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.
This is where I do my personal blogging, with random thoughts, nonsense, art and photos.
Catching Elephant is a theme by Andy Taylor
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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I just realized that I’ve been doing my podcast for 3 years now.
Part of me can’t believe I’ve kept that thing going for as long as I have. Part of me can’t believe that I got to have all kinds of amazing people to be a part of it as well. It’s gained me a new notoriety in the industry that I love, and got me so many amazing new friends.
To everyone who’s listened, thank you. To everyone who took the time to join me and do the show, thank you. An even bigger thank you goes to Derek Coward, who’s helped me keep this thing going for all this time. A big thank you also goes out to my best friend Chris Maze, the show’s cover designer. He helps make the show stand out.
Doing this is a lot of work. Scheduling, recording, networking…it’s work. But it’s the kind of work that I don’t mind, because it’s essentially become a way for me to talk to people I like, and people I admire. It’s a way for me to learn, and gain new context over things that I’ve already enjoyed. It’s become a way for me to gain new friends, and an avenue to talk comics with people who appreciate it as much as I do. A place to keep it all positive.
It’s made me a better person, and helped me a gain an even greater appreciation for the amazing people that make and enjoy comic books.
Thank you all for your continued support over the years, and stay tuned, as the best is yet to come.
Pat
Pictured above:
Standing, from L - R: Adam Witt, Antonio Cuneo, Jon Stump, Ryan Stegman, Gabriel Hardman, Rick Remender, Jason Aaron, Skottie Young, David Price.
Front row, L-R: Jason Quane, Eric Canete, Me, Ali Colluccio, Angela Paman.
Photo by Judy Stephens.
Here’s a teaser for an upcoming episode of Loikamania. I chatted with Brian Michael Bendis about all things X-Men, Powers, Scarlet, Age of Ultron, and of course, Guardians of the Galaxy.
In this excerpt we learn the genesis of the new Guardians series, his collaboration with Sara Pichelli, and of course, we find out how Brian learned of the Gaiman/Angela news…
Look out for the show in a few weeks!
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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This week, Pat welcomes artist Robbi Rodriguez back to the show! We talk about his Frankie Get Your Gun webcomic, and discuss his upcoming Vertigo series Collider with writer Simon Oliver. We also talk about his other projects like Maintenance and Hazed, and of course, we squeeze in some pro-wrestling talk in there as well! Another fun show, so check it out!
Music by The Revengineers and Married With Sea Monsters! Cover design by Chris Maze, art by Robbi Rodriguez!
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Robbi on twitter: @robbirodriguez
Frankie Get Your Gun: http://frankiegetyourgun.com/
“Josephine” video performed by Married With Sea Monsters, directed by Robbi: http://youtu.be/FwIqWOCURtg
In this week’s Loikamania, I am joined by Albert and Meredith…and love is in the air. We talk about our favorite couples in comics. From our favorites to the most ridiculous ones, to the happy and the doomed. We get into what we love about these pairings, talk about what makes them great, and even talk about pairings we wouldn’t mind seeing! A fun show, so check it out!
Music by The Revengineers and Stars!
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Albert’s twitter: twitter.com/albertxii
Newsarama: newsarama.com
Meredith’s twitter: twitter.com/mplacko
Comics and Cupcakes podcast: http://cupcakesncomics.com/
Meredith’s FB: https://www.facebook.com/anaaesthetic
Takopop: http://takopop.com/
This week, Pat is joined by Newsarama’s Albert Ching, Geeks Are Sexy’s Meredith Placko and to talk about 2012: the stories, the news, the controversies of the year that was. We go over the news that shocked the comics biz, from announcements, hirings, firings, and more. Plus, we look ahead at 2013 and make our predictions!
Cover designed by Chris Maze, music by Steve Earnhart and Christopher Lee!
NOTE: This episode was recorded before Gail Simone was announced to return as the writer on Batgirl.
Albert’s twitter: twitter.com/albertxii
Newsarama: newsarama.com
Ernie’s twitter: twitter.com/ernieestrella
Buzzfocus: http://www.buzzfocus.com/
BrunoBoys: http://brunoboys.net/page/staff-ernie-estrella/
Meredith’s twitter: twitter.com/mplacko
Meredith’s FB: https://www.facebook.com/anaaesthetic
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
On podcast feedback…
Whenever I invite people to my podcast, it’s usually because I’m a fan of their work. And when I have them on, and I talk to them for whatever length of time I have, I usually express how I feel. I mean, if you have the chance to talk to the person who makes your favorite thing, wouldn’t you tell them how much you love and appreciate it?
My podcast exists to celebrate the things I like. It’s a way for me to learn and get people excited about the same things I’m into. I’m not a journalist, a critic or a pundit, and I’m not going to pretend to be one.
I’m a fan, and I’m pretty fucking proud of that.
So if you email me to tell me that my show is too positive and too nice to my guests, then I suggest you find something else to listen to. There’s enough negativity and misery in the world, and I won’t be adding to that.
Loikamania 105: Brian Michael Bendis
Brian Michael Bendis returns to talk about his current projects, including his final arcs on the Avengers titles. We talk about his creator-owned work, like Scarlet, Powers and Takio. We talk about Marvel Now’s origins and get into his upcoming X-Men book. We also talk about the wackiness of the internet, and so much more!
I would also like to dedicate this show to the memory of a good friend, Frank Barile III, who I met through Brian’s board on Jinxworld. Frank was a great artist, musician and friend. I’ll miss him. Rest in peace, Frankie.
Cover art by Mark Bagley, design by Chris Maze.
Music by Steve Earnhart and Frank Barile III with Nat Purcell.
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Brian’s twitter: twitter.com/brianmbendis
Scarlet twitter: twitter.com/scarletrue
Brian’s Tumblr: brianmichaelbendis.tumblr.com
Jinxworld: jinxworld.com
Frank Barile III’s art website: www.frb3.net
