The Funky Flavor Podcast
By: Hosted by Jason Bennett (@TahoeJBennett)
Language: en-us
Categories: News, Entertainment
The Funky Flavor Podcast brings a number of shows featuring the comic book and convention industries. - "Beyond the Synopsis" - Want to know more about a title before you buy it? We interview comic book creators about their latest projects where you can hear from the creators themselves and learn more than what you'll find in an issue's synopsis.- "Whatcha Doin' in Comics" - A spotlight on comic book industry individuals & companies who are doing things outside of creating/promoting a title or upcoming release. - "Just Kickin' It!" - Our Kickstarter Spotlight is back and in audio forma...
Episodes
BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS Ep. 13: David Avallone of RADICALLY REARRANGED RONIN RAGDOLLS Adventures #100
Jan 10, 2026Episode thirteen of BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS features David Avallone, writer & co-creator of the RADICALLY REARRANGED RONIN RAGDOLLS, which released January 7th, 2026.
Besides being a suave, debonair raconteur, David’s an actor, filmmaker, podcaster with the award-winning podcast The Writers Block with the Deadliest Man in Comics, Rylend Grant, and he’s a writer in tv/film, as well as having penned numerous comic titles including properties as DOC SAVAGE, THE SHADOW, VAMPIRELLA, BETTIE PAGE, and many ELVIRA team-ups.
On January 7th, Image Comics released a forty-page spectacular RADI...
Duration: 01:29:09BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS Ep. 12 – Ariela Kristantina & WIll Dennis of THE GIRL WHO DRAWS ON WHALES
Jan 10, 2026In this feature, we interview comic book industry professionals via Zoom about their latest projects.
Episode twelve of BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS features writer/illustrator Ariela Kristantina and editor Will Dennis of the ComiXology Originals graphic novel THE GIRL WHO DRAWS ON WHALES, which released September 23rd, 2025.
THE GIRL WHO DRAWS ON WHALES OGN
Written by Ariela Kristantina
Illustrated by Ariela Kristantina
Colors by Sarah Stern
Letters by Bernardo Brice
Edited by Will Dennis
The Girl Who...
Duration: 00:30:03BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS Ep. 11 – Timmy Heague & Scott Koblish
Aug 05, 2025In this feature, we interview comic book industry professionals via Zoom about their latest projects.
For episode eleven, I spoke with writer Timmy Heague and artist Scott Koblish of the Dark Horse Comics & Archie Comics collaboration ARCHIE vs. MINOR THREATS, the new crossover comic miniseries featuring Twilight City's favorite villains and Riverdale's favorite teenagers!
For a complete preview, view my article at https://popculthq-comics.com/preview-archie-vs-minor-threats-1/
If you prefer video format, you can view the...
Duration: 00:36:06BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS Ep. 10 – Monty Nero & Mike Dowling
Aug 05, 2025In this feature, we interview comic book industry professionals via Zoom about their latest projects.
For episode ten, I spoke with the co-creators of DEATH SENTENCE: The Complete Collection - writer/artist Monty Nero & artist Mike Dowling.
For a complete preview, view my article at https://popculthq-comics.com/interview-beyond-the-synopsis-ep-10/
You can pick up a copy of the DEATH SENTENCE: The Complete Collection hardcover from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books A Million, Bookshop.org<...
Duration: 00:26:02“Whatcha Doin’ in Comics?” Ep. 7: Rylend Grant of Half Evil Comics
Jun 04, 2025Welcome to PopCultHQ & PodCultHQ's exclusive spotlight "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?" - a new feature where we interview people in the comic book industry who are making an impact with what they are doing in comics outside of promoting single issues or a new release.
For the seventh episode of "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?," staff writer/chief editor Jason Bennett spoke with Hollywood screenwriter & Ringo Award-winning writer Rylend Grant. The creator is known for his work on published titles such as ABERRANT, BANJAX, SUICIDE JOCKEYS, and FA SHENG: Origins, as well as his crowdfunded projects THE JUMP, THE...
Duration: 00:41:47BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS Ep. 9 – Dave Justus, Lilah Sturges & Joe Eisma of STUDENT GOVERNMENT OGN
May 23, 2025In this feature by PopCultHQ, we interview comic book industry professionals via Zoom about their latest projects.
Episode nine features writers Dave Justus & Lilah Sturges and artist Joe Eisma about their original graphic novel STUDENT GOVERNMENT at Mad Cave Studios under their Maverick imprint. The YA comedy graphic novel will have readers of all age LOLing. SRSLY.
