Best Cathy Tran Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 284- SOLOMON J. BRAGER : Advice, ice cream, graphic history & memoir, academia, and MORE 53:18

15d ago53:18

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Ep 284: Solomon J. Brager! We are over the moon to welcome graphic novelist Solomon Brager to the podcast to discuss their new book, Heavyweight, AND complain about ice cream, talk graphic memoir, history, confronting zi**ism, and give advice on friends, leaving academia, tortoise food and MORE. Solomon J. Brager is a writer, teacher, and artist. T…

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Episode 283- MICHELLE TEA & KATY DAVIDSON! Acaì bowls, advice on writing, boundaries, tattoos and MORE 44:12

1M ago44:12

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Show less We are over the moon to have MICHELLE TEA back in the Sagittarian Matters Social Distancing Studio in honor of her new anthology, SLUTS- the inaugural book of Dopamine Press. Michelle Tea joined us to give listeners advice on writing, boundaries, people pleasing, tattoo remorse, and more! But first, in an Unsolicited Vegan Food Review, Ka…

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Episode 282- CHRIS VARGAS! Trans Hirstory in 99 Objects, Golden Girls Live, and snorkeling misadventures 54:24

2M ago54:24

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We are over the moon to welcome Capricorn CHRIS VARGAS back to the show to discuss his new book, Trans Hirstory in 99 Objects. But first! We do some live reporting from a Golden Girls show in Hollywood, where Chris & I were treated to room-temperature coke, hateful theater patrons and top notch impersonations. Bonus: Chris discusses a Florida snork…

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Drawing a Dialogue Presents, Episode 7: higu rose (Trans Cartoonists in the DIY Scene #4) 1:05:54

2M ago1:05:54

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higu rose is an illustrator, cartoonist, ethnographer, and local terror living in pittsburgh, PA. based in fiction and autobiography, higu’s work focuses on experiences of being Black, queer/trans, and a little bonkers. higu is currently working on YINZ CITY, a graphic novel series about a group of queer and trans people of color. This interview is…

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Drawing a Dialogue, Episode 54: Teaching in a Comics MFA Program 1:14:04

3M ago1:14:04

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Episode 54: Cathy shares all about her first year teaching in the Visual Narrative MFA program at Boston University! She talks about her new higher ed teaching experiences, how the program is structured, and personal observations of teaching K-12 vs. higher ed. A good listen for current MFA students or people considering it! For episode citation: h…

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Episode 281-Remembering TRINA ROBBINS. Plus Lee Marrs & Mary Wings 1:13:16

4M ago1:13:16

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Today on the podcast, we are remembering beloved friend to the show Trina Robbins, who passed away April 10th, 2024 at age 85. We are rebroadcasting a solo interview from 2016 (before the rotting pumpkin took office), and a live interview Nicole did in 2017 with Trina, Lee Marrs and Mary Wings at Root Division in San Francisco. Enjoy.…

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Drawing a Dialogue Presents, Episode 6: Seosamh (Trans Cartoonists in the DIY Scene #3) 1:21:43

4M ago1:21:43

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Seosamh aka Joe is a butch trans painter, a hypertext enthusiast, and author of dark, surreal, and intimate worlds of denim, leather, and gloss. Among other projects, he and his partner Anka are proud co-authors of the ongoing sci-fi comic, SUPERPOSE. This interview is the third of our exciting new series supporting remus’ PhD dissertation work. Th…

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Episode #280-CHICKEN RESCUE! with Cathy de la Cruz. Plus Unsolicited Vegan Food Reviews, pod drama, NEW GLASSES and more. 56:21

5M ago56:21

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We are over the moon to have known Sagittarius Cathy de la Cruz join us to discuss a CHICKEN RESCUE on the streets of Brooklyn. PLUS! Dawn defends her honor, reviews something called Giggles, Morgan & Dawn review CAROB MOLASSES together, Nicole tries it, and talks about getting NEW GLASSES, and MORE. Tune in!…

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Drawing a Dialogue Presents, Episode 5: Sunmi (Trans Cartoonists in the DIY Scene #2) 1:06:44

