Podcast appearances and mentions of michael christopher heron

We were lucky enough to spend a great weekend at this year's Emerald City Comic Con! Find out what we've been up to, what panels we visited, what The Wicked + The Divine party was like, and also hear some half-baked theorizing about why Cruel Intentions is the way it is.We were lucky enough to chat with Andrea Fort and Michael Christopher Heron, the writing team behind Songs for the Dead, and Anne Camlin and Becca Farrow of Rock Candy Games, the team behind the upcoming Seventh Circle! Everyone we spoke with was delightful, please take some time to check out their work because your life will be immediately better. Our interview with Andrea and Michael begins at around 1:09:00 and our interview with Anne and Becca begins at around 1:31:30!Warning: We cussed, our guests cussed, it's a cussing extravaganza around here.What Missy's Been Up To:Reading:Circe by Madeleine MillerReal Love by Rachel Sullivan and anonymous submittersWatching:Cruel IntentionsUsWhat We Do in the ShadowsPlaying:Heart of the WoodsWhat Merri's Been Up To:Reading:Songs for the Dead by Andrea Fort, Michael Christopher Heron, Sam Beck, and Deron BennettWatching:The OrderThe Dragon Prince Season 2Our Website | Twitter | Facebook | Tumblr | Patreon | Merch

Put on your sexy getting ready song, because it's time for our 84th episode, all about Crazy Ex-Girlfriend! We're talking about mental health (naturally), cringe comedy, and all our favorite ditties.To get right to the Crazy Ex-Girlfriend talk, skip to 00:16:00.Mistakes: Little Corvus just goes by Little Corvus! Totally Missy's mistake. Also, sorry about the audio fluctuations this episode; for some reason our mixer ports love to be weird. We'll keep an eye on that for our next episode and see if we can isolate the cause.Warnings: Potentially triggering discussions of mental health, suicidal ideation, and suicide, plus cussing.What Missy's Been Up To:Watching:Black PantherLadybirdA Wrinkle in TimeReading:Songs for the Dead by Andrea Fort, Michael Christopher Heron, Sam Beck, and Deron BennettListening To:Faculty of HorrorWhat Merri's Been Up To:Watching:Black PantherA Wrinkle in TimeSome Links You Might Find Interesting:Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Creators Tell the Stories Behind 6 Songs From Season 3 by Devon Ivie'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' Had 2017's Most Sensitive Depiction Of Mental Illness On TV by Samantha RollinsThe Hardest-Working Show in Show Business by E. Alex JungCrazy Ex-Girlfriend’s Darryl Is TV’s Most Darling Bisexual by E. Alex JungCrazy Ex-Girlfriend’s Darryl and White Josh Have the Healthiest Relationship on TV by Liz Baessler‘Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’ Pulls Off Another Spectacular Ending by Liz BaesslerOur Website | Twitter | Facebook | Tumblr | Patreon | Merch

Sam Beck is certainly a comic artist to watch for these days, as her career coalesces to its first major apex. At the time of this episode, Songs for the Dead – the comic she draws for writers and past Speech Bubble guests Andrea Fort and Michael Christopher Heron – has just been picked up by publisher Vault Comics and is now available at comic shops everywhere. Her work is also featured in the 2018 edition of the Toronto Comics Anthology, Osgoode as Gold, she also contributed a story to the upcoming Wayward Sisters Anthology and that's just for starters. She also writes and draws her own fantasy webcomic called Verse and another project based on Greek mythology called Cadmus from Antarctic Press. On this episode, she talks about how role-playing games influence her comics work, what draws her to fantasy narratives in the first place and how Neopets – a place where users can own and raise virtual pets – fostered her creativity and storytelling abilities. This episode sponsored by Hairy Tarantula. Get 10% off geeky t-shirts at riptapprel.com by ordering using this link.Sam Beck's websiteSam Beck's TwitterSongs for the DeadVerse WebcomicToronto Comics Anthology Kickstarter (Contribute until March 31, 2018)Wayward Sisters AnthologyCadmusSponsors Hairy TarantulaGet 10% off geeky pop culture t-shirts from Riptapparel.com by entering NEVERSLEEPS at checkout

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Hosts Justin and Jacob talk with writers Andrea Fort, Michael Christopher Heron and artist Sam Beck about the relaunch of their comic series Songs For The Dead, all about a misunderstood necromancer. We talk the book, switching to a publisher, and their favourite RPG's. (We picked up a phantom radio frequency so apologies for the mysterious classical piano and other unwanted sounds.) Originally broadcast on CJRU1280 AM in Toronto. Produced by Jacob Dubé.

The co-creators and co-writers behind Songs for the Dead – a new indie comic about a young female necromancer who goes on an adventure to rescue a boy from her village – stop by to relay what it was like making and publishing their first real comic book. From how their romantic relationship plays into their professional one to the real stresses and fears behind business incorporation and copyright protection, these two bare it all. It’s a must listen for anyone who wants to get into the business of making comic books.www.songsforthedead.comwww.comixology.comTwitter: @songscomicEpisode Sponsor: Hairy Tarantula