Best Julia Gfrorer Podcasts (2024)

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EP72- Chartwell Manor 56:15

2+ y ago56:15

56:15

Welcome to Graphic Novel Podcast. This episode we dive into Chartwell Manor by Glenn Head. In this book Glenn details good time at the “elite” school in the 1970s and the pain it caused everyone. Also, the Ringo Awards and more. Follow us on social media, listen on most podcast apps. Rate Us! https://ringoawards.com https://www.andersonadvocates.co…

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Episode 019: Laser-Focused Custard Pie 1:05:25

3y ago1:05:25

1:05:25

In which we answer listener questions about patron saints, fictional meals, and more.

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Episode 018: Marry, Fuck, Kill 51:44

3y ago51:44

51:44

Gretchen and Julia talk character design, ambient mermaid music, and creative discipline.

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Episode 017: Octopus Surgeon 50:04

3y ago50:04

50:04

Why cheap art (yes, again!), our favorite torture scenes, and which one of us is which Mantle brother.

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EP71 - Head Meds by Tatiana Gill 48:31

3y ago48:31

48:31

Welcome to Graphic Novel Podcast. This episode we dive into the excellent book Head Meds by Tatiana Gill. Plus Eisner Awards winners. Next month we will discuss Chartwell Manor by Glenn Head. Follow us on social media, listen on most podcast apps. Rate Us!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/graphicnovelpodcast/messa…

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Episode 016: Otter Insulation 56:59

3y ago56:59

56:59

We talk about "bad" sex writing and what people are revealing about their relationship to sex when they titter at anything more outlandish than missionary. Excerpts read from The Virgin Suicides, Smilla's Sense of Snow, Lolita, and The Name of the Rose.

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EP70 - Little Teeth 45:02

3y ago45:02

45:02

Welcome to Graphic Novel Podcast. This episode we dive into Little Teeth from Czapbooks.com. Gay and polyamory and anthropomorphic gives you an idea of what this webcomic to print comic is about. Relationships and clubs and exes and roommates. Need we say more? Plus Shy Ninja, Who is Killing the Children? and Dr. Who Missy. Next episode Head Meds b…

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Episode 015: Erotic Skydiving 49:53

3y ago49:53

49:53

On the merits of indie publishing, loved ones with terrible taste, and refusing the red pill.

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Episode 014: The Undesirables 47:32

3y ago47:32

47:32

On Manhunt, transmisogyny, pushing through shame, and the fallacy of "good" and "bad" ideas in making art.

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EP69 - Season 2 It's Your Funeral 38:40

3y ago38:40

38:40

Welcome to Graphic Novel Podcast, Season 2! We made it back! Happy Pride! This week we discuss It's Your Funeral from Iron Circus Comics. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/graphicnovelpodcast/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/graphicnovelpodcast/support…

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Episode 013: The Caterpillar's Work 52:53

3y ago52:53

52:53

On reassessing art, the joy of shopping, Richard Nixon, television fandom, and the infinite power of Sharon Stone.

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Episode 012: Vogue 47:03

3y ago47:03

47:03

On Madonna, Tommy Wiseau's The Room, "bad" art, and where and how we work.

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Episode 011: A Fly in the Air Conditioner 1:00:42

3y ago1:00:42

1:00:42

On gendered socialization, alien intelligences, keeping your self-loathing shit locked down, fatness on television, comparative vulnerability, and the value of weird sex writing.

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Episode 010: Apple Cabin Foods 51:45

3y ago51:45

51:45

On Smaug and Gollum, the care and feeding of crocodiles injured by boat collisions, rich people's bad taste, and the non-existent difference between porn and art.

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Episode 009: The Vulture Sisters 57:48

3y ago57:48

57:48

On Dracula, mid-century firefighting, love stories, how we experience attraction, and friendship.

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Episode 008: The Foghorn 57:51

3y ago57:51

57:51

On Messalina's sex life, Ray Bradbury, clitoral erections, and the nature of delicacy.

