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Welcome to the landing page for the Adrian Has Issues Podcast.
“The conversational podcast celebrating the culture of creativity!”
Our flagship series! Armed with a deep passion and love of pop culture, host Adrian King holds candid and insightful conversations with musicians, comic book creators & more with a focus on learning what inspires the artists behind the art.
Here you’ll find a list of all of our AHI episodes and blogs in order from newest to oldest.
All AHI Podcasts and blogposts:
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Adrian talks Progressive Metal, The Legend Of Zelda and the enduring spirit of collaboration with guitarist Ro Panuganti.
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Adrian celebrates the 10th anniversary of the podcast with a long-overdue reunion with an old friend.
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Pink Chucks: The Hard Sell
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Where do we draw the line between a band and a brand?
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Pink Chucks: “Homecoming”
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Adrian finds home and begins the work of making peace with the past.
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Adrian & The LatiNerd pass the soapbox back and forth with Oneshi Press co-founders Jayel Draco & Lynsey G.
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Episode 179: Reclamation
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Adrian continues to re-establish his personal and professional roles as a creator.
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Adrian embarks on a musical journey of self-discovery with trombonist Allison Martin.
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Adrian gets engrossed in a story of mistaken identity, doppelgangers and missing high school transcripts with VGM/Snythwave artist Ian Cowell.
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Minisode 11: The Answer
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Adrian closes one chapter and begins another in the conclusion of the “Minisode’ series.
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Adrian talks parenting, gaming and “easy mode” discourse with musician Ian Cowell.
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Episode 175: Adrian’s Lament (with Stemage)
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Adrian chats with composer Stemage about the Hextech Mayhem soundtrack, Opeth and the enduring legacy of Shinobi III.
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Adrian talks ska music, videogame music covers & more with GameGrooves owner/editor-in-chief Allen Brasch.
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Adrian talks “Fog Line,” Lethal Weapon & the music of The Weeknd with comic book writer Mario Candelaria.
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Adrian embarks on a musical journey of self-discovery and identity with musician Ro Panuganti.
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Adrian chats with musician Cody Carpenter about his latest album “Memories And Dreams” from Blue Canoe Records.
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Adrian & The LatiNerd explore the complicated nature of family with Erica Schultz, the writer/letterer of the comic book “The Deadliest Bouquet.”
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Adrian talks videogame music and post-pandemic concert-going with musician/YouTuber Lacey Johnson.
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Adrian and cartoonist Alex Schumacher talk endings and beginnings within the creative process.
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Adrian chats with musician Mikey Erg about his new self-titled LP, concert regrets and creating music during a pandemic.
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Adrian discusses the importance of inclusivity in videogames with “Steven Universe” and “Ikenfell” composers Aivi & Surasshu.
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Adrian teams up with Talking Like A Teen co-host Ashley Burgy for a chat about voice acting, Mass Effect reunions and sociopolitical activism with voice actor Jennifer Hale.
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Adrian and Access BOSS founder Fallon Goskowski talk Blerdom, systematic racism and “Older Sibling Energy.”
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Adrian is off to see the Wizard in THE O.Z., a new spin on a classic story from comic book writer David Pepose.
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Episode 161: The Bridge (with Jono Diener)
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Adrian talks about THE INEVITABLES and the current state of the comic book & music industries with musician/writer Jono Diener.
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Adrian talks collaboration during COVID-19 with “Tales From The Pandemic” writer Mario Candelaria and artist Adam Ferris.
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Adrian levels up with two videogame tribute albums from musicians Ro Panuganti & Christian Richardson.
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Minisode 10: The Question
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Adrian has a creative epiphany on the eve of his 7-year podcasting anniversary.
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Adrian learns the history of videogame music from guitarist and YouTube personality FamilyJules7x.
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Adrian & Oneshi Press co-founder Jayel Draco thwart a zombie apocalypse, get a crash course in meta humor and learn the hidden art of aspic.
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Adrian and writer Erica Schultz look to Sci-Fi/Fantasy to help process a real-world crisis.
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Adrian reminisces about the New Jersey punk scene of yesteryear and pays a hefty price for nostalgia. With special guest Jeff Beck, the owner of East Side Mags.
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Adrian examines the concepts of empowerment and heroism with Oneshi Press co-founders Lynsey G and Jayel Draco.
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Adrian and artist/writer Alex Schumacher celebrate 200 episodes of the webcomic DECADES OF (in)EXPERIENCE from Antix Press.
