When I think of cartoonist, comic artist, and illustrator Ryan Wheaton, I think of two things: Radicalness, and beards. If you combine these words together, you get bearadical. And if Bearadical was a verb, Ryan Wheaton would have his picture in the god damn dictionary. He is easily one of the coolest artists I’ve met […]
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Worm Food Book Reviews #5
“Sh*t My Dad Says” by Justin Halpern Why you’d like it: Do you need no-BS life advice from a grandfather you never had? Do you like books that expertly alternate between poop jokes and heartfelt memoirs? If you answered yes to both of those questions, then Shit My Dad Says might be the greatest thing […]
Worm Food Book Reviews #4
“Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns)” by Mindy Kaling Why you’d like it: If you seek rapid-fire laughs, quick essays full of blunt life wisdom, or insight into Girl World, then you’ll probably finish this book in one glorious sitting. Oh, and of course, you’ll adore it if you’re a fan of […]
Worm Food Book Reviews #3
“The Book of Lost Things” by John Connolly Why you’d like it: If fairy tales and mythology prick your interest and you long for tales of fantasy without the sugar coating, then you’ll surely want to check it out. Readers who’ve enjoyed any of Gregory Maguire’s books (the author of Wicked) might also want to […]
Artist Interview: Joey Ellis on “Leaky Timbers,” Kickstarter, and Comic Books
Have you heard of a comic book called “Leaky Timbers” by Joey Ellis? If not, go check out the Kickstarter project right now and back it before it’s too late! Then, come back here and read my interview with Joey. He provided A+ responses to my questions about “Leaky Timbers,” his drawing process and inspiration, […]
Artist Interview: Gawki
Hello, everyone! I’m Chris Alan Peuler, an aspiring professional artist, and today I have an interview with a fantastic artist that goes by the handle of Gawki. I recently met Gawki at a group illustration show in small-town Illinois, and I immediately fell in love with her work. After some convincing, I managed to get […]
Worm Food Book Reviews #2
“The Fault in Our Stars” by John Green Why you’d like it: A lot of people have told me they read The Fault in Our Stars when someone they loved was diagnosed with cancer, and that it helped them through it. I could definitely see that and I’d recommend it for consoling purposes. However, I […]
Worm Food Book Reviews #1
“Ready Player One” by Ernest Cline Why you’d like it: I think Ready Player One would be more interesting to someone who’s familiar with the 70s or 80s on some level, so I’d start there. The plot hinges on the references, sure, but the story’s compelling enough on its own. If you’re not sentimental for […]
Joss Whedon’s “Much Ado About Nothing” is Really Freakin’ Something
When I first heard of Joss Whedon’s Much Ado About Nothing project, I flailed around like a maniac because I couldn’t contain my glee. My favorite director – let alone one of my most powerful muses – was going to shoot a version of a Shakespeare play? Sign me up! I didn’t need to know […]
7 Electropop Songs to Get Your Ass in Gear
Feeling meh? Need a musical kick in the rear to get a move on? I’ve got just the thing! Actually, make that seven things, because I couldn’t feature only one (plus, seven is a superb number). The electropop songs you’ll find here often swim around in my brain and force my feet to tap long after […]