Yegs and Bacon

We've been sitting on a couple of HUGE changes, and we're going to reveal them to you in this video... as well as talking about some of the cool new comics and graphic novels that are out this week!

It's the second last work day of the year, and the second last episode of YEGS & BACON in the current format! 2021 is just around the corner, and we're talking about the new comics and graphic novels out this week, as well as Wonder Woman '84. We'll give plenty of warning for when spoilers start. They stop at 51:12.

Oh wow. Nope. NO. We're definitely not ready for Christmas, but we ARE ready to tell all you fine folks about new comics and graphic novels, and how to properly fold your childrens.

This week's show has everything! And by "everything", I mean "some things", like talk about comics and graphic novels and your hosts being a bit punchy because it is the middle part of a pandemic!

On this week's show, we're talking about some of the new Future State books! We've read some of them! They're pretty awesome! Also, we tease some big changes coming in 2021... and dig into this week's new comics and graphic novels!

Greetings folks, it's another episode of Yegs and Bacon, in which we talk about brand new comics, and welcome back beloved guest Hans Gruber Andersen to answer questions and tell a story.

This week, we'll be talking about (gestures wildly) whatever it is the Alberta government is going to announce in terms of COVID restrictions this afternoon... and why we think non-essential businesses (including ourself) should be shut down, for now. Also, as always, we're talking about new comics and graphic novels! Fun!

A relatively quick one, just about new comics and graphic novels, as we recover from a wild week. Changes are coming... stay tuned.

Nobody likes a fascist. Except for other fascists, probably. Anyway, on this week's episode, we mostly talk about graphic novels and comics with a feeling of relief. That's it! That's the show!

This week's show has a weird energy, and we're clearly tired so, uh... fair warning. On the show, we talk about this week's new comics and graphic novels, and then get into why having a community is so important for us... and how it can be so important for YOU.

This week, we are joined by Definite Real Person, German storyteller Hans Gruber Andersen who regales us all with two stories. Later, we chat about the importance of our community and how it carried us through a particularly rough week. All that, and we chat about new comics and graphic novels!

On this week's show, we're talking briefly about another change in distribution over at DC Comics, as well as a bevy of this week's comics and graphic novels! Also, our ceiling leaked a bunch again. It sucked! But it's fine now. And this podcast is still on time. EAT IT, UNIVERSE!

On this week's show, we're talking about folks on streaming channels and other platforms who are trying to grift you out of money, and tear down the comic book industry while they do so. Also on tap, the usual chat about new comics and graphic novels for the week! Intro music is by Apocalypse Kow!

It's a late one this week, as there's a LOT of comics out, and Brandon has a bit of personal news. Both Brandon and Danica talk about this week's comics and graphic novels, and a few other things, but are mostly tired as HECK! Enjoy?

On this week's show, we're talking about the aftermath of cutting a comic book in half - and offer a plea for constructive positivity within our industry. All that, and some talk about this week's new comics! Enjoy! Intro is by the one and only Apocalypse Kow!

We really did! Although we had to cut the audio of that section, because it involved a lot of silent video on our streaming show. If you want to see what that looked like, you can head over to the link below to watch us slice something some folks have purchased for $700. (I promise, we have a VERY good reason.) Also, you can listen to us talk about all the awesome new comics this week, and get up to our usual weekly shenanigans! Enjoy! Variant Edition Cuts a Comic in Half: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qgJ9Ln-2bA

This one is a big one, as we talk about a BIG problem behind a kind gesture being offered by many publishers in the industry. We also talk about upcoming DC cancellations and what's next for one of the biggest comic companies in the world. All that, and cool things in this week's comics!

We're back, in the day time of the night! On this week's show, we're announcing a really cool exclusive we have coming in for Boom! Studio's upcoming Slaughterhouse Five book, and talk about the week's cool new comics. YEAH!

Welcome back to the world's first and only pop culture and comics morning show... that happens at night. On this week's show, we're talking about brand new comics and trying to get our new format down. It's a little rough, but hey. You missed this.

On this week's show, we tackle Marvel's decision fire both Chelsea Cain and Chuck Wendig. At least one of them involves their stance on human rights. Which is to say, humans should have rights. Traffic and weather is by Devin R. Bruce Yegs & Bacon theme music by Apocalypse Kow.

This week, the man at the epicentre of abuse we experienced back in May has returned... and is trying to sue comics professional, editor, store owner and publisher Mark Waid. Or is it... Chris Waid he's after? Traffic and weather is by Devin R. Bruce Yegs & Bacon theme music by Apocalypse Kow.

On this week's show, Danica and Brandon are hitting up the Edmonton Expo, and talking a little bit how going to a convention can be tough when you run a comic shop. The Yegs & Bacon theme song is by Apocalypse Kow - and traffic and weather is by Devin R. Bruce.

Welcome back to Yegs & Bacon! On this week's show, we're talking about how a lot of recent awards have finally been recognizing the amazing work of marginalized folks - and how we all need to be better at listening, instead of talking. The Yegs & Bacon theme song is by Apocalypse Kow - and traffic and weather is by Devin R. Bruce.

