Is It Canon? Podcast

Vol. 29 (part 1) - From NFT to Rare Comic Cover - Burn Island Lava Variant with Jeremy Knows

In this special Part 1 of 2, we're joined by Jeremy Knows, Success Lead at VeeFriends, for a deep dive into one of the most exciting intersections of physical and digital collecting. We discuss the Burn Island Lava Variant currently featuring VeeFriends Comics #23–26, how collectors can burn Book Games NFTs to claim exclusive Lava Variant comics, and what this initiative means for the future of collecting. Along the way, we also explore: 🔥 The vision behind the Lava Variant program 📚 How Burn Island connects digital ownership with physical collectibles 🤝 Onboarding collectors into both sides of the VeeFriends ecosystem 💬 The evolving world of VeeFriends, comics, NFTs, and collecting as a whole Whether you're a longtime VeeFriends collector or just discovering the ecosystem, this conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at where collecting is headed. Be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss Part 2! #VeeFriends #BurnIsland #Comics #NFT #Collectibles #GaryVee #BookGames #LavaVariant

Vol. 28 - Comic Hot Takes and Community Questions

Still no new VeeFriends comic? No problem.This week, we turn to the community for questions, hot takes, and some comic debates. We tackle an Overrated or Underrated segment, discuss whether future comic print runs could increase, and share our thoughts on where the VeeFriends Comics ecosystem might be headed.We also get a little more personal, talking about how we're each doing right now and what keeps us showing up every week for the podcast—even during quieter comic release periods.Because at the end of the day, this show has never been just about new issues. It's about the stories, the lessons, the community, and the conversations that come from them.In this episode:📚 Community Q&A🔥 VeeFriends Comics hot takes⚖️ Overrated or Underrated?🖨️ Print run discussion🎙️ Behind-the-scenes podcast reflections💜 Why there's always something to talk aboutCome for the stories, stay for the laughs.

Vol. 27 - No New Comic, No Problem: Comic Clippings, Blind Ranks & VeeFriends Story Moments

No new VeeFriends comic this week? No problem. In this episode, we take a step back from the usual comic breakdown and dive into the bigger question: what makes a VeeFriends comic moment memorable, collectible, or meaningful? We kick things off with a discussion about the new Comic Clippings / Comic Cuts in the VeeFriends Topps Chrome set. If you pulled one, would you keep it or sell it? What would make the perfect Comic Clipping — a main character, a funny panel, a word bubble, a meaningful trait moment? And maybe the biggest question: does the panel matter more than the character? Then we put ourselves to the test with a Blind Rank: Comic Clipping Edition, ranking comic relic moments without knowing what’s coming next. To wrap it up, we build the first class of the Is It Canon VeeFriends Comics Hall of Fame, with categories like best main character, best lesson, funniest moment, best cover, best villain energy, most underrated issue, and the comic we’d hand to someone reading VeeFriends comics for the first time. It’s part collecting talk, part comic appreciation, and part reminder that even when there’s no new issue, there’s always more story to explore. #VeeFriends #VeeFriendsComics #IsItCanon #ToppsChrome #ComicCollecting #TradingCards #ComicCuts #ComicClippings #GaryVee #Collectibles

Vol 26 (Part 2) - Jim Rugg on Comic 17 "Confident Cobra" and The Importance of Mentors

Jim Rugg joins us for a special two-part episode of Is It Canon!Before we dive into VeeFriends Comic #17: Confident Cobra, we sit down with Jim to talk about comics as a whole - why stories matter, what makes comics such a unique medium, how the industry is evolving, and the impact comics can have on readers of all ages.We also discuss Jim's experience working with VeeFriends, his creative process, and why storytelling remains one of the most powerful ways to connect with people.Part 2 will focus specifically on VeeFriends Comic #17: Confident Cobra, so consider this your behind-the-scenes warmup before we jump into the latest issue.What comic has had the biggest impact on your life? Let us know in the comments!🔔 Subscribe for weekly VeeFriends comic discussions, creator interviews, reviews, and community conversations.#IsItCanon #VeeFriends #JimRugg

Vol 26 - Jim Rugg on Comics, Creativity & Why Stories Matter

Jim Rugg joins us for a special two-part episode of Is It Canon!Before we dive into VeeFriends Comic #17: Confident Cobra, we sit down with Jim to talk about comics as a whole - why stories matter, what makes comics such a unique medium, how the industry is evolving, and the impact comics can have on readers of all ages.We also discuss Jim's experience working with VeeFriends, his creative process, and why storytelling remains one of the most powerful ways to connect with people.Part 2 will focus specifically on VeeFriends Comic #17: Confident Cobra, so consider this your behind-the-scenes warmup before we jump into the latest issue.What comic has had the biggest impact on your life? Let us know in the comments!🔔 Subscribe for weekly VeeFriends comic discussions, creator interviews, reviews, and community conversations.#IsItCanon #VeeFriends #JimRugg