6M ago1:06:44

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Sunmi is a cartoonist whose body of work explores emotional distances and gender deviant fantasies, within a framework of queer + Korean histories and mythologies. This interview is the second of our exciting new series supporting remus’ PhD dissertation work. Thank you for joining us! For episode citation: https://comicarted.com/blog/2024/3/1/draw…

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Episode #279-VEGAN FOOD REVIEWS & Celery Help with Morgan. Plus! Dawn Riddle 1:00:53

8M ago1:00:53

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Today on Sagittarian matters! We’re over the moon to welcome Morgan back to the show to talk about Cafix, CELERY, Trader Joes Vegan Fish, TJ's Bird Nest, signs of aging, the smell of trader joes, Alfred Coffee, Outstanding Cheeseballs, Lagusta's cheese powder, Lagusta's turtles, Molasses cookies, Moku mushroom jerky and SO MUCH MORE. PLUS! An unsol…

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Drawing a Dialogue Presents, Episode 4: Emma Jayne (Trans Cartoonists in the DIY Scene #1) 1:16:24

8M ago1:16:24

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Emma Jayne is an Ignatz and Prism Award-winning cartoonist. This interview is the first of our exciting new series supporting remus’ PhD dissertation work. Thank you for joining us! (Note: This episode is for mature audiences.) For episode citation: https://comicarted.com/blog/2023/12/11/drawing-a-dialogue-presents-episode-4…

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Drawing a Dialogue, Episode 53: Introducing Our New Series: Trans Cartoonists in the DIY Scene 1:01:36

8M ago1:01:36

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Episode 53: On this exciting episode of Drawing a Dissertation, remus introduces our new series where we interview trans cartoonists from the DIY scene! remus shares their PhD dissertation work, their approach to research, and drops the news of our exciting new DaD Presents project. We hope you join us! For episode citation: https://comicarted.com/…

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Drawing a Dialogue, Episode 52: Accessibility at Conventions 1:14:46

10M ago1:14:46

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Episode 52: Using Calmer Con in Massachusetts as a case study, Cathy and remus discuss accessibility at comic conventions. Cathy shares details about the event and the superhero costume workshops she taught. What is the difference between providing accommodations for disabled people, versus building something accessible from the start? For episode …

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Drawing a Dialogue, Episode 51: Open Access Archives + SPX Recap 1:10:19

10M ago1:10:19

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Episode 51: On this episode, remus tells us all about open access archives! What are they, why do they exist, and how can we use them? Also, Cathy and remus recap the Small Press Expo (SPX) 2023 and talk about their experiences with indie comic book conventions in a “post” pandemic world. For episode citation: https://comicarted.com/blog/2023/10/6/…

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Common Sense and Labor Dynamics with Jeff Korzenik, Chief Economist of Fifth Third Bank 21:20

11M ago21:20

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In this episode of The Chief’s Table, host Kim Stapleton interviews Jeff Korzenik, Chief Economist of Fifth Third Bank and award-winning author of Untapped Talent, a book that provides guidance on how second chance hiring could work for your business and the community. During their discussion, Jeff discusses the labor problem in the United States a…

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Episode #278-VEGAN FOOD REVIEWS, NEW BOOK, TORTOISE DRAMA and more. With DAWN RIDDLE, MORGAN, ALEC LONGSTRETH, TORRENCE & LUCA J. DAVIS! 59:06

12M ago59:06

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We are on a summer break & will come back at some point in the fall with an actual season of the show!\ But in the meantime, We are over the moon today to bring you Tortoise Drama, Diary Comics, Unsolicited Vegan Vacation Food Reviews, Big news, where to find AJLT recaps and MORE. You can find Nicole's new book here: https://www.phasesevencomics.co…

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BETH PICKENS: Live Advice on Dating, Revenge, Asking, Volunteering, New project announcements and MORE. 46:50

1y ago46:50

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BETH PICKENS: Live Advice on Dating, Revenge, Asking, Volunteering, New project announcements and MORE. We are over the moon to welcome noted Capricorn BETH PICKENS back to the show to give Advice on Revenge, Dating, Asking for things, Working for free, Having a life, a new press, two new classes AND MORE. Beth Pickens is the author of the books Yo…

