Your Twitter feed is a dumpster fire, and dinner table discussions aren’t exactly what they used to be. That’s why in 2024, The Backbench is going to bring the issues that matter into focus — and have fun doing it. With the next federal election looming, host Mattea Roach (Jeopardy! Super Champion) and featured guests will help you make sense of Canadian politics with a mix of engaging, myth-busting, rug-pulling analysis and personal stories straight from the mouths of those caught in the cr ...
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Promoting Canadian comic book creators and supporters.
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Selena Vyle & Hillary Yaas, Toronto’s beloved comedy queens, banter, catch up, argue and interview some of Canada’s most hilarious drag queens, and feature some legendary guests from across the world as well!
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Geekoholics Anonymous is your one stop Video Game Podcast shop. Each week your hosts Rico (@RicF) and Dayne (@DayneCody) talk about Video Games, Movies, Comics, TV or whatever the hell we like. Our show is heavily influenced by some of the greats like The Giant Bombcast, CAGcast and KFGD. Rico has an unhealthy amiibo addiction and Dayne is a keyboard and mouse snob. Join us weekly for our unique Canadian viewpoints on everyones favorite hobby.
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Welcome to Canadians Talk Comics aka CTC! On this channel we will be talking about all things comics but with some obvious Canadian flare of course! We will be posting our bi-weekly podcast on this channel. If you have a comic book topic you would like us to talk about, please leave it in the comments below! We hope you all enjoy!
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The Pixels and Ink Podcast is your link to the world of Comics and Video Games all from a Canadian Perspective. Every Friday hear the crew of CGMagazine as they talk about the news, the latest games, and random things that interest them.
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Comedians Brian Beaudoin and Frank Gazerro chat about life, comedy, ADHD, parenting, talk with the best comics working today, and they're usually high while doing it.
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Two Old Farts Talk Sci-Fi will bring you back to when you first fell in love with the speculative genre, which includes science fiction, fantasy, and horror, their mashups and subgenres, whether that be the written word or movies, TV, theatre, comic books and graphic novels. Whatever the format, if it can’t happen in real life, it may be brought up. --- What is it that first brought you to love the things that could not happen? --- What is it about the speculative genre that keeps you readin ...
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A podcast where we talk about Games, Toys, Comics, Movies, Collectibles, and other geeky things!! ABOUT US: CanGeek Games and Collectibles is a privately owned & operated home based Canadian business. We function both as an online vendor and a pop-up shop through our regular involvement in Comic-Cons, ToyCons and other local and regional events.
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Canadian TV icon Ed the Sock and his foil, the outspokenly witty redhead Liana K, talk about news, politics, music, TV, movies, comic books, sports, pop culture and anything else under the sun, in a stream-of-consciousness podcast that rivals James Joyce's Ulysses. Okay, not really, but this is supposed to be hype, right?
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Welcome to Improv Town, the podcast where I interview my favorite improvisers about an improv topic I think they’re great at! Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/improv-town-podcast/id1251040692?mt=2
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For lovers of reading, writing, science and general communication. This podcast will aim at acknowledging the origins of metaphors/idioms and the importance of effective scientific communication. My ambition is to spread knowledge on how we articulate concepts and the creative aspect of diction. Most episodes will focus on the origins of expressions, words of high regard, and the meaning behind them. This can overall allow us to acknowledge that words have just as much power as actions. As ...
