On this episode of the Comic Crusaders Podcast, we welcome the legendary Kevin Shinick! You know him as the writer of W.E.B. of Spider-Man and The Flash, the Emmy-winning genius behind Robot Chicken, the bestselling Star Wars: Force Collector novelist, an Annie-winning producer, and, of course, THE time-traveling detective from Where in Time is Carmen Sandiego? 🎩⌛
But today, we’re talking about his latest Kickstarter project, Host Mortem! This horror-comedy extravaganza promises spooky fun, laughs, and just the right amount of madness.
Episode Breakdown:
🎭 Kevin’s Wild Creative Journey – From acting to writing, animation to comics, we explore the many worlds of Shinick and how his love of storytelling has kept him moving in unexpected directions.
🦸 Superhero Shenanigans – Writing The Flash and W.E.B. of Spider-Man comes with its own challenges—what’s it like to write for some of the fastest and smartest heroes in comics?
🎬 Behind the Madness of Robot Chicken – What it takes to create some of the wildest, most irreverent animated sketches on TV—and the jokes that even Robot Chicken wouldn’t dare air.
👻 Introducing Host Mortem – A horror-comedy unlike any other, Kevin spills the secrets behind his new Kickstarter project and what fans can expect.
📢 Kickstarter Hustle & Horror – The challenges and rewards of crowdfunding, and why Host Mortem is the perfect project to bring fans together.
😂 Balancing Scares & Laughs – Writing comedy and horror means finding the perfect mix of tension and absurdity. Kevin breaks down his approach.
💀 Late-Night Horror Hosts & Their Legacy – The icons of spooky cinema and why they inspired Host Mortem.
🚀 What’s Next for Kevin Shinick? – Upcoming projects, dream collaborations, and where to follow Kevin’s next adventures.
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📢 Follow Kevin Shinick:
X: @KevinShinick
Website: hostmortem.com
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Episode 538 in an unlimited series!
Host:
Al Mega
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