Comic Crusaders Podcast

Al Mega
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CEO of Comic Crusaders, Al Mega, covers all types of pop-culture content with in-depth interview with folks from different industries such as Comic Book Publishers to Creators (Writers, Artists, Musicians, etc...), Technology (Blockchain, Software Developers, etc...), Entrepreneurs (Coaches, Speakers, Business Owners, etc...) and more...Visit our website: www.comiccrusaders.com

  1. 9 hr ago

    Trevor Mueller | Secret S.T.E.A.M. Society | Comic Crusaders Podcast

    Trevor Mueller is back on the Comic Crusaders Podcast, and this episode hits that sweet spot where imagination, education, and straight-up fun all collide. The Chicago-based comics writer has been building serious momentum with Papercutz through Secret S.T.E.A.M. Society: Horses and Secret S.T.E.A.M. Society: Music, two all-ages graphic novels that turn learning into full-on adventure. Trevor's no stranger to crafting engaging stories, with credits that include the multi-Harvey Award nominated Albert the Alien, and these new books show off another side of his game: teaching through excitement instead of talking down to kids. The Secret S.T.E.A.M. Society setup is already a winner. A crew of smart students teams up with their alien exchange-student friend Toot to explore the world, the universe, and everything in between. In Horses, Trevor and artist Gabriel Mayorga take readers through a wild journey that spans time, microscopic detail, and massive imagination to understand these incredible animals. In Music, Trevor teams with Christian Colbert for a volume that dives into sound waves, instruments, vocal cords, the ear, and even the brain. That's not just educational — that's sneaky-smart storytelling with swagger. What makes this conversation pop is that Trevor doesn't just talk about the books he gets into the why behind them. Why younger readers deserve stories that respect their intelligence. Why comics are such a beast of a medium for teaching complicated ideas visually. Why curiosity matters. And how you make something like horses or music feel cinematic instead of classroom-flat. There's also great insight into his collaborations, from Gabriel Mayorga's visual versatility on Horses to Christian Colbert helping transform music into something readers can practically hear with their eyes. This episode is for comic fans, parents, educators, creators, and anybody who loves seeing stories do more than one job at once. Trevor Mueller came through with heart, humor, and a real understanding of how to make books matter. Secret S.T.E.A.M. Society: Horses is out now, and Secret S.T.E.A.M. Society: Music is right around the corner. That means now is the perfect time to jump in, get curious, and see why Trevor keeps making noise in the world of all-ages storytelling. Get your copy of Secret S.T.E.A.M. Society: Horses or Secret S.T.E.A.M. Society: Music NOW! Follow Trevor at @TrevorAMueller on ALL social sites Thank you for Watching / Listening! We appreciate your support! Host Al Mega Follow on Twitter | Instagram | Facebook: @TheRealAlMega / @ComicCrusaders Make sure to Like/Share/Subscribe if you haven't yet Rumble/Twitch: ComicCrusaders YouTube: / comiccrusadersworld Visit the official Comic Crusaders Comic Book Shop: comiccrusaders.shop Visit the OFFICIAL Comic Crusaders Swag Shop at: comiccrusaders.us Main Site: https://www.comiccrusaders.com/​​​​ Edited/Produced/Directed by Al Mega Want to create amazing live streams like ours? Then look no further than StreamYard! The BEST and EASIEST to use Streaming Solution on Earth! Check it out at: : https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6492786798886912

  2. 1 day ago

    Ben Nabors Talks DREAM FEEDS | Comic Crusaders Podcast

    On this episode of the Comic Crusaders Podcast, Al Mega steps into the nightmare economy with director, writer, and producer Ben Nabors to talk about Dream Feeds, the new creator-owned sci-fi horror comic from This Is It. The book follows Joshua Caldwell, a teenager from rural Appalachia who becomes an overnight sensation by uploading his nightmares to a platform powered by dream-recording technology. What starts as a shot at escape becomes something darker, messier, and way more dangerous once fame, corporate attention, and the public appetite for private pain get involved. Ben and Al dig into the book's central idea the monetization of dreams and why the premise feels uncomfortably close to the reality of the creator economy. They also discuss why real places matter in high-concept storytelling, how Appalachia grounds the series emotionally, and what makes Dream Feeds such a sharp example of body horror for the algorithm era. Dream Feeds is also a milestone release for the This Is It imprint, marking the label's third title after Translunar and Frontierra. The episode also shines a light on the book's stunning physical craft. Artist Dalts Dalton hand-inks pages on large-format paper, with some sequences built through collage, giving the comic a rough, visceral quality that fits the story's emotional danger. If you like your sci-fi with brains, your horror with bite, and your indie comics with something real to say, this is one episode you do not sleep on. Follow Ben on: Website: www.grouptheory.com Social Media: @grouptheory Substack: https://thisisitcomics.substack.com/ Thank you for Watching / Listening! We appreciate your support! Host Al Mega Follow on Twitter | Instagram | Facebook: @TheRealAlMega / @ComicCrusaders Make sure to Like/Share/Subscribe if you haven't yet Rumble/Twitch: ComicCrusaders YouTube: / comiccrusadersworld Visit the official Comic Crusaders Comic Book Shop: comiccrusaders.shop Visit the OFFICIAL Comic Crusaders Swag Shop at: comiccrusaders.us Main Site: https://www.comiccrusaders.com/​​​​ Edited/Produced/Directed by Al Mega

