GMB CHOMICHUK

Join the fight, Make Comics!

SUPER PULP SCIENCE is a weekly podcast in which creative professionals G.M.B Chomichuk and Justin Currie (Chasing Artwork) explore the ingredients that go into a life working in their studio making art, writing stories, and making graphic novels. Interviews with other industry newcomers and professionals compare and contrast different approaches and philosophies of living a creative life.

In this curated list you will find a set of MAKING COMICS focused conversations with those new to comics as well as experienced professionals. We encourage you to JOIN THE FIGHT and MAKE COMICS!

Destination Oblivion

Gregory and Justin welcome Donovan Yaciuk (Spacepig Hamadeus) to the podcast. They all reminisce about the first comic books they ever read, discuss the art of pitching story ideas to publishers, and Donovan relates his somewhat rocky experiences getting Spacepig Hamadeus off the ground.

The Spark

This week's guest is Scott Ford, creator of Romulus + Remus and the Manitoba Book Award-winning Giant's Well. Scott talks to Gregory and Justin about creating his first comic book at age 19, his upcoming District 9/Legend of Zelda-inspired book Ark Land, and capturing that spark of inspiration on the regular.

Know When To Say No

Gregory and Justin talk about when it is okay to say "no" to someone about collaboration, freelance work, or even to going out to dinner.

Embracing the Darkness

This week's guest is Toronto-based comic creator Danny Zabbal, whose works include Journey in the 6th Dimension, First Hero and Life, Death and Sorcery, among others. Gregory and Justin talk to Danny about his artistic process, the inspiration for his storytelling, and his favourite Star Trek movie (not really!)

The Power of Images -or- "What did Dave do here?"

David Alexander Robertson joins Gregory and Justin in their secret base to talk about the relationship between writer and illustrator while creating comics, and the Transformers. David worked with Gregory on "Will I See?" and has written more than 20 graphic novels in his career as well as several novels.

WILL I SEE? is the Winner of the Manuela Dias Book Design and Illustration Award Graphic Novel Category. Selected by The Canadian Children’s Book Centre for Best Books for Kids & Teens and signified as a title of exceptional caliber.

We Should Totally Write A Comic

Steve Kaul & Lyndon Radchenka join Gregory & Justin to talk about joining the fight and making comics with their first comic book - Infinite Universe - set to debut at FanQuest 2018. They discuss what prompted them to finally take the plunge, some of the challenges they've faced, and what they can do now that the book is actually being made.

The Best Kind of Sickness

Scott B. Henderson joins Gregory and Justin in studio to discuss the many graphic novels he has illustrated over his career. They talk about striking the right life/work balance as a comic creator, managing the external pressures of client work, and fighting off the most persistent of creative enemies - procrastination. Plus, Gregory receives a special package mid-podcast.

Pantsing With Structure

Creative dynamo Sam Beiko returns to the secret studio lair to talk with Gregory and Justin about how genre actually gets made.

Keep Rolling Those Dice

Rock, Paper, Cynic creator Peter Chiykowski talks to Gregory and Justin about writing webcomics & micro fiction, the nature of viral content, and the fear of bouncing new ideas off of people.

Us vs. Them (Mirror Universe Podcast)

Infinite Universe creators Steven Kaul & Lyndon Radchenka host this episode from the mirror universe. They welcome guests GMB Chomichuk & Justin Currie to their version of the secret studio lair to talk about the continuing process of making a comic book, about the themes of "good vs. evil," and about what happens when Netflix scoops your idea.

Threads of Disparate Conversations (post FanQuest Day 1)

Infinite Universe Creators Lyndon Radchenka and Steve Kaul return to the podcast for a post-FanQuest (day 1) chat about multiple narrative threads discussed over the last few episodes of the podcast coming together: Justin travelled overseas, Lyndon & Steve sold their comic, Dan held (day 1) of his con, and Gregory made a movie.

This Is What You're Looking For

Scott A. Ford returns to the secret studio lair to talk about his last few very busy Ark Land-filled months, and about his new weekly comic in The Manitoban, Boreal.

The House Fire Inside

Gregory, Justin and Samantha talk about how busy they all are during their so-called "down time."

Nobody Wants You to Write

Gregory visits Dr. Jonathan Ball's University of Winnipeg class to talk about making up stuff and writing it down.

Listen Twice As Much As You Speak

University professor, newspaper columnist, and comic book creator Niigaan Sinclair stops by the podcast to talk about the representation of indigenous peoples in comic books.

It's the Singer, Not the Song

Gregory, Justin and Producer Dan talk about how it's okay to be derivative in your work, as long as you create something new in the process.

The Three Page Curse

The creative team behind the new indie comic Curb Angels joins Gregory and Justin to discuss their four-year process for making a comic: what they learned, what they'd do differently, and why it won't take them another four years to make the next one.

Weird Baby Art

Gregory welcomes Calgary artist Shea Proulx to the podcast via Skype to talk about how she accidentally fell into the world of making comics.

Always Reply (or: How to Follow Up after a Big Con)

The FanQuest Halloween Ball is happening Saturday, October 26th.

Day One Work

Winterpeg and Toba creator Matthew Dyck joins Gregory, Justin & Dan to talk about how he joined the fight and made comics.

One Hundred Episodes!

