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Jimmy Gownley’s Dumb Ideas

G-Ville Comics/Jimmy Gownley
Creativity
Comics
Comic Books
Art
Graphic Novels
Publishing Industry
Amelia Rules
Disney
Brian Wilson
Cataracts
Self-Publishing
Social Media
Comic Book Industry
Freelance Writing
Plot Development
The Beatles
The Beach Boys
Recovery
Depression
Procrastination

Fun and funny podcast about creativity and comics by New York Times Bestselling cartoonist Jimmy Gownley creator of Amelia Rules! and The Dumbest Idea Ever. Gvillecomics.substack.com gvillecomics.substack.com

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Todd Webb
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Joshua Stauffer
Talented cartoonist and contributor to Unpacking Peanuts.
Episode: 007: Just How Dumb Are These Ideas Anyway?

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Jimmy Gownley
Cartoonist and creator of Amelia Rules! and other works; hosts a show focused on creativity, comics, and publishing insights.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 5 ratings
  • Great Episodes for Aspiring Cartoonists

    I’m one of his biggest fans of his comics, and I’m someone who’s working on becoming a published cartoonist. These episodes are great for those who are looking for advise on how to get started in publishing, what they can do to become better writers, and also getting some fun tales on his past work and how he got his ideas for his comics.

    Highly reccomend!

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Special Episode: Hangin’ Out With Cartoonist Todd Webb
Q: If you were talking to a young cartoonist coming up, what would you tell them?
Make the art and do not expect anything back from it. Create as a gift rather than for recognition or monetary reward.
006: Everything Sucks, So Why Bother?
Q: When everything is so terrible, what's the point of creating anything?
Gownley emphasizes that creating is a source of joy and power, enabling individuals to express themselves and potentially change the world.

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A humor-forward exploration of creativity, comics, and the publishing world led by a New York Times–bestselling cartoonist. Episodes blend personal storytelling with practical how-tos on self-publishing, idea generation, and workshop-style plotting, often weaving in industry anecdotes, craft tips, and candid reflections on the business side of making comics. Notable themes include building a creator-centric business, navigating distribution, and the interplay between art and culture, with a consistently approachable, intimate vibe that both inspires aspiring creators and entertains long-time fans.

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