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Be Present, Be Calm and Carry On! with Quoc Tran, Chairman and Chief Investment Officer of Tran Capital Management 13:57

1y ago13:57

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In this episode of The Chief’s Table, Quoc Tran, Chairman and Chief Investment Officer of Tran Capital Management (TCM) in California joins host Kim Stapleton. Founded in 2017, Tran Capital is a boutique investment firm generating exceptional returns for a select group of clients focusing on growth strategy. During their conversation, Quoc discusse…

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Drawing a Dialogue, Episode 50: Movies About Cartoonists 1:17:24

1y ago1:17:24

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Episode 50: In celebration of our 50th episode and our 6th anniversary, let’s go to the movies! remus and Cathy discuss movies about cartoonists; not comic book movies, but movies where cartoonists themselves are the protagonist. Funny Pages, Chasing Amy, Monkeybone, and more! For episode citation: https://comicarted.com/blog/2023/7/7/drawing-a-dia…

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Episode #276-LIL MISS HOT MESS & MICHELLE TEA talk DRAG STORY HOUR, queer joy, resistance, standing up to hatemongers and MORE. Plus tortoise drama. Tune in! 1:14:56

1y ago1:14:56

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We are over the moon to welcome Capricorn dream LIL MISS HOT MESS to the podcast to discuss her book If You’re a Drag Queen and You Know It, Drag Story Hour, queer drag pedagogy, standing up to fascists and MORE. AND Aquarius friend to the show MICHELLE TEA joins us to talk about the recent anti-queer violence at the Glendale School Board meeting, …

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Episode #275-KAREN TONGSON!!! ULTIMATUM QUEER LOVE Special Pride Crossover Episode. 1:25:40

1y ago1:25:40

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Today on a Super Special Pride Edition Crossover Episode, noted Virgo Karen Tongson of the Gaymazing Race & Waiting to X-hale joins me to talk about THE ULTIMATUM- QUEER LOVE. Stay tuned. Karen Tongson is the author of Normporn: Television and the Spectacle of Normalcy (forthcoming 2023), Why Karen Carpenter Matters (2019), and Relocations: Queer S…

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Drawing a Dialogue, Episode 49: Award Judging + Criticism 1:09:35

1y ago1:09:35

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Episode 49: Inspired by a recent situation, Cathy and remus talk about what it’s like being an award judge behind the scenes, the differences between censorship and criticism, and challenge future judges to reconsider what’s important. Contact: Email, Twitter, Instagram For episode citation: https://comicarted.com/blog/2023/6/2/drawing-a-dialogue-e…

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Wealth Management and Minority-Owned Businesses with Charisse Conanan Johnson, Co-CEO and Board Member of Next Street 19:25

1+ y ago19:25

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Small business ownership is a proven way to build wealth, but for Black business owners, structural barriers often keep them from accessing traditional means of financing. For example, Black-owned businesses are approved for financing at one third of the rate of their White owned counterparts. On this episode of The Chief’s Table, guest Charisse Co…

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Episode #274- EILEEN MYLES-Home, meditation, money, tea bags, girlfriends & more. Plus: Hermes the tortoise! 1:04:29

1+ y ago1:04:29

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We are over the moon to welcome EILEEN MYLES back to the program. We talk about Meditation, the concept of home, Making money as an artist, films, tea bags, coparenting, girlfriends ex girlfriend, tolerating the intolerable, activist groups, self-care, ambition and creativity. Plus, Nicole gives an Unsolicited Whole Foods music review, hardcore mus…

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Episode #273-VEGAN FOOD REVIEWS with MORGAN and an Unsolicited Vegan Food Review from Beth Pickens! Vegan Poke, Bam Milk, Chocolate Covered Chickpeas, Miyokos, Meal Train Advice and MORE. 1:09:26