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Episode 007: Scorched Earth 1:01:35

3y ago1:01:35

1:01:35

On ghosts, I, Claudius, genocide, THEM, going to Hell, and where Dr. Doom got his degree.

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Episode 006: The Secret Eighth Limb 54:43

3y ago54:43

54:43

Gretchen and Julia talk about public wallowing, tit names, Jean-Luc Picard, Mortal Kombat lore, and the writing of Miss Manners.

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Episode 005: A Beautiful Dr. Finkelstein 49:28

3y ago49:28

49:28

Listener questions, the art of bullshitting confidence, and the delicate eroticism of wrapping a skinless woman in bandages.

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Episode 004: A Voice in the Dark 56:46

3y ago56:46

56:46

Gretchen and Julia talk about David Lynch's use of disembodied voices, the historical and cultural importance of voice and breath, and a bunch of other smart-sounding shit.

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Episode 003: Glowing Piss 58:17

3y ago58:17

58:17

We answer listener questions.

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Episode 002: Gretchen's a Hare 48:37

3+ y ago48:37

48:37

In which we discuss the pros and cons of human sacrifice, The Wicker Man, the desire to impart meaning to meaningless suffering, the reasons humans self-harm, and Gretchen cries a little bit if you listen close. (Julia's sound gets fucked up at the end of this one. We deeply regret the error but will be doing nothing to correct it.)…

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Episode 001: The Winter of Our Discontent 58:34

3+ y ago58:34

58:34

"Art" and "content" have become interchangeable concepts not just in the corporate world, but among artists themselves. How did the term become so ubiquitous, where did its modern usage originate, and does it matter which word you use? Lucky for you, the smartest bitches on the block are here to pick it apart for you.…

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EP68- Julia Gfrorer times two 38:52

3+ y ago38:52

38:52

Parker and Mike review two books by Julia Gfrorer, Laid Waste and Vision, both from Fantagraphics. Plus, award winners and best of 2020 choices from others. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/graphicnovelpodcast/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/graphicnovelpodcast/support…

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EP67- Kent State & Hate 52:04

3+ y ago52:04

52:04

Welcome to 2021! Parker and Mike welcome the new year with an unboxing of The Complete Hate by Peter Bagge and a review of the fantastic Kent State: Four Dead in Ohio by Derk Backderf. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/graphicnovelpodcast/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/graphic…

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EP66- Best of 2020 55:54

3+ y ago55:54

55:54

Was there really a good thing to say about 2020? Sure there was and we picked some gems as our top books of the year! Check out Mike and Parker as they end the year on an high note in their 2nd Annual Best Of show! Thanks to all the publishers and creators who put out tremendous products during an extremely trying year. Here’s hoping 2021 brings so…

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EP65- One Story and Dr Who 34:56

3+ y ago34:56

34:56

Mike and Parker celebrate the holidays by reading two great books. First, Mike reviews Dr Who, The Lord Victorious from Titan Comics. Then they review One Story from Fantagraphics and by Gipi. Great books--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/graphicnovelpodcast/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.c…

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EP64 - Crash Course and Happy Hour 1:03:59

3+ y ago1:03:59

1:03:59

Mike and Parker delve into a Crash Course that gets you thinking about your existence behind the wheel of a car or as a pedestrian or bicycle rider. As a weird coincidence Mike also reviews the book Happy Hour from Ahoy Comics.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/graphicnovelpodcast/messageSupport this podcast: https…

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EP63- Solutions and Other Problems 48:08

3+ y ago48:08

48:08

Welcome to GNP! This week Parker and Mike discuss Ash and Thorn from Ahoy Comics and Solutions and Other Problems by Allie Brosh, published by Gallery Books.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/graphicnovelpodcast/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/graphicnovelpodcast/support…

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EP62- Everything is Going Wrong 50:27

