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Jimmy welcomes his Unpacking Peanuts co-host, and mystery Science Theater 3000 Writer and Producer, Harold Buchholz for an exploration of the inexact art of writing with funny pictures.

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In this episode, Jimmy calls on decades of experience to explain in excruciating, unfunny detail what goes in to making a book people will actually laugh at.

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In this issue, Jimmy explains his unorthodox process for creating a page of Amelia Rules, discusses the freedom of self-publishing, and the importance making art with value for the author as well as the audience.

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In this episode, Jimmy curses once and celebrates another award nomination! Then we take a look at the books that inspired In the Real Dark Night.

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In the Real Dark Night has been nominated for a 2026 Will Eisner Comics Industry Award for Best Digital Comic. Join Jimmy as he reflects on his many, many, MANY, previous losses.

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In this episode Jimmy discussed the Amelia Rules! Anniversary tour, and talks about his favorite song, the Beatles classic Strawberry Fields Forever and what it’s composition can teach us about writing to an audience

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Special Guest, cartoonist and Amelia Rules! editor Michael Cohen comes by to discuss the secret origins of two fan-favorite characters.

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Jimmy looks back at some of his early work on the occasion of Amelia Rules’ 25th anniversary.

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In this episode, Jimmy identifies what makes us put off creating our art, and cooks up some strategies to get more done.

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Jimmy shares his 38 years of experience as a self-publisher, and provides you with a set of guidelines to help make self-publishing work for you.

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A funny, fun podcast about creativity—where it comes from, what to do with it, and why it sometimes drives us a little nuts. I’m Jimmy Gownley, and every episode I’ll be sharing stories, thoughts, and plenty of dumb ideas.

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Theme song: “Lock the Door, Turn Out the Light” © Steve Murphy 2025, performed by The Pepto Abysmals.

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A funny, fun podcast about creativity—where it comes from, what to do with it, and why it sometimes drives us a little nuts. I’m Jimmy Gownley, and every episode I’ll be sharing stories, thoughts, and plenty of dumb ideas.

© Jimmy Gownley 2025

Theme song: “Lock the Door, Turn Out the Light” © Steve Murphy 2025, performed by The Pepto Abysmals.

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Find out what happens when a young artist actually takes Jimmy’s advice!

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