Blue Tiger Podcast

We kick off the return of “Blue Monday.” Uh-oh, BTR is back on a schedule along with the totality of our visual relaunch in effect. Same familiar sound with fresh new stripes.Bry’s dream finally comes to fruition as the convo allows for every ones favorite mutant ninja reptile teenagers to dominate the show.On the board for this weeks episode: Leo vs Shred-Head (pencils).Next Monday’ watch the inks sling! Want it? DM the Tiger or the Tadd-man on the Gram.A note: The “NOW” is the resurgence of the independent creator through crowd sourcing and self-publishing availability. As the veil gets pulled back ever further and the predatory practices of corporate models get revealed, it is more and more important to support those who actually create the stories and art that we as consumers enjoy. So SUPPORT INDIE PROJECTS and their CREATORS. Help make the indies the mainstream. Even the smallest of gestures can be of the biggest help.Oh look, We’ve still got a shop and everything! Bare the blue and seek your revenge:

Shaking things up with a new video format and we’re holding Tadd’s hands to the fire for now and forever! The hot bubbling fire of the inkwell. This episode is the yearly shake down of the SCCC news and awards, along with the usual emotional-led brain farts. All while paying homage to the old school badasses of yesteryear as Tadd breaks out the long forgotten Doushade. Print illustrations secret weapon of the pre-digital era.Behold the OMAC! Want it? DM the Tiger or the Tadd-man on the Gram.A note: The “NOW” is the resurgence of the independent creator through crowd sourcing and self-publishing availability. As the veil gets pulled back ever further and the predatory practices of corporate models get revealed, it is more and more important to support those who actually create the stories and art that we as consumers enjoy. So SUPPORT INDIE PROJECTS and their CREATORS. Help make the indies the mainstream. Even the smallest of gestures can be of the biggest help.Oh look, We’ve still got a shop and everything! B

Is this the end…?Sort of, for now BTR is back and talking about what every other podcast on the planet is talking about... SUPERMAN! As the new Superman flick drops we talk spoilers and cultural riptide it’s leaving in its wake. Also a bit of comic book news. Then a big announcement that you won't want to miss! The tiger’s getting some fresh stripes.A note: The “NOW” is the resurgence of the independent creator through crowd sourcing and self-publishing availability. As the veil gets pulled back ever further and the predatory practices of corporate models get revealed, it is more and more important to support those who actually create the stories and art that we as consumers enjoy. So SUPPORT INDIE PROJECTS and their CREATORS. Help make the indies the mainstream. Even the smallest of gestures can be of the biggest help.Oh look, We’ve still got a shop and everything! Bare the blue and seek our revenge: BTR shop!And check out “TAIGA”, Tadd’s latest graphic novel with new pages (almost) weekly. Exclusively at p

BTR rages across time zones with New Zealand’s very own, comic creator and Weta Workshop concept artist, Greg Broadmore! His latest graphic novel, “One Path,” just dropped this week, curtesy of Mad Cave. A dinosaur-survival epic of the bloodiest flavor, it’s a book after our own dark hearts! Pick it up at your local comic shops, or any where graphic novels are sold. And follow Greg and his amazing work:www.gregbroadmore.comInstagram: @greg_broadmore Twitter/X: @GregBroadmoreHave you experienced the elusive and majestic energy of the Blue Tiger? Had a sighting in the wilderness of the eternal forest? Drank the blue milk of it’s revenge? Then let the people know it exists!A note: The “NOW” is the resurgence of the independent creator through crowd sourcing and self-publishing availability. As the veil gets pulled back ever further and the predatory practices of corporate models get revealed, it is more and more important to support those who actually create the stories and art that we as consumers enjoy. So

Another episode with our favorite “killer Sloth” writer, Steve Urena! He’s back, for another sequel to another Kickstarter, with “Zombie Date Night 2.” It’s the romantic comedy you’ll be dying to see!Support Steve and “Zombie Date Night 2” on Kickstarter:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/steveurena/zombie-date-night-2-a-zombie-romance-comedy-sequel? Substack: TheSteveUrena Instagram/Threads: @thesteveurena BlueSky: @thesteveurena.bsky.social Have you experienced the elusive and majestic energy of the Blue Tiger? Had a sighting in the wilderness of the eternal forest? Drank the blue milk of it’s revenge? Then let the people know it exists!A note: The “NOW” is the resurgence of the independent creator through crowd sourcing and self-publishing availability. As the veil gets pulled back ever further and the predatory practices of corporate models get revealed, it is more and more important to support those who actually create the stories and art that we as consumers enjoy. So SUPPORT INDIE PROJECTS and their

