Phil Kahn

Podcast Topics

Posted by Phil Kahn on Aug 31st, 2006

So, Daku and I have been chugging along with the podcasts as best we can while he’s flying all over the place and Weds is busy. Typically, one of us picks a comic we like and give it to the others and say “Let’s do a show on this one.”
Honestly, it’s getting tougher to pick [...]

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daku

Greek l33t Speak

Posted by daku on Aug 30th, 2006

One of the biggest concepts we have tried to tackle has always been figuring out the right business model. Once you’ve created your web comic what do you need to do to make what you love your living? The first obvious answer is advertising but then most comics have found that is not enough unless [...]

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DS

Web Comic Drama Is Easy

Posted by DS on Aug 30th, 2006

I think we’re all pretty aware that if there is no drama this week then there will probably be some next month. Some times the drama can come out of left field with articles in the New York Times or a new history of web comics book being released but usually most drama can be [...]

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DS

DS 84: Review of Monster Guy

Posted by DS on Aug 30th, 2006

Digital Strips : Show 84
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This is the first podcast covering the advertising sale we ran a month ago. I swear it’s only coincidental that the sponsor happens to be an advertising company. In the second half we review the new comic from our favorite ConnectiCon host.In this episode we talk about:

Speech Bubble Media
Monster [...]

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daku

What Do You Do When No One Cares?

Posted by daku on Aug 29th, 2006

You go and pay some of the biggest mouths in the industry to do your talking for you.
It all started around 54 years ago when the CCA was created in response to “public concern” that was stirred up in the early 50’s. As a result we had the first self censorship in the entertainment industry. [...]

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The Geek

More Tales Go Modern

Posted by The Geek on Aug 29th, 2006

Ah Fall, the air is getting colder, kids are heading back to school and everything is dieing all around us. One good thing about autumn time though, is new entertainment schedules both on TV and on the Web.
Earlier this month Modern Tales got a new editor, Shaenon K. Garrity, who quickly opened Modern Tales up [...]

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daku

Only Two Weeks Left

Posted by daku on Aug 28th, 2006

We’re half way into our salute to Zampzon and I’m looking to get more entries then all previous contests combined. So how did Zampzon leave us? Just what is his problem? So far we’ve gotten some great entries and here’s one to tickle your fancy.

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midnightcartooner

How Can I Help? ~OR~ Interest Piquers #3

Posted by midnightcartooner on Aug 27th, 2006

Week 3 of Interest Piquers finds a few more strips jumping on my already-overflowing pull list, all, as usual, courtesy of Digital Strips (have you heard of the site? I hear it’s pretty good). The first and most exciting is the subject of the most recent podcast: The Dreamland Chronicles. Not far [...]

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DS

DS 83: Review of The Dreamland Chronicles

Posted by DS on Aug 26th, 2006

Digital Strips : Show 83
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One of the newest styles in the web comic world is the 3D comic. Phil found this strip and argues it being the best example and once you see it you just might agree. The guys behind Blue Dream Studios have put together a beautifully rendered comic not to [...]

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Phil Kahn

Interview with Dave Cheung

Posted by Phil Kahn on Aug 25th, 2006

Sorry, gang. Another rerun. But still highly entertaining. Our interview with Dave Cheung of Chugworth Academy. Jay, unfortunately, was not present for the interview.
So, how about some feedback, ladies and gents? Are you liking these ConnectiCon vids? Why or why not?

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