1+ y ago1:09:26

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Morgan is a frequent contributor to Sagittarian Matters. She is the former purveyor of Dovetail Bakery, and loves dry crunchy foods more than any earthling could understand. Beth Pickens is the author of the books Your Art Will Save Your Life and Make Your Art No Matter What. Beth is an arts consultant, a CAPRICORN, and an esteemed friend to the sh…

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Sustainable Development, Thinking Globally and Career Advice with Cathy Landman, Chief Legal and Human Resources Officer 20:42

1+ y ago20:42

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In this episode of The Chief’s Table, host Kim Stapleton is joined by Cathy Landman, Chief Legal and Human Resources Officer of Instant Brands. Known for products such as Instant Pot, Pyrex and Chicago Cutlery, Instant Brands is a global company with offices in North America, Asia, the United Kingdom and Australia. During her conversation with Kim,…

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Episode #272-GRETA LAFLEUR! Discussing Feminism, TERFs, & Fascism. Plus a chipmunk. 1:00:17

1+ y ago1:00:17

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Today on a very special episode of Sagittarian Matters, We are talking about the connections between TERFs & fascism! Plus the word dyke. With Professor Greta La Fleur. Greta LaFleur is an Associate Professor of American Studies at Yale University, and the author or editor of three books and three journal special issues., including the new issue of…

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Episode #271-WILL BETKE BRUNSWICK! Vegan food, Grief, Comics, Advice, and MORE. Plus- unsolicited vegan food review from Morgan! 1:09:14

1+ y ago1:09:14

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WILL BETKE BRUNSWICK! Vegan food, Grief, Comics, Advice, and MORE. Plus- unsolicited vegan food review from Morgan! Today on Sagittarian Matters! We give advice on grief, moving, comics and more- Plus the premiere of Vegan I Don’t Think so Honey. With my special guest, graphic memoirist, WILL BETKE BRUNSWICK! Stay tuned. Unsolicited Vegan Food Revi…

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Derek Sivers: Turning Thoughts into Action 1:18:28

1+ y ago1:18:28

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Welcome to this exciting episode of My Kind of People podcast, where we feature none other than Derek Sivers, an acclaimed writer, author, and visionary entrepreneur. As the mastermind behind the wildly successful online platform CD Baby, Derek has helped countless independent artists reach new heights and turn their ideas into action. In this epis…

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Episode #270-JESSICA LANYADOO!!! Astrological advice on navigating pandemic life, JKR supporters, queer community, the Christ Year and MORE. 59:13

1+ y ago59:13

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We are over the moon to welcome back noted TRIPLE CAPRICORN Jessica Lanyadoo! We talk about covid protocol & different information, and answer advice questions on friend's transphobic choices, joining a new community as a queer person, the Christ Year, and MORE. Tune in. Also! Nicole mentions the campaign to stop a development from paving over the …

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Cathy MacDonald: Communication Insights From A Hostage Negotiator 1:11:35

1+ y ago1:11:35

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Are you tired of feeling misunderstood or struggling to connect with others? Join us for this episode of My Kind of People Podcast, where host Meg Walker sits down with Cathy MacDonald, founder of The Art of Communication and former Hostage and Crisis Negotiator with Police Scotland. In this insightful conversation, Cathy shares her expertise on di…

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Episode #269-BETH PICKENS!!! Advice on jobs, estrangement, fear & MORE. 44:07

1+ y ago44:07

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We are over the moon to welcome esteemed Capricorn BETH PICKENS back to the show to answer your advice questions, AND to talk about the word Dyke and Nicole’s stories career as a sandwich artist. Tune inBy Nicole J. Georges

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Drawing a Dialogue, Episode 48: The Teacher Shortage 1:17:03

1+ y ago1:17:03

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Episode 48: In this episode, Cathy and remus discuss the on-going teacher shortage in the United States. We discuss various theories on why teachers to leave the profession, such as burnout, student behavior, and moral disagreement. What is the shortage, where is it happening, and why? (Note: There are occasional audio hiccups in this episode, sorr…

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Episode #268-BABYLAND & THE TRUTH ABOUT CABBAGE PATCH KIDS- UPDATED! with BRAN TAYLOR, DAWN RIDDLE, & SCREAMING FEMALES 59:45

