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Transformers
White Sky
Comics
Marvel Comics
Yard Sailing
Vault Comics
Doug Wagner
Highburn Studios
Beastmaster
Image Comics
Sleepwalker
GI. Joe
North Carolina
Suspiria Vilchez
Horror
Plastic
Nectar
Nelson Aspen
Indie Comics
Batman: the Animated Series

Back to Pop Podcast: Your All-Access Pass to Pop Culture IconsDive headfirst into the vibrant world of pop culture with the “Back to Pop Podcast,” where we celebrate the legends and lore of the entertainment universe. From the visionaries behind the scenes to the iconic faces in front of the camera, we bring you exclusive, heart-to-heart conversations with the diverse talents that have shaped our ... more

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Fred Kennedy — writer, broadcaster, and professional chaos agent known to most of the world as Fearless Fred- sits down with Back to Pop to talk about making comics that absolutely refuse to stay in one genre.

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This week on Back to Pop, we sit down with Adam Cahoon — artist, designer, and Senior Designer & former Production Lead at Vault Comics. Adam stepped into The Nasty, Vault’s horror-comedy about VHS culture and the “video nasties” mo... more

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Some covers don’t ask you to pick them up — they grab you by the collar.

That’s exactly what happened with Honor and Curse from Mad Cave Studios. One look at the cover and the search was on: who made this?

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Writer Doug Wagner returns to Back to Pop  and this time, he brings his artistic partner in crime with him.

Daniel Hillyard joins the conversation for a wide-ranging discussion on what it looks like when a creative partnership buil... more

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Adam Cahoon
Senior designer and production lead at Vault Comics; designer of book editions and covers; co-creator of Greetings from the Maglev
Vault Comics
Episode: Ep: 82 Adam Cahoon on Horror Fandom, LitRPG Monsters, and Vault Comics
Nick Marinkovich
Canadian comic artist, illustrator, concept artist, and co-creator of Dead Romans
Image Comics Shadowline (Dead Romans)
Episode: Ep: 81 One Image, One Promise: Nick Marinkovich on Covers, Comics, and Dead Romans
Daniel Hillyard
Artist of Plastic, Vinyl, Narco, etc.
Independent comics creator
Episode: EP: 80 From Plastic to Narco: Doug Wagner & Daniel Hillyard on Building Something Strange
Suspiria Vilchez
Artist and cover illustrator known for traditional hand-painted posters and horror-inspired covers
Episode: EP:79 “Art That Feels Like Something” — Suspiria Vilchez
Michael Tove
Lifelong North Carolinian, biology graduate, financial advisor by trade, regional actor and debut screenwriter of Yard Sailing
Emerald Oak Productions
Episode: Ep: 78 Michael Tove: The Dream That Waited
George Vega
Comic artist, illustrator, and creator
Episode: EP: 77 George Vega: The Kid Who Never Stopped Drawing
JP Mavinga
Professional illustrator and artist behind White Sky (Image Comics)
Image Comics, White Sky
Episode: EP: 76. JP Mavinga: Drawing Worlds, Building Heroes, and the Art Behind White Sky
Rick Burchett
Comic book artist known for Batman Adventures, Gotham Adventures, Superman Adventures, and more
DC Comics, Marvel (worked across both), Animator/Artist
Episode: Ep: 75 Rick Burchett — The Artist Who Made Batman Move
Nelson Aspen
Award-winning entertainment journalist, author and longtime correspondent; subject of the interview
Self/Producer
Episode: Ep: 74 Dancing Between the Raindrops with Nelson Aspen

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Marc Childs
Host of Back to Pop, tied to Back to Pop Podcast; a central figure across most episodes.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 8 ratings
  • Breaking My Own Rules

    THE BEST interview of any kind I’ve ever given over some 44 years of what I do for a living and my passion l,You are a superb interviewer who did his research to the nth degree , and on top of your deep intelligent and have a

    sensitive and beautiful heart!

    David Kirchner

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    read sumthing
    United States8 months ago
  • Nostalgia at its finest

    Back To Pop is absolutely fantastic. A fun, nostalgic deep dive into the best of ’80s, ’90s, and ’00s pop culture and the icons who made it unforgettable.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MattyMed85
    United Statesa year ago
  • An Incredible Insight

    Back to Pop offers something that few other podcasts can, providing meaningful and down to earth conversations with industry professionals of the 80s and 90s, while remaining as unfiltered as possible. It’s absolutely worth a listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gabefletch
    United Statesa year ago
  • A time machine

    What a raw look into the past, and great interviews!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    read sumthing
    United States2 years ago
  • Love!

    A fun and nostalgic peek behind the curtain of your favorite iconic pop culture memories!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mandypurv
    United States2 years ago

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Fans praise deep-dive creator conversations with research-backed interviewing.

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EP:79 “Art That Feels Like Something” — Suspiria Vilchez
Q: Where does the creative process typically begin for your posters and covers?
She explains starting with a strong idea or concept, gathering extensive references and mood boards, watching related material, and then sketching and testing colors, with improvisation playing a key role in the final piece.
EP:79 “Art That Feels Like Something” — Suspiria Vilchez
Q: What has the journey been like in the age of social media for an artist like you?
She describes the necessity of maintaining an active presence online, sharing work and process, engaging with clients, and building a supportive community, while acknowledging the time and mental health considerations involved.
EP: 77 George Vega: The Kid Who Never Stopped Drawing
Q: What does it mean to work on your own creator-owned projects versus licensed IPs?
Creator-owned work offers total creative freedom and a chance to present your own world to fans, which is incredibly exciting and personally rewarding; licensed IPs, while restrictive, train you in character fidelity and the practicalities of meeting expectations across a broader audience.
EP: 77 George Vega: The Kid Who Never Stopped Drawing
Q: How did you approach breaking into professional comics and licensing work?
I pursued every avenue—conventions, submissions, networking, and self-publishing—while learning from established artists. The key was persistence, adaptability, and using every setback as a lesson, realizing that the industry is global and competitive, and you must attack from multiple angles to get your work seen.
EP: 77 George Vega: The Kid Who Never Stopped Drawing
Q: What first made drawing exciting to you as a kid?
As a kid, I was drawn to the energy and storytelling in cartoons like Voltron, GI. Joe, and Transformers, which sparked a lifelong fascination with visual storytelling and packaging art; these early experiences shaped not only what I drew but how I thought about character and world-building.

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1. Adam Cahoon
2. Nick Marinkovich
3. Daniel Hillyard
4. Suspiria Vilchez
5. Michael Tove
6. George Vega
7. JP Mavinga
8. Rick Burchett

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