The Funky Flavor Podcast

Hosted by Jason Bennett (@TahoeJBennett)
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The Funky Flavor Podcast brings a number of shows featuring the comic book and convention industries. - "Beyond the Synopsis" - Want to know more about a title before you buy it? We interview comic book creators about their latest projects where you can hear from the creators themselves and learn more than what you'll find in an issue's synopsis. - "Whatcha Doin' in Comics" - A spotlight on comic book industry individuals & companies who are doing things outside of creating/promoting a title or upcoming release. - "Just Kickin' It!" - Our Kickstarter Spotlight is back and in audio format! Listen to interviews with creators who are crowdfunding their projects. - "Convention Impressions" - Get a bigger picture of the Con Experience! Hear our experience(s) at the conventions we attend & cover in-person. ... and more!

  1. BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS Ep. 13: David Avallone of RADICALLY REARRANGED RONIN RAGDOLLS Adventures #100

    JAN 10

    BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS Ep. 13: David Avallone of RADICALLY REARRANGED RONIN RAGDOLLS Adventures #100

    Episode thirteen of BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS features David Avallone, writer & co-creator of the RADICALLY REARRANGED RONIN RAGDOLLS, which released January 7th, 2026. Besides being a suave, debonair raconteur, David’s an actor, filmmaker, podcaster with the award-winning podcast The Writers Block with the Deadliest Man in Comics, Rylend Grant, and he’s a writer in tv/film, as well as having penned numerous comic titles including properties as DOC SAVAGE, THE SHADOW, VAMPIRELLA, BETTIE PAGE, and many ELVIRA team-ups. On January 7th, Image Comics released a forty-page spectacular RADICALLY REARRANGED RONIN RAGDOLLS Adventures #100 – an in-universe comic plucked from the pages of Kevin Eastman and David Avallone’s fan-favorite DRAWING BLOOD series and brought to life to enrich the world building. RADICALLY REARRANGED RONIN RAGDOLLS Adventures #100 Created by Kevin Eastman & David Avallone Script by David Avallone & Troy Little Story by Troy Little Art by Troy Little Colors by Leonardo ito Letters by Troy Little The villainous Overdog returns, and steals every fish in New York City. What is his nefarious plan, and will the Ragdolls stop him in time? Straight from the pages of Kevin Eastman’s DRAWING BLOOD come the crime-fighting cat-girls you love, in a double-length special issue! An in-universe comic plucked from the pages of Kevin Eastman and David Avallone’s fan-favorite DRAWING BLOOD series and brought to life to enrich the world building. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow David Avallone Online: https://www.facebook.com/david.avallone.freelance https://www.instagram.com/david_avallone_freelance/ https://bsky.app/profile/davallone.bsky.social https://www.patreon.com/cw/DavidAvallone http://davidavallonefreelance.com Follow Image Comics Online: https://www.facebook.com/ImageComicsInc https://x.com/ImageComics https://www.instagram.com/imagecomics https://bsky.app/profile/imagecomics.com https://imagecomics.com Follow Jason Bennett online: https://www.facebook.com/tahoejbennett https://www.instagram.com/tahoejbennett https://bsky.app/profile/tahoejbennett.bsky.social https://www.youtube.com/@tahoejbennett Follow Comics Bodega Online: https://www.facebook.com/comicsbodega https://www.instagram.com/comicsbodega https://bsky.app/profile/comicsbodega.com https://www.comicsbodega.com If you are a comic creator looking to promote your project, feel free to email jason@comicsbodega.com and reach out with your Send us a text

    1h 29m
  2. BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS Ep. 12 – Ariela Kristantina & WIll Dennis of THE GIRL WHO DRAWS ON WHALES

    JAN 10

    BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS Ep. 12 – Ariela Kristantina & WIll Dennis of THE GIRL WHO DRAWS ON WHALES

