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 28: Richard Fairgray and Ed Laroche
ASS SHAKERY 101 - Rylend and David talk with a couple of prolific indie creators - Richard Fairgray (Black Sand Beach) and Ed Laroche (The Warning) about the back, neck, and soul-breaking work of pro…
Wed 12 May 2021
Episode 27: Melody Cooper and Fabrice Sapolsky
ANTHOLOGICAL STUDIES. A conversation about anthologies with comic/TV scribe Melody Cooper (Omni, Law and Order: SVU) and writer/artist/editor/publisher Fabrice “The Crazy Frenchman” Sapolsky (Spider-…
Wed 05 May 2021
Episode 26: Susan Eisenberg and Phil LaMarr
SUPER FRIENDS. David and Rylend put the pens down for a minute and yuk it it up proper with Wonder Woman and Green Lantern... more specifically, they talk voice acting with Susan Eisenberg and Phil L…
Wed 28 Apr 2021
Episode 25: Skylar Patridge and Scott Koblish
AN ARTIST’S ADVICE. David and Rylend start out having a “what are we (writers) doing wrong?” chat with artists Skylar Patridge (Resonant, Reversal) and Scott Koblish (Deadpool)… but then things take …
Wed 21 Apr 2021
Episode 24: Emma Steinkellner and Norm Harper
THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT. David and Rylend have a state of the kids/Y.A. comic union pow-wow with Eisner nominees Norm Harper (Rikki, Haphaven) and Emma Steinkellner (Quince, The Okay Witch). Rylend is…
Wed 14 Apr 2021
Episode 23: David Accampo and Bryant and Barbra Dillon
In the wake of Marvel cutting ties with Diamond, David and Rylend have a state of the comic union pow-wow with Fanbase Press honchos Barbra and Bryant Dillon and MARGINS scribe David Accampo. Where i…
Wed 07 Apr 2021
Episode 22: Cailtin Rosberg and Hannibal Tabu
JOURNALISTIC HIGH JINX. This week, David and Rylend talk reviews and comics journalism with Caitlin Rosberg (The A.V. Club) and Hannibal Tabu (Reviews Editor at Bleeding Cool). Recorded while Rylend …
Wed 31 Mar 2021
Episode 21: Oriana Leckert and Gabe Cheng
KICKSTARTER KICKOFF. This week, David and Rylend talk the ins, outs, ups, and downs of Kickstarter campaigning with the platform’s Director of Publishing and Comics Outreach, Oriana Leckert, and crea…
Wed 24 Mar 2021
Episode 20: Aaron Nabus, and Tilly and Susan Bridges
PODCAST POW WOW. This week, David and Rylend talk podcasting with Aaron Nabus (Hall H Show) and Tilly and Susan Bridges (Pendant Productions). It’s a podcast where a bunch of podcasters talk about po…
Wed 17 Mar 2021
Episode 19: David Pepose, Christie Shinn, Don Nguyen
THE ART OF CON TABLING. This week, David and Rylend talk with Ringo Award-nominated scribe David Pepose (SPENCER and LOCKE, SCOUTS HONOR), DEMON BITCH writer/artist Christie Shinn, and PABLO THE GORI…
Wed 10 Mar 2021
Episode 18: George C. Romero, Stephanie Phillips, and Matt Medney
HEAVY METAL RENASCENCE. This week, David and Rylend talk with Heavy Metal CEO Matt Medney and writers George C. Romero (THE RISE, COLD DEAD WAR) and Stephanie Phillips (TARNA, HARLEY QUINN) about res…
Wed 03 Mar 2021
Episode 17: David Baron and Elisa Wikey
CHA-CHA-CHANGES! This week, David (Avallone) and Rylend talk career transitions with Hall of Fame colorist-turned-writer David Baron (various Batman titles, Stained) and acclaimed gallery artist/grap…
Wed 24 Feb 2021
Episode 16: Jim Higgins, Karla Nappi, and Steven Prince
This week, David and Rylend explore the idea of the comic shop as a "community center" and the importance of comic book "how to" classes with educator/former DC Editor Jim Higgins, TV writer/Duplican…
Wed 17 Feb 2021
Episode 15: David Pepose and Alex De Campi
This week, David and Rylend discuss the ins and outs of publisher deals and Hollywood options with Ringo-nominated comic scribe David Pepose (Scouts Honor, Spencer and Locke) and Eisner nominee Alex …
Wed 10 Feb 2021
Episode 14: Billy Tucci and Steven Peros
This week, David and Rylend discuss the finer points of crowdfunding, writerly research, and “truth” in comics/movies with screenwriter/graphic novelist Steven Peros (Stoker and Wells) and 4-time Eis…
Wed 03 Feb 2021
Episode 13: Dave Acosta and Zsombor Huszka
THE WRITER/ARTIST RELATIONSHIP. This week, David and Rylend talk collaboration with artists they’ve spent years in the trenches with, Dave Acosta (Elvira, Dragon) snd Zsombor Huszka (Aberrant, Orient…
Wed 27 Jan 2021
Episode 12: Alex Segura and Nancy Collins
ACTUALLY WRITING COMICS - PART 1. This week, David and Rylend talk pitching with Eisner-nominated comic scribe Nancy Collins (SWAMP THING) and Archie Comics Co-President/STAR WARS - POE DAMERON: FREE…
Wed 23 Dec 2020
Episode 11: John Layman and Taylor Esposito
MEN OF LETTERS. This week, David and Rylend talk lettering with Eisner-winning comic writer/letterer John Layman (CHEW, Various BATMAN titles) and former DC Staff letterer Taylor Esposito. David remi…
Wed 16 Dec 2020
Episode 10: Chris Cantwell, Ashley V. Robinson and Jason Inman
ORIGIN STORIES. Comic book characters have origin stories, obviously... but so do comic book writers. Eisner-nominated comic scribe (DR. DOOM and IRON MAN)/HALT AND CATCH FIRE Showrunner Christopher …
Wed 09 Dec 2020
Episode 9: Cecil Castellucci and Sean Lewis
PLAYING WITH OTHER PEOPLE’S TOYS. This week, David and Rylend are joined by Eisner Nominee Cecil Castellucci (Batgirl) and Superman of Metropolis writer Sean Lewis. The group discusses the finer poin…
Wed 25 Nov 2020
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