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Joanna Cacao reveals ‘The Secret of the Ravens’ graphic novel
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Here’s my chat with Joanna Cacao about her graphic novel The Secret of the Ravens, some tips for making graphic novels, her thoughts about using AI for comic book creation, plus a whole lot more leading up to Ai-Kon 2024 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Podcasts and YouTube Video. Please like and subscribe…
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Etienne Derepentigny chats about his graphic novel ‘Dead Kingdom’
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Here’s my chat with Etienne Derepentigny about his graphic novel Dead Kingdom and more. This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Podcasts and YouTube Video. Please like and subscribe to that video channel. Graphic designer by day and comic book artist by night, Etienne Derepentigny is a Quebecois comic book enthusiast and creator. After…
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Introducing: The Secret Life of Canada | Sorry not Sorry
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We’re bringing you a special episode of a show we love! The Secret Life of Canada from CBC Podcasts is a podcast about the country you know and the stories you don't. Join hosts Leah-Simone Bowen and Falen Johnson as they reveal the beautiful, terrible and weird histories of this land. In this episode, “Sorry not Sorry”, they explore the history of…
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Chester Brown talks about his graphic novels, stamps and future work
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Here’s my chat with Chester Brown about his graphic novels, his work on stamps, a hint about a future project plus his thoughts on AI pertaining to comic book creation. This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Podcasts and YouTube Video. Please like and subscribe to that video channel. Chester Brown was born in Montreal, but currently r…
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Squirrel Talk #200 | WE ARE IN PAIN RIGHT NOW our 200th episode LIVE at the Toronto Soundwave Summit 2024
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Well, here it is everyone…. two hundred episodes! Looking back this seems like a lot. And also, not much at all! We taped this live at the Toronto Soundwave Summit in from of a live audience and got to hang out with some other cool podcasters. It made us feel so cool! But also, like, fishy. Cuz it’s pride right? So…. um? But we’ll take it. Selena a…
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Konrad Secord-Reitz chats about his podcast WednesdayNightReviews and more
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Here’s my chat with Konrad Secord-Reitz about his YouTube podcast WednesdayNightReviews, the state of comics today and more. This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Podcasts and YouTube Video. Please like and subscribe to that video channel. Based in Toronto, Ontario, Konrad is the host of Wednesday Night Reviews with eight years of ex…
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Nintendo Direct, Wayfinder, Metal Slug Tactics and more – Geekoholics Anonymous Video Game Podcast 448
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Nintendo Direct, Wayfinder, Metal Slug Tactics and more – Geekoholics Anonymous Video Game Podcast 448 On this weeks episode we blab about the following Games and topics: Whatcha Been Playing? Wayfinder Echoes Metal Slug Tactics News: Cross Platform / PC / Misc. A Final Fantasy Tactics remaster is ‘real and happening’, it’s claimed Lords of the Fal…
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Strap on your binoculars and lace up your boots: today we’re sharing an episode of the newest show on the network, A Field Guide to Gay Animals. A Field Guide to Gay Animals explores sexuality, gender, and joy in the animal world. Animal enthusiasts Owen Ever and Laine Kaplan-Levenson take us on a quest to see beyond the natural world as we know it…
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Philippe Lemieux chats about film education through graphic novels
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Here’s my chat with Philippe Lemieux about his ongoing education graphic novels about film history called L’histoire du cinéma en BD and the state of cinema today. This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Podcasts and YouTube Video. Please like and subscribe to that video channel. Born in the Outaouais region, Philippe Lemieux holds a m…
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On June 3, a cross-party committee released a redacted document alleging some parliamentarians have been "semi-witting or witting" participants in the efforts of foreign states to interfere in Canadian politics. Trudeau says he has “concerns,” Singh says he’s “alarmed,” May is “relieved,” and Poilievre won’t even look. So who’s right about foreign …
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Francine Delgado discusses illustrating the new Kickstarter comic book ‘Blood of Atlantis’
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Here’s my chat with Francine Delgado about illustrating her new Kickstarter comic book called Blood of Atlantis and a bit about the new artist-centric app called Cara. This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Podcasts and YouTube Video. Please like and subscribe to that video channel. Francine Delgado is a Costa Rican/Canadian artist wh…
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Summer Game Fest, Xbox Games Showcase and more – Geekoholics Anonymous Video Game Podcast 447
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Summer Game Fest, Xbox Games Showcase and more – Geekoholics Anonymous Video Game Podcast 447 On this weeks episode we blab about the following Games and topics: Whatcha Been Playing? Destiny 2 - The Final Shape Senua's Saga: Hellblade II Cat Quest 2 Xdefiant News: Cross Platform / PC / Misc. Here’s all the big news from this year’s Summer Game Fes…
