 09 Jun 2021
Episode 31: Tiffany Melius and Emmet Garnham
Retailer Riot - Rylend and David chat with two of their favorite comic shop owners - Tiffany Melius (The Perky Nerd in Burbank, CA) and Emmet Garnham (Haven for Heroes in Port Jervis, NY) - about the…
Wed 02 Jun 2021
Episode 30: Who’s Who in Horror Comics!
Recorded LIVE at the MID MAY MASSACRE. Rylend and David talk horror comics with a murderers row of creators... Rodney Barnes (Killadelphia), Eric Powell (The Goon), Phillip Kennedy Johnson (Superman)…
Wed 26 May 2021
Episode 29: Brad Warner and Shozan Jack Haubner
THREE MONKS WALK INTO A BAR - Rylend and David talk with a couple of real deal Zen Monks-turned-authors - Brad Warner (Hardcore Zen) and Shozan Jack Haubner (Zen Confidential) - about the often very …
Wed 19 May 2021
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