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My name is Pat Loika.

I'm a writer, illustrator and podcaster based out of San Diego, CA. I also dabble in photography and way too many other activities to list.

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This week, Pat welcomes Hawkeye artist David Aja to the show! We discuss his work on the highly acclaimed book with Matt Fraction, and go over some of  his early career, his process, and so much more! A fun and revealing chat with one of the most talented folks in the business today. Enjoy!Direct download the MP3 HERE. Music by the Revengineers and the Sonics. Cover design by Chris Maze and art by David Aja. David on twitter: @davaja David’s blog: http://blog.davidaja.com/ Like the show on Facebook! Pat on twitter: @patloikaAbout.me/patloika

This week, Pat welcomes Hawkeye artist David Aja to the show! We discuss his work on the highly acclaimed book with Matt Fraction, and go over some of  his early career, his process, and so much more! A fun and revealing chat with one of the most talented folks in the business today. Enjoy!

Direct download the MP3 HERE.

Music by the Revengineers and the Sonics. Cover design by Chris Maze and art by David Aja.

David on twitter: @davaja
David’s blog: http://blog.davidaja.com/

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This week, Pat chats with Impact Wrestling superstar Christopher Daniels! We talk about the comics that helped shape him into the man he is today, we reminisce over Claremont and Byrne X-Men comics! Chris shares his love for Marvel comics, how he prefers to collect, and even talk about some of the books he currently reads. Of course, we have some wrestling talk and we talk about his early career, and what led to the current incarnation of his wrestling persona. A fun show, so check it out! Cover design by Chris Maze, music by The Revengineers and Dale Oliver.Direct MP3 download HERE. Chris’ website: http://www.fallenangelchristopherdaniels.com/ Chris on twitter: @facdanielsImpact Wrestling Like the show on Facebook! Pat on twitter: @patloikaAbout.me/patloika

This week, Pat chats with Impact Wrestling superstar Christopher Daniels! We talk about the comics that helped shape him into the man he is today, we reminisce over Claremont and Byrne X-Men comics! Chris shares his love for Marvel comics, how he prefers to collect, and even talk about some of the books he currently reads. Of course, we have some wrestling talk and we talk about his early career, and what led to the current incarnation of his wrestling persona. A fun show, so check it out!

Cover design by Chris Maze, music by The Revengineers and Dale Oliver.

Direct MP3 download HERE.

Chris’ website: http://www.fallenangelchristopherdaniels.com/
Chris on twitter: @facdaniels
Impact Wrestling

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This week, Brian Michael Bendis returns to talk all things X-Men! We go over both Uncanny X-Men and All-New X-Men, and his approach to writing the two mutant books. We talk some Age of Ultron, as well as the news regarding Neil Gaiman and Guardians of the Galaxy. We also cover Daredevil: End of Days and working with legends like Klaus Janson and Bill Sienkiewicz. Plus, some Ultimate Spider-Man talk, Powers, Scarlet, convention plans and so much more! Music by The Revengineers and James Blake! Cover design by Chris Maze, art by Stuart Immonen, Wade Von Grawbadger and Marte Gracia! Direct MP3 download HERE. Like the show on Facebook! Pat on twitter: @patloikaAbout.me/patloika Brian’s twitter: twitter.com/brianmbendis Scarlet twitter: twitter.com/scarletrue Brian’s Tumblr: brianmichaelbendis.tumblr.com Jinxworld: jinxworld.com

This week, Brian Michael Bendis returns to talk all things X-Men! We go over both Uncanny X-Men and All-New X-Men, and his approach to writing the two mutant books. We talk some Age of Ultron, as well as the news regarding Neil Gaiman and Guardians of the Galaxy. We also cover Daredevil: End of Days and working with legends like Klaus Janson and Bill Sienkiewicz. Plus, some Ultimate Spider-Man talk, Powers, Scarlet, convention plans and so much more!

Music by The Revengineers and James Blake! Cover design by Chris Maze, art by Stuart Immonen, Wade Von Grawbadger and Marte Gracia!

Direct MP3 download HERE.

