Thu, 30 March 2023
Maybe you've already heard, maybe this is how you find out, but this is the last episode of Make It Then Tell Everybody. I wrote about it here. This episode is a Q&A with Dan. |
Sun, 12 June 2022
Cab and Dan Berry chat about graphic design's role in comics, having a guide and making new comics from old characters.
Cab is Cabtastic on social media. Consider supporting Cab on patreon, and while you are in a considerative mood, consider supporting this show on patreon too! |
Tue, 31 May 2022
Kristen Haas Curtis and Dan Berry talk about Chaucer, chickens, adaptations that go beyond storytelling and growing new brains. |
Tue, 26 April 2022
Luke Healy and Dan Berry chat about their differing levels of prep and saving time and effort, standup comedy and why they do the things that they do. Luke's book The Con Artists is out soon and available for preorder now. Also check out Luke's podcast Waking Kitchen Nightmares. The improv show we mentioned that Luke was in rehersals for is Sliding Lives, check it out! |
Thu, 14 April 2022
Jeremy Sorese and Dan Berry chat about moments of creative change and development, the challenge of teaching and art as a magic trick. Consider supporting the show on Patreon for as little as a dollar a month. |
Thu, 10 March 2022
Boum and Dan Berry talk about the joys of hourly comics, figuring out backgrounds and The Jellyfish. Check out; Boum's portfolio, Boumeries, buy some books, buy some prints, go to patreon, twitter, instagram & facebook! |
Fri, 5 November 2021
Craig D Adams and Dan Berry chat about the making of the new game JETT: The Far Shore, working within constraints and games with heart & soul & style. There is more information about the book The Far Shore: Indie Games, Superbrothers And The Making of JETT by Adam Hammond here. Consider supporting the show on Patreon for as little as a dollar per episode. |
Thu, 14 October 2021
Carey Pietsch and Dan Berry chat about being a trusting collaborator, showing your working out and visualising the story in your head or on paper. You can follow Carey on twitter, and check out Carey's Patreon here. The fourth Adventure Zone graphic novel, The Crystal Kingdom is available now! Dan has a new book out too! Check out Rivers, with David Gaffney published by Top Shelf! Order it from your local independent book store! |
Thu, 7 October 2021
Lauren Weinstein and Dan Berry talk about drawing with digital tools, creating fiction out of someone else's truth and joining the $10 club. Buy the print version of Lauren's book The Gift of Time. All proceeds goes to the survivors of domestic violence at Town Clock CDC. https://www.townclockcdc.org/comic You can also read Gift of Time on Slate. Support Lauren on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/Vineshtein |
Thu, 23 September 2021
Lyndon White and Dan Berry talk about redrawing a book because you levelled up, accidentally becoming a teacher and kickstarter caution. Lyndon's book Candles is out soon with Cast Iron Books. Consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! Also, Dan's new book Rivers with David Gaffney is out now from Top Shelf! Get it from your favourite independent book store! OK Comics in the UK has exclusive signed bookplates that you can't get anywhere else. |
Mon, 30 August 2021
Luke Kruger-Howard and Dan Berry talk about developing and using a style, putting yourself back together and the idea of emotional capital. |
Thu, 26 August 2021
Tor Freeman and Dan Berry chat about developing a work ethic, improvising stories and the hierarchy of art tools. Be sure to read Tor's story The Temptation of Mr Rose on Instagram. Consider supporting the show on Patreon for as little as a dollar per episode! |
Thu, 19 August 2021
Ngozi Ukazu and Dan Berry chat about being between projects, what and who your stories are for and what makes great art. Consider supporting the show on Patreon from as little as a dollar per episode! |
Thu, 12 August 2021
Matt madden and Dan Berry talk about the challenges of being a mid-career cartoonist, exercises in style and working inside constraints. Matt has a new book out soon, Ex Libris through Uncivilised Books, which you can preorder here. Consider supporting the show on patreon for as little as a dollar a month. Dan also runs a creative mentoring scheme, which is basically a 'rent-a-Dan' scheme. Details here. |
Thu, 12 August 2021
Matt madden and Dan Berry talk about the challenges of being a mid-career cartoonist, exercises in style and working inside constraints. Matt has a new book out soon, Ex Libris through Uncivilised Books, which you can preorder here. Consider supporting the show on patreon for as little as a dollar a month. Dan also runs a creative mentoring scheme, which is basically a 'rent-a-Dan' scheme. Details here. |
