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In this episode Robin & Al are joined by entrepreneur Jason Reid, Founder & CEO of Giftagram, an app that connects users with top brands and best-in-class products. The best companies are born when an enterprising individual seeks to solve a problem they experience in everyday life. Tired of long lines, piles of gift-receipts, parking lot showdowns, and the stress of finding the perfect present for the people in his life, Jason decided to redefine the act of giving by creating a personal online gift concierge which then expanded to B2B. Watching his vision come to life has been one of Jason's most satisfying moments and he describes the lessons he's learned along the way as well as the inspiration behind his unwavering entrepreneurial commitment. Sponsored by Aria Benefits and Life & Legacy Advisory Group

In this episode Robin & Al are joined by entrepreneur Jason Reid, Founder & CEO of Giftagram, an app that connects users with top brands and best-in-class products. The best companies are born when an enterprising individual seeks to solve a problem they experience in everyday life. Tired of long lines, piles of gift-receipts, parking lot showdowns, and the stress of finding the perfect present for the people in his life, Jason decided to redefine the act of giving by creating a personal online gift concierge which then expanded to B2B. Watching his vision come to life has been one of Jason's most satisfying moments and he describes the lessons he's learned along the way as well as the inspiration behind his unwavering entrepreneurial commitment. Sponsored by Aria Benefits and Life & Legacy Advisory Group

In this episode Robin & Al are joined by entrepreneur Jason Reid, Founder & CEO of Giftagram, an app that connects users with top brands and best-in-class products. The best companies are born when an enterprising individual seeks to solve a problem they experience in everyday life. Tired of long lines, piles of gift-receipts, parking lot showdowns, and the stress of finding the perfect present for the people in his life, Jason decided to redefine the act of giving by creating a personal online gift concierge which then expanded to B2B. Watching his vision come to life has been one of Jason's most satisfying moments and he describes the lessons he's learned along the way as well as the inspiration behind his unwavering entrepreneurial commitment. Sponsored by Aria Benefits and Life & Legacy Advisory Group 

Hosting this episode is Chris Kolinski, a mortgage associate based in Saskatoon. His guest is the CEO and President of the CENTUM Network and Real Property Management, Chris Turcotte. They talk about the importance of accountability and Chris’ tips to stay motivated all the time. This episode is sponsored by Finmo. Finmo is Canada's fastest growing mortgage origination platform. To find out if Finmo is right for your business visit www.finmo.ca/scott [2:19] Who are you and what’s your story? I started working for one of the large institutions when I was seventeen. In my late twenties when I became a branch manager, I saw the ceiling. When my wife and I were looking at homes, I told our realtor that I don’t need a mortgage broker because I have good credit. The realtor called his mortgage broker and made me realize I’d be crazy not to see him. The company I was with was downsizing, and halfway through the approval process I got bought out. My broker then said that I myself should try becoming a mortgage broker. [7:23] What is an inspirational quote you like? “Smooth waters have never made a good sailor.” Bad stuff is going to happen. It’s inevitable. What you have to realize in the moment is that you’re going to learn and how much stronger you’re going to become. When I joined Real Property Management, it needed a makeover and it was a daunting task. I told myself that no matter what, I was going to get through it. [10:13] What is your morning routine? It starts at night. I have a journal where I write one very important thing and two subtasks. If I have a productive day, there are three more bonus ones. I do it the night before, so when I wake up, I review my day and make sure I have enough time on my calendar. I check social media, but I don’t consume it. [13:08] What is the best business advice you’ve received? Relationships are currency. I’ve seen legends in their field put in into practice. So many people make the mistake of treating business and personal relationships different. [14:36] How important are motivational quotes? I would find a quote that I believe in, post it, and then write my own perspective in my journal. That’s what motivational quotes should be; they should reaffirm what you believe in. If you don’t apply them, they mean nothing. [17:45] You posted something saying money used to be a major motivator for you and that’s since changed. Why and how has that changed? I don’t want to sugar-coat it. To finally make sure money isn’t the driving force, you need to become financially secure. Now it’s about putting everything into my wife and kids and being someone that inspires them. [21:15] How does someone get out of a motivation low? I don’t have lows and I feel very confident in saying that. The idea of being demotivated is one I don’t understand. I love what I do and set goals up that I constantly have to chase. If you’re not where you want to be, that’s on you. It’s so easy to get caught up in excuses. [26:50] Rapid fire questions. What is holding most mortgage brokers back from being successful?: Excuses and accountability. What software or application can you not live without?: iCalendar and Contacts. Every time you talk with someone you should be making notes about the interaction. I also like Giftagram, which lets me give gifts to people on the fly. What book would you recommend?: The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy and The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber. If you could go back in time to the beginning of your career, what advice would you give yourself?: Relationships are currency, accept the fact that it’s all your fault, and save for taxes. If you’re interested in becoming a deal creator, visit http://www.10loansamonth.com/call to find out more. Finmo: https://finmo.ca/scott Giftagram: https://www.giftagram.com/ca Chris on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christurcotte_/

