Interviews with independent and small press comic book creators.
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The podcast where the best in the small press comics scene make one hell of a big noise! The Awesome Comics Podcast is a podcast where the best and brightest in the world of small press and independent comic books get their time to shine. You’ll find out about books you’ve never heard of but you will love. Theres great informative interviews with creators, full of helpful tips for any aspiring comic book creator just starting out. Theres also a ridiculous amount of humour running throughout. ...
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Comix Experience opened in San Francisco April 1, 1989. Since 2015, our monthly Graphic Novel Clubs have been bringing the greatest books by the greatest creators to the greatest readers: you! As part of this service we conduct in-depth video interviews with creators about the joys and terrors of making comics! Find out more about the clubs at https://www.graphicnovelclub.com/start
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Let's talk comics, food, beer, small press publishing, and anything else that pertains to the Sacramento creative scene.
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WIP stands for ‘Work In Progress’, and on this podcast writer/artist Joe Stone talks to other comic creators about the projects that they are currently working on to try and get some insight into their creative process.
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Comic Book Workshop | A Podcast About Making Comics
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A Podcast all about making comics - with in-depth discussions on craft, and interviews with creators ranging from A-List to Small Press and everything in between.
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Every month our host Klintron talks with the minds behind some of the most disturbing and obscure comic books of both today and yesterday, with a special emphasis on small press and self-published and the so-called ”Outlaw Comics” movement of the 1990s. Subscribe and you‘ll discover comics you won‘t find anywhere else.
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Joe Biel is the founder and CEO of Microcosm, a 25-year-old midlist publishing and distribution company that has sold millions of books. Elly Blue is the editorial and marketing director at Microcosm. Joe is also the author of A People’s Guide to Publishing, which distills what they’ve learned over the past 25 years in 416 pages. Together, they distill this knowledge for other publishers and people who simply want to understand the publishing industry. ************ Thank you for watching the ...
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Maverick Matthews takes you on a journey truly unlike any other - and yes, we know a lot of people say that...So intoxicate, and let your mind wander. It's time for a break from the mundane and the regular. You are overheating in the swamp of experience, surrounded by other monkey-humanoids who claim you owe them the favor of many, many contrived obligations. They hover and wait unceasingly at the edge of your private, secret swamp. Here it is damp and fertile, out there is is dry and ideas ...
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Cartooonists Rina Ayuyang and Thien Pham take time out to talk shop and discuss topics and issues concerning comics and the small press world. Each podcast is highlighted with New-Comics-Wednesday beat reportage from fellow cartoonist Josh Frankel and topped off with an exclusive interview with some fine cartoonist who is willing to bare their soul to us! (Or at least talk about ink nibs.)
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You know that sinking feeling when you wake up with a hangover and think: “I’m never doing this again”? We’ve all been there. But what happens when you follow through? Sonia Kahlon and Kathleen Killen can tell you, because they did it! They went from sisters-in-law, to Sisters in Sobriety. In this podcast, Sonia and Kathleen invite you into their world, as they navigate the ups and downs of sobriety, explore stories of personal growth and share their journey of wellness and recovery. Get rea ...
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Episode 275: The Burning Rage of a Dying Planet (with Craig Rosebraugh)
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Craig Rosebraugh, author of "Burning Rage of a Dying Planet: The FBI vs. the Earth Liberation Front" sits down with us to talk about how he became the spokesperson for the ELF, the FBI faking a book deal to gain intel, and publishing controversial materials. Check out Craig's book on our website. If you have a New York Times sub, here's a link to a…
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Rewiring the Brain: The Role of Psychedelics in Addiction Treatment With Michelle Hudasko
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In this exciting episode of "Sisters in Sobriety," Sonia and Kathleen dive into the buzzy topic of using psychedelics in addiction recovery. From psilocybin to ketamine, these substances are being explored for their potential to help break the cycle of addiction. Today's guest, Michelle Hudasko, is here to share her unique journey from working with…
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Episode 476 - What is Going to Happen to Our Comics?
