Paper Lab Podcast

Listener beware! Nicki and Mervyn attempt to make a radio play, audiobook or some other. Listen at your own risk.

Nicki and Mervyn discuss the best and brightest in the world of comics in 2025.

Nicki and Mervyn discuss the highlights and lowlights of the movie year 2025.

Nicki and Mervyn discuss Christmas, Santa Claus, and everything in between.

Nicki & Mervyn discuss Thanksgiving and teamwork!

Nicki & Mervyn chat about upcoming plans, whether traveling for business or pleasure.

Nicki & Mervyn go to a Printing Convention and live to tell the tale.

Nicki & Mervyn talk about the aftermath of New York Comic Con

Nicki Spencer & Mervyn discuss New York Comic Con.

Nicki & Mervyn yap about the movie Weapons and horror Conventions for some reason.

Nicki and Mervyn dive into some of the pitfalls of a tertiary art education.

Merv and Nicki dive into the value (or lack thereof) of a formal education when it comes to art.

What are the movies that inspired us?

Nicki and Mervyn discuss the tools of art and what they mean in the journey to becoming an artist.

Nicki and Merv battle on about Old versus new style art and what that means.

What's the deal with Fandom?!

Science Fiction Versus Fantasy. Merv and Nicki fight it out over which genre reigns supreme! This one's a doozy.

Mervyn and Nicki dive into the nitty-gritty of convention schedule logistics, which might be helpful for artists who are starting out.  Mervyn discusses some of the history of Artist Alley and advocates for corner booth supremacy as Nicki warns people against heading out the same day as a convention ends (at least if you can help it!) and keeping your eyes peeled for local, non-convention events to participate in.

It's time to put on the metaphorical convention toolbelt and discuss some tools of the trade!  The underrated crayon is Nicki's go-to for coloring in commissions, and she's about to let you know some interesting history behind the waxy but mighty tool.  Mervyn weighs in on some of the crayon's cousins and his vendetta against one in particular.

One dark, stormy and fateful night, Nicki met Mervyn at a comic book store in south Florida, and the rest is history!  We learn the hidden origins of how they started as artists at conventions as well as the pros and cons of working with a partner.  

This is a special question and answer examination of how Mervyn and Nicki got started on this Paper Lab Studios Odyssey.

Welcome to a brand new look at Paper Lab Studios and what we do.

Welcome to a brand new look at Paper Lab Studios and what we do.

Nicki and Merv have a very important discussion.

Nicki and Merv are on the road discussing streaming services, anime, and such.

This week fi ish out talk about Dune Part 2.

This week we talk about Dune Part 2.

We conclude our chat with Marquette, Krystle, and Joel and fall down a barbed wire rabbit hole.Available on Amazon Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Google Podcasts, Spreaker, Castbox, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and Podchaser.Spicy Beets: Sick AnimationPaper Lab Studios: Paperlabstudios.comFollow us on Instagram: @zippertan @paperlabstudiosFollow us on Twitter: @zippertan @paperlabSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/paperlabstudios

We continue our chat with Marquette, Krystle, and Joel and fall down a barbed wire rabbit hole.Available on Amazon Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Google Podcasts, Spreaker, Castbox, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and Podchaser.Spicy Beets: Sick AnimationPaper Lab Studios: Paperlabstudios.comFollow us on Instagram: @zippertan @paperlabstudiosFollow us on Twitter: @zippertan @paperlabSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/paperlabstudios

Sorian, Chris, and their pal Emily have a chat with us about their new venture as an artist collective.Available on Amazon Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Google Podcasts, Spreaker, Castbox, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and Podchaser.Spicy Beets: Sick AnimationPaper Lab Studios: Paperlabstudios.comFollow us on Instagram: @zippertan @paperlabstudiosFollow us on Twitter: @zippertan @paperlabSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/paperlabstudios

It's Marquette in the house and boy is he in the house! Joel kinda shows up too.Available on Amazon Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Google Podcasts, Spreaker, Castbox, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and Podchaser.Spicy Beets: Sick AnimationPaper Lab Studios: Paperlabstudios.comFollow us on Instagram: @zippertan @paperlabstudiosFollow us on Twitter: @zippertan @paperlabSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/paperlabstudios

Nicki and Mervyn, saw Drive Away Dolls & Love Lies Bleeding. This should be a fascinating conversation.Available on Amazon Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Google Podcasts, Spreaker, Castbox, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and Podchaser.Spicy Beets: Sick AnimationPaper Lab Studios: Paperlabstudios.comFollow us on Instagram: @zippertan @paperlabstudiosFollow us on Twitter: @zippertan @paperlabSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/paperlabstudios

It's time for Megacon 2024 and the Usual Suspects Jake & Spencer are back in action on this fine episode.

It's time for Megacon 2024 and the Usual Suspects Jake & Spencer are back in action on this fine episode.