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STUDENT GOVERNMENT OGN
Written by Dave Justus & Lilah Sturges
Art by Joe Eisma
"Whatcha Doin' in Comics" Ep. 6: Dave Franchini of Weird Brain Entertainment
Apr 11, 2025Welcome to PopCultHQ (@PopCultHQ on socials) & PodCultHQ (@PodCultHQ on socials)'s exclusive spotlight "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?" - a new feature where we interview people in the comic book industry who are making an impact with what they created above and beyond just making comics.
For the sixth episode of "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?," staff writer/chief editor Jason Bennett (@TahoeJBennett on socials) spoke with writer, editor, and publisher Dave Franchini. The creator, known for his work across a variety of titles at Zenescope Entertainment, has launched his own...
"Whatcha Doin' in Comics" Ep. 5: Ray-Anthony Height
Mar 23, 2025Welcome to PopCultHQ (@PopCultHQ on socials) & PodCultHQ (@PodCultHQ on socials)'s exclusive spotlight "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?" - a new feature where we interview people in the comic book industry who are making an impact with what they created above and beyond just making comics.
For the fifth episode of "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?," staff writer/chief editor Jason Bennett (@TahoeJBennett on socials) spoke with writer, artist, publisher, and production manager Ray-Anthony Height. The MIDNIGHT TIGER creator is launching a podcast and offering creator consultations to help you level up in t...
"Whatcha Doin' in Comics" Ep. 4: Gamal Hennessy, Esq.
Mar 18, 2025Welcome to PopCultHQ (@PopCultHQ on socials) & PodCultHQ (@PodCultHQ on socials)'s exclusive spotlight "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?" - a new feature where we interview people in the comic book industry who are making an impact with what they created above and beyond just making comics.
For the fourth episode of "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?," staff writer/chief editor Jason Bennett (@TahoeJBennett on socials) spoke with attorney, author, and business consultant Gamal Hennessy, known for his expertise in comic book publishing & IP licensing.
If you are doin' something...
JUST KICKIN' IT! Ep. 3: Steven Prince & Puis Calzada of MONSTRADORES
Mar 12, 2025For the third episode of JUST KICKIN' IT!, PopCultHQ staff writer/editor Jason Bennett had the honor in interviewing Steven Prince & Puis Calzada. The writer & artist duo are running a Kickstarter campaign for MONSTRADORES, the latest offering from Prince's MONSTER MATADOR Universe.
The campaign is recently launched on Kickstarter and is on target to be funded at any moment. Hear from the creators themselves and back the campaign before it ends on Thursday, April 3rd @ 5:00 PM PDT.
Back the campaign HERE!
MONSTRADORES (O...
Duration: 00:33:20BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS - Episode Eight: Interview w/ Zac Thompson of INTO THE UNBEING Part Two
Mar 10, 2025For episode eight of BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS, staff writer/chief editor Jason Bennett interviewed writer Zac Thompson (The Body Trade, Blow Away, Hunt for the Skinwalker, Cemetary Kids Don't Die) about his project with Hayden Sherman and Jim Campbell entitled INTO THE UNBEING Part Two at Dark Horse Comics.
INTO THE UNBEING Part Two #1 (of 4)
Written by Zac Thompson
Art by Hayden Sherman
Letters by Jim Campbell
Covers & Cover Artists:
Hayden...
BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS - Episode Seven: Interview w/ Dave Dwonch & Travis Hymel of THE LOOSE END
Jan 30, 2025For episode seven of BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS, staff writer/chief editor Jason Bennett interviewed Dave Dwonch (Jenny Zero, Astroneer) & Travis Hymel (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Trailer Park Boys) about their new title THE LOOSE END at Titan Comics under their Hard Case Crime imprint.
AN HOMAGE TO CLASSIC 90s CRIME DRAMA MOVIES!
Tied up, tortured and thrown into a world of chaos, get ready for the wildest ride of your life!
With crushing debt, an aimless career, and a thirst for t...
Duration: 00:41:18"Whatcha Doin' in Comics" Ep. 3: Blue Delliquanti of 'Drawing Lessons'
Oct 06, 2024Welcome to PopCultHQ (@PopCultHQ on socials) & PodCultHQ (@PodCultHQ on socials)'s exclusive spotlight "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?" - a new feature where we interview people in the comic book industry who are making an impact with what they created above and beyond just making comics.
For the third episode of "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?," staff writer/chief editor Jason Bennett (@TahoeJBennett on socials) spoke with illustrator Blue Delliquanti about their involvement in the Children's Theatre Company's performance of "Drawing Lessons".
To purchase...
BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS - Episode Six: Interview w/ Adam Rose of HUGE DETECTIVE
Sep 27, 2024For episode six of BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS, staff writer/chief editor Jason Bennett interviewed Adam Rose about his new title HUGE DETECTIVE at Titan Comics.
The writer and comic book creator from Los Angeles has written such comics as Playground: Attack of the Gurgle Bots (Markosia Entertainment), Corollary (Source Point Press), and now Huge Detective (Titan Comics).
AN ALL-NEW DETECTIVE NOIR OF GIGANTIC PROPORTIONS! CHINATOWN MEETS THE BFG IN AN ORIGINAL SERIES!
Something HUGE is...
"Whatcha Doin' in Comics" Ep. 2: Paul Eza of Acorn Comics
Sep 16, 2024Welcome to PodCultHQ's exclusive podcast "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?" - a new feature where we interview people in the comic book industry who are making an impact with what they created.
For the second episode of "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?," staff writer/chief editor Jason Bennett spoke with Paul Eza about his indie publishing company Acorn Comics.
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Duration: 00:35:54"Whatcha Doin' in Comics" Ep. 1: Saurabh Bhatia of Comix.one
Aug 30, 2024Welcome to PodCultHQ's exclusive podcast "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?" - a new feature where we interview people in the comic book industry who are making an impact with what they created.
For the debut episode of "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?," staff writer/chief editor Jason Bennett spoke with Saurabh Bhatia about his comic creator marketplace Comix (that's with an X) that can be found online at Comix.one.
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Duration: 00:20:59BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS - Episode Five: Interview w/ Lee Loughridge of STANDSTILL
Aug 21, 2024For episode five of BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS, staff writer/chief editor Jason Bennett interviewed Lee Loughridge about his new project STANDSTILL at Image Comics.
IF YOU COULD STOP TIME, WHAT WOULDN’T YOU DO?
Meet Ryker Ruel, an enigmatic, lecherous, and clinically insane sociopath who has stolen a top-secret device that can freeze time! Now, as the bodies of world leaders pile up, famous works of art go missing, and other strange crimes dominate the headlines, only the device’s creator, a run-of-the-mill science geek, know...
BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS - Episode Four: Interview w/ Darick Robertson of GREASER: Gemini Blues
Jul 22, 2024For episode four of BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS, staff writer/chief editor Jason Bennett interviewed Darick Robertson about his upcoming project GREASER: Gemini Blues at Magma Comix.
Buddy is a Greaser, living in Earth's future in the scorching Nevada desert, surviving by doing repairs on the spacecraft of the aliens that moved in decades ago: the Gemini.
Buddy and his Grandma live a simple hardscrabble life in a roadside diner, where he builds his dream car from scavenged parts and imagines what life would be like under the...
Duration: 00:32:51PROS of CONS Ep. 1: Drew Seldin of Atomic Crush Events
Apr 18, 2024For the debut episode of PROS of CONS, PopCultHQ staff writer/editor Jason Bennett had the privilege in interviewing owner & co-founder Drew Seldin of Atomic Crush Events. Atomic Crush Events is the promotion behind Comic Con Revolution Ontario, which is celebrating its seventh year this May 18-19 at the Ontario Convention Center in, yep, you guessed it, Ontario, CA.
Get your tickets HERE! This is a show not-to-be-missed! #CCROnt24
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Duration: 00:27:07JUST KICKIN' IT! Ep. 2: Dana & Blair Webb of LIL ZOMBIE SQUAD
Apr 03, 2024For the second episode of JUST KICKIN' IT!, PopCultHQ staff writer/editor Jason Bennett had the honor in interviewing Dana & Blair Webb. Together, they have co-created Lil Zombie Squad - it's Garbage Pail Kids meets Night of the Living Dead in this wild & exciting story with plenty of sarcasm & tongue-in-cheek humor.
The campaign is recently launched on Kickstarter and is on target to be funded on Kickstarter. Hear from the creators themselves and back the campaign before it ends on Wednesday, May 1st @ 9:39 PM PDT.
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BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS - Episode Three: Interview w/ Steve Orlando of THE SCALE TRADE
Apr 03, 2024For episode three of BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS, staff writer/chief editor Jason Bennett interviewed (THE) Steve Orlando at WonderCon 2024 about his upcoming project THE SCALE TRADE at Magma Comix.
In a modern-day world one step removed from our own, dragons are a highly respected-and highly endangered-species, but poaching is an existential threat. When a young idealist joins the federal agency tasked with managing dragon populations, he quickly discovers that the entire system is corrupt. After seeing firsthand the cruelty of the system, our newly radicalized dragon savior takes... Duration: 00:09:29FROM THE VAULT Episode 2: Kraig Rasmussen of MONKEYGONG
Mar 21, 2024Episode two of FROM THE VAULT consists of a "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?" feature, a new, upcoming interview show highlighting comic creators who are doing something different, something unique in the comic book industry beyond releasing comics, graphic novels, and crowdfunding.
