Nerdy Mewzings

Join James for the epic return visit of comic book artist Sedat Oezgen as he breaks silence on his massive new project: The Whisper War – a provocative sci-fi murder mystery written by Emmy-winner Marc Guggenheim (Arrow, Star Wars, Planet of the Apes)!

Dropping February 10, 2026 exclusively on Comixology Originals (digital-first), this 5-issue series blends futuristic noir, forgotten wars, and mind-bending twists. Sedat shares his ...

Join James in the Nerdy Mewzings Podcast studio as he sits down once again with comic artist Todd Beats for an inspiring, no-filter conversation about persistence, artistic evolution, and staying true to your creative voice! Fresh off conventions and exciting new cover projects (including The Maxx, a Darkness variant for Marc Silvestri, and VeeFriends for Gary Vee), Todd opens up about:

-Why daily practice and feeding your “truest ...

Join me on Nerdy Mewzings as I sit down with talented comic book writer and artist Brandon Paul in his very first podcast appearance! We dig into his creator-owned debut: The Adventures of Chuk Maxwell — a thrilling post-apocalyptic space western featuring a gun-slinging, hover-tank-piloting canine freelancer from an alien world. If you love indie comics, gritty storytelling, stunning art inspired by Mignola, Moebius, Geof Darrow, ...

Join James once again in the Nerdy Mewzings Podcast studio for an epic, nostalgic deep dive with acclaimed cartoonist & writer Derek Laufman — the ongoing artist on Skottie Young's hit series I Hate Fairyland from Image Comics!

In this must-watch interview, Derek shares his wild journey through the comic industry:

-Growing up obsessed with 90s Image Comics legends like Todd McFarlane, Jim Lee, and Rob Liefeld

-The highs and low...

Join me on the Nerdy Mewzings Podcast for an epic, heartfelt conversation with the incredibly talented Brett Bean — artist behind I Hate Fairyland, Dungeon Crawler Carl: The Crocodile, and now his brand-new creator-owned high-fantasy comedy series D'ORC launching February 4, 2026 from Image Comics! Brett shares his wild journey: skipping school to read Savage Sword of Conan at a Circle K (and getting picked up by the police!), grow...

Join James in an EXTRA packed Nerdy Mewzings Podcast studio as he welcomes Ridge Kiley (President/CEO of Rising Empire Studios and Creator of Alpha Clash TCG) and writer AJ Light (Alpha Clash Co-Creator) for an energetic chat about building a new comic + trading card game universe from the ground up!

The guys share:

-How the pandemic sparked the idea for a wizard battle royale video game that evolved into a full multimedia franchis...

Join James in the Nerdy Mewzings studio as he chats with rising Irish comic book artist Reese Hannigan, proudly the first Irishman to appear on the podcast!

Reese dives into his journey:

-Growing up inspired by cartoons, Spider-Man movies, Todd McFarlane, and early YouTube art videos

-Transitioning from traditional to digital workflow (Clip Studio lover!)

-Breaking into comics, influenced by fellow Irish artists like Danny Earls

-W...

Join James once again in the Nerdy Mewzings Podcast studio, as he completes the trilogy with Chris Tung, founder of Raremarq (formerly Nerd Crawler), in a fun and insightful chat about building a powerhouse marketplace for comic book art lovers!

Chris shares exciting updates on Raremarq's growth:

-Helped creators earn over $2 million in under two years

-Lower fees (starting at 6%), secure escrow protection, and vetted sellers featu...

Dive into an epic chat with comic artist & writer Nick Pitarra (The Manhattan Projects, Ax-Wielder Jon) as he shares his wild journey breaking into comics, pulling insane all-nighters, his deep love for influences like Frank Quitely, Moebius, and Geof Darrow, collaborating with Jonathan Hickman, and the heartfelt origin of his creator-owned barbarian masterpiece Ax-Wielder Jon. We also geek out over arm wrestling training, stud...

This week James had the honor of chatting with Felix Lu of Felix Comic Art, a comic book artist representative who works with acclaimed superstars like Ryan Ottley, Daniel Warren Johnson, Nick Dragotta and many more. They discussed the intricacies of the art representation industry, the significance of original art sales, and the ever evolving landscape of comic book art collecting. The conversation also touches on Felix’s personal...

• His very first covers on the main Spawn title (Spawn #369 A & B with Raymond Gay & Danny Earls)
• Coloring Danny Earls’ mind-blowing architectural covers for Sam & Twitch: Gangland
• The Daniel Warren Johnso...

• The real creative struggles behind the ...

Join James as he catches up with his longtime friend, MEGA talented comic book artist, Siya Oum! In this episode, they chat about their 25-year friendship, reminiscing about their college days, the evolution of their artistic journeys, and discuss Siya's NEW Kickstarter project, Neo Wonderland. Hear behind-the-scenes stories of their art classes, inspirations from iconic comic book artists, and details about Siya's earlier work on ...

James sits down with David Harper, fellow podcaster and creator of SKTCHD.com. They discuss the evolution of David's podcast 'Off Panel', his meticulous preparation methods for interviews, and his path through the world of comic book journalism. From their shared love of the Transformers and comic art, to the challenges of making a living through comics, this episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about the comic book indus...

Welcome back to the Nerdy Mewzings Podcast! Underground cartoonist extraordinaire Sam McClurg makes his triumphant return for round two, joining James to dive deeper into the gritty, unfiltered world of indie comics, raw artistry, and con-floor chaos. Fresh off his electrifying experience at Eddie P Con—where the energy crackled like a live wire—Sam opens up about channeling rock 'n' roll legends Keith Richards and Hollywood outlaw...

Join James on the Nerdy Mewzings Podcast for an inspiring conversation with comic book artist Todd Beats! Discover how Todd overcame early challenges to become a full-time artist, rocked Rose City Comic-Con, and built a massive TikTok and Instagram following. From his standout variant cover for Invincible Universe: Battle Beast, to engaging with fans and critics, Todd shares his creative process, upcoming projects, and essential ti...