  3. 2 days ago

    Amin Amat Talks The Road to Oz: Chapter Three and Puerto Rico Comic Con on Comic Crusaders Podcast

    Amin Amat is back on the Comic Crusaders Podcast, and this one is for the fantasy fans who like their magic with a little dust, danger, and emotional damage. We're diving into The Road to Oz: Chapter Three, Amin's currently live Kickstarter campaign that continues his darker, cinematic reimagining of Oz this time throwing Dorothy and Scarecrow into 1930s Kansas where the storms aren't just violent, they feel alive. On top of that, the Kickstarter edition includes an exclusive 6-page epilogue made specifically for backers, giving collectors one more reason to jump in now. This episode also digs into Amin's creative journey as an illustrator, designer, and web professional, and how all of those skills help shape the way he builds worlds, presents his work, and connects with fans. With credits that include CodeWord: Geronimo, Kolchak The Night Stalker, Buckaroo Banzai Origins, and Grimm Universe #3, Amin brings both veteran experience and indie fire to everything he touches. We also talk Puerto Rico Comic Con 2026, where Amin brought The Road to Oz to fans as part of the first stop of his 2026 tour. From the convention floor energy to fandom trends to what comes next for the series, this is a fun, insightful conversation with a creator building his universe one bold chapter at a time. Support the Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/theroadto/the-road-to-oz-chapter-three Follow Along on Facebook/Instagram: @The RoadToOzComic Thank you for Watching / Listening! We appreciate your support! Host Al Mega Follow on Twitter | Instagram | Facebook: @TheRealAlMega / @ComicCrusaders Make sure to Like/Share/Subscribe if you haven't yet Rumble/Twitch: ComicCrusaders YouTube: / comiccrusadersworld Visit the official Comic Crusaders Comic Book Shop: comiccrusaders.shop Visit the OFFICIAL Comic Crusaders Swag Shop at: comiccrusaders.us Main Site: https://www.comiccrusaders.com/​​​​ Edited/Produced/Directed by Al Mega

  4. 3 days ago

    Alex Antone on G.I. Joe A Real American Hero, Cobra Sssilent Missions & Skybound – Comic Crusaders Podcast

    WEPAAAA! The Comic Crusaders Podcast locks onto one of the most iconic franchises in pop culture as Al Mega sits down with Skybound Editorial Director Alex Antone to talk the continuing power of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero. From handling a legacy run tied to Larry Hama, to bringing Cobra front and center in Sssilent Missions, to helping guide blockbuster compendium campaigns, Alex gives us a look behind the curtain at how this franchise keeps evolving without losing the pulse fans love. YT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ahmz7Mug9go Support the Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/skyboundent/gi-joe-a-real-american-hero-compendium-1-2 Follow Alex on Instagram/X at @alex_antone Follow Skybound on Instagram: @Skybound_Ent Visit Skybound website at https://www.skybound.com/ Thank you for Watching / Listening! We appreciate your support! Host Al Mega Follow on Twitter | Instagram | Facebook: @TheRealAlMega / @ComicCrusaders Make sure to Like/Share/Subscribe if you haven't yet Rumble/Twitch: ComicCrusaders YouTube: / comiccrusadersworld Visit the official Comic Crusaders Comic Book Shop: comiccrusaders.shop Visit the OFFICIAL Comic Crusaders Swag Shop at: comiccrusaders.us Main Site: https://www.comiccrusaders.com/​​​​ Edited/Produced/Directed by Al Mega #GIJoe #ARealAmericanHero #Skybound #LarryHama #ComicCrusaders #AlexAntone #Comics #Cobra

