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A reading of the day's syndicated Comic Strips

A reading of the day's syndicated Comic Strips

A reading of the day's syndicated Comic Strips

A reading of the day's syndicated Comic Strips

From the dislocated, sun soaked childhood of an RAF family to a life spent shaping British comedy, Dawn French's story is one of resilience, warmth and hard won self knowledge. In this generous conversation with James O'Brien, recorded five years ago, she reflects on the moves that defined her early years, the confidence gifted to her by loving parents, and the shock of losing her father just as adulthood was beginning. She recalls her time at boarding school in Plymouth, the drama teacher who changed her life, and the year she spent in New York after winning a fiercely competitive debating scholarship.Dawn speaks openly about stumbling into comedy by accident, her early days at the Central School of Speech and Drama, and the moment living with Jennifer Saunders set the course for their four-decade partnership. She revisits the wild beginnings of The Comic Strip, moonlighting as a teacher by day and performing in a smoky Soho club by night.Along the way, she discusses the unusual pressures of fame, the introversion that sits behind the jazz hands, and the fierce, uncomplicated love that shaped her as both daughter and mother. Warm, candid and often very funny, this episode offers an intimate portrait of a national treasure who remains thoughtful, grounded and endlessly generous in spirit.

A reading of the day's syndicated Comic Strips

A reading of the day's syndicated Comic Strips

How do you handle winter blues? Join host Marina Franklin, Vanessa Fraction and Holie Harper as we talk holiday cheer, money-saving hacks, and controversial documentaries that will keep you talking. Hollie Harper is a comedy nerd from South Jersey. She is currently the creator and co-exec producer of Hella Late! with Hollie Harper on BRIC TV and a co-host of the nationally trending Twitter Storytelling Chat "BlerdDating." Hella Late! with Hollie Harper was recently in the 2021 NYC Web Fest where she was nominated as Best Actress. Hollie was a semi-finalist in the 2019 NBC Standup Competition and has been featured on NY1, and in Black Enterprise Magazine, Thrive Global, Confessional Magazine and Black San Diego Magazine. Her popular sketch comedy show AMERICAN CANDY has played the Comic Strip, Gotham Comedy Club, BAM Café as well as the Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival. Time Out Chicago named them one of the five groups to watch. Hollie is a regular host for West Side Comedy Club in NYC and works with Gold Comedy and Stand Up Girls, two programs that empower young women by teaching them standup comedy. She was recently the talent coordinator and casting for "Blood Lassi" on Spotify, written by Pratima Mani, and moderated the panel for the Emmy Award winning, WOC editing team of Black Lady Sketch Show for The Black TV and Film Collective. She is also the Creative Consultant for the very successful Black Women in Comedy Laff Fest. Vanessa Fraction is a talented and hilarious comedian, actress, and writer who has made her mark in various forms of entertainment. She can currently be heard as a co-host on the Nappy Boy Radio Podcast hosted by Tpain and seen in the movie Praise This on Peacock. Vanessa can also be seen guest hosting on the entertainment news show Dish Nation. As a stand-up comedian, Vanessa has performed on Def Comedy Jam , Laff Mobs Laff Tracks , and more. Her writing credits include Raven's Home , 106 & Park , and The Mo'Nique Show. Additionally, she has appeared in the film Barbershop 2 and television shows Last Call, Mann & Wife (BounceTV), Comedy KnockOuts (TruTV) and Tales (BET) Not only is Vanessa "Action" Fraction a talented entertainer, but she is also a certified self-defense instructor. She teaches her unique class called Kicks & Comedy, combining her love for humor with her passion for empowering others through self-defense. Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female ( Amazon Prime, CW Network), TBS's The Last O.G, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Hysterical on FX, The Movie Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf. Writer for HBO's 'Divorce' and the new Tracy Morgan show on Paramount Plus: 'Crutch

