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It’s a comics world now! Take a brief moment in the day to hear Tony chat to a guest about a comic or a series of comics. NOT SAFE FOR WORK!
Episodes
Nov 9, 2020
Nov 9, 2020
1hr 12 min
'I think it's time for a cheese break!'
On this episode Tony sits down with buddy Alan Henderson to discuss the four issue prestige format series 'Gregory'.
This is a series that is both an amphetamine dream and an absolute joy all rolled into one.
You can find Marc Hempel on Twitter here and his website here.
You canals find some of Mr Henderson's work here and his Twitter here.
Many thanks for listening.
Oct 29, 2020
Oct 29, 2020
1hr 32 min
Episode 50!
'Sir! I am tired of being your love slave!'
Tony sits down with Doonesbury Super-Fan Richard Sheaf and the pair discuss the ups and downs of that long-running newspaper strip.
This is a deep dive into a world of weirdos, drugs, pre-marital sex and not a small amount of politics!
Not to be missed.
You can read Richards always informative Comics Blog here and follow him on Twitter here.
Many thanks for listening.
Oct 26, 2020
Oct 26, 2020
1hr 5 min
'Four Dead in Ohio'.
Tony sits down with returning guests Dave Robertson and Tom Stewart from the That Comic Smell Podcast and talk about the recent graphic novel from Derf Backderf - 'Kent State - Four Dead in Ohio,'
This is quite the book and this conversation covers the events, the art and the incredible detail of this book.
You can find That Comic Smell on Twitter here and have a listen here.
You can find Dave and his comics here and follow him on Twitter here.
Watch out for the new That Comic Smell Comic coming soon!
Many thanks for listening.
Oct 19, 2020
Oct 19, 2020
45 min
On this one Tony sits down with his old mate Chris Sides and they chat about his road to becoming a comics writer. They discuss the why and when of writing as a career and then get on to talking about his new book The Gunrunner that hits Kickstarter on 20/10/2020.
You can find Chris at his website here or on Twitter here.
Make sure you look for the Kickstarter right here.
Many thanks for listening.
Oct 17, 2020
Oct 17, 2020
1hr 28 min
'Call Me Holly.'
On this episode Tony sits down with comics creators and fans Johnny Cannon and James McCulloch and chat about Captain America issues 321 and 322.
A monthly comic series from the eighties that was full of great art and writing and one that says more than you think about politics and the comics scene.
You can find more from James here and follow him on Twitter here.
Look out for 'The United: Welcome to the Shit Show' from Johnny on Kickstarter here. Follow him on Twitter here.
Many thanks for listening.
Oct 9, 2020
Oct 9, 2020
1hr 22 min
'The Shadow knows...'
This week Tony sits down with regular pod guest, comics creator and collector Alan Henderson and they discuss all things The Shadow.
Find out about the history of this iconic pulp/radio/comics/movie character as well as the brilliant art of Mike Kaluta.
One not to be missed.
You can find Alan's comic creations online here and follow him on Twitter here.
Many thanks for listening.
Oct 4, 2020
Oct 4, 2020
1hr 3 min
'Let's Go Exploring.'
In this episode Tony and returning guest Eamonn Clarke discuss the brilliant 'The Calvin and Hobbes Tenth Anniversary Book' from Bill Watterson.
We really get into what makes this collection a joy for people of all ages and discuss the history and style of the strip.
You can have a listen to Eamonn's podcasts here and follow The Mega City Book Club on Twitter here.
Many thanks for listening.
Oct 1, 2020
Oct 1, 2020
1hr 5 min
In this episode Tony is joined by regular guest and comics creator Dave Robertson to talk about the work of cartoonist Peter Bagge.
The boys relive their love of this prolific artist through Neat Stuff, Hate and more.
One not to be missed!
You can find out more about Dave's comics by finding him on Twitter here and at his website here.
Many thanks for listening.
Sep 17, 2020
Sep 17, 2020
1hr 15 min
In a change of pace and to replace the planned programming Tony sits down with comics creator pal Johnny Cannon to talk about his upcoming Graphic Novel 'The United: Welcome to the Shit Show'.
We talk comics influences, process, craft and marketing.
We also talk about Tony's Nuts.
You can follow Johnny on Twitter here and buy his comics here.
Many thanks for listening.
Sep 11, 2020
Sep 11, 2020
1hr 19 min
Tony and comics creator Ken Reynolds chat about the brilliant one-and-done Thor story from Thor: God of Thunder issue 18 (2014).
The pair discus the art of Das Pastoras as well as the writing throughout the run by Marvel MVP Jason Aaron.
There's also another advert from a new sponsor.
You can find more of Ken's work over at his website here or follow him on Twitter here.
Many thanks for listening.