For episode two of FROM THE VAULT, I spoke with Kraig Rasmussen about The Monkeygong Comics Club, a comic book subscription service that delivers comics, exclusive art, sketches, mini comics, gifts, surprise merch, and more! Enjoy!
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Duration: 00:24:14FROM THE VAULT Episode 1: Susan Beneville & Brian Hess of NIX
Mar 19, 2024For episode one of FROM THE VAULT, I spoke with writer Susan Beneville and artist Brian Hess. Known for their all-ages sci-fi/fantasy maxiseries AWAKE, the duo teamed up for a new adventure...NIX, a magical, medieval world filled with royalty, wyverns, and gryphons. Enjoy!
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Duration: 00:39:26BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS - Episode Two: Interview w/ Zack Kaplan of BEYOND REAL
Mar 05, 2024For episode two of BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS, I spoke with creator/writer Zack Kaplan about his new sci-fi title at Vault Comics entitled BEYOND REAL.
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Duration: 00:23:18JUST KICKIN' IT! Ep. 1: Ray Troll of SPAWN TILL YOU DIE: THE FIN ART OF RAY TROLL
Aug 28, 2023For the debut episode of JUST KICKIN' IT!, staff writer/editor Jason Bennett had the honor in interviewing the puntastic Alaskan artist Ray Troll. The creator, the Paleo Nerds podcaster, and member of the Ratfish Wranglers has teamed with Clover Press to bring his work to Kickstarter. The SPAWN TILL YOU DIE: THE FIN ART OF RAY TROLL hardcover book collects over forty years of fishy, funny, and inspiring art from the iconic and celebrated artist. The campaign is fully funded and in its final hours on...
Duration: 00:37:33RANDOM FANDOMS Ep. 1: John McKinnon - Elmhurst Art Museum Executive Director
Aug 13, 2023RANDOM FANDOMS is a podcast featuring interviews across pop culture that don't fall into the comics, cosplay, or convention categories.
For episode one of PodCultHQ's RANDOM FANDOMS, PopCultHQ staff writer Josh Winchester interviews John McKinnon, the Executive Director at the Elmhurst Art Museum in Elmhurst, Illinois. They discuss the Marvelocity: The Art of Alex Ross Exhibit, which is a celebration of comic book artist's Alex Ross' career, and is on display now until August 20th. Enjoy!
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Duration: 00:11:04BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS Ep. 2: Stan Sakai at SDCC 2023
Aug 10, 2023For episode two of BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS, staff writer/reviewer Josh Winchester interviewed Stan Sakai at SDCC 2023 about his upcoming miniseries USAGI YOJIMBO: Ice and Snow' at Dark Horse Comics and more!
Couldn't be at Comic-Con this year? Fret not... we're bringing it to you. Well, our experiences but it's kinda the same. #SDCC2023 #SanDiegoComicCon
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Duration: 00:12:11BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS Ep. 1 - Melissa Flores & Meghan Camarena at SDCC 2023
Aug 09, 2023For the debut episode of BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS, staff writer/reviewer Josh Winchester interviewed Melissa Flores & Meghan Camarena at SDCC 2023 about their team-up for the recent release - POWER RANGERS UNLIMITED: Hyperforce #1 at BOOM! Studios,
Couldn't be at Comic-Con this year? Fret not... we're bringing it to you. Well, our experiences but it's kinda the same. #SDCC2023 #SanDiegoComicCon
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Duration: 00:08:08CONVENTION IMPRESSIONS Ep. 2 - SDCC 2023
Jul 24, 2023For episode two, staff writer/reviewer Josh Winchester and myself, Jason Bennett, recap our four days to provide a better perspective and offer a wider spectrum of the experience to be had at SDCC 2023. Couldn't be at Comic-Con this year? Fret not... we're bringing it to you. Well, our experiences but it's kinda the same. #SDCC2023 #SanDiegoComicCon
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Duration: 00:40:03CONVENTION IMPRESSIONS Ep. 1 - SDCC 2023
Jul 21, 2023For episode one of "Convention Impressions," staff writer/reviewer Josh Winchester and myself, Jason Bennett, discuss what occurred for each of us earlier in that day to provide a better perspective and offer a wider spectrum of the experience to be had at SDCC 2023. Can't be at Comic-Con this year? Fret not... we're bringing it to you. #SDCC2023 #SanDiegoComicCon
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