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Super Pulp Science

Super Pulp Science

By GMB Chomichuk

A weekly podcast in which creative professionals G.M.B Chomichuk and Justin Currie (Chasing Artwork) explore the ingredients that go into a life working in their studio making art, writing stories and making graphic novels. Interviews with other industry newcomers and professionals compare and contrast different approaches and philosophies of living a creative life.
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Not in control of certain aspects of your ascension

Super Pulp ScienceMay 24, 2023

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Not in control of certain aspects of your ascension

Not in control of certain aspects of your ascension

May 24, 202357:52
Bnb Bros (Calgary & Saskatoon recap)

Bnb Bros (Calgary & Saskatoon recap)

May 17, 202354:11
So, why comics?

So, why comics?

May 10, 202357:21
Every project is a stepping stone

Every project is a stepping stone

May 03, 202350:48
I made a thing, and I don’t know what to do!

I made a thing, and I don’t know what to do!

Gregory and guest Dr. Jonathan Ball (of Writing The Wrong Way fame!) try to deconstruct Justin's "process" in an attempt to replicate his success.

Transition clips are from Countdown (1967) - https://youtu.be/9OZTKaoit00

Follow the gang on Instagram:

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GMB Chomichuk’s online store https://www.gmbchomichuk.ca

Chasing Artwork’s online store: https://www.chasingartwork.com/

Production: Dan Vadeboncoeur

Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley

Apr 17, 202358:42
Do you think you’re still hungry?

Do you think you’re still hungry?

Apr 09, 202358:07
When does art become design?

When does art become design?

Mar 29, 202333:51
First Con of the Year!

First Con of the Year!

Mar 23, 202339:46
Love You to Death

Love You to Death

Mar 12, 202345:31
A Danger in the Details

A Danger in the Details

Mar 07, 202345:09
A Crappy Part of the Internet

A Crappy Part of the Internet

Feb 22, 202349:12
My idea's good, I promise!

My idea's good, I promise!

Feb 12, 202301:03:41
Letting the imagination run wild

Letting the imagination run wild

Feb 03, 202345:28
Your best ideas happen when you have no time

Your best ideas happen when you have no time

Jan 31, 202345:45
What to do in the age of uncertainty

What to do in the age of uncertainty

Jan 23, 202355:03
The Year of 2022 (Writing the Wrong Way collab)

The Year of 2022 (Writing the Wrong Way collab)

To start the year, Gregory and Justin are leeching off of Writing the Wrong Way, a podcast hosted by Dr. Jonathan Ball, PhD. They join Jonathan and frequent collaborator Lyndon Radchenka to talk about their past year of creative work, and to look forward to the year to come. 

Transition clips are from The Three Musketeers (1993) - https://youtu.be/hcgzgqMX9ac

Follow the gang on Instagram:

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GMB Chomichuk’s online store https://gmbchomichuk.bigcartel.com

Chasing Artwork’s online store: https://society6.com/prints/chasingartwork

Production: Dan Vadeboncoeur

Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley


Jan 15, 202301:01:46
The detritus of our careers

The detritus of our careers

Dec 19, 202258:45
Sometimes you need visual excitement

Sometimes you need visual excitement

Dec 12, 202251:10
Creating something cool

Creating something cool

Gregory and Justin welcome Steve Hoveke, co-founder of Printed in Blood. Steve talks about how the first The Thing artbook came together, and about their new Hannibal artbook, available here. 

Check out the rest of the Printed in Blood catalogue: https://printedinblood.com/

Transition clips are from Hannibal (2013-15) - https://youtu.be/RuiklpUQ-p4

Follow the gang on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/gmbchomichuk/

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GMB Chomichuk’s online store https://gmbchomichuk.bigcartel.com

Chasing Artwork’s online store: https://society6.com/prints/chasingartwork

Production: Dan Vadeboncoeur

Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley

Dec 02, 202201:02:25
I'll make that mean something

I'll make that mean something

Nov 25, 202259:35
How 'Meathouse' was made (Live at FanQuest!)

