Episode 46 - Walt Simonson

Episode 46 - Walt Simonson

Author: Heavy Metal / DIGA Studios November 2, 2021 Duration: 1:33:26
In a must-hear episode for comics fans and storytellers, Geoff Boucher welcomes WALT SIMONSON of Marvel to discuss his prolific career. Simonson gives us an insider's view on his works - including Thor, X-Factor, and graphic adaptations like Close Encounters and Raiders of the Lost Ark - and his recent contribution to The Winter Men by the late John Paul Leon. You'll learn all about Simonson's approaches to storytelling and how he adapts his drawing style to the projects at hand. And if you stick around for the outro, the Mindspace team discusses the comics industry in the 70s/80s, including that one time Marvel printed a comic with literal blood. ----- You can pre-order The Winter Men on ZOOP, the crowdfunded comics community. All proceeds from the project will benefit the late artist's wife and family. John Paul Leon's art has been re-scanned for this project, and this new artists' edition includes pin-ups by Walt Simonson, Peach Momoko, Kim Jung Gi, Bill Sienkiewicz, Lee Weeks, and more. At various fundraising tiers, you can get all sorts of goodies, from the book itself to signed prints. Check it out on ZOOP here: https://zoop.gg/c/wintermen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Step into Heavy Metal Presents: Geoff Boucher's Mindspace, a podcast that feels more like a series of late-night, behind-the-velvet-rope conversations than a formal interview show. For decades, Geoff Boucher has been the person asking the questions on some of pop culture's biggest stages, from moderating legendary Hall H panels at Comic-Con to sitting down with icons across film and television. That unique access and deep well of experience informs every episode. Here, the dynamic flips slightly-it's a collaborative exploration rather than a simple Q&A. Each week, Boucher is joined by notable creators, stars, and influencers, but the goal isn't just to recap a career. Instead, they wander through the fascinating back alleys of storytelling, unearthing details and anecdotes that rarely make it into official press tours. You'll hear never-told stories, deep-cut trivia, and genuine, meandering discussions that cover everything from blockbuster science fiction to niche artistic pursuits. The result is a consistently surprising dive into the ideas and passions that fuel our favorite entertainment. Produced in collaboration with Heavy Metal and DIGA Studios, this podcast is for anyone who believes the most interesting part of a story is often the one you haven't heard yet. It’s about the connective tissue between genres and the human moments behind the iconic work. Tune in for a thoughtful, engaging, and often revelatory look at the creative minds shaping the worlds we love to get lost in.
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