A reading of the day's syndicated Comic Strips

A reading of the day's syndicated Comic Strips

A reading of the day's syndicated Comic Strips

A reading of the day's syndicated Comic Strips

A reading of the day's syndicated Comic Strips

A reading of the day's syndicated Comic Strips

A reading of the day's syndicated Comic Strips

A reading of the day's syndicated Comic Strips

Thursday Comics12 Books of Christmas 2025 #2from the Library of Graphic LiteratureDecember 23rd, 2025Welcome to the Thursday Comics 2025 12 Books of Christmas with the sweet Lords of comic book media, Wallace Ryan and Dennis Osbourne!!!Over the past two weeks, we have revealed 11 out of 12 of our favourite books from 2025 and we're all the way down to #1 which we'll announce tomorrow, Christmas Eve!!! Thursday Comics theme by Bill Brennan#thursdaycomics #comicbooks #graphic novels #omnibus #solicitations #bookreviews #graphicnovelreviews #12booksofchristmasTHURSDAY COMICS Mailbox (Send us your comments)

Thursday Comics12 Books of Christmas 2025 #1from the Library of Graphic LiteratureDecember 24th, 2025Welcome to the Thursday Comics 2025 12 Books of Christmas with the sweet Lords of comic book media, Wallace Ryan and Dennis Osbourne!!!Thursday Comics theme by Bill Brennan#thursdaycomics #comicbooks #graphic novels #omnibus #solicitations #bookreviews #graphicnovelreviews #12booksofchristmasTHURSDAY COMICS Mailbox (Send us your comments)

A reading of the day's syndicated Comic Strips

Thursday Comics12 Books of Christmas 2025 #3from the Library of Graphic LiteratureDecember 22nd, 2025Welcome to the Thursday Comics 2025 12 Books of Christmas with the sweet Lords of comic book media, Wallace Ryan and Dennis Osbourne!!!Over the next two weeks, we will reveal our 12 favourite books from 2025 starting with #12 and counting all the way down to #1 on Christmas Eve!!! Stay tuned every day for another selection and maybe you'll find a book that you'd love for Christmas!!!Thursday Comics theme by Bill Brennan#thursdaycomics #comicbooks #graphic novels #omnibus #solicitations #bookreviews #graphicnovelreviews #12booksofchristmasTHURSDAY COMICS Mailbox (Send us your comments)

A reading of the day's syndicated Comic Strips

Thursday Comics 12 Books of Christmas 2025 #4from the Library of Graphic LiteratureDecember 21st, 2025Welcome to the Thursday Comics 2025 12 Books of Christmas with the sweet Lords of comic book media, Wallace Ryan and Dennis Osbourne!!!Over the next two weeks, we will reveal our 12 favourite books from 2025 starting with #12 and counting all the way down to #1 on Christmas Eve!!! Stay tuned every day for another selection and maybe you'll find a book that you'd love for Christmas!!!Thursday Comics theme by Bill Brennan#thursdaycomics #comicbooks #graphic novels #omnibus #solicitations #bookreviews #graphicnovelreviews #12booksofchristmasTHURSDAY COMICS Mailbox (Send us your comments)

A reading of the day's syndicated Comic Strips

A reading of the day's syndicated Comic Strips

Thursday Comics #25012 Books of Christmas 2025 #5from the Library of Graphic LiteratureDecember 20th, 2025Welcome to the 250th Thursday Comics and featuring the  2025 12 Books of Christmas with the sweet Lords of comic book media, Wallace Ryan and Dennis Osbourne!!!Over the next two weeks, we will reveal our 12 favourite books from 2025 starting with #12 and counting all the way down to #1 on Christmas Eve!!! Stay tuned every day for another selection and maybe you'll find a book that you'd love for Christmas!!!Thursday Comics theme by Bill Brennan#thursdaycomics #comicbooks #graphic novels #omnibus #solicitations #bookreviews #graphicnovelreviews #12booksofchristmasTHURSDAY COMICS Mailbox (Send us your comments)