How 'Meathouse' was made (Live at FanQuest!)

Nov 18, 202241:34
There's a checklist...

There's a checklist...

Nov 06, 202252:31
24 Hours of Comics

24 Hours of Comics

Oct 23, 202216:09
One Weird Thing

One Weird Thing

Oct 13, 202243:22
Degree and not a category

Degree and not a category

Oct 06, 202245:48
The Werewolf Guy

The Werewolf Guy

Gregory and Justin welcome back Steve from Printed in Blood to talk about their new Bernie Wrightson tribute art book. 

Check out all of Printed in Blood's amazing art books: https://printedinblood.com/

Transition clips are from Swamp Thing (1982): https://youtu.be/aIiZFa4xw5w

Follow the gang on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/gmbchomichuk/

https://www.instagram.com/chasingartwork/

GMB Chomichuk’s online store https://gmbchomichuk.bigcartel.com

Chasing Artwork’s online store: https://society6.com/prints/chasingartwork

Production: Dan Vadeboncoeur

Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley


Sep 28, 202239:18
Ego as Object

Ego as Object

Sep 15, 202258:21
Sparrow Among the Peacocks (Fan Expo debrief)

Sparrow Among the Peacocks (Fan Expo debrief)

Sep 07, 202255:25
The Mountain

The Mountain

Aug 23, 202251:39
Damn convention, I'm doing it myself!

Damn convention, I'm doing it myself!

Aug 16, 202247:28
Comets on the brain

Comets on the brain

Aug 08, 202253:56
The year that all conventions are coming back

The year that all conventions are coming back

Aug 01, 202247:54
The Monster has its own rules

The Monster has its own rules

Jul 24, 202252:05
Blinded by your own vision (Montreal Comiccon postmortem)

Blinded by your own vision (Montreal Comiccon postmortem)

Jul 15, 202255:06
The Literati

The Literati

Jun 24, 202255:40
Love It Enough To Work Hard On It

Love It Enough To Work Hard On It

Jun 17, 202251:17
Ghost T-Rex is the Scariest Ghost

Ghost T-Rex is the Scariest Ghost

Jun 09, 202250:36
Together Again... Again

Together Again... Again

Jun 01, 202254:04
The Things That Happen With Internships

The Things That Happen With Internships

Apr 02, 202251:05
Under Promise, Over Deliver: the Cori Jaye Way

Under Promise, Over Deliver: the Cori Jaye Way

Mar 24, 202259:40
Journeys & Destinations with Scott B. Henderson

Journeys & Destinations with Scott B. Henderson

Mar 17, 202254:27
The Exquisite Corpse (Dead Work Kickstarter Funded!)

The Exquisite Corpse (Dead Work Kickstarter Funded!)

Mar 10, 202256:49
Your Project Might Become 10 Times Cooler (Dead Work Anthology Kickstarter ends soon!)

Your Project Might Become 10 Times Cooler (Dead Work Anthology Kickstarter ends soon!)

Dr. Jonathan Ball joins Gregory and Justin for an in-depth conversation about crowdfunding: it’s history its other forms (besides online) and what works and what doesn’t. Back the Dead Work Kickstarter at deadwork.ca/
Transition clips are from UHF (1989): youtu.be/Iih5a2Zq_JU
Follow the gang on Instagram:
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Mar 01, 202245:30
Our Dead Work will live again!

Our Dead Work will live again!

Feb 09, 202245:15
This Author is a Real Person

This Author is a Real Person

Jan 25, 202246:24
Professionalism the Wrong Way with Jonathan Ball, PhD

Professionalism the Wrong Way with Jonathan Ball, PhD

Jan 17, 202258:05
His Name is Jonas

His Name is Jonas

Jan 10, 202258:58
Creating Connections and Viking Werewolves

Creating Connections and Viking Werewolves

Gregory and Justin talk with comic book writer George Michail about his new comic book series, Cover of Darkness, creating connections, and Kickstarter campaigns. 