Ever wonder if you should give gifts at work? Tune into this episode to hear tips for the holiday season. None of the brands mentioned in this episode were sponsored. Giftagram: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/giftagram-gifting-made-easy/id647383882 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.techflitter.giftagram.android&hl=en_US Instagram: @TheChiefHustlher --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thechiefhustlherpodcast/message

“Live From The Nest” episode 3 features Warren Needler, Co-Founder of Giftagram. Discover how Hawke Media manages their overall growth strategy, email marketing, & paid acquisition. Check out more marketing tips at HawkeMedia.com.

For this episode Speech Bubble is coming to you live in front of an audience on Halloween Weekend 2018 at Hairy Tarantula's Hairoween Party at their new location at 3456 Yonge Street in Toronto, Ontario Canada. The show is a sort of coming out party for Aaron's guest Attila Adorjany, since a huge re-branding project for a massive corporation took him out of the comic scene for a very long time. Now he's back miking his special effects background with a new custom toy company of his own making called Titly Toys where he's making mini cthulhu figures, zombie Hello Kitty (Goodbye Kitty) and a collection of figures called The Dirty Dozen – an anthropomorphic donut army that's in a lot of ways a G.I. Joe satire (Yo Dough!). His followers on instagram have also been treated to his Kaiju Kars series of drawings mashing popular characters with popular cars from pop culture, like the Demogorgon from Stranger Things driving the Scooby-Do Mystery Machine in a drawing called Stranger Danger. Other artists have been invited to contribute and these drawings will be made into collectible cards akin to Garbage Pail Kids and may one day be made into Hot Wheels like toys themselves.Before corporate work took him away from comics, he'd worked for independent publishers like the now defunct Speakeasy on various comics and covers. He'd worked on comic adaptions for Planet of the Apes, Beowulf and Warhammer. His Shuster nominated webcomic Metaphysical Neuroma was best known for breaking the form of comics and they could be read -- sending readers down various, interactive, “Choose Your Own Adventure” rabbit holes. Now he's doing a new comic spinning out of the pages of the Monstrosity anthology called XuluKhan.In the pod we talk about all of these projects, as well as his take on artistic toys from artists like Ron English, his fascination with diner culture, his appearance as a goon in movies like Dirty Work starring Norm MacDonald and his background being raised by two amazing artists himself. He wanted to be a stuntman, he worked in a mannequin factory and that lead him to special effects, storyboarding and motion graphics. Attila is a true artist --- in the sense that he has done a little of everything – and we get cerebral in tracing his artistic journey and parsing out the importance of impermanence in his artistic philosophy. This podcast is sponsored by and recorded at Hairy Tarantula.@attilaadorjanyTilty Toys Webside@tilty_toysAttila's PatreonAttila's SketchbookXuluKhanAttila's Facebook PageAttila on Comic VineHairy Tarantula's Flashback PodcastSponsorsHairy TarantulaCoupon CodesEnter these codes at checkout when you shop online and we'll get some money to support the podcast.Geeky t-shirts – Riptapparel.com – 10% OFF – NEVERSLEEPSLast minute gifts – Giftagram.com -- $15 OFF -- NEVERSLEEPS15