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Collecting Comics is something we all do, but what happens to those books when we need shelf space (or head to the great comic book store in the sky)? Eamonn from the Mega City Book Club joins the ACP gang this week to discuss the comic collecting hobby and the many questions people don't normally think about over the years. Plus a new reading chal…
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Episode 274: How do you become a neighborhood bookstore? w/Spoke & Word Books
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This month for the #BookstoreSolidarityProject, we hung out with Cierra, owner of Portland-local bookstore Spoke & Word! We talked about bookselling, strategic romance and genre placement, and how much of a fan Joe's doctor is of them. Check out Spoke & Word's site: https://www.spokeandwordbooks.com/…
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P015E002 - "Heart to Heart" - Clip Show with Maverick "Cranston" Matthews
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Please Visit MaverickMatthews.com and click on the Private Member tab to subscribe! Thank you. Res Ipsa LoquiturBy Maverick Matthews
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Max Davenport & Flobo Boyce on FIRST PLACE LOSERS
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Max Davenport and Flobo Boyce join the show to talk about their new comic on Kickstarter, FIRST PLACE LOSERS. You can find the project here: http://kck.st/3WlMREW Follow Max on Instagram @maxdavenportyo Follow Flobo on Instagram @flobito Subscribe via: Apple | Google | Spotify Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram @TMBCworkshop Contact: Letters@TMBC…
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Understanding the Power of Parts: Erin Gilmour on Internal Family Systems
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In this episode of Sisters in Sobriety, hosts Sonia and Kathleen chat with Erin Gilmour, the founder of Rose Psychotherapy. Erin is a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) and Certified Canadian Addiction Counsellor (CCAC), known for her warm, down-to-earth approach to therapy. Specializing in helping individuals with addictions and eating disorders, Eri…
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Episode 475 - What Does It Mean to be STAPLED?
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This week the pod trio get Nick Gonzo (50 Signal, Funk Soul Samurai) to talk about his work in the small press and zine community and the new comic and zine event STAPLED! It's an amazing, hilarious, frank and honest discussion about being creative, organising a small press event, therapeutic art and more. It's also dares to answer the age old ques…
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Episode 273: Why Do We Keep Talking About Boxes?
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Boxes— they make the book world go round. Why do we have such strong opinions on boxes (and where we get them from? Why is there a cat on ours now? Let us deliver the good word and show off our new boxes.
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Mindful Drinking: Derek Brown's Journey from Bartender to Wellness Advocate
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In this episode of Sisters in Sobriety, Sonia and Kathleen are excited to bring you an insightful discussion with Derek Brown, a renowned author, NASM certified wellness coach, and founder of Positive Damage. Derek is known for his inspiring journey from being one of America's top bartenders to becoming a leading advocate for mindful drinking and i…
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Episode 474 - And the Eisner Award Goes to...
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The ACP talk about the Eisner Awards! Well, a bit. The gang discuss the yearly comic awards past and present and discuss how things have changed over the years. Plus there's a big chat about comic book promotion. Namely, has there ever been a book that you haven't stopped hearing about for years? Are you tired of hearing about about it? Is there su…
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Episode 272: What is a Hybrid Publisher? (starring Jane Friedman)
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What is hybrid publishing? What is it a hybrid between? Halfway between traditional publishing and service providing, hybrid publishers have come to mean a lot of things from a rebranded vanity publishing to a co-investment model with superior royalties and it's often difficult to tell the difference until you are familiar with the players involved…
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Episode 473 - The Best Comics Publisher of All Time Is...
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The ACP trio unite to discuss several different topics, from favourite publishers, bad issue 1 covers, to the annual Cliff Cumber meet up 'QVention'! Theres amazing indie comics talk and recommendations, nostalgia, laughs and a special appearance by everyones favourite bear - SOOTY! Great stuff to check out this week - QVention, Cliff Cumber, Tribu…
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Riding the Pink Cloud: The Highs and Lows of Sobriety - A Deep Dive
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Welcome to another episode of "Sisters in Sobriety." Today, Sonia and Kathleen tackle the highs and lows of the early sobriety journey. They'll break down the "pink cloud" phase and share tips on handling sobriety fatigue, making sure you're well-prepared for the ride ahead. In this chat, Sonia and Kathleen discuss the pink cloud—those early days o…
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Episode 271: The All New Henry & Glenn Comic (is back!) starring our tattooed, musclebound rockstars.
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Ten years later, the greatest love story every told is back. Featuring an extensive interview with Tom Neely and Justin Hall, we take a deep look at "punk rock Bert and Ernie" where our anti-heroes celebrate toxic masculinity in full color for the first time. Is that Stephen King performing a pet funeral? Is that a joke about Lemmy? How many comic …
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Episode 472 - From Comics Fan to Comics Creator!
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This week the ACP talk to Green Archer Comics, a great new comics publisher that not only have put out a slew of books in a short space of time, but are doing something a bit different with some existing characters. Together they talk about comic book storytelling tropes, public domain characters, pulp comics, supportive partners, finding an audien…
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Changing The Game: Jon Kostas on Psychedelic Therapy for Alcohol Use Disorder
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Join Sonia in this episode of Sisters in Sobriety as she sits down with Jon Kostas, an inspiring advocate for addiction recovery and a trailblazer in the field of psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAT) for alcohol use disorder. Jon’s journey from struggling with alcoholism to finding a path to sobriety through PAT is nothing short of transformative. Hi…
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Episode 270: How Do You Handle Publishing Controversial Material Safely & Sustainably?
