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Comic Lab
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A weekly podcast by cartoonists Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett about making comics and making a living from them — half shop-talk, half how-to, half friendship.
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Feb 19, 2026
Comics Will Break Your Heart (And So Will Dating)
A listener writes in after a breakup, worried they’ve lost their creative spark for good. Brad and Dave unpack the emotional toll of heartbreak, why creative paralysis is normal, and how time, grief,...
Feb 12, 2026
Nothing to Fear but Fear Itself. And Kickstarter Scams
The Mel Brooks documentary, "The 99-Year-Old Man!" holds a lot of wisdom for cartoonists. Speaking of wisdom, it doesn't take much to avoid these common Kickstarter scams.
Feb 05, 2026
The Audience of Theseus
Cartoonists Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett dig into the many ways we react to humor — from full-on belly laughs to the silent internal “that was good” response. Later... why you never stop building an a...
Jan 29, 2026
Five Lessons from a Publisher in Crisis
An online publisher has become the center of some genuinely alarming stories. Brad and Dave break down five hard lessons comic creators can learn when a publisher shows signs of instability, mismanage...
Jan 22, 2026
Should you judge a book by its cover?
A listener asks: "Should you judge a book by its cover?" Cartoonists Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar say... YES! Next, a cartoonist who is too embarrassed to promote his own work receives encouragement a...
Jan 15, 2026
How to Start a Webcomic in 2026
Starting a webcomic in 2026 isn’t about chasing algorithms or copying what’s popular — it’s about building something sustainable, creative, and yours. In this episode, Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett bre...
Jan 08, 2026
Why don't you do MORE?!?
Are Brad and Dave not doing enough? A listener question sparks a candid conversation about creative bandwidth, sustainability, and why “doing more” isn’t always the smart — or sustainable — choice. Th...
Jan 01, 2026
Predictions and Goals for 2026
Cartoonists Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett make their predictions for 2026 and share their goals for the new year. Also — they share their annual reminder to shop the Comicraft New Year's Day sale on Ja...
Dec 25, 2025
2025 in Review — Predictions and Goals
Today's show is sponsored by Huion! At the beginning of the year, cartoonists Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar made their predictions for the coming year — and set goals for themselves. Now, as the year c...
Dec 18, 2025
Print on Demand... When There's No Demand
Today's show is sponsored by Huion! Cartoonists Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett discuss the nuances of print-on-demand services. As Brad says, "It's a good place to start, but a bad place to stay." They...
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