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Episode 151: Fret Not! (with Stemage)
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Adrian battles Void Wolves and space cannibals with composer Grant Henry aka “Stemage.”
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Adrian takes on the powerful iced coffee lobby with comic book letterer and writer Joe Caramagna.
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Adrian embarks on a musical Pokémon adventure with musician Ro Panuganti.
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Adrian prepares for the inevitable robot uprising with comic book writer Erica Schultz.
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Adrian examines the concept of “narrative disorder” with author Malka Older, the showrunner and head writer for Orphan Black: The Next Chapter.
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Episode 145: Being Ian (with Ian Mondrick)
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Adrian, the “Nick Fury of Comics,” assembles a team of super-powered comic book creators with writer Ian Mondrick.
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Adrian chats with Mikey Erg of the influential New Jersey punk band The Ergs! about his latest solo album Waxbuilt Castles.
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Adrian re-evaluates his relationship with Pop music in a conversation with Chelsea Tyler of the alternative pop band DRMCTHR.
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Minisode 9: The Last Train To Hoboken
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Adrian’s recent nostalgia trip inspires a look towards the future.
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Episode 142: Pinball Wizard (with Stemage)
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Adrian hits the arcades with composer/audio engineer Grant Henry, aka Stemage (Bubsy: Paws of Fire, Steven Universe).
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Adrian embarks on an otherworldly odyssey with comic book writer David M. Booher.
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Episode 140: Hip To Be Square (with Mustin)
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Adrian talks videogaming and fatherhood with musician and videogame remixing pioneer Mustin.
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Episode 139: Stupid Famous! (with Clay Puddester & Stephanie Matos of Young Doctors In Love)
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Adrian makes his debut as a music video director. With special guests Clay Puddester and Stephanie Matos of the Canadian indie pop band Young Doctors In Love.
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Adrian battles for the championship belt with his tag team partner, comedian and comic book writer Mario Candelaria.
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Adrian takes up winter surfing with New York-based singer/songwriter Janet LaBelle.
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Adrian explores the concept of music as a universal language with multi-instrumentalist Cody Carpenter.
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Adrian finds healing in videogame music with Scarlet Moon Productions founder Jayson Napolitano.
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Adrian becomes the guest of his own podcast. With special guest, writer/artist Kelly Brack.
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Adrian encounters a new breed of comic book villain with David Pepose and Jorge Santiago Jr., the Ringo Award-nominated co-creators of the comic Spencer & Locke 2.
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Minisode 8: The Dream Gig
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Adrian revives a dormant episode format to discuss the future of Adrian Has Issues.
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Episode 132: The City That Never Sleeps
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Adrian & Eileen celebrate 4 years of podcasting by paying tribute to a forgotten iconic comic book character.
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Adrian explores the influences of filmmaker/comic book creator Aaron Berke.
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Adrian chats with artist Emily Pearson and writer Pat Shand, the duo behind the comic “Snap Flash Hustle” from Black Mask Studios.
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Adrian explores the concept of art as activism with artist Adam Ferris, the founding editor of the comic anthology, THE GOOD FIGHT.
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Episode 128: Pizza Murder (with Kelly Brack)
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Adrian analyzes free-falling superheroes and pizza deliveries gone awry with artist/writer Kelly Brack, the curator of the Death of the Horror Anthology.
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Adrian learns to fight like a witch with the help of “I Am Hexed” writer Kirsten Thompson and editor James B. Emmett.
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Adrian examines the surging popularity of electronic/chiptune music with Shadow Spirits, Vol. 1 composers Cody Carpenter & Mark Day.
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Adrian and Eileen attempt to solve the “Crypto Killer” murders with the help of Erica Schultz, the writer of the horror comic Twelve Devils Dancing from Action Lab/Danger Zone.
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Adrian pays homage to his home state with Max Rauch, the vocalist of the NJ indie rock band LKFFCT.
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Adrian seeks to redefine the nature of collaboration and creative communities with Oneshi Press co-founders Lynsey G and Jayel Draco.
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Episode 122: F.I.E.G.I. (with Ashley Burgy)
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Adrian laces up and hits the ice once again to talk hockey, music and Floridian dystopias with Ashley Burgy.
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Adrian gets into the business of crowd-sourced vengeance with comic book writer Christopher Sebela.
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Adrian embarks on a hilariously irreverent journey with Sean Stone, Chuck Simpson & George Nowik of the videogame tribute band LONELYROLLINGSTARS.
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Eileen shares a drink with Jeff Rider, the writer of the upcoming comic book series The Arcane Cocktail Enthusiast.
