Episode 363: Year 10 - Interview with Jim Rugg

Jim Rugg and Adam (Photo by Shawn)

Since the day we met Jim Rugg at Heroes Aren't Hard to Find as part of the Afrodesiac tour, he has been a favorite of the Dollar Bin.  It is funny to realize that over the last 8 or so years, this is the first Dollar Bin vs Jim Rugg interview.  Sure, he has made appearances and has been reviewed and talked about in detail, but this is our first in-depth interview with him. Let's see if we can figure out what makes Jim Rugg tick. (I'm disappointed that we didn't get into his "On a Run" diary comics).

Interview: Patrick Durham, Writer & Director of Cross Wars

Pictured: Sheri Taylor, Jace Schirripa, Patrick Durham, Adam Daughhetee

Pictured: Sheri Taylor, Jace Schirripa, Patrick Durham, Adam Daughhetee

Recently, there was a signing at Richard's Comics and Collectables with writer and director of the Cross movie series, Patrick Durham with some of the local cast members, Sheri Taylor and Jace Schirropa.  We discuss what goes into making a movie, specifically the sequel in his Cross series, Cross Wars.

Episode 362: Year 10 - Interview with Shawn Daughhetee

Here comes another installment of our Year 10 - Interview series. She first entered the scene as the "Lovely Shawn Reynolds" but before you could flip the page she became Mrs. Shawn Daughhetee. Adam interviews his favorite wife about her career in comics and the important role the Dollar Bin played in shaping her life. Shawn opens up and tells rarely heard personal stories about her inspiration in Rachelle Goguen, her relationship with her father, and her early days at Heroes Aren't Hard to Find.

Runtime 1 hour 6 minutes 31 seconds

Adam interviews Shawn.

Adam interviews Shawn.

Episode 361: Year 10 - Interview with J Chris Campbell

Adam of the Dollar Bin interviews J Chris Campbell

It could be claimed that J Chris Campbell is the non-direct Dollar Bin member most integral to the podcasts success and longevity.  In this interview Adam and J Chris journey through the many years of J Chris' career in comics as well as his very close, healthy, and fruitful relationship with the Dollar Bin.  Check out some of those free digital anthologies we mention here:  https://issuu.com/jchriscampbell

Episode 360: Year 10 - Interview with Adam

J Chris Campbell interviews Adam of the Dollar Bin

In the first of a series of Dollar Bin 10 year anniversary celebration interviews, J Chris Campbell turns the table on Adam and hijacks the interview to ask Adam questions about the Dollar Bin.  They discuss the secret origin of the podcast as well as its mysterious future.

Link to the first Dollar Bin episode:  Episode 1:  Creator Spotlight - Stan Lee

Episode 359: Halloween Special 2016 Lost Footage

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Last week on the Dollar Bin podcast, the feed was interrupted by a mysterious 1962 radio drama. This caused out listeners to miss out on a portion of our Halloween book recommendations.  We have gathered the missing footage and return you to your regularly scheduled program.

Runtime 32 minutes 40 seconds

Episode 359: Halloween Special 2016

Welcome to another episode of the Dollar Bin.  This week, to rev up for Halloween and Comicsfest, Adam, Shawn, and special guest Josh, discuss some of their favorite horror, scary, spooky comics that they are reading.  Did someone say Comicsfest?  We will be at Richard's Comics and Collectables helping out, along with many guest artists, including Dollar Bin participants, J Chris Campbell, Duane Ballenger, Wes, Brooks, and Joey Weiser.

Books discussed in this episode include:  Swamp Thing, Nail Biter, Harrow County, Sixth Gun, Baltimore, Joe Golem, Fatale, Dagon, She Wolf, October Faction, Broken Moon, Wytches, Ghosts, Manifest Destiny, Cemetery Blues, Trees, and Clean Room

Runtime 1 hour 2 minutes 24 seconds

Episode 358: SPX 2016 Reviews

Episode 358:  SPX 2016 Reviews

Adam and Shawn survived another Small Press Expo (not that it was a challenge) and it was a great experience.  In this episode of the Dollar Bin (we call it a review show, but it's not like a "this was good/this was bad review, it's more of a "going over things" type review) they discuss the books they picked up.

For a list of all of the books we review, click the episode to read more.

Runtime 1 hour 39 minutes 35 seconds

Episode 358:  SPX 2016 Reviews

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Episode 356: Post HeroesCon 2016 Part 2

Free chokings at HeroesCon

Free chokings at HeroesCon

As always, HeroesCon was a blast!  Possibly the best HeroesCon ever.  So much fun.  There were friends, art, comics, and just a good good time.  Don't take my word for it.  Listen to what Adam, Shawn, Wes and Danny have to say about how awesome HeroesCon 2016 was.