Thu, 5 August 2021
Joey Weiser and Dan Berry chat about the production treadmill, maintaining focus and giving yourself room to be creative. Joey has a new book out - Dragon Racer from Oni Press! Support the show on Patreon for as little as a dollar per episode! |
Thu, 29 July 2021
Jenny Robins and Dan Berry chat about drawing every brick, the importance of community and drawing like everyone (or no-one) is watching. Consider supporting the show on Patreon for as little as $1 a month! |
Thu, 22 July 2021
Sabba Khan and Dan Berry chat about signing up to precariousness, drawing ideas rather than things and how language can build fences. Check out Sabba's new book The Roles We Play Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $1 per episode! |
Fri, 16 July 2021
Ben Towle and Dan Berry chat about teaching, working with reference, finding shortcuts and loosening up. Ben's new book Four-Fisted Tales: Animals in Combat is out now. Consider supporting this show on Patreon for as little as a dollar an episode! You can get Dan to work with you and help out on your project too! |
Mon, 12 July 2021
Michael Sweater and Dan Berry chat about what 'normal' is, asking permission and how everything is do-able. Check out Michael's Patreon and Instagram! Also check out the Make It Then Tell Everybody Patreon, where you can support the show for as little as a dollar per episode. |
Thu, 24 June 2021
Zara Slattery and Dan Berry talk about the evolution of a style, where shape and reference intersect and needing to see things to be able to draw things. Zara has a new book out - Coma from Myriad Editions. Support the show on Patreon for $1 an episode! Dan has an affordable mentoring program where he can help you with your comics project! |
Thu, 17 June 2021
Shelly Bond and Laura Hole join Dan Berry to talk about Filth & Grammar (Kickstarter link here!), the book they are working on that collects the thirty+ years of experience in editing comics that Shelly has. Topics covered also include putting together a team, following your convictions and 'Editorial Bloodthirst'. Follow Shelly on Twitter and Instagram, and also follow Laura on Twitter and Instagram Support the show on Patreon for as little as a dollar per episode! |
Thu, 10 June 2021
John Tucker and Dan Berry chat about the challenges in mixing dexterity and intellect, making everything as easy as possible for yourself and the arrogance/confidence of comedy. Check out John's podcast This Foul Earth that made Dan laugh so much he couldn't ride his bike up a gentle hill. He also has a digital collection of all his books on gumroad for £5. |
Fri, 7 May 2021
Tom Hart and Dan Berry talk about running a comics school, the different kinds of practice and the question 'What Would Kate Bush Do?' Check out the Sequential Artists Workshop and the courses that they have available. Consider supporting Make It Then Tell Everybody on Patreon for as little as a dollar a show! |
Thu, 29 April 2021
Louie Stowell and Dan Berry chat about the different corners of publishing how there's no single version of a story and what your editor is really doing when you are waiting for a reply. |
Thu, 15 April 2021
Stephanie Cooke and Dan Berry chat about going freelance, working with others and the importance (or not) of tools. In addition to writing and editing, Stephanie also runs Creator Resource, which is an excellent site that collects a treasure trove of information all about the comics industry. Totally worth jumping in. There's a Patreon for Creator Resource too! |
Fri, 9 April 2021
Eleri Harris and Dan Berry talk all about having a multi-faceted career, the role of truth in journalism, information & explanation and how the world works. Consider signing up to join The Nib's membership program, The Inkwell from $4 a month. Also consider supporting Make It Then Tell Everybody on Patreon for as little as $1 per 'thing'. |
Wed, 7 April 2021
This episode is a bit of a break from the norm, with Danielle Corsetto and Dan Berry discussing approaches to teaching. This mainly takes the form of Danielle asking Dan's opinion on various aspects of being an arts educator, from confidence, to expertise, to grades, to tone of voice and more. The course in Denmark we both taught on is the Graphic Storytelling course at The Animation Workshop, Via University in Viborg. It is exceptionally good and I am always very impressed with what they do and how they do it.