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Nick O’Gorman combines H.P. Lovecraft with Houdini for new comic book
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Here’s my chat with Nick O’Gorman about his new Kickstarter project H.P. Lovecraft’s Entombed With The Pharaohs. This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Podcasts and YouTube Video. Please like and subscribe to that video channel. Nick O’Gorman is a versatile comic artist based in Ottawa, Ontario. Nick has been working professionally fo…
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Neil Fifer discusses early fanzines plus his efforts to save animals at rescue shelters
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Here’s my chat with Neil Fifer about early Canadian fanzines plus his efforts to save animals at rescue shelters. This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Podcasts and YouTube Video. Please like and subscribe to that video channel. Neil Fifer hails from Winnipeg, Manitoba and celebrated comic books early in his career. Although he has a…
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Destiny 2 The Final Shape and more – Geekoholics Anonymous Video Game Podcast 446
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Destiny 2 The Final Shape and more – Geekoholics Anonymous Video Game Podcast 446 On this weeks episode we blab about the following Games and topics: Whatcha Been Playing? Destiny 2 - The Final Shape News: Cross Platform / PC / Misc. PlayStation VR2 players can access games on PC with adapter starting on August 7 Like a Dragon: Yakuza is a getting …
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Adriano Ariganello talks about Pesto Comics and more for Niagara Falls Comic Con
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Here’s my chat with Adriano Ariganello about Pesto Comics, the value of Kickstarter for comic book makers, plus his exhibit planned for 2024 Niagara Falls Comic Con. This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Podcasts and YouTube Video. Please like and subscribe to that video channel. Founded in 2011, Niagara Falls Comic Con, taking place…
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When B.C. decriminalized small amounts of drugs in January 2023, it was seen as a promising weapon in the battle against the drug crisis. In May, B.C. walked that policy back, saying it caused disorder in the streets. In a similar move, Toronto tried decriminalizing, but the feds quickly shot down their attempt. So what gives? Was this year-long ex…
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Paper Mario The Thousand-Year Door, Hades II and more – Geekoholics Anonymous Video Game Podcast 445
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Paper Mario The Thousand-Year Door, Hades II and more – Geekoholics Anonymous Video Game Podcast 445 On this weeks episode we blab about the following Games and topics: Whatcha Been Playing? Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Hades II News: Cross Platform / PC / Misc. Atari buys Intellivision brand, ending longest running console war IGN agrees de…
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Peter Breau offers an update about his comic book projects
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Here’s my chat with Peter Breau with an update about his comic book projects. This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Podcasts and YouTube Video. Please like and subscribe to that video channel. Peter Breau, a distinguished comic book, screen, and fiction writer residing in Saint John, has emerged as a professionally published comic bo…
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Mélanie La Roche chats about the Montreal Comic Arts Festival 2024
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Here’s my chat with Mélanie La Roche about the Montreal Comic Arts Festival 2024. Illustration by Boum Poster by Jillian Tamaki This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Podcasts and YouTube Video. Please like and subscribe to that video channel. Mélanie La Roche is the executive director of the Montreal Comic Arts Festival. She summariz…
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Bill Slavin reveals ‘Quid Pro Crow’ at TCAF 2024
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Here’s my chat with Bill Slavin about Quid Pro Crow from Renegade Arts Entertainment at the Toronto Comic Arts Festival 2024. TCAF 2024 poster by Nina Bunjevac This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Podcasts and YouTube Video. Please like and subscribe to that video channel. The Toronto Comic Arts Festival (TCAF) exists to promote the…
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When the first group of students parked up at Columbia University, it sparked a movement that has gripped schools across the world. These encampment protests have now gripped universities across Canada- at U of T, U UOttawa, McMaster, U of C, McGill, U of A, UBC, and Dalhousie. The encampments have sparked a debate on the legality and ethics of pro…
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Doug Little explores the new Xencelabs Pen Display 16 for creators
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Here’s my chat with Xencelabs’ Doug Little about the new Xencelabs Pen Display 16 for creators. This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Podcasts and YouTube Video. Please like and subscribe to that video channel. Doug Little is the Public Relations and Influencer Manager at Xencelabs. Doug is a seasoned, diligent public relations profe…
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Endless Ocean Luminous, Dave the Diver, Animal Well and more – Geekoholics Anonymous Video Game Podcast 444
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Endless Ocean Luminous, Dave the Diver, Animal Well and more – Geekoholics Anonymous Video Game Podcast 444 On this weeks episode we blab about the following Games and topics: Whatcha Been Playing? Endless Ocean Luminous Dave the Diver Animal Well News: Cross Platform / PC / Misc. Warner Bros CEO says ‘disappointing’ Suicide Squad release ‘overshad…