    In this feature, we interview comic book industry professionals via Zoom about their latest projects. Episode twelve of BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS features writer/illustrator Ariela Kristantina and editor Will Dennis of the ComiXology Originals graphic novel THE GIRL WHO DRAWS ON WHALES, which released September 23rd, 2025. THE GIRL WHO DRAWS ON WHALES OGN Written by Ariela Kristantina Illustrated by Ariela Kristantina Colors by Sarah Stern Letters by Bernardo Brice Edited by Will Dennis The Girl Who Draws on Whales is a testimony to the power of stories—their uncanny ability to entertain, educate and, ultimately, unite us. The Girl Who Draws on Whales is set in a fantasy world, several centuries after “The Great Flood.” Sister Wangi and younger brother Banyu live in a sea-village. Wangi has a special bond with the Great Whales that visit their sea-village and they allow Wangi to draw on their backs. Sometimes they return with new drawings on them. Wangi believes that there are other sea-villages or island settlements scattered around and that they are sending her messages but, none of the elders listen to her. If you prefer video format, you can view the interview at https://youtu.be/Nmod1GhmG-M?si=T6JNNdFqM5AK5qGZ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Ariela Kristantina Online: https://www.instagram.com/arielkris https://bsky.app/profile/arielakris.bsky.social arielakris.myportfolio.com  Follow Will Dennis Online: https://www.bespokecomics.com  Follow ComiXology Online: https://www.facebook.com/Comixology https://www.x.com/ComiXology https://www.instagram.com/comixology https://bsky.app/profile/comixology.bsky.social https://www.amazon.com/comixology Follow Jason Bennett online: https://www.facebook.com/tahoejbennett https://www.instagram.com/tahoejbennett https://bsky.app/profile/tahoejbennett.bsky.social https://www.youtube.com/@tahoejbennett Follow Comics Bodega Online: https://www.facebook.com/comicsbodega https://www.instagram.com/comicsbodega https://bsky.app/profile/comicsbodega.com https://www.comicsbodega.com If you are a comic creator looking to promote your project, feel free to email jason@comicsbodega.com and reach out with your info! Send us a text

    30 min
  3. BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS Ep. 11 – Timmy Heague & Scott Koblish

    08/05/2025

    BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS Ep. 11 – Timmy Heague & Scott Koblish

    In this feature, we interview comic book industry professionals via Zoom about their latest projects. For episode eleven, I spoke with writer Timmy Heague and artist Scott Koblish of the Dark Horse Comics & Archie Comics collaboration ARCHIE vs. MINOR THREATS, the new crossover comic miniseries featuring Twilight City's favorite villains and Riverdale's favorite teenagers! For a complete preview, view my article at https://popculthq-comics.com/preview-archie-vs-minor-threats-1/ If you prefer video format, you can view the interview at https://youtu.be/PolrYC31qhc Follow Timmy Heague Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tim.heague X: https://x.com/comicbooktimmy IG: https://www.instagram.com/comicbooktimmy Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/comicbooktimmy.bsky.social Follow Scott Koblish Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScottKoblishFans IG: https://www.instagram.com/scottkoblish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Koblis Follow Dark Horse Comics Online: Facebook: http://facebook.com/darkhorsecomics X: http://x.com/DarkHorseComics Instagram: http://instagram.com/darkhorsecomics Bluesky: http://bsky.app/profile/darkhorse.com TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@darkhorsecomics YouTube: http://youtube.com/@darkhorsecomics Web: http://darkhorse.com Follow Archie Comics Online: Facebook: http://facebook.com/ArchieComicsOfficial X: http://x.com/ArchieComics Instagram: http://instagram.com/archiecomics Bluesky: http://bsky.app/profile/archiecomics.bsky.social YouTube: http://youtube.com/@archiecomics TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@archiecomics Web: http://archiecomics.com Follow Jason Bennett online: Fb: https://www.facebook.com/TahoeJBennett IG: https://www.instagram.com/tahoejbennett Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tahoejbennett.bsky.social YouTube: Send us a text

    36 min
  4. BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS Ep. 10 – Monty Nero & Mike Dowling

    08/05/2025

    BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS Ep. 10 – Monty Nero & Mike Dowling

    In this feature, we interview comic book industry professionals via Zoom about their latest projects. For episode ten, I spoke with the co-creators of DEATH SENTENCE: The Complete Collection - writer/artist Monty Nero & artist Mike Dowling. For a complete preview, view my article at https://popculthq-comics.com/interview-beyond-the-synopsis-ep-10/ You can pick up a copy of the DEATH SENTENCE: The Complete Collection hardcover from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books A Million, Bookshop.org, Forbidden Planet, and Wal-Mart or check your local comic shop! If you prefer video format, you can view the interview at https://youtu.be/5l8tpl9aY6M Follow Monty Nero online: Facebook: http://facebook.com/monty.nero.5 X: https://x.com/montynero Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/montynero Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/montynero.bsky.social Web: https://montynero.com Follow Mike Dowling online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikedowling2020 Web: https://mikedowling.info Follow Titan Comics online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comicstitan X: https://x.com/ComicsTitan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/titancomics Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/comicstitan.bsky.social YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TitanComicsHQ Web: https://titan-comics.com Follow Jason Bennett online: Fb: https://www.facebook.com/TahoeJBennett IG: https://www.instagram.com/tahoejbennett Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tahoejbennett.bsky.social YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TahoeJBennett Send us a text

