In this bonus episode, the cast of “Welcome, Freshmen” celebrates the final recording session with a virtual cast party! They talk about the process of making an animated series over the internet, what it was like to improvise around the script, and the creative collaboration between actors and writers. They also get into some voice actor tech talk and, of course, we learn the term “fluffy lungs.” Get to know the talented group of actors who brought this very special story to life.
Meet the Special family, a theater-loving, stoner couple and their three very different kids. It’s 1994, and Michael and Jennifer Special are just trying to help fund in the arts in their community, but their son Ricky is on the run from a school bully, and their daughter Zara is betting everything on a plan to start the school year as a popular girl. With a mix of ’90s nostalgia, sitcom homages, and a healthy dose of humor, “Welcome, Freshmen” will teach you the joys of scented oxygen, the perils of Crystal Pepsi, and why you should never trust a math teacher to do “creative accounting” for the arts. Equal parts funny, smart, and a little messed up, just like Everly Heights itself.
Hear more about how Wheeling, West Virginia inspired the world of Everly Heights in this bonus episode. Butch Maxwell, the host of Butch Maxwell’s Complete Waste of Airtime, interviews me live on WKKX 1600 AM to chat about the the real-life locations and people that inspired some of the episodes this season. We also talk a lot about theater, comedy, and finding the right balance between comedy and drama.
Is nostalgia a good thing? Our new audio drama Everly Heights Tales contrasts the artsy Ohio town’s ’90s past with a challenging present to explore both sides of the argument. Out September 15th on Apple Podcasts.
Join our earnest hero Bill Matheson as he navigates the complex equations of life, love, and loss, one “Arithme-TIP” at a time. Featuring the first 40-ish “Mr. Matheson’s Arithme-TIPS” web comic strips, this book also includes a peek behind the curtain with personal thoughts on the concepts, references, and themes that inspired each strip from series creator Bill Meeks.
A new Everly Heights audio anthology series is on the way, and we’re casting!
Join Louie Loop, the sensational yo-yo YouTube star, as he unveils his top picks for the best places in Everly Heights, Ohio. Whether you’re just passing through or find yourself irresistibly drawn to the Everly Heights magnet, this blog post is your perfect guide.
If you’re a webcomic artist, zine kid, storyboarder, or just trying to bring your graphic novel to life one panel at a time — I made this for you. Let’s make some comics.
Intern Ernie McFernie gets a crash course in fake news as Paul DaFoe takes him on a newsroom tour like no other. Read a free chapter from The Fakist: Breaking News.
Join me as I strain my voice to bring the colorful cast of newsies featured in The Fakist to life for my brand new Fakist book – The Fakist: Breaking News, out this week on Amazon and other ebook platforms.