A New Chapter: Back to Pop Begins Its Aethon Books Journey

Remember the first story that made you wish you could step into its world? Maybe it started with a Saturday morning cartoon, a comic pulled from a spinner rack, or a book you kept reading long after bedtime.

That feeling of discovery is taking Back to Pop somewhere new.

We’re embarking on a journey with Aethon Books, bringing you conversations with authors whose imaginations open doors to new adventures.

Our planned author lineup includes Travis Bagwell, Seth Ring, Drew Hayes, John Bierce, Andrew Givler, Luke Chmilenko, and more.

We’ll explore the people behind the pages: where their ideas begin, how their characters take shape, and what it takes to build a world readers want to return to.

From the playful promise of Drew Hayes’ Roverpowered: Volume One, Ruff Start to the magic and adventure of John Bierce’s Mage Errant, there’s plenty to discover. Along the way, we’ll talk about the influences, unexpected turns, and creative decisions that turn an idea into a story readers make part of their lives.

For longtime readers, these conversations offer a chance to hear from familiar favorites. For those discovering these authors for the first time, they’re an invitation to find your next adventure.

Think of it as pulling up a chair with the person who built a world you love. What came first, the character or the setting? Which moment changed the direction of the story? What surprised even the author?

Those are the kinds of conversations we’re looking forward to sharing.

At the heart of this journey is the same curiosity that drives Back to Pop: wanting to know how the stories we love came to be, and hearing it from the people who created them.

Thank you to Aethon Books and the participating authors for helping us begin this next chapter. We’re excited to bring our community along.

Watch for guest announcements and episode release dates here at Back to Pop. Your next favorite story might begin with a conversation.