Runtime 1 hour 23 minutes 59 seconds

Label by Wes Brooks.  Hot Sauce by Adam and Shawn.

Episode 356: Post HeroesCon 2016 Part 1

Work in Progress Painting by Jared Cullum

Work in Progress Painting by Jared Cullum

As always, HeroesCon was a blast!  Possibly the best HeroesCon ever.  So much fun.  There were friends, art, comics, and just a good good time.  Don't take my word for it.  Listen to what Adam, Shawn, Wes and Danny have to say about how awesome HeroesCon 2016 was.

And don't forget to check out Electric City ComiCon coming up in August.

Runtime 1 hour 19 minutes 37 seconds

Episode 357: Post Dragon Con 2016 Part 2

For the first time ever, the Dollar Bin attended Dragon Con, with a little help from their friends.  Join Adam and Shawn as they continue to discuss their adventure through the strange trippy dimension of fantasy and cosplay.  In this episode, we discuss Sunday and thank yous.  What is that mention of Instagram (@DollarBinProductions)? Also, a contest?

Runtime 1 hour 4 minutes 20 seconds

Episode 357: Post Dragon Con 2016 Part 1

For the first time ever, the Dollar Bin attended Dragon Con, with a little help from their friends.  Join Adam and Shawn as they discuss their adventure through the strange trippy dimension of fantasy and cosplay.  In this episode, we set the stage and discuss Saturday.  What is that mention of Instagram (@DollarBinProductions) Also, a contest?

Runtime 1 hour 1 minute 18 seconds

SC Comicon 2016: South Carolina Comic Creators

SC Comicon 2016:  South Carolina Comic Creators

South Carolina has a plethora of great comic book creators, including writers, artists, colorists, and more! Join moderator Adam Daughhetee of the Dollar Bin podcast and talented South Carolinians, Sanford Greene, Megan Wilson, Chad Bowers, and Chris Sims to discuss their art and comics.

Runtime 1 hour 4 minutes 8 seconds

SC Comicon 2016:  South Carolina Comic Creators

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SC Comicon 2016: The Lost Art of Paint

Painting by Joe Everson

Painting by Joe Everson

Painting was declared dead in the early 19th Century, but it is still alive and breathing here at SC Comicon! Join John Hairston Jr., Chris Hamer, Joe Everson, and Mark Poole as they discuss their love of painting. Here's hoping moderator Shawn Daughhetee doesn't paint them into a corner!

Runtime 58 minutes 58 seconds

Episode 355: Interview with Mark Alessi

Credits from Ruse issue 1

Credits from Ruse issue 1

It's been a while since our last post and they seem fewer and further in between, but when we post, we are making it count.  Case in point, this week on the Dollar Bin, Joel and Adam bring you an interview with one of the principle founders of CrossGen Entertainment, for the first time in over ten years, Mark Alessi.  In the interview Alessi shoots straight in an attempt to put an end to the inaccuracies and noise that surrounds him from his day with CrossGen.  In an effort to do such, he regales stories of Mark Waid, Ron Marz, Joshua Middleton, Dexter Vines, Scot Eaton, Bart Sears, Joe QuesadaSteven Spielberg, and more.

Runtime 1 hour 12 minutes 36 seconds

Episode 354: We're Back, Ya'll!

Art by Wes Brooks

Art by Wes Brooks

What's that in the air?  Why its old man Dollar Bin here to ring in the new year.  That's right, Heather, Shaka, Brian, Wes, Ted, and Adam got together one more time to talk everything (comics(ish)).  Welcome back.

Runtime 1 hour 1 minute 15 seconds

HeroesCon 2015: Cover Design Panel

HeroesCon 2015:  Cover Design Panel

What makes a great cover stand out on the crowded comics’ shelves? Mental Floss columnist RICH BARRETT discusses this with FRANCIS MANAPUL (Flash), DAVE JOHNSON (Silk), JIM RUGG (Street Angel), TULA LOTAY (Supreme: Blue Rose) and NATHAN FOX (Captain Victory).

Runtime 1 hour 1 minute 24 seconds

HeroesCon 2015:  Cover Design Panel

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HeroesCon 2015: Hip Hop Family Tree Panel

Cover by Ed Piskor

Cover by Ed Piskor

The Dollar Bin’s ADAM DAUGHHETEE talks Hip Hop Family Tree-the groundbreaking series from Fantagraphics- with writer/artist and Eisner Award winner, ED PISKOR.

Runtime 52 minutes 35 seconds