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Cecil Castellucci is the comic at TCAF 2024
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Here’s my chat with Cecil Castellucci about the new project I Am The Comic Book at the Toronto Comic Arts Festival 2024. TCAF 2024 poster by Nina Bunjevac This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Podcasts and YouTube Video. Please like and subscribe to that video channel. The Toronto Comic Arts Festival (TCAF) exists to promote the brea…
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Today we’re sharing with you a preview of the first episode of Canadaland’s newest show Pretendians. What do some of the most prominent and successful Indigenous artists, leaders and thinkers have in common? They aren’t Indigenous. From major universities, to the halls of power, to Hollywood, there are people claiming to be Indigenous in the intere…
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Dennis Moran talks about ‘Tales From The Sixth Sun’ and more in advance of TCAF 2024
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Here’s my chat with Dennis Moran about Tales From The Sixth Sun and more in advance of the Toronto Comic Arts Festival 2024. TCAF 2024 poster by Nina Bunjevac This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Podcasts and YouTube Video. Please like and subscribe to that video channel. The Toronto Comic Arts Festival (TCAF) exists to promote the …
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Witchfire, Have a Nice Death and more – Geekoholics Anonymous Video Game Podcast 443
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Witchfire, Have a Nice Death and more – Geekoholics Anonymous Video Game Podcast 443 On this weeks episode we blab about the following Games and topics: Whatcha Been Playing? Witchfire Have a Nice Death Destiny 2 News: Cross Platform / PC / Misc. Unity appoints former EA and Zynga exec as new CEO, following pricing controversies and layoffs Ubisoft…
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Scarlet Wings Kaili shares an update about ‘Halfsoul’ and more in advance of TCAF 2024
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Here’s my chat with Scarlet Wings Kaili about Halfsoul and more in advance of the Toronto Comic Arts Festival 2024. TCAF 2024 poster by Nina Bunjevac This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Podcasts and YouTube Video. Please like and subscribe to that video channel. The Toronto Comic Arts Festival (TCAF) exists to promote the breadth a…
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Canada’s Exploited Foreign Workers Program
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Temporary foreign workers are relied upon to fill the gaps in the Canadian labour market. But the system is convoluted and ripe with exploitation – all at a time when immigrants are being blamed by politicians and the public for the housing crisis. The system needs an overhaul to protect our economy and the workers that make it tick. Are immigrants…
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Spaceballs The Star Wars parody (with a bit of Star Trek and Lawrence of Arabia thrown in) may not be Mel Brooks' best film, or his funniest comedy, but it is a film that grows on you with each successive viewing. This episode is released in 2024 on Star Wars day, May the 4th, as in, May the 4th be with you. Dan Miwa joins Troy Harkin and David Cli…
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Shannon Spence talks about her comic book ‘P*NK LAB GRL!’ for TCAF 2024
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Here’s my chat with Shannon Spence about her comic book P*NK LAB GRL! in advance of Toronto Comic Arts Festival 2024. TCAF 2024 poster by Nina Bunjevac This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Podcasts and YouTube Video. Please like and subscribe to that video channel. The Toronto Comic Arts Festival (TCAF) exists to promote the breadth…
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Stellar Blade, Fortnite Festival, Dune 2 and more – Geekoholics Anonymous Video Game Podcast 442
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Stellar Blade, Fortnite Festival, Dune 2 and more – Geekoholics Anonymous Video Game Podcast 442 On this weeks episode we blab about the following Games and topics: Whatcha Been Playing? Stellar Blade Fortnite Festival Rock Band 4 News: Cross Platform / PC / Misc. Fallout 4’s next-gen update is available now Capcom raises full-year earnings forecas…
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Jade Armstrong talks about ‘Food School’ from Conundrum Press at TCAF 2024
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Here’s my chat with Jade Armstrong about the new graphic novel Food School from Conundrum Press at Toronto Comic Arts Festival 2024. TCAF 2024 poster by Nina Bunjevac This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Podcasts and YouTube Video. Please like and subscribe to that video channel. Jade Armstrong is a non-binary Canadian cartoonist or…
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Robert Iveniuk discusses his comic book plans for TCAF 2024
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Here’s my chat with Robert Iveniuk about his comic book plans for the Toronto Comic Arts Festival 2024 digital marketplace. TCAF 2024 poster by Nina Bunjevac This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Podcasts and YouTube Video. Please like and subscribe to that video channel. The Toronto Comic Arts Festival (TCAF) exists to promote the b…
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Stephanie Cooke offers some rowdy but fun ‘Pillow Talk’ for TCAF 2024
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Here’s my chat with Stephanie Cooke about her new YA graphic novel Pillow Talk at Toronto Comic Arts Festival 2024. TCAF 2024 poster by Nina Bunjevac This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Podcasts and YouTube videos. Please like and subscribe to that video channel. The Toronto Comic Arts Festival (TCAF) exists to promote the breadth …
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