3+ y ago50:27

50:27

Welcome to GNP! Parker and Mike discuss mental illness in this episode when they review Everything is Going Wrong edited by Mark Bouchard. Mike also reviews Penultiman from Ahoy Comics and Muhammad Ali, Kinshasa 1974 from Titan Comics. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/graphicnovelpodcast/messageSupport this podca…

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EP61- Crowded, Bear Serum and Bolivar 50:36

3+ y ago50:36

50:36

Parker and Mike welcome you to another episode of Graphic Novel Podcast! This week the featured book is Crowded Volume 2: Glitter Dystopia from Image Comics. Also, Bear Serum by K. Fleischhacker and lastly, Bolivar from Boom! Studios, by Sean Rubin. Great books this week, along with post-election discussion! #graphicnovels --- Send in a voice messa…

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EP60 - The Cloven 37:32

3+ y ago37:32

37:32

Welcome to Graphic Novel Podcast. This episode Mike and Parker discuss the Fantagraphics book The Cloven, as well as Funny Creek and Ask For Mercy, both ComiXology originals. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/graphicnovelpodcast/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/graphicnovelpodca…

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EP59 - My Blacks Don't Match 33:04

3+ y ago33:04

33:04

Welcome to GNP! Parker and Mike review My Blacks Don't Match by Jocelyn Gajeway and Drew Rausch. A great Halloween book to cuddle up with. We also review Represent! and Omni, as well as news about the LA Comic Con and Comics Discussion Guides from Ohio Center for the Book.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/graphicn…

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EP58- Ghostwriter 28:30

3+ y ago28:30

28:30

Parker and Mike dive into Ghostwriter by Rayco Pulido, from Fantagraphics. A great mystery tale translated from the original French edition. Also this week, the webcomic The Vagina by Jason Little, and news from Scout Comics and National Cartoonists Society Reuben Awards winners! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/…

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EP57 - Maids and Death Threat 42:40

3+ y ago42:40

42:40

Parker and Mike delve into two new books this week on Graphic Novel Podcast, Maids by Katie Skelly and Death Threat by Vivek Shraya. Very different books, but both discuss death. Also, Ignatz award winners and Joe Shuster award nominees. Lastly, we are starting a new segment reviewing mini comics. If you have or know anyone that would like us to re…

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EP56- Langosh & Peppi and Ms. Tree 42:45

4y ago42:45

42:45

Parker and Mike review the wonderful Langosh & Peppi: Fugitive Days by Veronica Post, plus Ms. Tree and news about a new series from Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/graphicnovelpodcast/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/graphicnovelpodcast/support…

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EP55 - Lizard in a Zoot Suit and Chinatown Bus 42:04

4y ago42:04

42:04

Mike and Parker read two wonderful books this week. Lizard in a Zoot Suit and Chinatown Bus are completely different yet both were entertaining and well done. Also, plenty of awards news to go around!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/graphicnovelpodcast/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/p…

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EP 54 - Crema and Funny Creek 46:54

4y ago46:54

46:54

Mike and Parker explore two new ComiXology Originals, Crema and Funny Creek. In the news they discuss comic and graphic Novel sales numbers from 2019 and a new book by Grant Morrison.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/graphicnovelpodcast/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/graphicno…

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EP53 - APB: Artists Against Police Brutality 1:01:54

4y ago1:01:54

1:01:54

Welcome to Graphic Novel Podcast where this week Parker and Mike discuss APB: Artists Against Police Brutality, an anthology of comics and stories. Plus, news from DC Comics and a new Boom! Studios book. #BlackLivesMatter--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/graphicnovelpodcast/messageSupport this podcast: https://pod…

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EP52 - The Unknown by Anna Sommer 48:00