Our first guest of 2025, Jessica Warrick, joins the Revenge Tour and gives us the lowdown on her new graphic novel “The Chum Brothers: Know Your Gnomes,” published by Rocketship Press!Chum Bros. Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rocketship/the-chum-brothers-know-your-gnomesFollow Jessica at her site https://www.jessicawarrickart.com/Instagram: @jessicawarrickTwitter/X:  @Jessica_Warrick Have you experienced the elusive and majestic energy of the Blue Tiger? Had a sighting in the wilderness of the eternal forest? Drank the blue milk of it’s revenge? Then let the people know it exists!A note: The “NOW” is the resurgence of the independent creator through crowd sourcing and self-publishing availability. As the veil gets pulled back ever further and the predatory practices of corporate models get revealed, it is more and more important to support those who actually create the stories and art that we as consumers enjoy. So SUPPORT INDIE PROJECTS and their CREATORS. Help make the indies the mainstre

Our last episode of 2024... dropping the first day of 2025! Has 2024 been a hit or a miss for comic book flicks? Are Big Bry and Tadd low level psychics? Find out here! We hope you enjoy! Have you experienced the elusive and majestic energy of the Blue Tiger? Had a sighting in the wilderness of the eternal forest? Drank the blue milk of it’s revenge? Then let the people know it exists!A note: The “NOW” is the resurgence of the independent creator through crowd sourcing and self-publishing availability. As the veil gets pulled back ever further and the predatory practices of corporate models get revealed, it is more and more important to support those who actually create the stories and art that we as consumers enjoy. So SUPPORT INDIE PROJECTS and their CREATORS. Help make the indies the mainstream. Even the smallest of gestures can be of the biggest help.Oh look! We’ve still got a shop and everything is discounted for the holidays! Bare the blue and seek our revenge: BTR shop!And check out “TAIGA”, Tadd’s lat

After some technical difficulties Big Bry goes full turkey as he lays out his Thanksgiving master plan! Then, at some point, we dig into the comics, flicks, and pop-culture nonsense that we’ve been gorging on. It’s a real hum dinger. A note: The “NOW” is the resurgence of the independent creator through crowd sourcing and self-publishing availability. As the veil gets pulled back ever further and the predatory practices of corporate models get revealed, it is more and more important to support those who actually create the stories and art that we as consumers enjoy. So SUPPORT INDIE PROJECTS and their CREATORS. Help make the indies the mainstream. Even the smallest of gestures can be of the biggest help.Oh look! We’ve still got a shop and everything is discounted for the holidays! Bare the blue and seek our revenge: BTR shop!Have you experienced the elusive and majestic energy of the Blue Tiger? Had a sighting in the wilderness of the eternal forest? Drank the blue milk of it’s revenge? Then let the people kn

Getting into the YouTube groove, or at least trying to, we dive into some juicy rumors (which turn out to be TRUE), talk about Absolute Batman, and more! If you’re interested in supporting the RAID KickStarter that Tadd has a short story in, check out the link below!https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/theraidstudio/barada-nikto-genre-comic-anthologies?ref=discovery&term=raid&total_hits=200&category_id=249 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bluetigerrevenge.substack.com

Fully back in Tiger Den, we bring in Critical Entertainment’s Co-Publisher and writer, Mason Mendoza! With a number of titles under his belt, Mason and Critical Entertainment have a Kickstarter live RIGHT NOW with the chance to get all of their books! See the link here: Critical Entertainment KickstarterAside from their Kickstarter, which has met it’s goal(!), we also talked about Mason’s writing and creative process. It’s a fun one, give it a listen, or watch it on YouTube! Blue Tiger Revenge YouTube Channel This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bluetigerrevenge.substack.com