It's the first in many ways, and now the last leg in our multi-part family epic as Carrington, Courtnie, Bouvier, and Bobby take over the show!Available on Amazon Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Google Podcasts, Spreaker, Castbox, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and Podchaser.Spicy Beets: Sick AnimationPaper Lab Studios: Paperlabstudios.comFollow us on Instagram: @zippertan @paperlabstudiosFollow us on Twitter: @zippertan @paperlabSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/paperlabstudios

It's the second in our multi-part family epic as Carrington, Courtnie, Bouvier and Bobby take over the show!Available on Amazon Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Google Podcasts, Spreaker, Castbox, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and Podchaser.Spicy Beets: Sick AnimationPaper Lab Studios: Paperlabstudios.comFollow us on Instagram: @zippertan @paperlabstudiosFollow us on Twitter: @zippertan @paperlabSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/paperlabstudios

It's the first part of a multi-part family epic as Carrington, Courtnie, Bouvier and Bobby take over the show!Available on Amazon Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Google Podcasts, Spreaker, Castbox, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and Podchaser.Spicy Beets: Sick AnimationPaper Lab Studios: Paperlabstudios.comFollow us on Instagram: @zippertan @paperlabstudiosFollow us on Twitter: @zippertan @paperlabSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/paperlabstudios

Nicki and Merv talk Argyle and Madame Web with some mysterious guest stars at the end... Momma Nicki, Jun, and Winji. Oh, and spoilers inside, kinda!Available on Amazon Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Google Podcasts, Spreaker, Castbox, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and Podchaser.Spicy Beets: Sick AnimationPaper Lab Studios: Paperlabstudios.comFollow us on Instagram: @zippertan @paperlabstudiosFollow us on Twitter: @zippertan @paperlabSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/paperlabstudios

This week we talk about the two P's, Prisons & Parenting... and more.Available on Amazon Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Google Podcasts, Spreaker, Castbox, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and Podchaser.Spicy Beets: Sick AnimationPaper Lab Studios: Paperlabstudios.comFollow us on Instagram: @zippertan @paperlabstudiosFollow us on Twitter: @zippertan @paperlabSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/paperlabstudios

This week we talk about the two P's, Prisons & Parenting.Available on Amazon Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Google Podcasts, Spreaker, Castbox, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and Podchaser.Spicy Beets: Sick AnimationPaper Lab Studios: Paperlabstudios.comFollow us on Instagram: @zippertan @paperlabstudiosFollow us on Twitter: @zippertan @paperlabSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/paperlabstudios

Welcome to this big ol' two hundredth episode, which is so big we split it in two, as we dive into Children's entertainment, pop culture, and delicious Japanese pancakes with Krystle and Joel. Nicki's favorite memes pop up as well as a debate between advice vs cautionary tales and where the two meet and or diverge. All this while a few random kid guest stars pop up along the way to voice their concerns with the trajectory of this most joyous of episodes. We even learn some secret origins from Nicki Shonen McKoy and her animeqsue adventures. So listen up guys, sit back relax, and grab your bread (with both sides buttered), as you soak in our aural celebration... Wow, 200!Available on Amazon Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Google Podcasts, Spreaker, Castbox, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and Podchaser.Spicy Beets: Sick AnimationPaper Lab Studios: Paperlabstudios.comFollow us on Instagram: @zippertan @paperlabstudiosFollow us on Twitter: @zippertan @paperlabSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/paperlabstudios

Welcome to this big ol' two hundredth episode, which is so big we split it in two, as we dive into Children's entertainment, pop culture, and delicious Japanese pancakes with Krystle and Joel. Nicki's favorite memes pop up as well as a debate between advice vs cautionary tales and where the two meet and or diverge. All this while a few random kid guest stars pop up along the way to voice their concerns with the trajectory of this most joyous of episodes. We even learn some secret origins from Nicki Shonen McKoy and her animeqsue adventures. So listen up guys, sit back relax, and grab your bread (with both sides buttered), as you soak in our aural celebration... Wow, 200!Available on Amazon Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Google Podcasts, Spreaker, Castbox, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and Podchaser.Spicy Beets: Sick AnimationPaper Lab Studios: Paperlabstudios.comFollow us on Instagram: @zippertan @paperlabstudiosFollow us on Twitter: @zippertan @paperlabSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/paperlabstudios

What can we write about this episode that could do it justice or could even be typed without dire consequences? So instead let's talk about how crazy it is that we've made it to 2024 and the podcast is still in tow. What new mysteries await, and will this podcast remain the same? Who knows, but we can guarantee that this is a nuts one,Available on Amazon Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Google Podcasts, Spreaker, Castbox, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and Podchaser.Spicy Beets: Sick AnimationPaper Lab Studios: Paperlabstudios.comFollow us on Instagram: @zippertan @paperlabstudiosFollow us on Twitter: @zippertan @paperlabSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/paperlabstudios

Through the fire, to the limit, to the wall, for a chance to chat with you, we'd gladly listen to it aaalllllllll. Through the fire, through whatever come what may, hopefully we ain't sued for ripping off this, melodayyyeyayay. Now I'm getting tired, so let's learn about fiiirrrreeee!Available on Amazon Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Google Podcasts, Spreaker, Castbox, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and Podchaser.Spicy Beets: Sick AnimationPaper Lab Studios: Paperlabstudios.comFollow us on Instagram: @zippertan @paperlabstudiosFollow us on Twitter: @zippertan @paperlabSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/paperlabstudios

Welcome to part two of our two-part New Year Extravaganza, filled with guest stars galore. It's a new year and we have learned nothing new so join us as we do the same old same old for another whole trip around the sun. You even get the chance to listen to Spicy Beats rustle his bag and eat on the mic while Mervyn's not looking.Available on Amazon Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Google Podcasts, Spreaker, Castbox, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and Podchaser.Spicy Beets: https://soundcloud.com/jesse-s...Paper Lab Studios: Paperlabstudios.comFollow us on Instagram: @zippertan @paperlabstudiosFollow us on Twitter: @zippertan @paperlabSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/paperl...