Jimmy Gownley's Dumb Ideas

Jimmy Gownley's Dumb Ideas


Latest Episodes

Episode 009 A Very Ninja Christmas
December 24, 2019

And here it is: the 2008 stage version of the Amelia Rules! musical, a Very Ninja Christmas. Songs by Michael Cohen. Enjoy!

Episode 008 A Very Jimmy Christmas
December 24, 2019

Happy Holidays! We're back with a pair of surprise episodes so Christmassy, they should be Claymation. In this episode, I reminisce with Composer Michael Cohen and Amelia actress Kay Perkins as we discuss the Amelia Rules! Musical. 

Episode 007: What to Expect When You are Expecting to Expect Something and You Just Don't Know What to Expect
May 03, 2018

In this episode, Jimmy talks about Avengers Infinity War... honestly! Also... the death (and return???) of Amelia McBride!!!!! PLUS a post-credit scene in the Mighty Marvel Manner. Also, Jimmy discusses how to manage expectations in your career... and ta.

Episode 006: How to Turn Other People's Misery Into Profit... But in a Nice Way!
April 06, 2018

Jimmy takes you page by page through one of the most popular Amelia stories in order to show you where each idea came from, and how you can use similar techniques to fuel your own stories. Also in Comic Book Zen... a haunting, cautionary tale of Comic Bo.

Episode 005: Where Ideas Come From
March 22, 2018

Jimmy answers the ultimate question about creativity! Just where in the heck do ideas come from anyway?!! Plus, he does SPOT ON impressions of both Alan Moore AND Neil Gaiman!

Episode 004: Strawberry Feels Forever
March 08, 2018

In this episode, Jimmy discusses how Strawberry Fields Forever impacted his creative life, and how best to channel your own creativity so that it reaches it's ideal audience. Also, the pros and cons of trying to beat up a truck!

Episode 003: If You Meet the Fanboy, Shoosh the Fanboy
February 22, 2018

In this first half of a two part episode, Jimmy talks about distractions, obstacles, fans, and audiences, and just who the heck art is created for! Plus: The perils of early 80's HBO viewing!

Episode 002: I Pity Da Fool... But Who Pities Me?
February 05, 2018

In this episode, award winning cartoonist Jimmy Gownley discusses the costs and rewards of originality, dealing with criticism, and the time he told Mr. T to zip it. Plus. Amelia reads the best of Jimmy's bad reviews!

Episode 001: Jimmy Gownley's Dumb Ideas
December 19, 2017

The New York Times Best-Selling author of Amelia Rules! and The Dumbest Idea Ever explores creativity, comic books, Luke Skywalker, Jack Kirby and why cartoonists are the most powerful beings in the universe! This brand new podcast from award winning car.