The Geek Awakens Podcast

Artist Alley Spotlight: Mark Maia

"So-Called Living" is a comic book about Jack. Just a normal guy living a normal world. Except he's recently become a vampire. Writer Mark Maia talks to us about the process about the book, his background in video games and just what is up with all these bunnies.
 
Check out the Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/so-calledliving/so-called-living-books-3and4
 
Check out Mark's YouTube channel, Board Game Coffee, here: https://www.youtube.com/boardgamecoffee
 
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Episode 202: Little Monsters

Little Monsters is a 1989 movie starring Fred Savage and Howie Mandel about a kid who becomes BFFs with a monster under his bed. We discuss this movie and decide if its a Guilty Pleasure or a Dumpster Fire.
 
The Pull List
"The Skin You're In" (Silver Sprocket) by Ashley Robin Franklin
 
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Episode 201: Spooky Szn

This week, we have spooky news on a Velma Halloween episode, a new show based on r/nosleep and -- checks notes -- a live-action "Rugrats" with CGI babies?
 
The Pull List
"Army of One," Vol. 2 (Oni Press) by Tony Lee and Yishan Li
 
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Artist Alley Spotlight: Philip Tarl Denson

"Future Tales" brings some of the most well-known fairy tales and re-imagines them in a steampunk/post-apocalyptic setting. Mitch talks with the author, Philip Tarl Denson, about the creative process behind "Future Tales," as well as some of his other work.
 
"Future Tales" is available now from Wild North Comics. Pick up your copy here: https://www.wildnorthcomics.com/futuretales
 
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Episode 200: The Roast of Mitch

In between errbody making fun of Mitch, we have info on a Sonic/Justice League crossover, Lance Bass getting in the Halloween spirit, a Matchbox cars move and more!
 
The Pull List
"I Felt Myself Slipping" (Oni Press) by Ray Nadine
 
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Episode 199: Mitch Does Voices

We're ba-ack!
 
After a little time away, your favorite(?) fangirls and fanboys have returned. We've got info on a new Carmen Sandiego game, a new life for "Empire Records," a new excuse from George R.R. Martin and MUCH more!
 
Question of the geek: What canceled TV series do you think deserves a second chance?
 
The Pull List
"Toxic Summer" (Oni Press) by Derek Charm
"Dying Inside" (Vault) by Pete Wentz, Hannah Klein and Lisa Sterle
NOTE: "Dying Inside" deals with heavy subject matter, including self-harm and suicide. Our discussion of this graphic novel starts at about 17:35. If the subject matter is triggering for you, skip to about 23:55. If you are experiencing these feelings yourself, Hope for the Day (https://www.hftd.org/find-help) has a wonderful resource guide to many hotlines around the world. In the U.S., both the Crisis Text Line (741741) and Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (988) are also great resources.
 
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Episode 198: Nine Years and Counting

We're still *technically* on hiatus but it's been nine years since we started casting this pod and we wanted to celebrate with a round of "Guilty Pleasure/Dumpster Fire" on 2015's "Mortdecai."
 
The Pull List
"Cruel Universe" (various) and "Epitaphs from the Abyss" (various), both from Oni Press
 
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Artist Alley Spotlight: Caleb Palmquist "Modern Mythology: Medusa"

Caleb Palmquist steps back into the Artist Alley Spotlight to talk about his new book that re-imagines Medusa as a modern-day treasure hunter.
 
Check out the Kickstarter here before June 28!
 
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