William S. Burroughs once said, “Seize control of the reality studio” and Adam “A.G.” Pasquella has been doing that since he was in second grade. Born in Dallas, Texas but now living in Toronto, he started making comics that ended with him getting all the candy in grade school and just kept right on going through middle school when he sold mini comics through the mail. When the small publisher he sold his first book to went out of business just as the ink was drying on the contract, he once again seized the reality studio and self-published his first two novellas, Why Not a Spider Monkey Jesus and New Town. He comes to discuss the scifi and comic book influences of those two works, a noir chapbook featuring Ms. Pac Man he co-edited with author Terri Favro called Pac N Heat and his latest book – this time for Dundurn Press, Yard Dog – book one in a thriller series featuring a hard luck character named Jack Palace. (A play on Frank Castle)While promoting Yard Dog and its upcoming launch at The Tranzac Club in Toronto on Nov. 29, 2018, Aaron and A.G. go on a long, strange trip that features Adam selling his Marvel stock, just before they were acquired by Disney, Carl Barks and Uncle Scrooge, The Air Pirates and a nearly endless quest recapturing the Texas burger of Adam's youth. Plus: Michael Kupperman of Tales Designed to Thrizzle draws Adam's book covers and the Incredible Hulk's possible current connection to The Synthetic Men of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs is ruminated on. This episode sponsored by Hairy Tarantula and dedicated to Stan Lee.@agpasquellaA.G.'s Facebook PageA.G's websiteYard Dog on Dundurn PressThe Complete Carl Barks Disney LibraryMichael Kupperman – Tales Designed to ThrizzleThe Air PiratesTerri FavroWhat Mad Universe!?! PodcastSynthetic Men of MarsReview of Durango StreetSponsorHairy TarantulaCoupon CodesEnter these codes at checkout when you shop online and we'll get some money to support the podcast.Geeky t-shirts – Riptapparel.com – 10% OFF – NEVERSLEEPSLast minute gifts – Giftagram.com -- $15 OFF -- NEVERSLEEPS15

Our illustrious audio editor Joseph Ianni makes his long-awaited return to the show. Having listened to and edited every episode of Speech Bubble since launch, he's like our own version of The Watcher of the Marvel Universe: always observing, never interfering...until now.He comes to us for the first time, to pitch a comic of his own to the Toronto comic artists he knows are making Speech Bubble appointment listening every two weeks. The project is called Noon, a horror /teen drama comic where a state-of-the-art high school goes on lock-down, trapping the students inside with the progenitors of a zombie virus that -- like every good virus -- is about to go global. Thankfully, the students employ their own set of unique skills and abilities to fight back against the zombie horde and hopefully escape the school before they themselves succumb to the curse of the undead.Those who heard Joe's first appearance on the show may remember that this is not his first foray into self-published comics. Past Speech Bubble guest, Shawn Daley (Samurai Grandpa) actually assisted Joe with the art chores on his first comic book, The Iamgrim long before Speech Bubble existed.So he has the pedigree, but does he have the pitch? We'll let you know if an artist comes forward to make Joseph's comic book dreams come true.If you are interested in working with Joe, please e-mail him at joe_ianni@hotmail.com This episode of Speech Bubble is sponsored by Hairy TarantulaGiant Enemy ComicJoseph on TwitterJoseph on InstagramEchopodcasting.com (Joseph's podcasting portfolio)Sponsor:Hairy TarantulaCoupon CodesEnter these codes at checkout when you shop online and we'll get some money to support the podcast.Geeky t-shirts – Riptapparel.com – 10% OFF – NEVERSLEEPSLast minute gifts – Giftagram.com -- $15 OFF -- NEVERSLEEPS15

On this episode of Speech Bubble, we have one of Canada's most fashionable males of 2018 – just read The Globe and Mail, where he was voted best dressed. Aaron and Evan go back a long way, to the days when Aaron first moved to Toronto and was just getting into the comic scene and Evan was part of a long-retired artist collective Sketchkrieg with past Speech Bubble guest Jason Loo where he was peddling his own self-published comics, like Amazing Challengers of Unknown Mystery (starring Avril Lavigne) and Quarter-Life Crisis, on the convention circuit.At some point though, he had greater ambitions. This book publicist decided he could write a better children's book than the authors he represents and would you believe it actually worked out? Now, he's the author of a popular young adult novel series called The Dead Kid Detective Agency, which combines ghosts and ghouls with a little Canadian history. For example, right now Evan is on tour in Ontario and Alberta until November 22, 2018 promoting the newest book in the series, Connect the Scots, which showcases The Underground Railroad.In addition to talking about his latest book, Munday dishes on what it's like going to an author's festival and doing double duty as a publicist and a guest, how children's book illustration works when you're writing a chapter book and what's the more satisfying pursuit, comics or novels. Plus, learn about his slightly unhealthy tie obsession and what he did for Inktober. This episode of Speech Bubble is sponsored by Hairy Tarantula.@idontlikemundays@idontlikemundayEvan's websiteEvan's publisherThe old Sketchkrieg BlogAmazing Challengers indexed on Comics.orgQuarter-Life Crisis on GoodreadsQuarter-Life Crisis review on the TorontoistSponsorHairy TarantulaCoupon CodesEnter these codes at checkout when you shop online and we'll get some money to support the podcast.Geeky t-shirts – Riptapparel.com – 10% OFF – NEVERSLEEPSLast minute gifts – Giftagram.com -- $15 OFF -- NEVERSLEEPS15