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Particularly when one comes from a conservative family and has many conversations where their beliefs are challenged, they tend to assume that the publishing landscape works the same way. This week, we answer a reader question about how to publish safely and sustainably despite one's political opinions. ************ Thank you for watching the Peopl…
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Episode 269: What do books and sneakers have in common? w/ CLASS bookstore
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CLASS bookstore is probably the most talked about bookseller in the U.S. in 2024. They know how to build a hype machine and get people talking about them. Publishers pressure their sales reps to get books in there. What is different about them? And the big question—how do they utilize fashion marketing to make books dope? ************ Thank you for…
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Sparkle in Sobriety: Rediscovering Joy Without Alcohol
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In this episode of "Sisters in Sobriety," Kathleen and Sonia tackle a fear many in recovery face: wondering if all the fun ends when you choose sobriety. Spoiler alert—it doesn't! They dive into how life without alcohol can be more vibrant and full of genuine joy, with the sparkle just beginning. Kathleen and Sonia chat about how our ideas of fun c…
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Episode 471 - Valiant and the Resurgence of Comics Heroes!
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The ACP gang have always been interested in the ever evolving world of Valiant Comics, and now that Alien Books have teamed with Valiant for a resurgence of their universe we just had to have them on to talk about the upcoming line of books! Plus there's talk about the american independent comic scene, meta comic book storytelling, zines about comi…
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Episode 470 - Have Comics Become Too Niche?
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Is the comic book hobby becoming too niche? Is the printed book pricing itself out of existence? Are there monthlies you can give too someone who doesn't read comics? All of these questions are discussed, debated and dissected but the ACP trio as they try not to be grumpy old comic fans (do they succeed?). Plus there are a LOT of comics to check ou…
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Mindful Recovery: Buddhist Teachings and Sobriety with Vimalasara
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In this episode of "Sisters in Sobriety," host Sonia Kahlon is joined by the inspiring Valerie Mason-John, also known as Vimalasara. Valerie is a renowned author and public speaker whose work in the field of addiction and recovery has made a profound impact. Today, Sonia explores Valerie's unique approach to addiction recovery, which blends mindful…
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Episode 268: What is a Small Press Publisher? (starring Jane Friedman)
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During a recent phone call, we asked a partner how she defines "independent publisher" and her answer was "we know it when we see it." "Indie" has grown to mean "dependent on Amazon" and Orwell would be proud. In the past decade, publishing has become overwhelmed by jargon. Well you might say that it goes back much further than that (and we probabl…
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Episode 469 - Taking a Look at Comics from 1900!
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The gang are joined by Peter Duncan (Sector 13) to talk about his work writing and editing for Sector 13 Comics, Eniskillon Comic Con, raising money for the NHS, Michael Moorcock and the new anthology 1900. If you like vintage UK comics, discovering comic creators and adding to those wishlists and pull lists this is the episode for you. Plus there'…
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VACATIONING SOBER: How to Enjoy Time Away Without Alcohol
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Today on Sisters in Sobriety, Sonia and Kathleen dive into the unique challenges and joys of vacationing while maintaining sobriety. They share their personal journeys and practical tips to help you navigate your next getaway with confidence and ease. Whether you're planning a family visit, a beach retreat, or a solo adventure, this episode is pack…
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Episode 267: What if someone else just published the same book?
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It happens all the time. One of our distributed publishers got in touch, horrified and terrified that MacMillan had just published the same book that she did the week before. She thought it would cannibalize her sales. Many authors and publishers keep this stuff close to the chest. Not us. We follow the Paul Hawken school of being your best, indivi…
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Part II of Art as Therapy: Transforming Recovery with Sarah Smith
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This week on Sisters in Sobriety, we explore the transformative power of art therapy in addiction recovery. Joining us is Sarah Smith who will guide us through the fascinating intersections of creativity and healing. Sarah is a passionate artist and non-traditional art therapist, owning Soul-Full Art Therapy where she helps individuals explore the …
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Episode 468 - We can be HEROES just for one day!
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This week Vince and Dan get a call from Tony who, joined by the awesome Cliff Cumber to talk about their experience at Heroes Con in 2024. While they are there the gang also talk about what are their turn ons and turn offs when it comes to buying indie and small press comics. This 'international' chat goes everywhere from meeting your favourite cre…
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Episode 266: Can booksellers increase bonding over Corgis? Janet Geddis of Avid Bookshop
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Publishers often think of booksellers as our frontline marketing force; the people who we outsource our jobs to. This week, Janet Geddis of Avid Bookshop does a great job of outlining the actual role that bookstores play in a daily role. It's more matchmaking than pushing the newest thing on some poor, unsuspecting browser. It's a deep game of fami…
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Art as Therapy: Transforming Recovery with Sarah Smith
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In this episode of "Sisters in Sobriety," Sonia and Kathleen explore the powerful role of art in healing, wellness, and recovery from alcohol use disorder. Joined by Sarah Smith, the compassionate owner of Soulful Art Therapy, the discussion delves into how art therapy can transform lives, providing a unique and effective outlet for emotional expre…
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