Q Con the Podcast
"Q Con the Podcast," hosted by Julian Jetson, bridges the worlds of LGBTQIA+ pop culture and entertainment with a dual-segment format that captivates and educates. Each episode features insightful interviews with industry professionals, followed by discussions with pop culture experts on the latest entertainment news from a queer perspective. Produced by Q Con, the annual LGBTQIA pop culture convention in West Hollywood during Pride month, this podcast is a celebration of diversity, creativity, and the queer voices leading the charge in comics, gaming, film, and TV.
Building New Worlds in Gotham: A Conversation with Comic Book Writer Meghan Fitzmartin
This week on Q Con the Podcast, we’re talking with Meghan Fitzmartin — comic book writer, TV writer, and all-around storyteller. Meghan takes us through her journey from working in the Supernatural writers’ room to shaping the future of Gotham City in comics like Tim Drake: Robin, Dark Crisis: Young Justice, and Batman: Urban Legends.
We get into what it meant to write Tim Drake’s coming-out story, how she’s carving out new spaces like Gotham Marina, and why queer stories belong right at the heart of superhero mythologies. Plus, we talk about finding hope in heroes and how gr...
Editor-in-Chief Barbra Dillon Talks Fanbase Press, Fandom, and Finding Your Voice
What do comics, queer storytelling, voice acting, and Jedi recruitment have in common? One fabulous human: Barbra Dillon.
We’re hanging out with the Editor-in-Chief and Co-Founder of Fanbase Press, the award-winning indie publisher that’s putting powerful, inclusive stories at the front of geek culture. Barbra spills on what it means to build a platform for marginalized voices, why indie creators are the real MVPs, and how fandom can fuel change.
Oh — and did we mention she voiced Katniss Everdeen? Because she totally did.
From the Latinx Comic Arts Festi...
Editor-in-Chief Barbra Dillon Talks Fanbase Press, Fandom, and Finding Your Voice
What do comics, queer storytelling, voice acting, and Jedi recruitment have in common? One fabulous human: Barbra Dillon.
We’re hanging out with the Editor-in-Chief and Co-Founder of Fanbase Press, the award-winning indie publisher that’s putting powerful, inclusive stories at the front of geek culture. Barbra spills on what it means to build a platform for marginalized voices, why indie creators are the real MVPs, and how fandom can fuel change.
Oh — and did we mention she voiced Katniss Everdeen? Because she totally did.
From the Latinx Comic Arts F...
Comic Artist Rye Hickman on Faith, Erotic Fairy Tales, and the Journey to Self-Discovery
On this episode of Q Con the Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome Rye Hickman, the powerhouse illustrator behind emotionally rich, visually stunning stories like Buzzing, Bad Dream: A Dreamer’s Story, and the hauntingly beautiful Hey, Mary.
Based in Denver and fueled by good coffee and a love for dystopian tales, Rye opens up about their creative journey — from drawing hands (their favorite!) to crafting stories that challenge binaries, beliefs, and expectations. We take a deep dive into Hey, Mary, a graphic novel that unpacks Catholic guilt, queer longing, and what happen...
Supergirl’s Dreamer, DC’s Secret Six, and the Rise of GLAAD Award Winner Nicole Maines
Actor, writer, and all-around queer icon Nicole Maines joins Q Con the Podcast for a deep, joyful, and no-holds-barred conversation. From her groundbreaking role as Dreamer on Supergirl to her fierce performance in Yellowjackets, Nicole continues to break barriers on-screen—and now she’s doing the same on the page.
A newly minted GLAAD Award winner and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, Nicole is also the creative force behind DC Comics' Secret Six, with writing credits on Harley Quinn, Suicide Squad, and DC Pride. We talk about what...
From Midnighter to Sainted Love: Comic Book Writer Steve Orlando Breaks Boundaries
Comic book trailblazer Steve Orlando joins Q Con the Podcast for a deep dive into the power of queer storytelling! From redefining DC’s Midnighter to crafting bold narratives in Martian Manhunter and Scarlet Witch, Steve has built a career championing complex, unapologetically queer heroes. In this episode, we go all in on Midnighter—his impact, his queerness, and why he remains one of comics' most radical gay superheroes.
Plus, Steve takes us behind the scenes of his latest project, Sainted Love, a time-traveling, genre-smashing romance that bends reality and challenges what queer stories can...
Killer Queens, Ghostbusters: Back in Town + Casting Film & TV: Yellow Jackets, The Umbrella Academy
QUEERS IN COMICS - SPOTLIGHT ON CREATORS & ARTISTSÂ
This week on Q Con the Podcast, Julian Jetson welcomes comic book creator David Booher, known for his GLAAD and Eisner Award-nominated works like Killer Queens and Canto. David will discuss his latest venture into the supernatural with Ghostbusters: Back in Town, Saturday Morning Adventures: Dungeons & Dragons, and more.