Jason Bone was comics' golden boy following his very first professional work. The Toronto artist was nominated for an Eisner Award (work deserving of wider recognition) in 2001 for his first comic Solar Stella. His very next project Alison Dare (with past Speech Bubble guest J. Torres) was also Eisner-nominated. Both works drew the attention of the late, legendary Canadian comic artist Darwyn Cooke (DC: The New Frontier, Catwoman) who took J under his wing as his inker until Cooke's death from cancer in 2016.J. spends much of this episode reminiscing about what it was like to work with Darwyn and the other famous comic pros he has worked with in the past, including Paul Dini (Batman the Animated Series) and Mike Allred (Madman, X-Statix). We then get into why the idyllic pop culture of the 50s and 60s influences his art style and dissect the clandestine gayness of the era. We'll hear about his latest work inking Dan Parent on Archie Meets Batman '66 and his last fully-pencilled work on The Saviors with writer James Robinson (Starman, JSA).You'll learn that Darwyn Cooke designed and cut together the opening title sequence for Batman Beyond, that Batman '66 is just a secret gay bondage fantasy and what happened when Buckingham Palace said an undead Princess Diana couldn't join a mutant superhero team.This episode is sponsored by Hairy Tarantula@OriginaljboneJ. Bone's original art for saleJ. Bone selling t-shirts on TeePublicJ's old blogJ. Bone on WikipediaJ.'s old beefcake blogJ's old Cafe Press storeJ's old craft blog Buy Art of the Zodiac by J. BoneBuy Archie Meets Batman '66 with inks by J. BoneBuy The Saviors with art by J. BoneBatman Beyond Opening Sequence by Darwyn CookePrincess Diana is Marvel's Newest Mutant HeroineSponsorHairy TarantulaCoupon CodesEnter these codes at checkout when you shop online and we'll get some money to support the podcast.Geeky t-shirts – Riptapparel.com – 10% OFF – NEVERSLEEPSLast minute gifts – Giftagram.com -- $15 OFF -- NEVERSLEEPS15

This week's episode is a twofer. First, Aaron's got a short interview with writer, comics scribe (Star Trek: Waypoint, Jem and the Holograms) and geek girl personality Sam Maggs live from Fan Expo Canada spotlighting the launch of her new book, Girl Squads: 20 Female Friendships that Changed History, which comes out Oct. 2, 2018 from Penguin Random House Canada and Quirk Books. Then, Aaron comes back to the studio and sits down with comic industry journalist and editor Megan Purdy, founder of Women Write About Comics, Bleating Heart Press and The MNT and co-editor of The Toronto Comics Anthology: Osgoode as Gold and Called Into Being: A Celebration of Frankenstein, which is on Kickstarter as of the release of this episode.Both the women featured here work very hard to amplify female, non-binary and other minority voices in comics and in the comic convention scene. With Sam, Aaron talks about the ways comic shops and comic conventions are changing to become more welcoming to women and other minorities, while Aaron and Megan discuss the fraught history publishers and industry journalists have in showcasing minority voices and representing points of view that aren't white and male. Meanwhile, you'll learn about how Sam Maggs navigates wearing so many hats in pop culture fandom and why Aaron and Megan both fear the Canada Goose. This podcast is sponsored by Hairy Tarantula's Hairoween Party from Oct. 26-28, 2018 at 3456 Yonge St.More Sam Maggs@SamMaggs - Twitter@sammaggs - InstagramSam's WebsiteOrder Girl SquadsMarvel Fearless Fantastic! Female Super Heroes Save the World – released Dec. 18, 2018Sam's Moderating HighlightsSam's Hosting HighlightsMore Megan Purdy@themeganpurdy - Twitter@themeganpurdy - InstagramThe MNTThe MNT on PatreonWomen Write About ComicsBleating Heart PressT.O. ComixCalled Into Being Kickstarter (runs until Oct. 18, 2018)SponsorHairy TarantulaCoupon CodesEnter these codes at checkout when you shop online and we'll get some money to support the podcast.Geeky t-shirts – Riptapparel.com – 10% OFF – NEVERSLEEPSLast minute gifts – Giftagram.com -- $15 OFF -- NEVERSLEEPS15