Direct download: 215_Talking_Teaching_with_Danielle_Corsetto.mp3
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Thu, 25 March 2021
MariNaomi and Dan Berry talk about applying lessons learned from autobiography to fiction, characters as catharsis and burning out. Consider supporting Mari on Patreon here. Also consider supporting Make It Then Tell Everybody on Patreon, where Dan makes videos explaining stuff about comics and illustration suggested by patrons! |
Thu, 18 March 2021
Rachael Smith and Dan Berry talk about drawing comics in quarantine, what agents do and how much of yourself you give away. Rachael's book Quarantine Comix can be preordered in the UK here and in the USA here. Support the podcast on Patreon for as little as a dollar per episode. |
Thu, 11 March 2021
Dapo Adeola and Dan Berry chat about the difference between character design and illustration, the joy of linework and being kind to yourself. We talk about Dapo's journey into publishing, and his experience of arts education in the UK's university system. If are a student studying art or design in the UK and any of the things that Dapo talks about is affecting or has affected you or someone you know, feel free to get in touch with Dan for advice. This podcast is supported by listeners like you, through Patreon who give a dollar per episode.
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Thu, 4 March 2021
Richard Short and Dan Berry take about having a streamlined process, understanding your characters and not letting them die. Consider supporting the show on Patreon for as little as a dollar an episode. |
Mon, 22 February 2021
Christine Larsen and Dan Berry talk about tools, finding a style and finding a voice. Christine has a Patreon, check it out! |
Mon, 8 February 2021
Campbell Whyte and Dan Berry chat about shifting styles to stay excited with a project, the intention behind the work and the purpose of practice. Check out Campbell's website, Instagram, twitter and comics school; Milk-Tooth! |
Fri, 29 January 2021
Lizzie Kaye of Cast Iron Books and Dan Berry chat about publishing, editing, having something to say and a leap, a push and a stubborn stomp.
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Fri, 29 January 2021
Lizzie Kaye of Cast Iron Books and Dan Berry chat about publishing, editing, having something to say and a leap, a push and a stubborn stomp. |
Sun, 24 January 2021
Keef Knight, Gentleman Cartoonist and Dan Berry chat about stepping back, working solo vs working as part of a team and drawing funny pictures. |
Thu, 14 January 2021
Paul Savage and Dan Berry chat about comedy, comics, Dan's problem with puns and being a full-time uncle. Consider supporting the show on Patreon from $1 an episode, it really helps. There's a sale on Dan's store until the end of January - 20% off! |
Thu, 17 December 2020
Chris Gooch and Dan Berry chat about the making of Chris' new book Under Earth (available from Top Shelf and your local independent book store), rules for future-proofing and the mechanics of dread and suspense in films. Buy Chris' other books direct here. Consider supporting the show on Patreon for as little as a dollar per episode. |
Thu, 10 December 2020
John Allison and Dan Berry talk about sleep, enduring a terrible year and get very deep into talking about swearing. Consider supporting the show on Patreon for as little as a dollar per episode. |
Thu, 3 December 2020
Hannah Berry returns to talk to Dan about the recent Comics Creators Survey that she put into motion, unions, what doesn't get taught and pulling teeth. Support the show on Patreon for as little as a dollar per episode. |
Thu, 26 November 2020
Sam Hardacre and Dan Berry talk about getting started drawing comics, parenthood, mortality and process. Support the show on Patreon for as little as a dollar per episode! |
Fri, 20 November 2020
Hannah Eaton and Dan Berry chat about folk horror, diagrammatic plots, the crossover between comedy and comics and mystery nibs. Buy Hannah's book from Myriad Editions or from your local independent bookshop. |
Fri, 23 October 2020
Emma Evans and Dan Berry talk about making comics during a pandemic, creative processes and running a kickstarter campaign. |
Thu, 24 September 2020
Chris Baldie and Dan Berry talk about kickstarter, style and Parisian rooftops. Check out the kickstarter for Chris's book We Said Goodbye to Gravity! |
Thu, 17 September 2020
Zoe Thorogood and Dan Berry chat about Zoe's process, coming to terms with imperfection and intense schedules. Check out Zoe's new book from Avery Hill, The Impending Blindness of Billie Scott. Consider supporting the show for as little as a dollar per episode on Patreon. |
