Gutter Boys

GUTTER BOYS WHAT THE FUCK IS UP!!!!!1  The Gutter Boys aka JB Roe and Cam del Rosario are back with special guest Patrick Ian Rooks to answer questions from you, the listener. Patrick is a comic artist, creator of Celery Stalks and co-creator of RIPPLE. Check out his work on IG & Twitter (@patrickianrooks). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gutterboys/support

The Gutter Gang has been busy slinging comics at various events, but they're back and ready to recap Chicago Zine Fest, LA Zine Fest, and CAKE. Joining JB and Cam for this episode are Rachna Soun and Caroline Kim of Late Comeback Press, outlining their first-time experiences tabling outside of their home state. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gutterboys/support

In this episode, JB is joined by Aaron Conley of Sabretooth Swordsman and Bully Wars fame. They discuss comic conventions, the weirdness of comic fandom, current projects, their favorite artists, BIG INDUSTRY SECRETS, fun Ninja Turtles facts, and much more. Give Aaron a follow on Instagram and Twitter @AaronConley77 or buy an original piece by him at Felix Comic Art (http://www.felixcomicart.com). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gutterboys/support

  In this episode, JB and Cam are joined by Dylan Chadwick aka drugdogs to review AVENGERS: ENDGAME for five hours. Not really. Instead, the Gutter Gang talks about the upcoming zine fest/convention season, with Chicago Zine Fest just around the corner on May 18th at Plumbers Union Hall, and LA Zine Fest, CAKE, and Heroes Con close behind. The crew also delves into their studio practices, self care, and their music preferences when drawing.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gutterboys/support

JB and Cam share share their earliest experiences buying comics and their favorite comic shops, past and present. They also continue their conversation with Katrina Pietraskiewicz in the the second half of their interview discussing comic distribution and sales, the importance of retailers and their relationship with readers, and what the future potentially holds for comics as a business.   --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gutterboys/support

C2E2 came and went, and JB goes over the highs and lows of the long weekend of tabling at a giant, alienating comic convention in Chicago to Cam's amusement. JB and Cam also talk with Katrina Pietraskiewicz in the first half of a two-part interview discussing her experience managing a comic shop in central Florida.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gutterboys/support

After a week hiatus, the Guttter Boys return! In this episode, JB and Cam talk about the pros and cons of living in the big city as a working comic creator and the devaluing of the medium with regards to TV and movie adaptions.   --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gutterboys/support

JB and Cam read their first email touching on digital comics from Episode 3. They also discuss hashtag usage among artists and other social media trappings, upcoming projects that are currently in the works, comics that get made but never published, and defining "selling out" in comics and what that entails. Continuing their previous conversation about digital comics, JB and Cam continue share their thoughts on moving from drawing on paper the old fashioned way to  drawing digitally, the pros and cons, and what it means for both of them as artists. Lastly, JB goes on a weird rant about editors and portfolios and how this reflects the comic industry's refusal to keep up with the times as a business.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gutterboys/support

On this episode of Gutter Boys, JB chats with fellow Chicago-based artist Davey K about his journey from the visual arts into comics. Once they're done JO'ing for a while, Cam and JB talk about stuff to fill up that sweet runtime. For more information about Davey and his work, visit www.davey-k.com or find him on Instagram as @daveyk86. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gutterboys/support

 JB and Cam are joined by special guest Dylan aka @drugdogs and discuss what currently excites them about comics, as well as taking a deep dive into the dating life of a comic creator.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gutterboys/support

In the debut episode of GUTTER BOYS, JB & Cam introduce themselves, their origin stories, the creative process, zine fest and convention experiences, comic news, and upcoming events.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gutterboys/support