As part owner of Comic 1 Books in Stoney Creek, Ontario, Casey Parsons in one of the few artists who can say he has actually sold a comic book he worked on in his own store. Classically trained in art at Sheridan College but disillusioned by the business, it took him until his 40s to really embrace comics as his chosen art form – always reading as fan, but never creating them -- until now. Now, he's figuring out how to balance comic book mechanics with a fine art look, a marriage he showcased as one of the founding artists on Cauldron Magazine.Newly launched in September 2018, Cauldron is the first Canadian-made, adults-only, fantasy and horror anthology magazine in the spirit of Heavy Metal, Creepy, Eerie and Sword of Conan. Casey's art is featured on a cover that has three stories from Casey and past Speech Bubble guests Ricky Lima, Sam Noir and Shane Heron, all of whom do nothing but sing Casey's praises. Aaron and Casey discuss how Cauldron came to be, the connection Casey's other project Blood Moon has with the late zombie godfather George A. Romero and what every fan doesn't really know about running a comic shop.The Artwork of Casey ParsonsCasey's Portfolio@caseyarts77 on InstagramComic 1 BooksCauldron Kickstarter - ExpiredBlood Moon #1 Kickstarter - ExpiredSponsorHairy TarantulaCoupon CodesEnter these codes at checkout when you shop online and we'll get some money to support the podcast.Geeky t-shirts – Riptapparel.com – 10% OFF – NEVERSLEEPSLast minute gifts – Giftagram.com -- $15 OFF -- NEVERSLEEPS15

Mike went to art school at Sheridan College, but was too chicken to pursue a career in comics, so he put his dreams on hold and picked up odd jobs doing menial labour until a work site accident almost crushed his hands. It was the bell he needed to hear and from then on he vowed to dedicate himself to his art or starve doing it. Work with big publishers like Scholastic and Rubicon started paying the bills, but it wasn't until a few local comic shops gave him a chance drawing their store exclusives that the variant cover world came calling. Now, he has done variants for all kinds of titles like Kick-Ass, The Wicked + The Divine, Quantum and Woody, Baby Teeth and Animosity, to name a few. It was from this incredible exposure that he finally grabbed his first assignment as the main illustrator on an ongoing title. As of this recording, Mike is working on Dodge, a prequel to Matt Nixon's Retcon series. It's a great honour and a gargantuan challenge for him and yet, he explains on this episode how difficult it was for him to still shed his blue collar past as he met deadlines and tried to finally leave his job as his building's superintendent – easier said then done, it turned out. In addition to that, he explains how he became the unlikely creator of the Canadian indie hero Auric of the Great White North and ends the podcast reminiscing about meeting his hero Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart. The Canadian pro wrestler who passed away the week this episode was recorded.Mike's website@uncoothrooth on Instagram@uncouthrooth on TwitterMike's original art at Big CartelRetconAuric of the Great White NorthMike Rooth on Comic VineSponsorHairy TarantulaCoupon CodesEnter these codes at checkout when you shop online and we'll get some money to support the podcast.Geeky t-shirts – Riptapparel.com – 10% OFF – NEVERSLEEPSLast minute gifts – Giftagram.com -- $15 OFF -- NEVERSLEEPS15

It's our first ever clip show live from a back storeroom inside Paradise Comics at Yonge and Lawrence during a very special fundraiser. Sketches for Pledges was organized by past Speech Bubble guest Shane Kirshenblatt to benefit The Canadian Cancer Society in honor of the legendary Toronto born comic artist Darwyn Cooke (Batman: Ego, Justice League: The New Frontier) and, friend of the Toronto comics community, Brendan Yapp. Local artists including the three guests on this show -- Steve Bynoe, Jason Roussel and Nik Zezos -- raised $3297.20 -- by sketching for a very generous public. Now, listen as they discuss everything from their latest projects to their artistic style and how they too were touched by cancer as we follow their efforts to break in to the comic industry as part of this fundraiser and beyond. This podcast sponsored by our friends at Hairy Tarantula.Steve BynoeInstagramTwitterFacebooklatest comic book - Chronokari AlphaWebsiteInstagramEditorial director of Comix AsylumWebsiteInstagramTwitterYoutubeFacebookJason RousselFacebookInstagramNik ZezosInstagramFacebookSponsorsHairy TarantulaCoupon CodesEnter these codes at checkout when you shop online and we'll get some money to support the podcast.Geeky t-shirts – Riptapparel.com – 10% OFF – NEVERSLEEPSLast minute gifts – Giftagram.com -- $15 OFF -- NEVERSLEEPS15

