Oct 28, 20261h 19m
In this conversation, Rylend Grant shares his journey from Hollywood to comics, his passion for Evel Knievel, and insights into the evolving landscape of indie publishing and crowdfunding in the comic industry. Rylend...
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Longbox Conversations
Hosted by Chris Rundt · arts · EN-US
About this Podcast:
Host Chris Rundt shares his passion for comics and the creators who make them happen. Every week he interviews a new comics creator and people adjacent to the industry to bring you insights on how they are made, what goes into funding and so much more. Find your new favorite comic and comic creator through these insightful interviews.
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What is Longbox Conversations about?
Host Chris Rundt shares his passion for comics and the creators who make them happen. Every week he interviews a new comics creator and people adjacent to the industry to bring you insights on how they are made, what goes into funding and so much more. Find your new favorite comic and comic creator through these insightful interviews.
Who hosts Longbox Conversations?
Longbox Conversations is hosted by Chris Rundt. The show has published 23 episodes to date.
What has Longbox Conversations covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Rise of the Crowdfunding Comic & Creating an Evel Knievel Comic Series with Rylend Grant" (28 October 2026, 79 minutes), "Building a 3D Printing Business & Helping Comic Creators Stand Out with Matt Griese" (26 October 2026, 68 minutes), and "Clayface Review Chat *SPOILER ALERT*" (25 October 2026, 54 minutes).
How often does Longbox Conversations publish?
Longbox Conversations publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 64 minutes across 23 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Longbox Conversations?
Booking probability for Longbox Conversations is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Longbox Conversations requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Longbox Conversations's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch Longbox Conversations?
The strongest fits for Longbox Conversations are News, Magazine & Book Publishing. Longbox Conversations has an arts audience.
About the host
Chris Rundt hosts Longbox Conversations, an arts podcast with 23 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 26, 20261h 8m
In this conversation, Matt Griese, founder and owner-operator of WHAM! LABS talks about turning 3D-printed comic displays into a business serving indie creators, comic shops, and publishers. Matt explains how modular...
Episode #23
Clayface Review Chat *SPOILER ALERT*
Oct 25, 202654 minChris Rundt and Mike Ricker reunite for a spoiler-filled discussion of Clayface, weighing its horror, tragic romance, body-horror set pieces, and connections to the DC universe. The two bring different perspectives...
- Oct 23, 20261 hour
In this conversation, T.S. Luther shares insights on his journey as a comic book creator, the impact of Dungeons & Dragons on his work, and the realities of making a living in the comic industry. Discover how he...
- Oct 21, 202652 min
In this conversation, Jeffrey Burandt shares the long journey of creating Gonad the Ballbarian, his unique blend of music and comics, and insights into self-publishing, marketing, and multimedia projects. Discover how...
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- Oct 19, 202658 min
In this conversation, artist Dave Schwartz shares his journey creating Confederate Monsters, his approach to blending historical fact with fiction, and insights into his artistic process, including coloring techniques...
- Oct 16, 20261h 5m
In this conversation, Devin Arscott shares his journey through the comics industry, his work on Summit Comics, and insights into creating diverse and impactful stories. We discuss the importance of representation, the...
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Bringing Street Level Vigilante to Summit & The Complex AI Conversation with Pete Collins & Matt Summo
Oct 14, 20261h 8mIn this conversation, we explore the creative process behind Summit Comics' latest projects, the challenges of crowdfunding, and the evolving role of AI in art and storytelling. Guests Matthew Summo and Pete Collins...
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Bringing a Crowdfunded Comic to the Direct Market & Learning From Failure with Blake McCarthy
Oct 9, 202646 minIn this conversation, Blake McCarthy discusses his journey with independent comics, the challenges of crowdfunding, and the strategic move into the direct market with his book Territory. He shares insights on building...
- Oct 7, 20261h 11m
In this conversation, J. Michael Donohue shares his journey into horror comics, the importance of niche branding, and insights on the evolving landscape of horror media and conventions. Discover how he navigates genre...
Episode #15
How Genre Focus Grew an Audience & Building a Brand at Dark Horse Comics with Zack Kaplan
Oct 5, 202658 minIn this conversation, Zack Kaplan discusses his journey as a comic creator, the process of adapting comics into TV and film, and insights into his latest projects including Kill All Immortals and Smart Division...
Episode #14
Bringing Brazilian Comics to the USA & Helping Creators Build Their Audience with Chris O'Hara
Sep 30, 20261h 16mIn this conversation, Chris O'Hara, a comic book publisher and creator, shares insights on indie publishing, balancing creator-owned projects, and innovative ways to grow a comic business through distribution...
Episode #13
Why Original Content is King & the Importance of New Readers for Comics with Mike D. Perkins
Sep 25, 20261h 5mIn this conversation, Mike D. Perkins, Editor-In-Chief of Invader Comics, shares insights on indie publishing, multimedia expansion, and building a sustainable comic business. Discover how they navigate the post-Diamond...
- Sep 23, 20261h 6m
In this conversation, Daniel Kalban shares insights into his Jewish-themed comic anthology, the creative process behind Vesper in the Summit universe, and the challenges of managing a comic book Kickstarter during...
Episode #11
Bringing Original Comics to the Direct Market & Folk Horror from Hometown Stories with Jeremy Haun
Sep 21, 20261h 17mJeremy Haun, a comic book creator and the creative director for Ignition Press, shares insights on building a successful comic publishing company, the importance of creator-driven content, and the future of multimedia...
- Sep 18, 20261h 1m
In this episode, Kohl King shares his journey from a storyteller to a comic creator, the importance of building an audience through one-shots, and the creative process behind his sci-fi comic Empty Stars. Discover tips...
Episode #9
How Batman the Animated Series Affected a Generation & Writing A Book About It With Daniel Dockery
Sep 16, 202638 minIn this episode, Daniel Dockery discusses the cultural significance of Batman the Animated Series, its influence on modern storytelling, and the process of writing his book about the show. He shares insights from...
Episode #7
Building Long-Form Stories Independently & Self Publishing Without Crowdfunding With David Whalen
Sep 11, 20261h 1mIn this conversation, David Whalen shares his journey of creating a long-form indie comic series, The Offspring, and discusses the challenges and rewards of self-publishing, storytelling, and building a community. He...
- Sep 9, 20261h 32m
In this conversation, C.E. Massari shares his journey from martial arts enthusiast to comic creator, discussing his latest graphic novel 'The Mafia versus the Clan,' the challenges of indie publishing, and how martial...
- Sep 5, 20261h 1m
In this conversation, Matt Frank shares his journey in the kaiju art world, his experiences working on Godzilla comics, and the creative process behind his latest Kickstarter project, State of the Monsters. Discover...
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