Comic Lab is a weekly podcast hosted by Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett about making comics and earning a living from them. It has 460 episodes since January 2018, typically about 67 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, implying a rate of roughly $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll.
A highly rated, long-running podcast reaching working cartoonists and comics creators
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 314 ratings, with 303 five-star reviews.
- 460 episodes since 2018 with a steady weekly release and roughly an hour per episode.
- Audience of aspiring and working comics creators who are actively building businesses and buying tools.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, interview, how-to segment
- Tone
- friendly, practical
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 60 to 75 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The description links to a Patreon community and lists a sponsorship inquiry email, with no sponsor named in the feed or titles.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed carries the explicit flag set to 1 and the show is about comics, but no recent titles show adult or violent content.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | patreon.com/comiclab |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1331204679 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/GAaIUAjz |
Benchmark score: 86 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| WorldCon 2026 and Hugo Awards review | 2026-10-15 | 1 h 8 min |
| How to Launch a Comics Studio | 2026-10-08 | 1 h 7 min |
| Is there a LIMIT to comics success? | 2026-10-01 | 60 min |
| How to Build Momentum | 2026-09-24 | 1 h 2 min |
| How to Make a Style Guide for Your Comic | 2026-09-17 | 1 h 15 min |
| 80th Annual NCS Conference and Reuben Awards Review | 2026-09-10 | 59 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
The podcast about making comics — and making a living from comics! It's half shop talk, half how-to, and half friendship. WE SQUEEZED IN THREE HALVES. It's tips and tricks and all the joys of cartooning as a pro. So pull up your drawing chair, put on some headphones, and join us while you draw! And if you like what you hear, join our community at patreon.com/comiclab (For sponsorship inquiries:…
About Comic Lab
Comic Lab is a weekly podcast hosted by Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett, covering the craft of cartooning and the business of making a living from comics. Per the feed and the show's Patreon link, episodes run about an hour and the show has published 460 episodes since January 2018. The show carries a 4.9 average rating from 314 ratings on Apple Podcasts.
Listeners are most likely aspiring and working comics creators, a group that is estimated rather than measured. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode. No sponsors are named in the feed, and the show points to a Patreon community and a sponsorship inquiry email.
The show suits brands selling drawing tools, creator software or conventions. At an estimated rate of $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll, a sponsor buys access to a focused, engaged audience of comics makers.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Comic Lab can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Comic Lab
How much does Comic Lab charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is roughly $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing depends on the terms agreed with the show.
What is Comic Lab about?
Comic Lab is a podcast hosted by Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett about making comics and earning a living as a cartoonist. Episodes mix shop talk, how-to advice and guest interviews.
How do I contact Comic Lab about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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