For his entire childhood Yvan Alagbé wanted to be a pilot, but by the time university rolled around, an eye problem put that future in doubt and he didn't want to do it anymore anyway – he wanted to be comic artist and eventually he became quite a prolific one. Someone who is highly influential in Paris's avant garde bande desinée scene.It started when, while studying physics and mathematics at the Université de Paris-Sud, where he met Olivier Marboeuf. Alagbé and Marboeuf founded a contemporary visual arts review called L’oeil Carnivore and the magazine Le Chéval Sans Tête (“The Headless Horse”), which gained a cult following for its publication of innovative graphic art and comics.Labelling these artistic collaborations as “Dissidence Art Work,” Alagbé and Marboeuf soon founded their own publishing house, Amok, drawing from the material serialized in Le Chéval, including the first version of Yellow Negroes and Other Imaginary Creatures. In 2001, Amok partnered with the publishing group Fréon to establish the Franco-Belgian collaboration Frémok, now a major European graphic novels publisher.This episode was recorded during the Toronto Comics Arts Festival where Yvan debuted the first english language edition of Yellow Negroes and Other Imaginary Creatures. He talks about the genesis of his collaboration with Marboeuf and their first book Ville Prostituée and how the merger with Frémok was kind of a joke. We also talk about what makes the French comic scene distinct from the American comic scene and how superhero comics were packaged in France back in the day.Plus, how he was influenced by Frank Miller, the bizarre real life story behind Yellow Negroes, a story that confronts the reader with racial dynamics and the migrant experience in modern France, and how he dealt with Negroes as a charged word while on tour in the U.S. even though he says it's not really a book about racism. This episode is sponsored by Hairy Tarantula.Yvan's Lambiek entry@NYRcomics – Yvan's publisher in North America@nyrcomics - InstagramA review of Yellow Negroes from HyperAllergic.comA profile of Yvan in the New York TimesA review of Yellow Negroes from The Globe and MailSponsorHairy TarantulaCoupon CodesEnter these codes at checkout when you shop online and we'll get some money to support the podcast.Geeky t-shirts – Riptapparel.com – 10% OFF – NEVERSLEEPSLast minute gifts – Giftagram.com -- $15 OFF -- NEVERSLEEPS15

In 2005, former Speech Bubble guest and legendary Canadian cartoonist Seth wrote an appreciation of Chris Reynolds' work in The Comics Journal calling him, “The most underrated artist of the last 20 years.” Prior to that essay, Reynolds' distinct heavy black and white cartooning style and indescribably bizarre, but also greatly nostalgic and reminiscent stories remained in relative obscurity as he toiled on them from across the pond in the UK. Now, thanks to a May 2018 reissue of his work in a beautiful graphic novel from the New York Review of Comics designed by Seth himself, North America will finally get to experience the melancholy of Reynolds' Mauretania Comics. Called The New World: Comics from Mauretania, it's the complete collection of Reynolds' work that began in the 1980s and features some of the greatest touchstones from that world, including The Monitor, Cinema Detectives and Rational Control.Mauretania looks a lot like the English countryside of our world, but in the background it appears there's been a subtle alien invasion that's perhaps is causing people to disappear from photos, buildings to suddenly disappear and people that have previously died to come back to life. But the comics are not really about the plot, but the feelings they evoke in the people who read them. On the podcast, Chris tells us that his work is a response to the changes in life: the moving to a new city, the passing of a loved one and the journey to a new place and reconciling his past with his present. He also frustrates Aaron to know end by letting him know the most bizarre elements of the work serve the story first and there's no over-arching conspiracy.Seth's appreciation of Chris Reynold's work that originally appeared in The Comics JournalThe official home of MauretaniaBuy The New World from The New York Review of Comics@NYRcomics@nyrcomicsA celebration of Chris Reynolds from The Comic Book EvangelistSponsorsHairy TarantulaCoupon CodesEnter these codes at checkout when you shop online and we'll get some money to support the podcast.Geeky t-shirts – Riptapparel.com – 10% OFF – NEVERSLEEPSLast minute gifts – Giftagram.com -- $15 OFF -- NEVERSLEEPS15