1+ y ago59:45

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Bran Taylor (Magic Hour Astrology) visited Babyland in 2018 & joined us to discuss watching a cabbage give birth, and the nefarious beginnings of the Cabbage Patch Kids. Dawn Riddle & Screaming Females visited Babyland in 2022, and sent us some updates. TUNE INBy Nicole J. Georges

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Nonprofit Entrepreneurship, Promoting Literacy and Transforming Grief into Inspiration with Brian Floriani, Founder and Chief Advancement Officer of Bernie’s Book Bank 20:51

1+ y ago20:51

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Throughout life, we all have foundational experiences that shape who we are. Sometimes, those experiences can even change our career trajectories or instill a deeper sense of purpose within us. For Brian Floriani, the death of his father was such an experience. It was not only an emotional turning point, but it also gave him the inspiration and cou…

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Episode #267- MEGAN MILKS! DAWN RIDDLE! KAIA WILSON! Queer Weirdness,writing, vegan banana-flavored food reviews and HOME ALONE. Tune in! 1:06:08

1+ y ago1:06:08

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MEGAN MILKS! DAWN RIDDLE! KAIA WILSON! Queer Weirdness,writing, vegan banana-flavored food reviews and HOME ALONE. Tune in! We are over the moon to share an interview writer Megan Milks, author of Margaret and the Mystery of the Missing Body. BUT FIRST! We have unsolicited vegan banana-flavored food reviews with Dawn Riddle & Screaming Females, and…

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Episode #267-MEGAN MILKS! DAWN RIDDLE! KAIA WILSON! Queer Weirdness,writing, vegan banana-flavored food reviews and HOME ALONE. Tune in! 1:06:08

1+ y ago1:06:08

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We are over the moon to share an interview writer Megan Milks, author of Margaret and the Mystery of the Missing Body. BUT FIRST! We have unsolicited vegan banana-flavored food reviews with Dawn Riddle & Screaming Females, and a long review and revisitation of the movies Home Alone 1 and two, with spouse to the show Kaia Wilson. Hey! If you are lis…

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Dr. Belinda Bell: Breaking Boundaries with Social Impact and Trans Rights 49:56

1+ y ago49:56

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In this episode of "My Kind of People," Host Meg Walker, interviews Dr. Belinda Bell, a social entrepreneur and chair of Mermaids, an LGBTQ+ charity. Dr. Bell discusses her journey into social entrepreneurship, her focus on using large pools of capital to tackle climate change, and the limitations of adjusting capitalism to address systemic issues.…

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Episode #266-Remembering GENEVIÈVE CASTRÉE with PHIL ELVERUM & MARIANNA RITCHEY 1:04:32

1+ y ago1:04:32

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This week we welcome Phil Elverum and Marianna Ritchey to talk about the life and art of Geneviève Castrée. Geneviève Castrée was a French Canadian cartoonist, illustrator and musician. She was the author of the books Susceptible, A Bubble, and more. She had art exhibitions around the world and toured musically under the names O Paeon and Woelv. Ge…

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Ben Coomber: Finding Balance with Sleep, Parenting, and High Performance 40:06

1+ y ago40:06

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In this episode of MY KIND OF PEOPLE, Meg Walker, Founder of THE MEG METHOD and podcast host, has an enlightening conversation with Ben Coomber, the founder of BTN Academy and Awesome Supplements. They discuss the concept of living an "awesome" life, which encompasses purposeful work, healthy habits, meaningful relationships, and personal satisfact…

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Drawing a Dialogue, Episode 47: Comic Art Ed! 1:20:14

1+ y ago1:20:14

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Episode 47: In this episode, Cathy shares her newly published book chapter, Comic Art Ed! Making Comics is for Everyone! She discusses the art education approach to K-12 comic book lesson development through five different pedagogical values: teamwork, ideation, literacy, self-actualization, and fun. Cartooning combines drawing and writing into its…

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Episode #265-AJUAN MANCE!!! Comics, making comics, Living While Black & MORE. Plus: loving allyship in the wake of the Club Q tragedy. 37:42