Check out more of George's stuff at https://georgemichail.com


Transition clips are from Creepshow (1982) - https://youtu.be/v8D-spPRRus


Follow the gang on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/gmbchomichuk/


https://www.instagram.com/chasingartwork/


GMB Chomichuk’s online store https://gmbchomichuk.bigcartel.com


Chasing Artwork’s online store: https://society6.com/prints/chasingartwork


Production: Jonas Cortez Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley


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Dec 13, 202153:44
New Experiences

New Experiences

Gregory, Justin, and Dan catch up with their longtime friend, Samantha Beiko, and discuss her experience recently having a baby, finding the time and energy to write with kids, and Sam's new five-part book series, The Brindlwatch Quintet. 


Check out more of Sam's stuff at https://www.smbeiko.com


Transition clips are from The Omen (1976) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxoob_XD7Ik


Follow the gang on Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/gmbchomichuk/


https://www.instagram.com/chasingartwork/


https://www.instagram.com/danvadeboncoeur/


GMB Chomichuk’s online store https://gmbchomichuk.bigcartel.com


Chasing Artwork’s online store: https://society6.com/prints/chasingartwork


Production: Jonas Cortez Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley


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Dec 02, 202155:01
Not Finishing is Failure

Not Finishing is Failure

Nov 27, 202155:05
“Not in an evil way…”

“Not in an evil way…”

Nov 20, 202132:46
First Con in a Long Time...

First Con in a Long Time...

Nov 12, 202156:60
The New Art Book is Here!

The New Art Book is Here!

Nov 07, 202140:31
Where's my Booth Setup? (Live from Winnipeg Comiccon!)

Where's my Booth Setup? (Live from Winnipeg Comiccon!)

Conventions are back! Gregory and Justin pause during their setup at Winnipeg Comiccon to talk about their excitement and trepidation about returning to shows. Special guests include Chris Simonite and Quirkilicious.

If you miss the gang at Comiccon, you can see them at First Fridays in the Exchange, 70 Arthur Street: https://www.firstfridayswinnipeg.org/

Transition clips are from Return of the King (2003) - https://youtu.be/r5X-hFf6Bwo

Follow the gang on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gmbchomichuk/ https://www.instagram.com/chasingartwork/ https://www.instagram.com/danvadeboncoeur/

GMB Chomichuk’s online store https://gmbchomichuk.bigcartel.com

Chasing Artwork’s online store: https://society6.com/prints/chasingartwork

Production: Dan Vadeboncoeur Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley

Oct 30, 202155:15
Creating the Eye Collector with Jonathan Ball (Part 2)

Creating the Eye Collector with Jonathan Ball (Part 2)

Oct 21, 202135:01
The Pros and Cons of returning to Cons

The Pros and Cons of returning to Cons

Oct 14, 202133:01
Return of the Living Hosts

Return of the Living Hosts

Gregory, Justin and Dan reunite in real-life, flesh-and-blood at the Secret Studio Lair for the season five premiere of Super Pulp Science. 

Justin talks about his first post-pandemic con experience, while Gregory finds something he's been searching for a long time...

...and Dan sounds really echoey. He blames the equipment that has sat unused for more than a year. But it was great to be back!

The Automatic Age is available now wherever books are sold: https://www.amazon.ca/Automatic-Age-GMB-Chomichuk/dp/1773370405

Transition clips are from Return of the Living Dead (1985): https://youtu.be/KeSAFGWzft8

Follow the gang on Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/gmbchomichuk/ 

https://www.instagram.com/chasingartwork/ 

https://www.instagram.com/danvadeboncoeur/

GMB Chomichuk’s online store https://gmbchomichuk.bigcartel.com

Chasing Artwork’s online store: https://society6.com/prints/chasingartwork

Production: Dan Vadeboncoeur 

Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley

Oct 07, 202159:09
155. Endings and beginnings

155. Endings and beginnings

Jul 06, 202158:43
154. Flip Your Compositions

154. Flip Your Compositions

Jun 10, 202158:21
153. Pictures of Strangers

153. Pictures of Strangers

Jun 03, 202144:56
152. Vancouver Ruth

152. Vancouver Ruth

May 28, 202101:04:01
151. The "Double The" Edition

151. The "Double The" Edition

May 20, 202151:53
150. Fairytale Ending

150. Fairytale Ending

May 14, 202156:54
149. The More You Do It...