    26 min
  5. “Whatcha Doin’ in Comics?” Ep. 7: Rylend Grant of Half Evil Comics

    06/04/2025

    “Whatcha Doin’ in Comics?” Ep. 7: Rylend Grant of Half Evil Comics

    Welcome to PopCultHQ & PodCultHQ's exclusive spotlight "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?" - a new feature where we interview people in the comic book industry who are making an impact with what they are doing in comics outside of promoting single issues or a new release. For the seventh episode of "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?," staff writer/chief editor Jason Bennett spoke with Hollywood screenwriter & Ringo Award-winning writer Rylend Grant. The creator is known for his work on published titles such as ABERRANT, BANJAX, SUICIDE JOCKEYS, and FA SHENG: Origins, as well as his crowdfunded projects THE JUMP, THE PEACEKEEPERS, and THE BREACH. If you are doin' something in comics and would like to appear on our podcast, hit us up via email: tahoejbennett@popculthq.com.   Follow Rylend Grant Online - https://facebook.com/rylendgrant https://x.com/rylendgrant https://instagram.com/rylendgrant https://bsky.app/profile/rylendgrant.bsky.social Follow Half Evil Comics - https://facebook.com/halfevilcomics https://x.com/halfevilcomics https://instagram.com/halfevilcomics https://youtube.com/halfevilcomics Follow Jason Bennett Online - https://facebook.com/tahoejbennett https://instagram.com/tahoejbennett https://bsky.app/profile/tahoejbennett.bsky.social https://youtube.com/tahoejbennett Follow PodCultHQ Online - https://facebook.com/podculthq https://instagram.com/podculthq https://bsky.app/profile/podculthq.bsky.social https://podculthq.com (coming soon!) Follow PopCultHQ Online - https://facebook.com/popculthq https://x.com/popculthq https://instagram.com/popculthq https://bsky.app/profile/popculthq.bsky.social https://popculthq.com https://popculthq-comics.com Send us a text

    42 min
  6. BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS Ep. 9 – Dave Justus, Lilah Sturges & Joe Eisma of STUDENT GOVERNMENT OGN

    05/23/2025

    BEYOND THE SYNOPSIS Ep. 9 – Dave Justus, Lilah Sturges & Joe Eisma of STUDENT GOVERNMENT OGN

    In this feature by PopCultHQ, we interview comic book industry professionals via Zoom about their latest projects.  Episode nine features writers Dave Justus & Lilah Sturges and artist Joe Eisma about their original graphic novel STUDENT GOVERNMENT at Mad Cave Studios under their Maverick imprint. The YA comedy graphic novel will have readers of all age LOLing. SRSLY. ------------------------------------------------------------ STUDENT GOVERNMENT OGN Written by Dave Justus & Lilah Sturges Art by Joe Eisma Colors by Michael E. Wiggam Letters by Simon Bowland & Charles Pritchett Edited by Lauren Hitzhusen Publication Date: March 2025 At America’s second-oldest university, four earnest, clever, and desperate teens on the interim student government exploit a loophole to turn their school into a sovereign nation, facing down pressures on campus and escalating hostility from the United States government. Get yours NOW: https://bookshop.org/p/books/student-government-dave-justus/21573713 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Dave Justus online: X: x.com/dave_justus Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/davejustus.bsky.social   Follow Lilah Sturges online: Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/lilahsturges.com Web: lilahsturges.com/   Follow Joe Eisma online: Fb: facebook.com/artistjoeeisma X: x.com/Supajoe IG: instagram.com/supajoe Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/supajoe.bsky.social Web: supajoe.artstation.com   Follow Mad Cave Studios online: Fb: facebook.com/MadCaveStudios X: x.com/MadCaveStudios IG: instagram.com/madcavestudios Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/madcavestudios.com TikTok: tiktok.com/@madcavestudios YouTube: youtube.com/@madcavestudios Twitch: twitch.tv/madcavestudios Web: madcavestudios.com   Follow PopCultHQ online: Fb: facebook.com/PopCultHQ X: x.com/PopCultHQ IG: instagram.com/popculthq Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/popculthq.bsky.social Web: popculthq.com Send us a text