4y ago48:00

48:00

Welcome to GNP. This week join Parker and Mike as they discuss The English version of Anna Sommer’s book The Unknown. Also, a terrible story about a transgender woman in a male prison https://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2020-07-03/life-as-a-transgender-woman-locked-up-in-a-mens-prison/12412736?nw=0&pfmredir=sm, an award winning graphic novel, and a Netf…

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Ep51- Elements:Earth, creators of color 41:35

4y ago41:35

41:35

Welcome to GNP where this week Parker and Mike discuss Elements: Earth. A great anthology by creators of color. Plus Feedspot, and The Wuhan I Know. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/graphicnovelpodcast/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/graphicnovelpodcast/support…

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EP50- Ryan Estrada interview and reviews! 51:29

4y ago51:29

51:29

Welcome to GNP and episode 50. We talk to creator Ryan Estrada from his home in Korea about his two newest books, Banned Book Club and Student Ambassador. We also give a run down of the 32nd Annual Eisner Awards!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/graphicnovelpodcast/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.s…

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EP49 - Paying the Land by Joe Sacco 45:21

4y ago45:21

45:21

Welcome to Graphic Novel Podcast! This week Mike and Parker discuss Paying The Land by Joe Sacco. Plus, Show comments, Watchmen cast and Tulsa massacre, You Brought Me The Ocean (a gay Aqualad), and Usagi Yojimbo. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/graphicnovelpodcast/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters…

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EP48- Not My Small Diary 20 51:01

4y ago51:01

51:01

Welcome to GNP! This week Mike and Parker discuss Not My Small Diary 20 edited by Delaine Derry Green, music and Wolverton. Also, more episodes on YouTube and Warrior Nun on Netflix. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/graphicnovelpodcast/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/graphicno…

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EP47 - Virtually Yours and Ghost Tree 52:48

4y ago52:48

52:48

This week Mike and Parker discuss Virtually Yours by Jeremy Holt, Elizabeth Beals and Adam Wollett, and online dating. Mike also reviews Ghost Tree with news about a canceled publisher and a new Headlocked comic!#blacklivesmatter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/graphicnovelpodcast/messageSupport this podcast: ht…

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EP46 - The Wilds, Covid and The End of the World! 56:15

4y ago56:15

56:15

Black Lives Matter!Welcome to another episode of Graphic Novel Podcast with your hosts Mike and Parker! This week we review The Wilds. Dick Grayson and Dragonfly/Dragonflyman. News about International Zine Month and BLM Punisher t-shirts are a big hit.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/graphicnovelpodcast/messageSu…

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Ep45 - Gender Queer 1:04:25

4y ago1:04:25

1:04:25

Happy Pride! Black Lives Matter!Welcome to another episode of Graphic Novel Podcast with your hosts Mike and Parker! This week we delve into Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe. News about CBLDF, cancelled comics creators and the Eisner Awards flub.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/graphicnovelpodcast/messageSupport this …

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EP44 - First Year Out - Happy Pride 40:12

4y ago40:12

40:12

Happy Pride and Black Lives Matter! This week Mike and Parker again discuss the current unrest in the world surrounding the murder of George Floyd and the black community. Our main review is First Year Out by Sabrina "Bria" Symington. #blacklivesmatter #HappyPride #Translivesmatter--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show…

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Ep43- BLM - Pride & Nagata Kabi 1:12:24

4y ago1:12:24

1:12:24

Happy Pride and Black Lives Matter!This week Mike and Parker discuss the current unrest in the world surrounding the murder of George Floyd and the black community. Our main reviews are the first two books by Nagata Kabi, My Lesbian Experience with Loneliness and My Solo Exchange Diary 1. #blacklivesmatter#HappyPride--- Send in a voice message: htt…

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Ep42 -Taproot - Happy Pride Month! 38:33

4y ago38:33

38:33

Parker and Mike celebrate Pride with a Month of queer books by queer creators. The first book is Taproot, a fun ghost story with a sweet love theme.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/graphicnovelpodcast/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/graphicnovelpodcast/support…

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