Here it is, Tiger Cubs! The moment you’ve all been waiting for. Our first jump into YouTube for video episodes! So please Subscribe there, if you are so inclined! youtube.com/@bluetigerrevenge What does this mean for the regular podcast? As you can see… NOTHING! We’ll still be posting our audio format on all of our episodes, as well. This video was definitely a learning curve for us Old Tigers, but the best is yet to come! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bluetigerrevenge.substack.com

Superstar doesn’t even come close to encapsulate the guest creator for this episode. Since his last appearance in the tiger den, Tony Fleecs has been nothing short of a force of nature within the cultural spectrum and now he’s back! And we’re all better for it.Coming off the massively successful “Stray Dogs” from Image Comics, Tony is hitting the shelves with two beautifully-wild creator owned series: “Uncanny Valley” from Boom Studios and “Feral” from Image Comics.In a familiar vein to its predecessor, Stray Dogs, “Feral” softens your guard with that Don Bluth styling before sucking you down into the darkness of mystery and horror. It brings a bit of zest into a genre that sometimes becomes a bit structurally predictable within the comic medium. This time around the emphasis is cats. As a trio of indoor felines get stuck in the wilds of the outdoors . Already underprepared and overwhelmed things only escalate due to a rabies outbreak. American Tale meets Walking dead? Count BTR in! One of the beloved ele

And just like that, the tiger is back! To celebrate our reemergence from the solitude of the mist shrouded mountains we sit down with comic artist and writer, Tony Parker! The actual saying goes “history is written by the victors. History is filled with liars. If he lives, and we die, his truth becomes written - and ours is lost.” And in Tony’s new book , “Medusa,” the mythic villainess challenges her own portrayal in the historical literature. The infamous Greek monster, snake hair woman who’s glance turns mortals to stone; Medusa! What if she was not quite who the ancient scribes would us believe. What if she was in all reality a hero; a fabled warrior who rises when needed to challenge the forces who look to suppress and control. A cursed woman who throughout the pantheon of written history has quietly fought against those who try and unravel the very fabric of humanity. That is just what Parker has done in his new graphic novel, “Medusa.”It’s a very fresh take on mythic character. Foundationally, the c

From the cowboy prairies of Calgary, Alberta, writer and Editor-N-Chief of ASAP Imagination steps into the Tiger Den with “villainous” intent!The wonderful Laurie Cunningham joins the revenge crew to tell us about her new graphic novel anthology, “The Complete Points of Villainy” from the international publishing house ASAP Imagination.Under the helm of Laurie (also known as L.A.) and London based owner Haydes, ASAP was born from a grassroots community of online independent creators. Only to quickly grow into a viable imprint with multiple published titles, and many more on the way. That being said “Points of Villainy” has arrived.Adapted from the original novellas, the graphic novel has already achieved its funding goal, and “PoV” is now in the faze of collecting stretch goals and planning for the future. As it moves closer toward manifesting its tales of misery and eventual hope.The anthology is a collection of various individual experiences during a mysterious nation-wide paranormal event that sweeps throu

From the sun struck coast of California comes independent comic writer, Gabe Cheng, as he reunites with the Revenge Crew once again.Building a reputation for the not-so-typical slice of life narratives, Gabe continues to extend his writing catalog. Tackling one of our favorite comic genres here at BTR… the comedic one shot.“Stuck in the Middle” is a theologic satire as it’s just another day in exile for fallen angel, Dante. A being of godly design on the precipice of existential crisis just living out, yet, another day in the mundane purgatory of his Los Angeles apartment complex. But hey at least there’s a pool.Like anyone feeling “stuck” in life, Dante must come to grips with his own reality and face his literal demon and that demon is not too happy about it. The meeting of ancient rivals goes about how you’d expect. Who will prevail, light or darkness, in the inevitable battlefield of their North Hollywood apartment villa commons area?! With quick wit and a whole lot of charm and style, Gabe brings a fun r