Thursday Comics12 Books of Christmas 2025 #6from the Library of Graphic LiteratureDecember 19th, 2025Welcome to Thursday Comics  2025 12 Books of Christmas with the sweet Lords of comic book media, Wallace Ryan and Dennis Osbourne!!!Over the next two weeks, we will reveal our 12 favourite books from 2025 starting with #12 and counting all the way down to #1 on Christmas Eve!!! Stay tuned every day for another selection and maybe you'll find a book that you'd love for Christmas!!!Thursday Comics theme by Bill Brennan#thursdaycomics #comicbooks #graphic novels #omnibus #solicitations #bookreviews #graphicnovelreviews #12booksofchristmasTHURSDAY COMICS Mailbox (Send us your comments)

A reading of the day's syndicated Comic Strips

A reading of the day's syndicated Comic Strips

Thursday Comics12 Books of Christmas 2025 #7from the Library of Graphic LiteratureDecember 18th, 2025Welcome to Thursday Comics  2025 12 Books of Christmas with the sweet Lords of comic book media, Wallace Ryan and Dennis Osbourne!!!Over the next two weeks, we will reveal our 12 favourite books from 2025 starting with #12 and counting all the way down to #1 on Christmas Eve!!! Stay tuned every day for another selection and maybe you'll find a book that you'd love for Christmas!!!Thursday Comics theme by Bill Brennan#thursdaycomics #comicbooks #graphic novels #omnibus #solicitations #bookreviews #graphicnovelreviews #12booksofchristmasTHURSDAY COMICS Mailbox (Send us your comments)

A reading of the day's syndicated Comic Strips

Thursday Comics12 Books of Christmas 2025 #9from the Library of Graphic LiteratureDecember 16th, 2025Welcome to Thursday Comics  2025 12 Books of Christmas with the sweet Lords of comic book media, Wallace Ryan and Dennis Osbourne!!!Over the next two weeks, we will reveal our 12 favourite books from 2025 starting with #12 and counting all the way down to #1 on Christmas Eve!!! Stay tuned every day for another selection and maybe you'll find a book that you'd love for Christmas!!!Thursday Comics theme by Bill Brennan#thursdaycomics #comicbooks #graphic novels #omnibus #solicitations #bookreviews #graphicnovelreviews #12booksofchristmasTHURSDAY COMICS Mailbox (Send us your comments)

Thursday Comics12 Books of Christmas 2025 #10from the Library of Graphic LiteratureDecember 15th, 2025Welcome to Thursday Comics  2025 12 Books of Christmas with the sweet Lords of comic book media, Wallace Ryan and Dennis Osbourne!!!Over the next two weeks, we will reveal our 12 favourite books from 2025 starting with #12 and counting all the way down to #1 on Christmas Eve!!! Stay tuned every day for another selection and maybe you'll find a book that you'd love for Christmas!!!Thursday Comics theme by Bill Brennan#thursdaycomics #comicbooks #graphic novels #omnibus #solicitations #bookreviews #graphicnovelreviews #12booksofchristmasTHURSDAY COMICS Mailbox (Send us your comments)

Thursday Comics12 Books of Christmas 2025 #8from the Library of Graphic LiteratureDecember 17th, 2025Welcome to Thursday Comics  2025 12 Books of Christmas with the sweet Lords of comic book media, Wallace Ryan and Dennis Osbourne!!!Over the next two weeks, we will reveal our 12 favourite books from 2025 starting with #12 and counting all the way down to #1 on Christmas Eve!!! Stay tuned every day for another selection and maybe you'll find a book that you'd love for Christmas!!!Thursday Comics theme by Bill Brennan#thursdaycomics #comicbooks #graphic novels #omnibus #solicitations #bookreviews #graphicnovelreviews #12booksofchristmasTHURSDAY COMICS Mailbox (Send us your comments)