149. The More You Do It...

May 04, 202101:07:26
148. Takes More Than It's Worth

148. Takes More Than It's Worth

Apr 23, 202157:05
147. Back-and-forthing

147. Back-and-forthing

Apr 16, 202159:53
146. Just make something new!

146. Just make something new!

Apr 09, 202101:03:12
145. The Last Witch

145. The Last Witch

Gregory and Justin welcome Kill Shakespeare co-creator Connor McCreery to the podcast to talk about writing for Adventure Time and Regular show comics, working with publishers like Boom! Studios, and his new series The Last Witch.

Pick up The Last Witch wherever comics are sold, or on Amazon: https://amzn.to/39yUMWt

Transition clips are from Black Sunday (1960) - https://youtu.be/N05Bm7kOZgg 

Follow the gang on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/gmbchomichuk/
https://www.instagram.com/chasingartwork/
https://www.instagram.com/danvadeboncoeur/

GMB Chomichuk’s online store https://gmbchomichuk.bigcartel.com

Chasing Artwork’s online store: https://society6.com/prints/chasingartwork

Production: Dan Vadeboncoeur
Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley

Apr 01, 202155:56
144. Gregory Dollars

144. Gregory Dollars

Mar 26, 202101:01:31
143. Something Special About Europa

143. Something Special About Europa

Mar 20, 202156:46
142. The FanQuest Panel of Horror!

142. The FanQuest Panel of Horror!

October 30, 2020: Gregory and Dan are part of the virtual FanQuest Halloween Ball Panel of Horror along with Dr. Jonathan Ball and horror filmmaker Steven Kostanski. They talk about the origins of their love of horror, how they craft stories within the genre, and why people love to be scared for fun. Enjoy!

Steven's new film PG: Psycho Goreman is now available for rent or purchase on VOD and iTunes. https://psychogoreman.com/ 

Transition clips are from all of our favourite horror films:

A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984): https://youtu.be/dCVh4lBfW-c 

Spookies (1986): https://youtu.be/32qp_M7oxuI

The Thing (1982): https://youtu.be/5ftmr17M-a4

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974): https://youtu.be/T3TILW0O_C0

The Exorcist (1973): https://youtu.be/YDGw1MTEe9k

Follow the gang on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/gmbchomichuk/
https://www.instagram.com/chasingartwork/
https://www.instagram.com/danvadeboncoeur/

GMB Chomichuk’s online store https://gmbchomichuk.bigcartel.com

Chasing Artwork’s online store: https://society6.com/prints/chasingartwork

Production: Dan Vadeboncoeur
Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley

Mar 11, 202155:53
141. A New Appreciation for Restrictions

141. A New Appreciation for Restrictions

Mar 04, 202101:06:13
140. Get a job, but plant a garden

140. Get a job, but plant a garden

Feb 25, 202101:02:54
Bonus Episode: A Reading from The Automatic Age

Bonus Episode: A Reading from The Automatic Age

Feb 18, 202112:07
139. Gregory, How Can You help?

139. Gregory, How Can You help?

Feb 11, 202149:06
138. We Built a Blood Cannon

138. We Built a Blood Cannon

Feb 04, 202159:02
137. We want to sell the stories we make

137. We want to sell the stories we make

Jan 28, 202101:05:10
136. A Mistake That You Make All The Time

136. A Mistake That You Make All The Time

Dec 24, 202001:19:01
135. Man, this texture is so nice!

135. Man, this texture is so nice!

Dec 17, 202001:09:20
134. A Style Experiment

134. A Style Experiment

Dec 08, 202059:17
133. Chasing How it Used to Be

133. Chasing How it Used to Be