A true renaissance woman, Cecil Castellucci's work spans mediums. The New York-born, Montreal-raised writer is currently best known to comic book fans as the writer behind the latest reinterpretation of the late Steve Ditko character Shade – Shade the Changing Girl and now, Shade the Changing Woman as part of DC Comics' Young Animal imprint, spearheaded by Gerard Way – lead singer of My Chemical Romance. Fitting, since Cecil tells us why making comics is like being in a rock band. She would know since she was better known as the lead singer of Nerdy Girl in the early '90s and later as the solo artist Cecil Seaskull. These days, her involvement in music has turned to opera as the librettist behind the comic book themed Les Adventures des Madame Merveille and her latest, Hockey Noir, which recently came to Montreal and Toronto before heading to Europe in October 2018. If that weren't enough, Cecil is a young adult novelist and up for a “Best Short Story” Eisner in 2018 for Ethel Byrne, a short comic inside Mine! -- a comic anthology benefiting Planned Parenthood. You can also find more of her comics writing in the graphic novel Soupy Leaves Home for Dark Horse and Plain Janes for DC's now defunct Minx line. On this episode, Cecil tells Aaron what it was like to fall in love in the line-up for Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace and then write about it in the pages of The Secret Loves of Geeks anthology. The two also chat about why the theme of transformation permeates so much of Cecil's work, why for her the creative process is always political and how she is still able to write in the voice of a teenage girl despite the hindsight of adulthood. This episode is sponsored by Hairy Tarantula.@misscecil@cecilseaskull@cecilonthegoCecil's official websiteLes Adventures of Madame Merveille previewHockey Noir trailerHockey Noir previewEisner nominations 2018DC's Young AnimalSoupy Leaves HomeThe Secret Loves of Geeks on Inner SpaceNerdy Girl – A Song About Star WarsNerdy Girl – Anne EliotSponsors Hairy TarantulaCoupon Codes Enter these codes at checkout when you shop online and we'll get some money to support the podcast.Geeky t-shirts – Riptapparel.com – 10% OFF – NEVERSLEEPSLast minute gifts – Giftagram.com -- $15 OFF -- NEVERSLEEPS15

Aaron is live from the Toronto Comics Art Festival 2018 serving as the moderator for a Spotlight Q & A on this episode's guest. If you couldn't be there live, now's your chance to eavesdrop on this sit down with Toronto's own Ho Che Anderson. The writer and artist talks about what it was like to go from an admirer of Jack “King” Kirby and Howard Chaykin to aping Chaykin's style before coming into his own on the definitive Martin Luther King graphic novel, King: A Comics Biography for Fantagraphics. He tells of his unlikely route into comics through the broken promises of former Canadian publisher Vortex Comics (Mister X) and his debut in the porn comic I Want to Be Your Dog. Meanwhile, it's touched on how his portrayals of both MLK and the black female lead in his horror comic Scream Queens were miles ahead of their time. Finally, the implications and influences behind his latest work God Head are discussed, including the intersections of capitalism and religion and why its okay to copy your heroes until you find your footing. This episode is sponsored by Hairy Tarantula.Ho Che Anderson's InstagramHo Che Anderson's Fantagraphics pageHo Che Anderson on IMDBHo Che Anderson tells CBC the comics that influenced him most at The BeguilingComics Alternative Interviews Ho Che AndersonSponsor Hairy TarantulaCoupon Codes Enter these codes at checkout when you shop online and we'll get some money to support the podcast.Geeky t-shirts – Riptapparel.com – 10% OFF – NEVERSLEEPSLast minute gifts – Giftagram.com -- $15 OFF -- NEVERSLEEPS15

Eddie Campbell's Alec series of quasi-autobiographical comics has been called "one of the most important graphic novels of the 20th century" While his fictionalized comic memoirs Alec and later, Fate of the Artist, have become his trademark style where he interrogates his own life through an avatar, he is best known as the artist behind From Hell with legendary comic scribe Alan Moore. Set during the Whitechapel murders of the Victorian era, the story speculates on the identity and motives of Jack the Ripper and was later adapted into a lesser movie of the same name starring Johnny Depp. Not only did Eddie reveal exclusively on our podcast that he's currently colouring From Hell for a serialized re-release from IDW, but he has recently joined forces with his equally talented wife, best-selling author of The Time Traveler's Wife Audrey Niffenegger to release a new graphic story collection called Bizarre Romance. The collection features 13 of Audrey's short stories (some previously published) illustrated and remixed into comics by Eddie. Audrey also joins the interview to reveal secrets of their relationship, her own connection to comics and that she's working on a sequel to The Time Traveler's Wife called The Other Husband. Meanwhile, Eddie is once again stretching his comics journalist muscles previously employed in The Lovely Horrible Stuff for his own new release, The Goat Getters: Jack Johnson, The Fight of the Century and how a bunch of Raucous Cartoonists Reinvented Comics from IDW. The $50.00 USD tome chronicles early comic strip history and looks at early 20th century events through the comic strips that made fun of them in the newspapers of the day. This episode sponsored by Hairy Tarantula. eddiecampbelldammit.com@ecampbelldammitaudreyniffenegger.com@AANiffeneggerBuy Bizarre RomanceBuy The Goat GettersSponsors Hairy TarantulaThe Amazing Spider-Man #800 Signing Happens May 30 th @ The Beguiling at5pm Coupon Codes -- Support Speech Bubble with your purchase NEVERSLEEPS @ Checkout – 10% off geeky tees at Riptapparel.com NEVERSLEEPS15 @ Checkout -- $15 off gifts when you download the Giftagram app