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Pat on twitter: @patloika
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Brian’s twitter: twitter.com/brianmbendis
Scarlet twitter: twitter.com/scarletrue
Brian’s Tumblr: brianmichaelbendis.tumblr.com
Jinxworld: jinxworld.com

This week, we try something a little different. I chat with TWO artists! Nick Bradshaw and Jerome Opena return to talk about art, storytelling in comics, the things we love about drawing and all kinds of fun stuff. We even throw some process talk in there, inking and digital talk and so much more! Music by The Revengineers and Paper Tiger! Cover design by Chris Maze, art by Nick Bradshaw, Laura Martin, Jerome Opena, and Dean White! Direct MP3 Download HERE. Jerome’s Facebook: www.facebook.com/jerome.opena Jerome’s blog: artofcrom.blogspot.com Buy Nick’s pages here: http://www.mightynib.com/bradshaw.html Nick’s website: http://scaryhappenings.blogspot.com/ Nick on Facebook. Like the show on Facebook! Pat on twitter: @patloikaAbout.me/patloika

This week, we try something a little different. I chat with TWO artists! Nick Bradshaw and Jerome Opena return to talk about art, storytelling in comics, the things we love about drawing and all kinds of fun stuff. We even throw some process talk in there, inking and digital talk and so much more!

Music by The Revengineers and Paper Tiger! Cover design by Chris Maze, art by Nick Bradshaw, Laura Martin, Jerome Opena, and Dean White!

Direct MP3 Download HERE.

Jerome’s Facebook: www.facebook.com/jerome.opena
Jerome’s blog: artofcrom.blogspot.com

Buy Nick’s pages here: http://www.mightynib.com/bradshaw.html
Nick’s website: http://scaryhappenings.blogspot.com/
Nick on Facebook.

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Pat on twitter: @patloika
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This week, Pat and Antonio welcome Jonathan Hickman back to the show! We catch up on Jon’s many projects, and talk about the end of his highly acclaimed run on Fantastic Four and FF. We then talk Manhattan Projects and his working relationship with artist Nick Pitarra. We go over his new project, East of West, and get updates on Secret and Feel Better Now. And of course, we talk Avengers and New Avengers. A fun and revealing show with one of the brightest minds in the comics biz today. Enjoy! Music by The Revengineers and The Presets! Cover design by Chris Maze, art by Jerome Opena and Dean White! Get the direct MP3 Audio HERE.Jonathan on twitter: twitter.com/JHickman Antonio’s twitter:twitter.com/antoniopcuneoAntonio’s blog: http://readwatchedandseen.tumblr.com/ Like the show on Facebook! Pat on twitter: @patloikaAbout.me/patloika

This week, Pat and Antonio welcome Jonathan Hickman back to the show! We catch up on Jon’s many projects, and talk about the end of his highly acclaimed run on Fantastic Four and FF. We then talk Manhattan Projects and his working relationship with artist Nick Pitarra. We go over his new project, East of West, and get updates on Secret and Feel Better Now. And of course, we talk Avengers and New Avengers. A fun and revealing show with one of the brightest minds in the comics biz today. Enjoy!

Music by The Revengineers and The Presets! Cover design by Chris Maze, art by Jerome Opena and Dean White!

Get the direct MP3 Audio HERE.
Jonathan on twitter: twitter.com/JHickman

Antonio’s twitter:twitter.com/antoniopcuneo
Antonio’s blog: http://readwatchedandseen.tumblr.com/

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Pat on twitter: @patloika
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This week, Pat welcomes illustrator Chris Burnham to the show. We talk about his beginnings in the business, how he broke in, and his eventual collaborations with writers like Joe Casey and Grant Morrison. We also go through some process, the development of his art styles and so much more. Plus, he answers some listener questions! Music by The Revengineers and The Mars Volta! Cover design by Chris Maze, art by Chris Burnham and Nathan Fairbairn!Get the Direct MP3 Download HERE. Like the show on Facebook! Pat on twitter: @patloikaAbout.me/patloika Chris on twitter: http://twitter.com/TheBurnham Chris’ website: http://www.chrisburnham.com/

This week, Pat welcomes illustrator Chris Burnham to the show. We talk about his beginnings in the business, how he broke in, and his eventual collaborations with writers like Joe Casey and Grant Morrison. We also go through some process, the development of his art styles and so much more. Plus, he answers some listener questions!

Music by The Revengineers and The Mars Volta! Cover design by Chris Maze, art by Chris Burnham and Nathan Fairbairn!

Get the Direct MP3 Download HERE.

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Pat on twitter: @patloika
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Chris on twitter: http://twitter.com/TheBurnham
Chris’ website: http://www.chrisburnham.com/

This week, I catch up with writer Kelly Sue DeConnick and discuss her many projects. We talk about what’s in store for Captain Marvel as she’s grounded. We get into what makes Ghost tick. We discuss the real star of Avengers Assemble, and get a tease for Enemy Within. Plus, an update on Pretty Deadly, and so much more! Direct MP3 download HERE. Music by The Revengineers and Thee Michelle Gun Elephant! Cover design by Chris Maze, photo by Ed Peterson! Like the show on Facebook! Pat on twitter: @patloikaAbout.me/patloika Kelly Sue’s website: http://kellysue.com Kelly Sue on twitter: http://twitter.com/kellysue Kelly Sue on tumblr: http://kellysue.tumblr.com

This week, I catch up with writer Kelly Sue DeConnick and discuss her many projects. We talk about what’s in store for Captain Marvel as she’s grounded. We get into what makes Ghost tick. We discuss the real star of Avengers Assemble, and get a tease for Enemy Within. Plus, an update on Pretty Deadly, and so much more!