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Adrian discovers “the magic that happens behind bars,” with Pat Shand, the co-writer of the graphic novel Prison Witch.
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Adrian talks anime, manga and comic books with Kate Bresnahan and Bry Scalley, the hosts of the Takoyaki Time podcast.
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Adrian delves deep into Black Mask Studios’ “floral horror” comic The Wilds with guests Vita Ayala & Emily Pearson.
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Adrian explores the scripting process of Mags Visaggio, the comic book writer behind “Kim & Kim,” “Eternity Girl” and “Transformers vs. Visionaries.”
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Adrian discusses social issues and polarizing women in music with Jennie Wood, the writer and creator of the award-winning sci-fi graphic novel trilogy Flutter.
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Recorded on location at AnimeNYC 2017, Adrian interviews Nat Roze, the creator of the webcomic “Weird Sisters” and Anna Giovannini, the illustrator and CEO of Immagina Press.
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Recorded at AnimeNYC 2017, Adrian talks anime, manga and diversity with Jacqueline Cottrell & Mikhail Sebastian of Noir Caesar and Frederick L Jones of Saturday-AM.
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Adrian examines the life of a professional storyboard artist with illustrator Jeremy Simser.
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Adrian witnesses the further evolution of Forward Comix with writer/illustrator Jerome Walford.
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Adrian discovers the story behind “Anireal,” the latest musical project from composer Cal Warner, aka Schematist.
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Adrian battles yokai and watches cartoons with Grub Machine co-founders Kim Gaines and Shawn Lanier, the creators of the comic book Eventide.
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Adrian talks podcasting, movies and comics with Mark Torres, the host of the syndicated radio show, It Came From The Radio.
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Adrian explores the artistry and duality of illustrator Justin Fischetto.
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Adrian clocks in for work with writer Steven Petrivelli and illustrator Keith Grassmick, the collaborators behind the comic book series Retail.
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Adrian and Eileen talk comics and creator connections with Cloudwrangler Comics proprietor, Jeff Rider.
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Adrian examines the weird world of indie wrestling, comics & more with writer Mario Candelaria and illustrator Fabian Lelay.
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Episode 102: Back To School (with Mega Ran)
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Adrian hits the books with rapper/producer Mega Ran.
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Adrian hits the mean streets with David Pepose, the writer and co-creator of the comic book thriller, Spencer & Locke.
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Episode 100: The Return of Adrian Has Issues
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At long last! The highly-anticipated 100th episode of the Adrian Has Issues podcast!
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Episode 99: This Is Us
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Adrian and Eileen interview their wackiest guests yet: each other.
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Adrian enters a world without superheroes with David Booher, the creator/writer of the Vault Comics titles “Powerless” and “Alien Bounty Hunter.”
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Adrian examines the professional career of Poison The Well and Senses Fail drummer Chris Hornbrook.
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Adrian and Eileen conquer their fear of clowns (and tooth loss) with Mira Mortal and John Rodriguez, the co-creators of the horror comic Made-Up: Zombie Clown Circus.
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Adrian shoots the breeze with 3D animator and “professional podcast guest” Mike Driscoll.
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Adrian travels to the world of Rendaria with Oneshi Press co-founders, writer Lynsey G and illustrator Jayel Draco.
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Adrian is introduced to a new type of action hero by comic book colorist/writer David Baron, the creator of “Stained” from 451 Media.
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Adrian finds inspiration in the banality of every day life with writer/illustrator, Alex Schumacher, the creator of “Decades of (in)Experience” and “Bread Crumbs From The Void.”
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Episode 91: Physical Dialogue (with Don Lee)
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Adrian discovers what it takes to create a thrilling action movie sequence from stunt performer Don Lee.
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Adrian uncovers the deep, personal inspiration behind recording artist Lazarus Wilde’s debut album, “Breathe Now” on Cardigan Records.
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Episode 89: An Evaluation
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Adrian and Eileen reflect on 3 years of podcasting and address the community at-large regarding various issues.
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Episode 88: Darn Heroes (with Mark Frankel & Alexander Sapountzis of Wayward Raven Media)
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Adrian hits the comic convention circuit with Mark Frankel and Alexander Sapountzis of Wayward Raven Media.
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Adrian conducts a superhero psychoanalysis with West Coast Comics founder and former Power Rangers In Space star Christopher Khayman Lee.
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Adrian discusses the finer points of superhero movies, celebrity vaping and bad Southern accents with podcaster/comic book writer Darryl Mansel.