# The Wizard Files: Deanna Destito

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Podcast: [WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wizards-the-podcast-guide-to-comics-306794)
Published: 2026-05-06T12:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Managing Editor of Comics Beat and co-host of Comic Book School on YouTube, Deanna Destito joins us to talk about her early days as an intern for Wizard magazine. Hear stories about interviewing Stan Lee, Brian Pulido and other comic book creators. Plus, some real talk about what is was like being a young female in the Wizard bullpen, tips for successful collaboration in comic book creating and more. You can enjoy early, UNCUT releases of our episodes, exclusive ToyFares: The Podcast, unique video content and more when you join our Patreon community at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS today! Thanks to our monthly supporters MegaRuss Steven W Steve Bada Matthew Strange Hombre Richard Cocchi Andrew Burt Brandon Whitmore Bill Gudde Michael Johnson Brock626 Tom Goodwin Matt and Lissy Poisso Lennon Patton Patrick McFadden Marvin Dupree Lunchlady Doris Mark Syp Seth Johnson Dapper Dan Paladin Phillip Sevy Robb Matt Frank Anderson Russell Sheath Hellions Team Damon David Ellis acovio Alex Giannini Jeremy Cathey Nate Clark Mark Florio David Fink Brent Cranfill MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe MeltFaceKillah Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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