ZCENE

In this episode, I talk with illustrator and comic book author John Pham, author of the comic zine Epoxy and the recently published J + K from Fantagraphics.  We talk about how his career got started, what it means to be a creative when getting older, and some super cool underground Manga.  Enjoy! Insta/Twitter: @superphamicom http://www.fantagraphics.com/artists/john-pham/

In this week’s episode I talk with Michael Garcia, a zinester who writes This Goth Bitch, featuring Goth comics, interviews and horror movie reviews, and Hey Ghoul Friend, an interview zine featuring artists and musicians. We talk about finding our identity through music, growing up in the Suburbs, and I get a couple horror recommendations to check out. Enjoy! @thisgothbitch https://www.etsy.com/shop/michaelvincentgarcia

Danielle Chenette is an illustrator who writes comic zines and is working towards creating stories through animation on her own terms. From Ghost Stories to Blockbuster, we cover all of the important subjects. daniellechenette.com @daniellechenette

In this episode I talk with Haruka, who creates Riso printed zines under the name Stain Perfect. We talk about her journey from humanitarian work to zine making, the Japanese zine scene, and her current work which both explore and express who she is. Her Zines are introspective, meditative, and inviting.  Enjoy! @stainperfect on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter

In this episode I talk with Amy from the Zine Machine project, who uses an older candy vending machine to sell small zines while creating a fun, memorable experience.  We discuss the machine itself, how hate zines have no place in zine culture, how awesome Chicago and the Chicago Zine Fest are, and how there are Bison only 45 minutes from her house.   Instagram/Twitter: @zinemachine780 zinemachine.ca

Ladybeaver is an artist, musician and all around Los Angeles based creative powerhouse. We talk about the Kabalah, psychedelics, sharing without a filter, and terrible online dates. It's another super fun rooftop episode!   Insta and Facebook: @ladybeaver https://www.gofundme.com/the-spirit-of-sedona

In this episode I talk with Sylvana DeAngelo, an artist who runs a Zine press called Zine Club and is the Artistic Director for the Vancouver Art Book Fair.  We discuss her creative work, what went into curating the Vancouver Art Book Fair Zine section, how the definition of zines change from generation to generation, and how zines create a platform for open communication.  I also take a journey down memory lane, when santa would visit our school in a helicopter.  It’s real and will be explained later. Enjoy!   zineclubing.tumblr.com @zine_clubing @slyvanaisthebest

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In this episode, Matt and I interview various exhibitors at the Vancouver Art Book Fair. We talk to: Deniz Beşer (Heyt Be) - @deniz.beser 15:27 - Christine and Erik Schneider Gutierrez (Really Easy Press) - @really.easy.press 50:02 - Amy Burek (Awkward Ladies Club) - @awkwardladies 1:12:56 - Tajliya Jamal and Randi Hamel (Three Beans Comics Collective) - @tajliyaj, @artbunns 1:33:09 - Aidan Johnson, Hana Amani and Dariush Alexandra (Press Mattr) - @pressmattr It's SUPERSODETASTIC!!

Stacy Russo is a Librarian, Poet, Author, Professor, and Zinester from Santa Ana, CA. She believes in lifelong learning, peaceful living, the power of personal story, public education, and libraries as community places.  We talk about the zine fest experience, how we work on making a positivity impact on people around us, and her recent book Love Activism.  She's an inspiring and loving woman who I can't thank enough for being on the podcast.  Oh, and Matt's back! love-activism.com, @puckrockwoman

In our first live episode, I talk with Bryan West, Sarah Gail Armstrong, Dave Van Patten, and Avy Jetter about how they use Zines to talk about Political and Social Issues. We discuss issues with race, LGBT rights and gun violence.  It's an open, honest, and fun conversation about very difficult topics.  Thanks to the Long Beach Zine Fest for making this awesome event possible! Enjoy!!

Jonathan Valelly is the editor of Broken Pencil, a magazine based in Toronto featuring reviews of zines and small press books, comics, excerpts from underground presses, original fiction, and commentary on indie arts.  We talk about their zine fest Can Zine, how we as journalists cover the zine community, how we can best respect people's personal space within the diverse zine community, and how zines have impacted our lives.   www.brokenpencil.com editor@brokenpencil.com

This episode we talk with associate editor Janet Ramirez and photographer Jasmine Johnson of Reflekt, an LA based style anthropology zine that celebrates emerging cultural happenings through dress, style and image. From Art Book Fairs to London Wiccan bookstore decor, it's another fun rooftop episode.  Enjoy!   reflektmag.com @reflektmag

In this episode, we talk with Todd Taylor and Ever from Razorcake, a Punk fanzine that has been published since 2001. We discuss the importance of being inclusive, Kathleen Hannah, Jamie Hernandez, and amazing tamales. Enjoy! Also, make sure to check out their podcast here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/razorcake/id1155929245?mt=2 http://razorcake.org @razorcakegorsky

Friends!! So, this episode came out a little late, and we ran into a few technical difficulties with this week's interview.. But here at ZCENE we decided to take lemons and make Zine Reviews!! During International Zine Month, I came across A LOT of amazing zine and beautiful people.  So, here's just a small selection of Zines I came across.  Hope you enjoy! Visit http://zcenecast.com/2018/08/14/zine-reviews-z013/ for all of the contact info!