1+ y ago37:42

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We are over the moon to welcome back cartoonist, professor and Jeopardy champion AJUAN MANCE to the podcast. Ajuan is here to celebrate the release of two books- 1001 Black Men (Stacked Deck Press) and Living While Black (Chronicle). Both of her books are out now! Also on this episode: Nicole talks about the Club Q tragedy & how to support the LGBT…

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Episode #264-PRODUCER CHRIS!! Plus Pepperoni Broccoli with Dawn Riddle! 54:52

2y ago54:52

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By Nicole J. Georges

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Drawing a Dialogue, Episode 46: The PhD Process 1:15:21

2y ago1:15:21

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Episode 46: What is the PhD process like? In this episode, remus updates us on their PhD progress, specifically sharing how the qualifying exam goes and how dissertations are written. Cathy shares why she stopped at a master’s degree. Why get a PHD? What is it for? Let’s talk about it! For episode citation: https://comicarted.com/blog/2022/11/4/dra…

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What is a Chief Wellness Officer? Exploring the Role of Wellbeing in the Corporate Environment with Erin Coupe of Authentically EC 22:26

2y ago22:26

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In recent years, the topic of wellness has become increasingly important, both to individuals and corporate entities alike. Many business leaders have begun to incorporate wellness curriculums of some form or other into their everyday operations, and some have even instituted a new executive role: the Chief Wellness Officer. In this episode of The …

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Episode #263-UNSOLICITED VEGAN FOOD REVIEWS of New York, Matcha, Coalinga Coffee, Homemade Pasta, Astronaut Ice Cream and MORE. with DAWN RIDDLE, MORGAN, KAIA, MARISSA PATERNOSTER & MEGHAN DINEEN 38:08

2y ago38:08

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We are over the moon today to talk to you about Nicole's favorite New York foods, turning to decaf, getting a really gross matcha, Dawn inviting us over for dinner and having a calamity, Astronaut Ice Cream, Coalinga Coffee, Unwelcoming while still being a good neighbor, and MORE. Tune in!By Nicole J. Georges

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Drawing a Dialogue, Episode 45: Trans Representation in Comics 55:46

2y ago55:46

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Episode 45: How can a drawing be transgender? Cathy and remus are joined by special guest Fi Stewart-Taylor to talk about the representation of transgender people in comics. Fi talks about what representation and inclusion is, including research into early webcomic trans representation before “the transgender tipping point.” For episode citation: h…

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Episode #262-UNSOLICITED VEGAN FOOD REVIEW EXTRAVAGANZA!!! with DAWN RIDDLE, MORGAN & KAIA WILSON. Plus Torrence! 36:41

2y ago36:41

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We are over the moon today to bring you UNSOLICITED VEGAN FOOD REVIEWS of ants, wind, a blueberry woman's personality, Nicole's farmer's market outfit, blueberries, Beyond Jerkey, Sesame Milk, Not-Burgers, Tofurkey Sandwiches, Cauliflower Tahini Prune ICE CREAM and more. Tune in!By Nicole J. Georges

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Ep 261: MICHELLE TEA!!! Advice on publishing, exes, ethics, copycats & more. Plus- Unsolicited Gluten Free Pretzels with DAWN RIDDLE 55:58

2y ago55:58

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MICHELLE TEA!!! Advice on publishing, exes, ethics, copycats & more. We are over the moon to welcome back very special guest MICHELLE TEA, to dole out advice on publishing, weathering copycats, bad exes, bad dreams, writing ethics, writing practices, and more. Go see me & Michelle LIVE, August 6th at Powells City of Books in Portland, Oregon, where…

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Drawing a Dialogue, Episode 44: AIDS Activism + Comics 1:27:34

2y ago1:27:34

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Episode 44: In this episode, remus discusses the way queer AIDS activists used art and comics as part of their activism during the the 1980s-1990s. They specifically talk about four art projects: the AIDS memorial quilt, work by activist group Gran Fury, the comics anthologies “Strip AIDS” and “Strip AIDS USA,” and David Wojnaworicz's “7 Miles A Se…

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