Thu, 10 September 2020
Joe Latham and Dan Berry talk about his process, the story that sits in your subconscious and manipulating your reader. Check out Joe's Kickstarter for Haru Part 2! Consider supporting the show on Patreon for as little as $1 per episode. |
Sat, 29 August 2020
Woodrow Phoenix returns to the podcast to talk about commercial art, teaching, narrative storytelling and cars. Support the show on Patreon for as little as $1 per episode. |
Thu, 20 August 2020
In part 2 of their conversation, Tony Cliff and Dan Berry talk about software, hardware and get grumpy about subscription models. Tony has a new book out called Let's Get Sleepy! This episode is sponsored by PrintNinja. Visit printninja.com/makeit to get started. Mention Make It Then Tell Everybody when you save your quote and receive a free 5% print overrun with your order! Consider supporting the show on Patreon for as little as a dollar an episode. |
Thu, 20 August 2020
In part 1 of their conversation, Tony Cliff and Dan Berry talk about how you make money making graphic novels, the joy and terror of DIY and not getting in your own way. Here's the tweet thread that Tony was alluding to in this chat. Tony has a new book out called Let's Get Sleepy! This episode is sponsored by PrintNinja. Visit printninja.com/makeit to get started. Mention Make It Then Tell Everybody when you save your quote and receive a free 5% print overrun with your order! Consider supporting the show on Patreon for as little as a dollar an episode. |
Thu, 13 August 2020
Shelby Criswell and Dan Berry chat about style, education, making a comic a month and preparing for a big project. Today’s episode is sponsored by PrintNinja. Visit printninja.com/makeit to get started. Mention Make It Then Tell Everybody when you save your quote and receive a free 5% print overrun with your order! Consider supporting the show on Patreon for as little as a dollar an episode. |
Thu, 6 August 2020
Hope Larson returns to chat with Dan Berry about being a parent, trusting your editor and keeping it interesting for yourself. Hope has a new book out called All Together Now so check that out! Today’s episode is sponsored by PrintNinja. Visit printninja.com/makeit to get started. Mention Make It Then Tell Everybody when you save your quote and receive a free 5% print overrun with your order! Consider supporting the show on Patreon for as little as a dollar an episode. |
Tue, 4 August 2020
Sloane Leong and Dan Berry talk about spontaneity, the shape of the story that lives inside everyone's head and what you do and don't show the reader. Sloane has a new book out today called A Map To The Sun. Check it out! Support the show through Patreon for as little as a dollar per episode. |
Tue, 28 July 2020
Charlot Kristensen and Dan Berry chat about leaving a place of comfort, creative processes and what we don't talk about. |
Sat, 18 July 2020
Gustaffo Vargas and Dan Berry chat about cooking, self-worth and getting excited about getting excited. |
Thu, 9 July 2020
Sophie Yanow and Dan Berry chat about fictional autobiography, staying accountable and sticking to a schedule, styles and constraint and building up your drawing muscles. |
Fri, 3 July 2020
Robyn Smith and Dan Berry chat all about the struggle to get into drawing comics, the joy of body language and pulling the face while you draw the face. |
Thu, 25 June 2020
Christina 'Steenz' Stewart and Dan Berry chat about syndication, education and table-top role playing games. |
Thu, 18 June 2020
Shelly Bond and Dan Berry talk about the practicalities of being an editor; what it does and doesn't entail, trusting the people you work with and Insider Art - an anthology of comics, craft and cats to support female and non-binary comic book retailers. |
Thu, 4 June 2020
Danny Noble and Dan Berry talk about how writing can feel natural and drawing can feel like problem solving, the parallels between music and drawing and 'mystery mustard'. |
Sat, 30 May 2020
Nick's first time on the podcast was in 2014, and he returns to talk about working as an artist who writes and a writer who draws, how a career can change course and the balance between chaos and disorder. Get Nick's book with Jerel Dye Pigs Might Fly from your ethical book store of choice! Support the show on Patreon for as little as $1 per episode. |
Thu, 21 May 2020
Lucy Bellwood and Dan Berry continue chatting about burnout, imposter syndrome and mid-career slumps. |
Thu, 21 May 2020
Lucy Bellwood returns to talk to Dan Berry about woodwork, letting people in and running away to the woods to get strong. This is the first part of a two-part interview. |
Thu, 14 May 2020