On this episode, I talk with Taleen Kali and Julia Gibson of Dum Dum Zine is a collective that publishes experimental art-lit zines, and features interviews, flash fiction, photo essays, and serialized radio plays on their website.  From summer goths to Hasselblads to how bizarre Facebook marketing is, we cover all the important topics.  It's great!! @dumdumzine dumdumzine.com facebook.com/dumdumzine

  Zines Are Us is a FREE zine event at the University Art Museum (UAM) at CSU Long Beach featuring a conversation with an awesome group of diverse and creative zine artists, along with a zine making workshop and other artsy bonus activities. We talk with Amanda Fruta from the UAM about the event and Sophia Zarders, one of the featured artists. Hope to see y’all at Zines Are Us on July 28 from 11am - 3pm!! RSVP on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/zines-are-us-tickets-47699870597 Supported in part by the Arts Council for Long Beach. Print your zine on the spot with the Long Beach Public Library  Donate a copy of your zine to the LBPL Zine Collection Live music sets by 22 West Radio and Pow Wow School of Music     sophiazarders.com Insta: @sophiazarders sophiazarders@gmail.com Insta: @jesusfreakcomic Other Artist panelists: Jason Keam   Insta: @Jason Keam Tania Negrete Insta: @ramonaslisas Tony Hoang Insta: @mutedtalks

Jono and Ziba Zehdar-Gazdecki write a Split Zine called ZebraPizza, a collage of everything cool. We also discuss their contributions to Zines in Libraries. ENJOY! http://threeamigospress.tumblr.com Instagram: @zebrapizzazine https://www.flickr.com/photos/60108886@N07/

For International Zine Month (and for those who are unfamiliar with Zines), Matt and I discuss what the definition of a zine is, dive into the history of zines, and top the episode off with some categories of zines. Prepare for Dad jokes and knowledge!!

Erica Wilk, founder of Moniker Press, and I discuss the art scene in Vancouver, how she got into printing, and two zines (For the Trees, 100 Days of Bulimia ) she recently published. Enjoy! @monikerpress monikerpress.ca

Andrew Scripter is the founder/owner of Wing Club Press and co-founder of the New England Art Book Fair. We discuss New England's zine scene, his printmaking career, and our shared artistic inspirations. Enjoy! @wingclubpress Wingclub.bigcartel.com

In this bonus episode, Matt and I interview attendees of the Los Angeles Zine Fest. We discuss what brought them to the fest, any specific zines they find interesting, and their impressions of the fest. Enjoy!   Jenny Jaffe - @jennyjaffe, @spoofthereitis Mike Levine - @bizmichael, devastatorpress.com/team/contributor/?pdb=12 Joseph Honeycutt - @jcutta14 Aaron Perkins Alicia - MAP Fest, Citrus College, Aug. 17th, 9AM to 2PM Steven (sweet deets on Zine Fest navigation) Allison (from Boise) Anna (Super cool East LA teacher) and Orlando (from Florida) Ritt Pong - Shout outs to Kevin Novales (https://www.kevinnovales.com) and Juliette Toma (http://juliettetoma.com) Beatrus ('nough said) Mitchi Rodriguez - Shout outs to FUPU (https://www.facebook.com/fupayus/) and Pablo Estrada (pabloestrada20@gmail.com)

Valerie Bower is a photographer who focuses on the daily life of underrepresented communities (POC, lowrider, etc). We discuss discovering community through photography and Valerie's personal artistic journey. It's great! valeriejbower.bigcartel.com @valeriejocelyn

McHank's an illustrator who's zine, Perpetually Twelve, is a collection of awesome illustrators and interviews with killer bands (from Grandaddy to Fugazi). Enjoy this zany, inspirational talk! Insta: @mchank mchank.tumblr.com

Brad Haubrich's Brickman Publications allows him to publish and collaborate with some awesome creatives. We discuss collage, the skate film Memory Screen, and the importance of persistence. Enjoy! brickmanpubs.com brad@brickmanpubs.com @brickmanpubs

Allen Roman is a painter and autobiographical comic book author. We discuss the creative process, learning through doing, and top it off with a little anime. Hope y'all enjoy! allen@allenroman.com allenroman.com @magedark - Insta

Bee Britt's distro and zine, Burn Black Distro, features zinesters who turn trauma and tragedies into triumphs. We also discuss Bee's zine Sucker, love and loss, and the power of music. Enjoy! Burnblackzine.cartel.com @burnblackzine -> Insta, Twitter

Jeff Kubasak is an illustrator and zine author. We discuss his unique covers, issues with comedy zine perceptions, and how the skate scene influences his work. Once again, it's great! www.commongenus.com Insta: @commongenus commongenus@gmail.com

Cheyne Ellett is an illustrator and one hard working individual who's Zines playfully explore life's challenges while discovering his own personal strengths. It's great! Issue.com/elletcheyne ellettcheyne.tumblr.com @ellettcheyne

Kristen and Frankie Garcia are the Kid and I, who explore current events, discuss day to day struggles and accomplishments, teamed with Vegan restaurant reviews. squareup.com/store/the-kid-and-i-zine thekidandi.bandcamp.com Instagram : @thekidandizine