Comics, Manga, & Graphic Novel Talk: Reviews & Interviews

Always Punch Nazis with Ben Ferrari

January 25, 2026 by admin

The phrase “Always Punch Nazis” has become a cultural lightning rod — provocative, memorable, and instantly recognisable. But behind the slogan lies a deeper story about art, politics, and the responsibility creators feel when the world tilts in dangerous directions. In a recent OH!CAST interview, host Cal MacDonald sat down with comic creator and publisher … Read more

Breaking Barriers in Comics with Nicola Streeten

January 6, 2026January 2, 2026 by admin

Humor and Feminism in British Comics: A Conversation with Nicola Streeten Humor has long been a powerful tool for critique, resistance, and storytelling. In British comics, it has also played a crucial role in feminist expression — challenging norms, exposing inequalities, and creating space for voices historically pushed to the margins. This exploration of humor … Read more

From Disney to Comics with Tanya Roberts

November 8, 2025November 7, 2025 by admin

🎧 Tanya Roberts Interview: From Star Wars to DeviantArt and Beyond In this unfiltered and entertaining Tanya Roberts interview, OH!CAST dives deep into the creative journey of one of the UK’s most versatile comic artists. Host Cal MacDonald and co-host MacFuz welcome Tanya back for her third appearance — and this time, it’s personal. From … Read more

Blending Worlds: Celtic Mythology Meets Manga

October 23, 2025October 10, 2025 by admin

Exploring the Fusion of Eastern Art and Western Legends with Eira Richards

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OH!CAST | Exploring Geek Culture, Fandom and Pop Culture

Brought to you from the wild, wonderful Outer Hebrides, OH!CAST is a geek culture podcast where the Atlantic winds meet the winds of change in fandom, gaming, and all things nerdy.Tune in for insights, laughs, and plenty of “oh!” moments.

In this episode of OH!CAST, the hosts welcome veteran game artist Simon Butler, whose career spans more than four decades and hundreds of games—from the earliest 8-bit era to modern indie development. (Content advisory: this episode contains strong language and frank discussion throughout.)

Simon shares the remarkable story of how he accidentally fell into the games industry in the early 1980s, back when the role of a “game artist” barely existed and developers were inventing the craft as they went along. From drawing sprites on graph paper to pushing pixels across multiple platforms, he recounts what it was really like working during the formative years of the industry.

The conversation explores Simon’s time with studios such as Ocean Software, the realities of developing movie tie-ins, and the chaotic creativity of early game development. He talks about working on titles connected to classic franchises, contributing graphics to Worms, and the infamous Highlander adaptation—while offering candid reflections on what worked, what didn’t, and why some games became legends for the wrong reasons.

Along the way, Simon shares stories about tight deadlines, overnight crunch sessions, and the culture of the 8-bit development scene—plus his unfiltered thoughts on retro nostalgia, the AAA industry, and why indie developers today are closer to the original spirit of game creation.

It’s a funny, honest, and occasionally brutal look behind the curtain at how classic games were really made—and how the myth of the “golden age” compares to the reality.