  5. 4 days ago

    Ghostwood Brings Paranormal Chaos, Monsters, and Indie Horror Heat to Comic Crusaders Podcast

    Some comics whisper. Ghostwood walks in, kills the lights, and dares you to keep reading. On this episode of the Comic Crusaders Podcast, Al Mega links up with Zach Zeman and RJ Silvers, the creative team behind the indie horror comic Ghostwood, for a conversation about monsters, mystery, collaboration, and what it takes to build a world that feels bigger, darker, and more dangerous than the average cape-and-cowl sandbox. Zach brings a filmmaker's eye and a monster-maker's imagination to the writing, while RJ delivers the kind of visual storytelling that can make a nightmare feel one panel away from real. The result is a book with teeth. Ghostwood drops readers into a paranatural pressure cooker where weirdness is rising, the IPC is back in play, and every case feels like it could open a much bigger door. This episode digs into the team's creative journey, their collaborative process, and why this book has the kind of indie energy fans should be paying attention to right now. Check out the book on GlobalComix: https://globalcomix.com/c/ghostwood Follow along on Social Media: Instagram:   https://www.Instagram.com/ghostwood_comic   Threads: https://www.threads.com/@ghostwood_comic WorldAnvil Wiki: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/ghostwood-doctorborpo RJ: https://rjsilvers.newgrounds.com Thank you for Watching / Listening! We appreciate your support! Host Al Mega Follow on Twitter | Instagram | Facebook: @TheRealAlMega / @ComicCrusaders Make sure to Like/Share/Subscribe if you haven't yet Rumble/Twitch: ComicCrusaders YouTube: / comiccrusadersworld Visit the official Comic Crusaders Comic Book Shop: comiccrusaders.shop Visit the OFFICIAL Comic Crusaders Swag Shop at: comiccrusaders.us Main Site: https://www.comiccrusaders.com/​​​​ Edited/Produced/Directed by Al Mega

  6. 17 Jul

    Buddy Beaudoin Returns to Talk CORVUS, Grief, Gaming, and Sci-Fi Horror – Comic Crusaders Podcast

    The creator and comic book letterer returns to break down the collected edition of Corvus, his emotionally charged space horror graphic novel from Dead Sky Publishing. Buddy Beaudoin is back on the Comic Crusaders Podcast, and this conversation goes way deeper than spaceships and monsters. With CORVUS: The Collected Edition now available from Dead Sky Publishing, Buddy joins Al Mega to talk about grief as a survival language, gaming as emotional escape, the power of a reluctant Black nerd hero in science fiction, and how psychological horror can be built not just through art, but through pacing, silence, lettering, and emotional truth. The book follows Daryn Dall, a grieving young gamer who gets dragged into a galactic war he never asked for and discovers that pain can make you powerful — but it can also make you vulnerable to forces that know exactly how to break you. With art by Christopher Sassman and Rebecca Sotira, and colors by Allison Hu, Corvus is the kind of creator-owned comic that brings spectacle and substance to the same fight. In this episode, Buddy opens up about building Daryn as a different kind of sci-fi lead, moving from lettering major titles into creator-owned storytelling, and why Corvus had to be emotionally raw to work. This one is for readers who love horror with heart, sci-fi with teeth, and comics that know survival is never just physical. YT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuBC4Yu2Pzg Check out Buddy's Website at https://www.buddybeaudoinlettering.com/ Follow Buddy on Social at: @BuddyOrDie Check out Dead Sky Publishing at https://deadskypublishing.com/ Thank you for Watching / Listening! We appreciate your support! Host Al Mega Follow on Twitter | Instagram | Facebook: @TheRealAlMega / @ComicCrusaders Make sure to Like/Share/Subscribe if you haven't yet Rumble/Twitch: ComicCrusaders YouTube: / comiccrusadersworld Visit the official Comic Crusaders Comic Book Shop: comiccrusaders.shop Visit the OFFICIAL Comic Crusaders Swag Shop at: comiccrusaders.us Main Site: https://www.comiccrusaders.com/​​​​ Edited/Produced/Directed by Al Mega

  7. 16 Jul

    Samantha Thompson a/k/a Lady Leo Films Talks Hustle & more… on Comic Crusaders Podcast