The Revenge Crew joins up with the main man over at Critical Entertainment for his ancient quest across the ever changing lands of indie comics!Writer, publisher, and over all nice guy, Chris Reda breaks down his new line of comics and graphic novels that are gracing the shelves of shops across the North America. Based in the cinematic dreamland of L.A., California. Chris, along with with his partner in print Mason Mendoza, founded Critical Entertainment to bring their own unique stories to the printed page. Bucking the all too usual restrictions of traditional production ( for context, the usual floppy issue rolls in conservatively at a monthly 22 page release that’s formatted in a standard print size), Critical Entertainment lets the story dictate the print needs of the individual story. Bold and dynamic, it offers readers something a bit different to find on the shelves. Their silent sci-fi epic “Space Dragon” might be one of the boldest examples of this refreshing approach. At a 115 pages, this trade meas

Ben Bates is back and he’s not holding back! You may remember Mr. Bates from his signature artist runs on Archie Comic’s “Sonic the Hedgehog” or IDW’s “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” and let’s not forget “Mega Man.” He later left the ever-shifting landscape of the comic industry for the world of animation. Taking up residency in some of LA’s most notable studios, storyboarding for todays equivalent of Saturday morning cartoons.Then, just like that, he disappeared into the sun drench tapestry of the Southwest. Where did he go? What was he planning?Now he’s back, jack! Making his return to children’s entertainment, and he’s got a lot to say about it! Any creator who’s worked with, beloved corporate-owned, characters knows there’s a give and take. You can do some great stuff, but there are limitations due to a cascade of correlating factors. With Ben’s return, he’s doing it his own way. Down to the very last drawing. Jumping into the fire with a new creator owned kids graphic novel, “POWERSTARS,” and he’s cook

Oh my! It’s Ludie Sextons new “O” Anthology from Warden Comics!We sat down with, the always too humble, indie work-horse Ludie Sexton as he Kickstarts yet another project from his imprint, Warden Comics. Always creating new opportunities for budding writers and sequential artists to showcase their storytelling, he’s put together the “O” Anthology as a collection of octopod based stories.Bucking the all to familiar Lovecraftian tropes, this cephalopod themed collection has a story for everyone from horror to comedy to sci-fi, . Boasting an array of creative storytellers from all walks of life. “O” shines a light on a plethora of up and coming student creators and emerging voices from the indies. Even a few seasoned hats of the comic game show up, like longtime comic academic Michael Kraiger and the voice you’re reading now, Tadd Galusha.Not to make this write-up too personal, but it was an absolute pleasure taking part in this project. Ludie brought me in to the fold with a very unique proposition, to illustra

It’s 2024 and the old tiger is ready.… Ready to run through the depths of the storytellers forest!The new year brings fresh tiger milk to the theoretical tongue. The revenge crew breaks down the hopes and dreams that fuel their goals for the year to come. It’s gonna be heavy with unforeseen twists and turns as we move down the game-trail of the pop-culture hunt. The undisclosed future of our very own “Operation: B.L.U.E.” is currently playing out. Possibly even leaving it’s humble home of Gnar Pig Imprint for a larger pasture! Originally the door was closed to anything beyond it’s current publishing model, but really wonderful people opened cracked that door for a potentially great opportunity. So we’re going to see if the cat has stripes, if you will. Fingers crossed and you’ll be the first to hear on how things play out.And while the underground world of creator-owned comics baits its breath for word of outcome the “Gnar Pig” quietly continues onward, with the release of another graphic novel long in the s

The tiger is back and runs that “GLIDE” across the page with comic book artist Baldemar Rivas.Getting his start as a cover artist, Tadd first connected with Baldemar while they were collabing their creative efforts on the cult-classic prequel, “Bubba Ho-Tep and the Cosmic Blood-Suckers.”Since, the Kansas City based artist has gone on to illustrate for a host of projects and recently just wrapped on the reimagining of the classic capes in “DC: Mech.” One of the most interesting aspects to Rivas’ body of work is his smooth ink on display in his sketchbooks. With simian themes at play, he taps into that smooth state of “glide” with transformative concepts and bold design. It’s an artist’s artist sketchbook on display. Like underground hip-hop, it’s old school ink in the new school stylings. With brush and pen exploring the figments of a forever expanding and mutating mind.Follow Rivas on Instagram for his latest sketchbook glide and his website for more info on him and his books.A note from Tadd: The “NOW” is th