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Devon Still is a professional athlete, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and advocate for childhood cancer awareness. When his precious daughter Leah was diagnosed with a rare pediatric cancer in 2015 – two months after Still almost died from post-back surgery blood clots in his lungs – he miraculously returned to the football field wearing Leah’s message of hope during every game.  This episode is sponsored by Liberty Tax, InStitchu, Elitra Health, and GIFTAGRAM. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

O'Sullivan was named Reuters' U.S. Forecaster of the Year for 2014, 2015 and 2016. He has been co-ranked as top U.S. economic analyst three times in Institutional Investor's survey of U.S. fixed-income investors, and he has been ranked among the top three analysts five times. This episode is sponsored by Liberty Tax, InStitchu, Elitra Health, and GIFTAGRAM. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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As we are right in the middle of the gift giving season, it seemed like a great idea to get the guys from Giftagram back onto the show.Regular listeners might remember that way back on episode 96 they explained their unique concept for gift giving. Giftagram sends gifts from your iPhone--no address required! In 3 clicks, you can send gifts using only an email address or phone number. Making gift giving as simple as selecting your contact, pick a gift and hit "send." seems like the perfect antidote to this very stressful time of year. After reading about their tech-focused toy drive I invited them back on the show to learn how cash-strapped individuals who want to be thoughtful but still look for convenience are using Giftagram. I welcome Jason Reid, CEO and Co-Founder of Giftagram onto the show to find out how they have put the age old tradition of donating toy to those less fortunate than ourselves into the digital age.

Do you remember how unreliable taxi services used to be before Uber? Or when Chinese and pizza were the only food delivery choices before GrubHub and Postmates? I recently discovered Giftagram. The app is redefining the gift giving process but maintaining the level of thought required to make any gift meaningful. After all its the thought that counts right?  "Giftagram sends gifts from your iPhone--no address required! In 3 clicks, send gifts using only an email address or phone number. Browse Giftagram's curated selection from local boutiques, premium brands and exclusive experiences to find the perfect gift. It's the easiest way to send a gift (or treat yourself to something special). Select your contact, pick a gift and hit "send." Your recipient will be notified and receive their gift in 2-3 days" I chat with Jason Reid, CEO and Co-Founder of Giftagram, which is backed in funding by some of Hollywood’s biggest executives including Peter Benedek, Jeremy Zimmer, and Jim Berkus. Guest Info  Twitter - @Giftagram http://www.giftagram.com/

(Bloomberg) -- Taking Stock with Kathleen Hays and Pimm Fox. GUEST: Jason Reid, CEO and Co-Founder of Giftagram-- a mobile app that sends gifts using only an email address or phone number--discusses outlook for Father's Day sales, the latest round of funding, and plans for growth.

Jason combines his background in tech and finance to build creative companies in digital media. He has 12 years of experience including former CFO at TheRedPin, Fuel Industries and NeuLion (previously JumpTV).Giftagram is reinventing the act of gifting with a user-friendly app that makes it easier to send a gift. Our simple platform gives retailers access to a mobile marketplace and users access to a community of leading local and international brands in lifestyle and design. We believe in sending gifts to celebrate occasions big or small, and for no reason at all because our goal is to inspire everyone to experience the good ol’ fashioned feeling that comes from giving and receiving a gift.

Jason combines his background in tech and finance to build creative companies in digital media. He has 12 years of experience including former CFO at TheRedPin, Fuel Industries and NeuLion (previously JumpTV).Giftagram is reinventing the act of gifting with a user-friendly app that makes it easier to send a gift. Our simple platform gives retailers access to a mobile marketplace and users access to a community of leading local and international brands in lifestyle and design. We believe in sending gifts to celebrate occasions big or small, and for no reason at all because our goal is to inspire everyone to experience the good ol’ fashioned feeling that comes from giving and receiving a gift.