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In this episode, Frederick discusses WHICH MANGA he's reading and enjoying with SPOON creator David Yoon (warning, these two have HOT TAKES which may be controversial for the happiest weeb) and he chats with the new team of artists behind Saturday AM's newest line of original webmanga, SATURDAY AFTERNOON! Read SPOON and SATURDAY AFTERNOON at www.pilotmanga.com Don't forget to DOWNLOAD our Saturday AM - Global Comics manga app at www.saturday-am.com/app Thanks and don't forget to subscribe! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, Frederick chats with REGGIE BYERS, an early pioneer of the indie American manga scene aka OEL back in the 1980's. His comic SHURIKEN was not only one of the 1st manga-inspired comics but was a successful self-published comic by a black artist. As a kid in the 80's the EXISTENCE of SHURIKEN inspired Frederick to create the brand, anthology, and culture of DIVERSE MANGA via Saturday AM. Check out this wildly informative trip down memory lane with so many big names, big reveals, and twists that we're going to have to do a part 2! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This is it folks! The FINAL EPISODE of our mini-series... In this issue, our new short stories are: -MAZUKU (Ghana) -HONEY TRAP (Trinidad and Tobago) -REACH!! (USA) -CORSAIR BLUE (Bahamas) and HAPPILY(USA) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This episode the one and only JEYODIN guest hosts for Saturday AM Publisher, Frederick Jones, to INTERVIEW the young artists behind our 3rd issue of the 2021 #summerofmanga class. They include: -DEVIL TONGUE (USA) -BEH'HA ED (Canada) -MORGANA'S PROTECTOR (Bahamas) and PROTECT, MARRY, KILL(Australia) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This episode we profile and INTERVIEW the second issue in our four-part annual new artist event, #SUMMEROFMANGA. Issue 137 of Saturday AM features BROKEN WATCH by Lithuanian creator @aruunas_art, The LONGEST NIGHT by Brazilian creator @natasha_nightmare, CLOVENTYME by American creator @swaddlestea and APOCALYPSE BOY by American artist @rachelnurmiart. Read and VOTE on these short stories at app.saturday-am.com NOTE: This was recorded from a TWITTER SPACES conversation and thus has some poor audio quality. We apologize and working to get a better feed for future episodes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

SATURDAY FM RETURNS with a new SEASON of conversations on the ups and downs of the indie manga revolution started by SATURDAY AM in 2013. HOST and PUBLISHER, Frederick L. Jones, takes you on a journey each episode of an UNVARNISHED VIEW of the wins and losses experienced by most independent comic creators and publishers. We explore the impact of digital resources as well as the vagaries of the "mainstream" market of brick and mortar retail stores. Saturday AM's MISSION is to bring much-needed DIVERSITY to the manga industry. Our #SUMMEROFMANGA annual event is a highlight of our efforts as each year, we discover, develop, and distribute up and coming artists from around the world. This 2021 class is one of the best we've ever had and you can meet the 1st five of them in this installment. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We took a break and the world went to HELL! Don’t worry - our Publisher is back with some words, updates, & news. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Youtuber, artist, and entrepreneur, KESH is a force to be reckoned with. We wanted to speak to this Indian artist about the world of diverse creativity and inspiration. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our own staff intern JohnTom discusses convention realities for artists and con goers with Saturday AM star artist, Jeyodin. They discuss cons like Anime Central, Wizard World and more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Saturday FM interviews Youtuber BENNET THE SAGE! Frederick chats with this uber-talented creator about his experiences creating the popular Youtube shows, "Anime Abandon" and "Oldtaku New Tricks". Also, stay tuned for NEWS from top Saturday AM and Saturday PM creators. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Learn all about setbacks and how to learn the important lessons from them --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This episode picks up from episode 7 and offers some wildly different music choices from our global diverse group of artists and staff. Learn what music inspires our manga titles and hopefully some new music for you to discover for yourself!

Very special episode on creator burnout, ways to track it, stop it, and what causes it. We also discuss Saturday AM subkit --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Explore our final review of SOM 2019 entries including guest reviews by the one and only Jeyodin (creator of Saturday AM’a HAMMER) and learn about our Saturday AM SUBMIT! Program where creators can submit their existing webcomics to Saturday AM or PM for non-exclusive publishing. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We have our first big interview with the writer / creator of Little Bird from Image Comics! Check it out! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our #summeormanga event registration is coming to an end! Jump on the bandwagon now with our “FIVE TRAITS OF SUCCESSFUL ARTISTS” and the latest #summerofmanga reviews! All this and more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We critique 15 (!!!) entries from up and coming artists seeking to have their short stories published in our annual submission event! Check out comprehensive breakdowns of new artists from the Netherlands, Canada, Kenya, and more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We discuss the global impact of Avengers Endgame - not just on comic book fans but on creators. Likewise, we critique more new creator pitches from our impending #summerofmanga --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Learn about the origins of Saturday AM and the debut of our #summerofmanga podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app