It's the triumphant return of YEGS & BACON! Danica and Brandon talk about everything that happened in the past month - including the online harassment our shop received, as well as the break in - and about the importance of action when it comes to standing against regressive attitudes. Yes & Bacon theme music by Apocalypse Kow.

There's gotta be a catch, right? Well, there is. But not so much for YOU. Danica and Brandon explain. Theme music by Apocalypse Kow.

Yes. It can. Brandon is solo this week, to talk about Action Comics #1000 and the dangers of dwelling on nostalgia. Intro music is by Apocalypse Kow.

This week, we're talking about pre-ordering comics... and an innovative new program that... really shouldn't be innovative. But here we are.

With more and more digital content available for comics at remarkably great prices... where does the future of physical comics lie? The answer may surprise you. All this, plus traffic and weather from Devin R. Bruce - and our amazing theme song by Apocalypse Kow

On this week's show, we're talking about Marvel's "Fresh Start" and how line wide relaunches aren't ALWAYS a good idea.

This week, we're looking at clouds in our coffee, clouds in our coffee and talking about representation. Fun fact! More people deserve it. Theme music by Apocalypse Kow

You wouldn't think we'd have to warn the world that Nazis are back, but here we are. Theme music for Yegs and Bacon is by Apocalypse Kow.

The biggest threat to the comics industry? Diamond - the ONLY comics distributor. But how??! Why???! Listen and find out! Theme music for Yegs and Bacon is by Apocalypse Kow.

After a short (retail based) hiatus in December, Yegs and Bacon is back to talk about positive and negative ways to build a community. Theme music for Yegs and Bacon is by Apocalypse Kow.

On this week's show, Danica and Brandon talk about comic book adaptations, and the right way to react to things you enjoy, and dislike.

On this week's show, we're diving into the deep end and talking about harassment in the industry. It's there. Don't pretend like it isn't. A note: we recorded this before Eddie Berganza got fired from DC. Finally.

The comic book industry has long been reliant on single issues... but can that possibly continue? And for how long? Danica and Brandon explore the future of single issue comic books on this edition of YEGS AND BACON. All this, plus traffic and weather from Devin R. Bruce - and our amazing theme song by Apocalypse Kow

Welcome back to a brand new season of YEGS AND BACON! On this week's episode - is the comic book industry doomed? Yes! Or... no? Maybe. Danica and Brandon discuss what needs to change if comic shops want to see tomorrow, and they have the math to prove it. All this, plus traffic and weather from Devin R. Bruce - and our amazing theme song by Apocalypse Kow Show Notes: Comics and Graphic Novels Succeeding in the Book Market Comic Sales in Comic Shops Down in 2016, Up In Book Stores Overall Comic Shop Market Down Significantly from 2016

Gooooood morning Edmonton! Grab your coffees or your general morning beverage of choice, because YEGS AND BACON is here! On this week's PREVIEW show, we give our statement of purpose, ad talk about the days ahead. You want some feminism and general mindfulness in your comics culture? Then you've come to the right place. Yegs and Bacon's theme music is by the incomparable Apocalypse Kow. You should give them money, because they are wonderful.

Featuring the audio from the second part of our Gender Is Not A Genre: LGBTQ Representation in Pop Culture panel from May 28th, 2016 - co-presented with WTF+YEG PANELISTS Allison Paige is a queer artist who makes comics and mistakes with equal enthusiasm. With her collaborator Amber Noelle, Allison recently self-published Whispering Ash: Ophelia, the first instalment of a regency-era horror series. Her comic Work/Life Balance, with writer Steve Foxe, will be in the upcoming Oath Anthology of New Heroes. Follow her work at rabbitcourage.com! ----- Devon Elizabeth Bryce (BA, MA, BEd) I'm a teacher at an Outreach School, where I spend my days convincing people that 'alot' isn't a word, having engaging conversations about books, and spreading the joy of good grammar. In my off hours, I enjoy trail running and eating Oreos, though not usually at the same time. My caffeine of choice is Tea. Earl Grey. Hot. I believe that true learning is messy and sometimes uncomfortable, which, really, describes many aspects of my life. ----- Russia I'm a gender fluid / non conforming illustrator who writes and illustrates a web-comic called Digital Ninja, which is an LGTBQ themed hard dystopian cyberpunk ----- Linh Lu Linh currently works for the Pride Centre of Edmonton as the Youth Outreach Coordinator, and in the past has run various queer groups and been apart of even more organizations, focusing recently on the intersections between racial justice and gender justice. Linh's passion for comics was sparked by superheroes inspiring and dreaming of a better tomorrow. Linh likes to rant about publishing, comics and diversifying who we staff, not just who's on the page. Read more at http://variantedmonton.libsyn.com/#iqlHmg2vVwudsRkd.99

