Writer Episodes

Filmmaker Rob Moniot joins host Holly Hughes on today’s episode of The Holly Hughes Podcast. Rob talks about his career in Hollywood, from being a stuntman to finding his path in filmmaking through short films. Rob also talks about the business of making movies, navigating loneliness, and telling a Jewish story as a non-Jew in one of his latest films.

For many listeners of this podcast, the golden era of comic books is something we fondly remember. Names like Spiderman, Superman and Conan are more familiar to us than many family members. For each of those iconic properties, there is a creative mind behind the writing, artwork and storytelling that brings those comics to life. Today’s guest on The Holly Hughes Podcast has dedicated his life to breathing life into some of the most beloved franchises to grace the pages of comic book lore. Jim Zub is an artist, writer and creative director for the Conan: The Barbarian franchise, as well as The Avengers, Skullkickers and more.  Jim and Holly talk about the creation and direction of revered comic franchises, the atmosphere of events like San Diego Comic-Con, the industry of creativity, collecting memorabilia, and the power of relationships - particularly the one you have with your life partner.