It's the 100th episode of Super Pulp Science! To celebrate, Gregory, Justin and Dan answer listener-submitted questions about making comics.

I Like Krampus

Author/editor/publisher/artist/comic creator Samantha Beiko returns to the podcast to tell Gregory and Justin what she's been up to lo these many months. (Hint: it may just be writing and illustrating and incredibly popular web comic about a scary Christmas demon.)

Remix of a bunch of stuff I used to do

Gregory finally finds his creative groove during lockdown, while Justin has a bad experience with an audio book.

Good Robots Glow Blue

Gregory finally works out a way to get his creative fix, while Justin "gears up" for the Dragon Nanny Kickstarter.

The Gift of Story

Gregory welcomes Niigaan Sinclair back to the podcast to talk about This Place: 150 Years Retold, which just won the Manitoba Book Awards' Book of the Year for 2020. They then delve into a deep discussion about story creation and ownership.

And Along Came Hannah

Budding illustrator Hannah Teakle joins the podcast to talk about how she screwed up the courage to start selling her art at comic cons and to discuss the upcoming book she's creating with Gregory and Justin.

Building a new Kickstarter

Our intrepid heroes return from the summer break to podcast in person at the secret studio lair for the first time in five months (at a safe distance, of course!) Gregory catches Dan up on his summer projects, and Justin talks about the intricacies of putting together the Dragon Nanny kickstarter.

Gotta be able to pivot

The Dragon Nanny Kickstarter is well on it's way to being funded, and Justin tells Gregory and Dan about how the first few days of the campaign have been. Plus, Gregory works on The Meat and Justin almost gets scammed.

Truth in Advertising

Dragon Nanny is off to the printer, but that doesn't mean it's being printed. Justin talks about the next steps involved in fulfilling his successful Kickstarter campaign. Plus, what are conventions going to look like when the pandemic passes?

The Idea of an Enduring Story

Some stories can withstand the test of time, others can't. Gregory, Justin and Dan discuss various enduring stories across all media this week.

The Hot Pepper Thing

A special delivery arrives at the secret studio lair - Dragon Nanny! Gregory and Justin work backward from the arrival of their brand new graphic novel, almost back to the conception stage. And they have somebody's car towed in the process.

Man, this texture is so nice!

Dan picks up his copy of Dragon Nanny, while Gregory and Justin discuss their online stores. Later, Drake Tsui (a.k.a. Quirkilicious) drops by the podcast to give an update on his status during the pandemic.

The Last Witch

Gregory and Justin welcome Kill Shakespeare co-creator Connor McCreery to the podcast to talk about writing for Adventure Time and Regular show comics, working with publishers like Boom! Studios, and his new series The Last Witch.

The More You Do It...

Gregory sits down virtually with comic book writer George Michail to talk about how he makes comics, including his new book Resilient, available for order from your local comic book shop.

Flip Your Compositions

Gregory and Justin discuss how effective a "silent scene" can be in a comic book. And, sometimes changing the way you look at your art can offer a better view.

Creating the Eye Collector with Jonathan Ball (Part 2)

Gregory welcomes his friend and collaborator Dr. Jonathan Ball to continue their discussion about creating their new comic series The Eye Collector. Part one of this conversation can be found on Jonathan's Writing the Wrong Way podcast.

The New Art Book is Here!

Justin is excited to receive proofs of his fourth art book from the printer and Gregory reflects on his experience with his art book.

Creating Connections and Viking Werewolves

Gregory and Justin talk with comic book writer George Michail about his new comic book series, Cover of Darkness, creating connections, and Kickstarter campaigns.

Our Dead Work will live again!

Gregory and Justin tell Dan all about their new Kickstarter project, the indie comics anthology Dead Work.

Your Project Might Become 10 Times Cooler (Dead Work Anthology Kickstarter end…

Dr. Jonathan Ball joins Gregory and Justin for an in-depth conversation about crowdfunding: it’s history its other forms (besides online) and what works and what doesn’t

The Exquisite Corpse (Dead Work Kickstarter Funded!)

Gregory hosts a Kickstarter wrap party for the Dead Work Collective, as their comics anthology project is successfully funded.

Journeys & Destinations with Scott B. Henderson

Gregory and Justin welcome back acclaimed comic book artist Scott B. Henderson to talk about his return to full powers after a pandemic pause.

Love It Enough To Work Hard On It

Gregory and Justin welcome back celebrated comic colourist Lovern Kindzierski to talk about his comic writing process.

Ego as Object

Dr. Jonathan Ball joins Gregory and Justin to discuss the collaborative process behind The Eye Collector. Justin talks about his upcoming project, Sparkchasers.

24 Hours of Comics

Gregory and Justin host other comic creators in a marathon 24 hours of comic creation.

Letting the imagination run wild

Gregory and Justin welcome back prolific comic creator Scott A. Ford to the podcast to talk about his newest projects, and how he stays focused when awash with inspiration.

My idea's good, I promise!

Gregory and Justin welcome back partners-in-comics Lyndon Radchenka and Steven Kaul to talk about their new Laundrymen Kickstarter. They discuss the ins and out of the Kickstarter process and the creation of the Laundrymen narrative structure.

A Crappy Part of the Internet

Gregory tells Justin about his woes in trying to source new artistic partners through various online means, with predictable results. (Recorded 02/15/22)