Hanco Kolk and Dan Berry chat about that time they spent teaching comics on a hundred year old boat, storytelling and style. |
Thu, 7 May 2020
Jason Chatfield and Dan Berry talk about Covid infections, drawing tools and being president of the National Cartoonists Society. Jason has a podcast with Scott Dooley called Is There Something In This? Check it out! We also talk a little about the brass pens I make. If so inclined, you can buy one here. Help support the show on Patreon for as little as $1 per episode. |
Thu, 9 April 2020
Ryan Estrada and Dan Berry chat about efficiency, speed, collaboration and dealing with too many ideas. |
Thu, 2 April 2020
Grant Snider and Dan Berry talk sketchbooks, discipline and finding the universal in the personal. Support the show on Patreon! |
Thu, 26 March 2020
Matthew Bogart and Dan Berry talk about not doing comics, working with others, performance and bravery. |
Thu, 19 March 2020
Jamie Smart and Dan Berry chat about the difference between writing prose and drawing comics, understanding your style and comfort zones. |
Thu, 12 March 2020
Ben Passmore and Dan Berry chat about punk, drawing, what you don't see, being sued and fixing cars. Ben has a new book out with Koyama Press called Sports is Hell. As mentioned in this episode, there are still people going through the lawsuit Ben mentioned. If you can, consider donating to help them pay their legal bills here. You can support the podcast through Patreon and get access to patron-exclusive videos and Q&As. |
Thu, 5 March 2020
Danielle Corsetto and Dan Berry chat all about webcomics, newspapers, Patreon and what to do with a dead elephant. |
Thu, 27 February 2020
Hass and Dan chat all about lettering styles and approaches and how comics come to life. Check out Hass' YouTube channel Strip Panel Naked. The artwork for this episode was lettered by Hass, drawn by Artyom Trakhanov with colours by Jason Wordie. |
Thu, 20 February 2020
Nate Powell and Dan Berry chat about being in punk bands and having a DIY ethos, the idea of selling out and when an artist should be invisible. |
Thu, 13 February 2020
Leah Moore and Dan Berry chat about getting into comics without getting a leg up, working with ideas, using people as paintbrushes and a near fatal headbanging injury. Consider supporting the show for as little as $1 per episode on Patreon. |
Thu, 6 February 2020
Rich Hardiman of Comicprintinguk.com chats with Dan Berry about all things print - planning a book, working within constraints, colour models, bleed and binding. All that good stuff. Consider joining the Patreon for the podcast. Now, all patrons get access to a monthly video q&a with Dan where he answers questions and demonstrates stuff. He might even do one on bleed and margins! |
Thu, 30 January 2020
Hannah Berry returns to the podcast to talk with Dan Berry (no relation) about the realities of making a living in comics, being a parent and being an advocate for comics. This episode features some un-bleeped swearing. |
Wed, 29 January 2020
Charlie Adlard and Dan Berry get together in Dan's studio to talk about life after The Walking Dead, life drawing, the Angouleme festival and who comics are for. Corrections - The first print run of Dav Pilkey's next Dog Man book from Scholastic is THREE MILLION not one million like I said during the interview. WOW. |
Thu, 23 January 2020
Joana Mosi and Dan Berry chat about education (both being educated and being an educator), finding and using inspiration, dealing with failure and the magical power of a book. |
Thu, 19 December 2019
B. Mure and Dan Berry get together to chat about asking for the things you want, working in a loose style and an inexplicable quantity of cake-related metaphors. |
Thu, 12 December 2019
Marc Ellerby and Dan Berry chat about mental health and deciding to quit, working on licensed projects and doing your own thing. |
Thu, 5 December 2019
Lucy Sullivan and Dan Berry chat about mental health, modern folklore and the process behind her upcoming book Barking. |
Fri, 18 October 2019
Casey Nowak and Dan Berry chat about tools, making money and finding efficiencies in your process. |
Sat, 28 September 2019
James Albon and Dan Berry talk about James' new book, A Shining Beacon and get deep into process-chat, talking about pencils, cheap brushes, expensive pigments, the process of writing and turning that writing into comics. Please consider supporting the show on Patreon for a dollar per episode. |
Fri, 5 July 2019
Emma Vieceli and Dan Berry talk about running a kickstarter campaign, staying healthy and Existential Dread. Check out Emma's Kickstarter campaign for Breaks here! Support Make It Then Tell Everybody on Patreon here!
