Comic Crusaders Podcast #538 - Kevin Shinick

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.

🔥 Get Notified to Support Host Mortem on Kickstarter via the prelaunch page:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kevinshinick/host-mortem-graphic-novel-from-emmy-winning-writer-and-host?ref=808uxj

📢 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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Al Mega

I'm Al Mega the CEO of Comic Crusaders, CEO of the Undercover Capes Podcast Network, CEO of Geekery Magazine & Owner of Splintered Press (coming soon). I'm a fan of comics, cartoons and old school video games. Make sure to check out our podcasts/vidcasts and more!