Direct MP3 download HERE.

Music by The Revengineers and Thee Michelle Gun Elephant! Cover design by Chris Maze, photo by Ed Peterson!

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Pat on twitter: @patloika
About.me/patloika

Kelly Sue’s website: http://kellysue.com
Kelly Sue on twitter: http://twitter.com/kellysue
Kelly Sue on tumblr: http://kellysue.tumblr.com

You demanded it, and now you have it! Wolverine and the X-Men artist Nick Bradshaw makes his first appearance on Loikamania! We talk about his career, from his early days doing Low Orbit and Danger Girl, to his current drawing Wolverine and the X-Men! We talk process, inspirations and more! Cover art by Nick Bradshaw and Guru EFX, design by Chris Maze. Music by The Revengineers and MGMT!Direct MP3 Download HERE.Buy Nick’s pages here: http://www.mightynib.com/bradshaw.htmlNick’s website: http://scaryhappenings.blogspot.com/ Nick on Facebook.

You demanded it, and now you have it! Wolverine and the X-Men artist Nick Bradshaw makes his first appearance on Loikamania! We talk about his career, from his early days doing Low Orbit and Danger Girl, to his current drawing Wolverine and the X-Men! We talk process, inspirations and more!

Cover art by Nick Bradshaw and Guru EFX, design by Chris Maze. Music by The Revengineers and MGMT!

Direct MP3 Download HERE.
Buy Nick’s pages here: http://www.mightynib.com/bradshaw.html
Nick’s website: http://scaryhappenings.blogspot.com/
Nick on Facebook.

This week, Pat welcomes writer Sam Humphries to the show! We talk about his beginnings in the comics industry, including his many creator owned projects, like Our Love Is Real, Higher Earth and Sacrifice. Then, we talk about his run on Marvel’s Ultimates, and his upcoming run on Uncanny X-Force! Don’t miss this fun episode of Loikamania! And remember to pick up Sacrifice issue 4 and Uncanny X-Force 1 on January 23! Music by the Revengineers and Diplo! Cover photo by Sam Humphries, design by Chris Maze! Sam’s website: samhumphries.com Sam’s twitter: @samhumphries

This week, Pat welcomes writer Sam Humphries to the show! We talk about his beginnings in the comics industry, including his many creator owned projects, like Our Love Is Real, Higher Earth and Sacrifice. Then, we talk about his run on Marvel’s Ultimates, and his upcoming run on Uncanny X-Force! Don’t miss this fun episode of Loikamania! And remember to pick up Sacrifice issue 4 and Uncanny X-Force 1 on January 23!

Music by the Revengineers and Diplo! Cover photo by Sam Humphries, design by Chris Maze!

Sam’s website: samhumphries.com
Sam’s twitter: @samhumphries

This week, Rick Remender returns to the show to discuss the conclusion of his run on Uncanny X-Force and Secret Avengers, as well as his upcoming plans for Uncanny Avengers and Captain America. We also talk about his upcoming creator-owned work with Paul Renaud, Devolution…and we even get some hints on his upcoming project with Greg Tocchini! And if that’s not enough, we even go through some process talk! Enjoy the show, and pick up a copy of book 1 of the Fear Agent Library, out now! Cover art by John Cassaday and Laura Martin, design by Chris Maze. Music by Steve Earnhart and Amon Amarth. Direct MP3 download HERE.Rick’s website: rickremender.comRick’s Twitter: twitter.com/remender

This week, Rick Remender returns to the show to discuss the conclusion of his run on Uncanny X-Force and Secret Avengers, as well as his upcoming plans for Uncanny Avengers and Captain America. We also talk about his upcoming creator-owned work with Paul Renaud, Devolution…and we even get some hints on his upcoming project with Greg Tocchini! And if that’s not enough, we even go through some process talk! Enjoy the show, and pick up a copy of book 1 of the Fear Agent Library, out now!

Cover art by John Cassaday and Laura Martin, design by Chris Maze.

Music by Steve Earnhart and Amon Amarth.

Direct MP3 download HERE.
Rick’s website: rickremender.com
Rick’s Twitter: twitter.com/remender