STAPLE! The Independent Media Expo 2009

Episode 16 - Chris Schweizer (MP3, 11 minutes, 10 MB)

Interview with Chris Schweizer, creator of the Crogan's Adventures graphic novels and teacher at SCAD Atlanta. Chris will be a featured guest at STAPLE! 2010.

More info: http://www.curiousoldlibrary.com/

Episode 15 - Jason Neulander (MP3, 11 minutes, 11 MB)

Interview with Jason Neulander, creator of the Intergalactic Nemesis living comic book. Jason will be a featured guest at STAPLE! 2010.

More info: http://www.theintergalacticnemesis.com/

Episode 14 - Joel Watson (MP3, 14 minutes, 13 MB)

Interview with Joel Watson, creator of the webcomic Hijinks Ensue.

More info: http://hijinksensue.com/

Episode 13 - Andy Runton (MP3, 13 minutes, 13 MB)

Interview with Andy Runton, creator of Owly, currently finishing up an Owly young readers book. Andy will be a featured guest at STAPLE! 2010.

More info: http://www.andyrunton.com/

Episode 12 - Guy Davis (MP3, 9 minutes, 8 MB)

Interview with Guy Davis, artist on Dark Horse's BPRD series and writer/artist of The Marquis. Guy will be a featured guest at STAPLE! 2010.

More info: http://www.guydavisartworks.com/

Episode 11 - Stan Sakai (MP3, 51 minutes, 50 MB)

Question and answer session with Usagi Yojimbo creator Stan Sakai from STAPLE! 2009.

More info: http://www.usagiyojimbo.com/

Episode 10 - Joys of Independence in Multiple Mediums Panel (MP3, 51 minutes, 45 MB)

Panel from STAPLE! 2009 with Zachary Kent of Dial-A-Stranger, Paul Czege of Half Meme Press, Will Terrell of Push Button Publishing, and Leo McGovern of Antigravity Magazine. Moderated by Mercedes Martinez.

Episode 9 - Luke Crane, Paul Czege, and Danielle Lewon (MP3, 17 minutes, 16 MB)

Interview with Luke Crane, Paul Czege, and Danielle Lewon about RPGs and what we can expect from the indie game community at STAPLE! 2009.

More info: http://www.halfmeme.com/

Episode 8 - Mitch Clem (MP3, 8 minutes, 7 MB)

Interview with Mitch Clem, who will be exhibiting at STAPLE! 2009. Mitch talks about "Nothing Nice to Say", his autobiographical "My Stupid Life", and how he got into web comics.

More info: http://www.mitchclem.com/

Episode 7 - Stan Sakai (MP3, 11 minutes, 10 MB)

Interview with Stan Sakai, creator of Usagi Yojimbo and a featured guest at STAPLE! 2009. Stan talks about his inspiration for the characters in Usagi, how he keeps it fresh over so many years, and recent projects.

More info: http://www.usagiyojimbo.com/

Episode 6 - Jeffrey Brown (MP3, 7 minutes, 6 MB)

Interview with Jeffrey Brown, one of our featured guests at STAPLE! 2009. Jeffrey talks about his autobiographical "Clumsy", the "Incredible Change-Bots" parody, and more.

More info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeffrey_Brown

Episode 5 - Chris Staros (MP3, 10 minutes, 9 MB)

Interview with Chris Staros of Top Shelf Productions leading up to STAPLE! 2009. Chris talks about small press, upcoming books from Top Shelf, and exhibiting at STAPLE!

More info: http://www.topshelfcomix.com/

Episode 4 - Eric Powell (MP3, 45 minutes, 21 MB)

Scott Hinze interviews Eric Powell on stage at STAPLE! 2008. Eric is the creator of the critically aclaimed dark comedy series The Goon, and has also contributed to comics such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Hellboy: Weird Tales, Star Wars Tales, The Incredible Hulk, and many more.

More info: http://www.thegoon.com/

Episode 3 - Brian Wood (MP3, 17 minutes, 8 MB)

Interview with Brian Wood, one of the most important indy creators of the last decade. Standout works include his Couriers and Channel Zero series, Demo, Local, Supermarket, and DMZ. Brian Wood will be speaking about his comics and art as a featured guest at STAPLE! 2008.

More info: http://www.brianwood.com/

Episode 2 - Danielle Corsetto (MP3, 8 minutes, 3 MB)

Interview with Danielle Corsetto, creator of the popular web comic Girls With Slingshots. Danielle is a special guest on our web comics panel at STAPLE! 2008.

More info: http://www.daniellecorsetto.com/

Episode 1 - Fred Van Lente (MP3, 10 minutes, 5 MB)

Randy Lander talks with Fred Van Lente, writer of Action Philosophers and co-creator of Comic Book Comics, which premieres at STAPLE! 2008.

More info: http://www.eviltwincomics.com/