A reading of the day's syndicated Comic Strips

When given the simple task of doing a listener request, Brooke decides instead to go rogue. So instead of us talking about Alistair and his indifference about which twin he fucks or marries (but which would he kill?), we end up in the world of the Peels, Arthur and Nan-Lin. It's been ten episodes since we last saw them, and it took us a while to figure out exactly who we were dealing with this episode. Once we caught up, we discovered that -- of course! -- Arthur was drawn very differently from when we saw him last. Not a surprise! Anyway, these two people who (hilariously?) share the same last name, fall in love after accidentally (?) touching their tongues together. Brooke and Jeff absolutely lose their fucking minds over the creative choice to put the thoughts in a thought bubble backwards. But things only get worse from there when we finally remember that we've seen these two characters before. And after the briefest amount of research, we discover that -- of course -- Arthur looks NOTHING like the Arthur we met before. Nothing. Barely resembles the same character. Nan-Lin jumps his bones, because that's the only way courtship works in this fucking comic strip. And then we go down the same path we've been down before with the romantic couple talking ENDLESSLY about whether or not what was happening was actually real or somehow just a fantasy. It's insufferable, naturally. Arthur plays his "Reverie," the magical piece of music he wrote that sends listeners into fits of uncontrollable fucking. Nan-Lin recognizes it. And then she doesn't recognize it at all. Because that makes perfect sense. And then, upon hearing it, she drops to the floor and begins masturbating. No, seriously. For like four straight strips. As Arthur puts it, she "palpates herself." Even after he stops playing. Amazing that this run did not kill us. The Chickweed strips we discuss this episode: You can find all of this episode's strips on Instagram by clicking here (https://www.instagram.com/p/DSQfncnkwr6/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==). We've abandoned Twitter, because it's terrible, but you can now find this episode's strips on Bluesky by clicking here (https://bsky.app/profile/9chickweedrage.bsky.social/post/3m7xymjotrk2p). This self-palpating episode includes: Listener requests Happy Holidays Tongues Bugs Bunny Turtlenecks More Tongues Etaoin Shrdlu Hot Type Sweat towel Mongo like Sheriff Bart Thrown glasses Dutch angles Calisthenics Masturbation McEldowney Ellipses Thorax Date rape drugs Semi-colon The 9th Chickweed Lane Circle of Hell The Pants of Palpation Breakfast of Champions Asterisk = asshole Talk to Us! Having trouble understanding what's going on in a 9 Chickweed Lane strip you just read? Send it our way! We'll take a shot at interpreting it for you! Or maybe you just want someone to talk to? We're on Bluesky: @9ChickweedRAGE.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/9chickweedrage.bsky.social). And we're on Instagram: @9ChickweedRage (https://www.instagram.com/9chickweedrage/).

A reading of the day's syndicated Comic Strips

A reading of the day's syndicated Comic Strips

Thursday Comics12 Books of Christmas 2025 #11from the Library of Graphic LiteratureDecember 14th, 2025Welcome to Thursday Comics  2025 12 Books of Christmas with the sweet Lords of comic book media, Wallace Ryan and Dennis Osbourne!!!Over the next two weeks, we will reveal our 12 favourite books from 2025 starting with #12 and counting all the way down to #1 on Christmas Eve!!! Stay tuned every day for another selection and maybe you'll find a book that you'd love for Christmas!!!Thursday Comics theme by Bill Brennan#thursdaycomics #comicbooks #graphic novels #omnibus #solicitations #bookreviews #graphicnovelreviews #12booksofchristmasTHURSDAY COMICS Mailbox (Send us your comments)

A reading of the day's syndicated Comic Strips

Thursday Comics12 Books of Christmas 2025 #12from the Library of Graphic LiteratureDecember 13th, 2025Welcome to Thursday Comics  2025 12 Books of Christmas with the sweet Lords of comic book media, Wallace Ryan and Dennis Osbourne!!!Over the next two weeks, we will reveal our 12 favourite books from 2025 starting with #12 and counting all the way down to #1 on Christmas Eve!!! Stay tuned every day for another selection and maybe you'll find a book that you'd love for Christmas!!!Thursday Comics theme by Bill Brennan#thursdaycomics #comicbooks #graphic novels #omnibus #solicitations #bookreviews #graphicnovelreviews #12booksofchristmasTHURSDAY COMICS Mailbox (Send us your comments)