PRIDE IN PRODUCTION - BEHIND THE SCENES OF FILM & TV
Julian Jetson dives into the world of film and TV production with a special focus on LGBTQIA+ experiences in Hollywood. Our guest, esteemed casting director Josh Ropiequet, known for h...
Animating Advocacy: Cort Lane on Queer Representation in Kids' TV & X-Men '97 Insider Stories
Host Julian Jetson sits down with Cort Lane, a visionary in kids' TV and executive producer behind hits like My Little Pony, Ultimate Spider-Man, and Marvel Rising. Cort discusses his advocacy work with the GLAAD Kids & Family Advisory Council and shares how GLAAD influenced the portrayal of queer characters in children's media. He also gives us an insider’s look at crafting Spider-Man by adhering to a specific list of nine attributes to keep the beloved character authentic.
In our second segment, dive deep into the X-Men universe with Dylan Carter from House of X and To Me My...
Author Rex Ogle: Championing LGBTQ+ Voices in Youth Literature
Host Julian Jetson chats with Rex Ogle, award-winning author of "Free Lunch," about his prolific work in children's books, comics, and graphic novels.
 Nerd News features co-host of Cyclops is Waiting for Me Podcast, John Carle, and professional costume designer and stylist, Rachael Sanderson, discussing the latest headlines including the tragic loss of "Gen V" star Chance Perdomo, the unveiling of Jerry Seinfeld's "Unfrosted," pivotal moments in the X-Men saga, the new screenwriter for "Star Trek 4," "Blue's Clues" star checking in on Nickelodeon fans, and Courteney Cox's talks for "Scream 7."
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Exploring Blue Beetle and Washington's Gay General with Comic Book Writer Josh Trujillo
In this episode of Q Con the Podcast, Julian Jetson welcomes Josh Trujillo, celebrated for his work on Hulking & Wiccan, Rick and Morty - Worlds Apart, and The United States of Captain America, to spotlight his latest projects, Blue Beetle: Graduation Day and Washington's Gay General.
Nerd News heats up with author and journalist David Reddish & cosplayer Amber Martin, dissecting the latest on X-Men '97, the return of Beetlejuice, Ghostbuster: Afterlife, the newest Dr. Who series, The Penguin, and the intriguing Deadboy Detectives.
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"We Belong" Queer Black Sci-Fi Anthology, Teen Titans Movie, Gail Simone Takes Over Uncanny X-Men
In this week's episode of "Q Con the Podcast," host Julian Jetson is joined by Viktor T. Kerney, queer comic book creator and editor of "We Belong," for a deep dive into his work and the anthology that showcases queer Black creators in fantasy and sci-fi.
The Nerd News Segment features Rebecca Kaplan, Deputy Managing Editor at Comics Beat, and Chris Riley, Co-Founder of The Uncanny Experience and Co-Host of the X-Reads Podcast. They'll explore a series of captivating topics, from the announcement of a live-action...
Sci-Fi Movie Prop Maker A.J. Catalano, John Cena Naked, Dragon Ball Z, Twilight Animated Series
This week, Julian Jetson chats with A.J. Catalano, a renowned Hollywood prop maker known for his work on iconic films like Tron: Legacy and X-Men: Days of Future Past, and Star Trek: Beyond. Delve into the craftsmanship behind movie magic.
Plus, cosplayers London Villamayor and Alain Diaz join for Nerd News, discussing Oscars highlights, including John Cena's unexpected nude stage moment and Ryan Gosling's "I'm Just Ken" performance, alongside the latest on a Pink Power Ranger music video, "Twilight" animated series, and remembering Dragon Ball Z's creator, Akira Toriyama.<...
Queer Comic Books by Tara Madison Avery, Willy Wonka Experience Nightmare, Nerdy Tarot Decks
In the debut episode of "Q Con the Podcast," Julian Jetson welcomes Tara Madison Avery, renowned for her LGBTQAIU-themed comics. Avery unveils "A Good Sport," a book exploring author Soizick Jeffre's 2018 Gay Games journey, her dedication to athletics, and the event's history.
Joining the episode, Joe Pryde, a talented illustrator and cosplayer, alongside Cathy Kutz, author of "Garden of Forbidden Fruit", certified sound healer, and Tarot reader, dive into Nerd News. They discuss the viral Willy Wonka Experience, new Magic: The Gathering and pop culture tarot decks, a first look at the new Superman, Avatar: The Last Airbender...