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Mon, 13 May 2019
Tim Bird and Dan Berry chat about being qualified for your hobby, the development of a style and taking a walking tour through time and space. Music by Jim Guthrie. Edited and Produced by Simon Berry. |
Sat, 4 May 2019
Kat Chapman and Dan Berry talk about training for the marathon of a graphic novel, training yourself not to fuss and training to work without ego. |
Thu, 18 April 2019
Lucie Bryon and Dan Berry get together to talk about diary comics, breaking fourth walls and the multitude of Lucies/Luchies. Music by the astonishing Jim Guthrie. Edited and Produced by Simon Berry. |
Thu, 11 April 2019
Sarah Bowie and Dan Berry chat about observational comics, artistic voices and spying. Music by the astonishing Jim Guthrie. Edited and Produced by Simon Berry. |
Thu, 4 April 2019
Lucy Knisley and Dan Berry get together to talk about classic cartooning and comic books, growing up in public and preferring to be horizontal. Music by the astonishing Jim Guthrie. Edited and Produced by Dan’s tiny* baby** brother Simon Berry. Simon would like it known that although he is my younger brother he is both |
Thu, 28 March 2019
Christian Ward and Dan Berry get together to talk about Christian's journey to, from and back to comics, teaching, storytelling and climbing that ladder. Music by the astonishing Jim Guthrie. Edited and Produced by Dan's tiny baby* brother Simon Berry. *Simon would like it known that although he is my younger brother he is both |
Thu, 13 September 2018
Kristyna Baczynski returns to chat with Dan Berry about creative cycles, having someone champion your work, iPads and rather a lot of talk about stretching and robots. |
Tue, 11 September 2018
Ben Sears and Dan Berry chat about epiphanies, visual language and mushing up stories with your own experiences. |
Wed, 10 May 2017
Ngozi Ukazu and Dan Berry get together to talk about building an audience, building your ability and attracting the muse. |
Thu, 27 April 2017
James Albon and Dan Berry get together to talk about education, creative processes and what a style is & what a style does. |
Fri, 21 April 2017
Kieron Gillen and Dan Berry get together at House of Bread in Stafford in front of a live audience to talk about writing comics, solving Rubix Cubes and playing the Blues. |
Mon, 3 April 2017
Max Sarin and Dan Berry talk about her time as one of Dan's students, her identity as an artist, depression, stress and making it difficult for yourself. |
Fri, 24 March 2017
Joe Decie and Dan Berry get back together to talk about Joe's new big book 'Collecting Sticks', working with an editor and the drag of pen on paper. |
Thu, 26 January 2017
Noah Van Sciver and Dan Berry talk about selling books, style, planning a project and money. |
Mon, 16 January 2017
Declan Shalvey was first interviewed for this podcast about 3 and a half years ago. Declan and Dan catch up and talk about money, workloads, getting credit for your hard work and betraying all your childhood dreams. |
Thu, 5 January 2017
Annie Mok and Dan Berry talk about compulsion, how done can be better than good, how polish can be poison and 'little noises of dissatisfaction and contentment'. It's been a while since the podcast was updated and I want to apologise for that. Stick around all the way to the end of this episode to hear me talk about it. If you like the show consider helping out; tell a friend, tweet about it, blog about it or support the podcast on Patreon. All help much appreciated. |