    29 min
  7. "Whatcha Doin' in Comics" Ep. 6: Dave Franchini of Weird Brain Entertainment

    04/11/2025

    "Whatcha Doin' in Comics" Ep. 6: Dave Franchini of Weird Brain Entertainment

    Welcome to PopCultHQ (@PopCultHQ on socials) & PodCultHQ (@PodCultHQ on socials)'s exclusive spotlight "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?" - a new feature where we interview people in the comic book industry who are making an impact with what they created above and beyond just making comics. For the sixth episode of "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?," staff writer/chief editor Jason Bennett (@TahoeJBennett on socials) spoke with writer, editor, and publisher Dave Franchini. The creator, known for his work across a variety of titles at Zenescope Entertainment, has launched his own publishing label - Weird Brain Entertainment. If you are doin' something in comics and would like to appear on our podcast, hit us up via email: tahoejbennett@popculthq.com. Follow Dave Franchini Online - https://www.facebook.com/dave.franchini https://www.instagram.com/dave_franchini Follow Weird Brain Entertainment - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571545067416 https://x.com/WeirdBrainEnt https://www.instagram.com/weird_brain_entertainment https://www.weirdbrainentertainment.com/ Follow Jason Bennett Online - https://www.facebook.com/tahoejbennett https://www.instagram.com/tahoejbennett https://bsky.app/profile/tahoejbennett.bsky.social https://youtube.com/tahoejbennett Follow PodCultHQ Online - https://www.facebook.com/podculthq https://www.instagram.com/podculthq https://bsky.app/profile/podculthq.bsky.social https://podculthq.com Follow PopCultHQ Online - https://www.facebook.com/popculthq https://x.com/popculthq https://www.instagram.com/popculthq https://bsky.app/profile/popculthq.bsky.social https://popculthq.com https://popculthq-comics.com Send us a text

    27 min
  8. "Whatcha Doin' in Comics" Ep. 5: Ray-Anthony Height

    03/23/2025

    "Whatcha Doin' in Comics" Ep. 5: Ray-Anthony Height

    Welcome to PopCultHQ (@PopCultHQ on socials) & PodCultHQ (@PodCultHQ on socials)'s exclusive spotlight "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?" - a new feature where we interview people in the comic book industry who are making an impact with what they created above and beyond just making comics. For the fifth episode of "Whatcha Doin' in Comics?," staff writer/chief editor Jason Bennett (@TahoeJBennett on socials) spoke with  writer, artist, publisher, and production manager Ray-Anthony Height. The MIDNIGHT TIGER creator is launching a podcast and offering creator consultations to help you level up in the comic book industry. If you are doin' something in comics and would like to appear on our podcast, hit us up via email: tahoejbennett@popculthq.com. Follow Ray-Anthony Height Online - https://www.facebook.com/ranthonyh https://x.com/raheight https://www.instagram.com/raheightcomics https://bsky.app/profile/raheight.bsky.social https://midnighttigercomic.com Follow Studios Skye-Tiger - https://www.youtube.com/@studioskye-tiger https://www.studioskyetiger.com Follow Jason Bennett Online - https://www.facebook.com/tahoejbennett https://www.instagram.com/tahoejbennett https://bsky.app/profile/tahoejbennett.bsky.social https://youtube.com/tahoejbennett Follow PodCultHQ Online - https://www.facebook.com/podculthq https://www.instagram.com/podculthq https://bsky.app/profile/podculthq.bsky.social https://podculthq.com Follow PopCultHQ Online - https://www.facebook.com/popculthq https://x.com/popculthq https://www.instagram.com/popculthq https://bsky.app/profile/popculthq.bsky.social https://popculthq.com https://popculthq-comics.com Send us a text

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The Funky Flavor Podcast brings a number of shows featuring the comic book and convention industries. - "Beyond the Synopsis" - Want to know more about a title before you buy it? We interview comic book creators about their latest projects where you can hear from the creators themselves and learn more than what you'll find in an issue's synopsis. - "Whatcha Doin' in Comics" - A spotlight on comic book industry individuals & companies who are doing things outside of creating/promoting a title or upcoming release. - "Just Kickin' It!" - Our Kickstarter Spotlight is back and in audio format! Listen to interviews with creators who are crowdfunding their projects. - "Convention Impressions" - Get a bigger picture of the Con Experience! Hear our experience(s) at the conventions we attend & cover in-person. ... and more!

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  • Creator
    Hosted by Jason Bennett (@TahoeJBennett)
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 The Funky Flavor Podcast
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