A reading of the day's syndicated Comic Strips

Syndicated cartoonists Jerry Scott and Rick Kirkman share their journey of collaboration that spans over 35 years, focusing on their iconic comic strip, "Baby Blues." They discuss their initial meeting, the challenges of working together, the creative process behind their gags, and the evolution of their work. The dialogue highlights the joys and conflicts of collaboration, the importance of humor in parenting, and the unique dynamics of their partnership. They discuss their early encounters with legendary cartoonists, the challenges and joys of taking over legacy strips, the impact of awards on their careers, and the importance of authenticity in parenting comics.You can read "Baby Blues" at Gocomics.com/babybluesHuionHuion is sponsoring today's show, and they're offering additional discounts on the following products when you use the discount code: ComicLabKamvas 22 Plus — A luxurious large-screen, high-resolution digital pen display with an etched glass surface that simulates the texture of paper while it protects your eyes from harmful glare.Kamvas 13 (Gen 3) — With a large 13.3-inch screen and an FHD (1920X1080) resolution, this model ensuring seamless collaboration with your laptop. The durable back cover also offers superior protection while ensuring interface stability.Huion Note — You found your new on-the-go brainstorming tool. With writing synchronizing, offline storage, document management, one-click PDF sharing, and portable A5 size, Huion Note will redefine what a new generation of notebooks can do.TakeawaysJerry and Rick's collaboration spans over 35 years.Their wives introduced them, both aspiring cartoonists.They bonded over a shared love for comics and cartooning.Baby Blues was inspired by their experiences as parents.They learned the importance of hitting deadlines.Collaboration requires open communication and compromise.Writing gags often starts with the punchline first.The creative process is a blend of writing and drawing.Their friendship enhances their creative output. Meeting legendary cartoonists was a pivotal moment.Legacy strips come with both pressure and opportunity.Awards can create a sense of responsibility.Parenting comics resonate deeply with readers.Book titles can encapsulate the essence of the work.Professional jealousy is detrimental in the creative field.Authenticity in storytelling is crucial.The weight of awards can be both a blessing and a burden.Creating relatable content helps connect with audiences.Collaboration and community are vital in the cartooning world. You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.If you'd like a one-on-one consultation about your comic, book it now!Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. He is available for personal consultations. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive. He is the co-director of the comics documentary, Stripped.

A reading of the day's syndicated Comic Strips

A reading of the day's syndicated Comic Strips

A reading of the day's syndicated Comic Strips

This week we are joined by Ivi Demi! Ivi is a Brooklyn comic originally from Albania. He was voted the Best House Comic at the Laugh Index Theatre in DC for 2020 and 2021. He has performed at the DC Improv, DC Comedy Loft, Gotham, Comic Strip, the Riot Comedy Festival, and the Burbank Comedy Festival, where he was selected to the Best of the Fest for 2021. You can see him producing and performing in shows for Don't Tell Comedy across the East Coast.In this episode, Ivi shares his journey from Albania to the United States, highlighting his experiences growing up in a small town in upstate New York. Ivi discusses his unique cultural background, blending Albanian heritage with American life, and how this has influenced his comedy career. He reflects on the challenges and joys of adapting to a new culture, the importance of community support, and his path to becoming a comedian. Ivi's story is one of resilience, humor, and the pursuit of personal and professional growth.Recommendations From This Episode: GlobleInto The WildFollow Ivi: @ivi.demiWebsite: https://www.ividemi.com/Follow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpod Please rate and review the podcast! Spread the word! Tell your friends! Email us: aloneatlunch@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A reading of the day's syndicated Comic Strips

A reading of the day's syndicated Comic Strips

A reading of the day's syndicated Comic Strips

A reading of the day's syndicated Comic Strips