Featuring the audio from the first part of our Gender Is Not A Genre: LGBTQ Representation in Pop Culture panel from May 28th, 2016 - co-presented with WTF+YEG PANELISTS Allison Paige is a queer artist who makes comics and mistakes with equal enthusiasm. With her collaborator Amber Noelle, Allison recently self-published Whispering Ash: Ophelia, the first instalment of a regency-era horror series. Her comic Work/Life Balance, with writer Steve Foxe, will be in the upcoming Oath Anthology of New Heroes. Follow her work at rabbitcourage.com! ----- Devon Elizabeth Bryce (BA, MA, BEd) I'm a teacher at an Outreach School, where I spend my days convincing people that 'alot' isn't a word, having engaging conversations about books, and spreading the joy of good grammar. In my off hours, I enjoy trail running and eating Oreos, though not usually at the same time. My caffeine of choice is Tea. Earl Grey. Hot. I believe that true learning is messy and sometimes uncomfortable, which, really, describes many aspects of my life. ----- Russia I'm a gender fluid / non conforming illustrator who writes and illustrates a web-comic called Digital Ninja, which is an LGTBQ themed hard dystopian cyberpunk ----- Linh Lu Linh currently works for the Pride Centre of Edmonton as the Youth Outreach Coordinator, and in the past has run various queer groups and been apart of even more organizations, focusing recently on the intersections between racial justice and gender justice. Linh's passion for comics was sparked by superheroes inspiring and dreaming of a better tomorrow. Linh likes to rant about publishing, comics and diversifying who we staff, not just who's on the page.

On this week's show, we briefly talk about some exciting Lumberjanes and Gotham-related news, as well as news about the future of the Supergirl TV show, and a bunch more! Then it is on straight into comic book recommendations, including a new Sherlock Holmes inspired Scooby-Doo type series, a great new spy ongoing from Marvel, a very strange and wonderful take on the X-Files, and the conclusion to a the new Wolverine's first adventure. Thanks for listening! Links: Lilly Wachowski's statement. Trailer and more information for UNDERGROUND

On this week's super quick edition of YEGS & BACON, it's all comics recommendations, all the time, featuring a great new spy series, a political superhero thriller, a time travel adventure, and a mindful dissection of the kidnapped princess trope.

On this week's episode, we give you the lowdown on DC's upcoming new line of comics, as well as Adam Baldwin news. Spoiler alert: he's a jerk. Oh, and cute bunny news! (Psst. Here's a link to the cute bunny thing: http://www.themarysue.com/wheelz-the-bunny/) Then, in the comic recommendation section, we talk about a weird alien invasion, a kaiju prison drama, lesbian werewolves who go to war, a man who sees the flaws in all things, and a truly disgusting and wonderful look at the film industry. We hope you enjoy!

On this week's fantastic new episode, Brandon and Danica are talking about the new Deadpool movie, some awesome Batwoman news, and Lying Cat talking plushies! Then it's straight into recommendations from this week's comics, with include a reality bending mystery town, a grumpy cat, weaponized weather, and two old friends coming back together.

On this week's episode, Danica and Brandon are excited about Beyoncé, Jughead, and Agent Carter (which is an interesting group of real and imagined people). Then it's straight into this week's comic book recommendations, including a dark southern horror, a super team drama, a teen cupid comedy and a girl squad fight-book!

On this week's show: STAR WARS. We saw the new Star Wars and haven't talked about it on the show yet so uh... hey, do you want to hear our opinions about the new Star War? After that, we get into the details of Marvel's upcoming CIVIL WAR II event, and then dive deep into this week's featured comic picks. From protecting a batch of your own clones, to fantasy noir, to the origins of a classic hero, and some 90s nostalgia, there's something for everyone.

We're back for the new year, brimming with comic recommendations! After taking a break over the holidays, we're discussing a few books from the past few weeks, along with some brand new ones that are getting us excited from THIS week. Among the lot? Superhero temp agencies, awesome princesses, women on a prison planet, dark suburban thrillers, and a book you'll be hard pressed to find anywhere else. 2016!!! Let's DO THIS EDMONTON!!!!

On this week's show, Brandon and Danica talk about Star stuff. Wars, Trek, Zodiac Forces... you name it! Well... maybe just name those three things. Then it's onward to comic book recommendations, including some whimsy, some fun, some murder, some horror, vampires, puppets and swords and sorcery. It's a crazy mix.

On this week's piping fresh episode, Danica and Brandon talk about an upcoming appearance on CTV Edmonton's Morning Live program, and dig right into this week's comic book recommendations, which features two wonderful and bizarre takes on the romance genre, a brilliant Canadian noir, and one of the best executed "real world super powers" stories to date.

On this week's blisteringly quick episode of YEGS & BACON, Danica and Brandon his news, traffic and weather before heading straight into this week's comic book picks - which include a girl who has already solved your mysteries, and a brand new print comic from Brian K Vaughan!

This week, we're beginning a series of discussions with the organizers of LADY GEEKS uNITE here in Edmonton! In the first episode of this series, Danica and Brandon talk with Sylvia Douglas about reasons that the group exists, and what they hope to accomplish, and the pervasive nature of rape culture in comics. Be sure to check out LGN YEG at their Facebook group, where you can find details on all of their currently scheduled events, including December's Craft Market: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ladygeeksunite/