    Some stories hit different because they are not polished fairy tales they are built out of grit, faith, and straight-up refusal to quit. That is exactly why today's Comic Crusaders spotlight on Samantha Thompson, known in the industry as Lady Leo Films, matters. Samantha's journey is the kind of story creatives need to hear. Publicly, she has described starting with nothing more than an iPhone and a dream back in 2015, then deciding in 2019 to take filmmaking seriously a decision that helped shape the growing body of work now connected to Prime Video, Tubi, and YouTube. That kind of rise does not happen by accident. It takes guts, patience, and the willingness to do the work when nobody is clapping yet. It takes the kind of creator mentality that says, "I may not have everything, but I have enough to start." That energy is all over Lady Leo Films. From Life Over Death to Lick The Series, The Invite, and DM (Direct Message), Samantha has been putting in the reps and laying down the kind of foundation that turns passion into presence. Now she is pushing forward with QR CODE, a chilling crime thriller built around exploitation, power, and the cost of silence in a world where even human value can be reduced to a transaction. That premise alone tells you this is not just another surface-level thriller. This is a project with weight, danger, and something to say. It is the kind of story that aims directly at the ugly truths people would rather scroll past. What makes Samantha's current moment even more compelling is that she is not pretending the journey is easy. Her public messaging has made it clear that she is calling on ambitious creators, sponsors, and donors who believe in building from the ground up. That speaks to a bigger truth inside the independent film world: sometimes the most powerful thing a creative can ask for is not pity it is partnership. Real support. Real belief. Real community. That is why this episode of the Comic Crusaders Podcast is one to watch. It is not just about film. It is about vision. It is about betting on yourself before the room understands the play. And it is about hearing from a filmmaker who is actively carving out her own path instead of waiting for permission. Samantha Thompson, Lady Leo Films, is building. And if you respect hustle with purpose, this is absolutely a conversation you need in your orbit. Follow Lady Leo on Social Media at: Instagram: @ms.ladyleofilms Tik-Tok: @ladyleofilms YT: Lady Leo Films TV Thank you for Watching / Listening! We appreciate your support! Host Al Mega Follow on Twitter | Instagram | Facebook: @TheRealAlMega / @ComicCrusaders Make sure to Like/Share/Subscribe if you haven't yet Rumble/Twitch: ComicCrusaders YouTube: / comiccrusadersworld Visit the official Comic Crusaders Comic Book Shop: comiccrusaders.shop Visit the OFFICIAL Comic Crusaders Swag Shop at: comiccrusaders.us Main Site: https://www.comiccrusaders.com/​​​​ Edited/Produced/Directed by Al Mega

  8. 15 Jul

    Conor McCreery on The Last Witch: Blood & Betrayal | Comic Crusaders Podcast

    Comic Crusaders welcomes back Conor McCreery for a lively conversation about The Last Witch: Blood & Betrayal, the collected BOOM!Box edition of the latest chapter in his acclaimed YA fantasy saga with artist V.V. Glass. In this episode, we dig into Saoirse's evolution, the emotional cost of magic, family conflict, mythic danger, and the creative challenge of bringing a character face to face with everything she was taught to fear. The trade paperback collects issues #1–5, runs 208 pages, and frames this arc as a major concluding chapter in Saoirse's journey. McCreery, a former journalist turned comics writer, has built a career across major publishers and fan-favorite titles, and here he opens up about character growth, collaboration, and why fantasy works best when the emotions are as dangerous as the monsters. YT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=424KghelxQE Get your copy of at The Last Witch: Blood & Betrayal: https://amzn.to/4skgbIG Follow Conor on Social at: / therealconor https://x.com/ConorMcCreery Thank you for Watching / Listening! We appreciate your support! Host Al Mega Follow on Twitter | Instagram | Facebook: @TheRealAlMega / @ComicCrusaders Make sure to Like/Share/Subscribe if you haven't yet Rumble/Twitch: ComicCrusaders YouTube: / comiccrusadersworld Visit the official Comic Crusaders Comic Book Shop: comiccrusaders.shop Visit the OFFICIAL Comic Crusaders Swag Shop at: comiccrusaders.us Main Site: https://www.comiccrusaders.com/​​​​ Edited/Produced/Directed by Al Mega

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CEO of Comic Crusaders, Al Mega, covers all types of pop-culture content with in-depth interview with folks from different industries such as Comic Book Publishers to Creators (Writers, Artists, Musicians, etc...), Technology (Blockchain, Software Developers, etc...), Entrepreneurs (Coaches, Speakers, Business Owners, etc...) and more...Visit our website: www.comiccrusaders.com

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  • Creator
    Al Mega
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    298
  • Rating
    Explicit
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