Podcasts about comic strips

Had to break out the old zoom machine for this one! We had my boy James Cummins on to chat ahead of his weekend at The Moon!James is doing Trish's Asylum on Friday, a special presentation headline show on Saturday, he's then guest hosting the Sunday Smokeshow and headlining the Moon Monday show at the Comic Strip on Monday!James is one of the best comics in canada and your going to kick yourself if you don't catch at least one of these shows while he's here!

Forgotten Island takes animation maximalism to the limit, Eric Powell returns to Appalachian witch country in Hillbilly: The Treason of Twelve-Toe Maggie, and we dive into Dave Kellett's Drive—a massive space opera told one webcomic punchline at a time. RSS Feed Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) Thanks for listening to the Major Spoilers Podcast! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support our work. REVIEWS HILLBILLY: THE TREASON OF TWELVE-TOE MAGGIE #1 Writer/Artist: Eric Powell Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: September 30, 2026 There are many tales of Rondel the wandering Hillbilly, this is but one. Some years after the great witch war, Rondel, in order to save an old friend, finds himself in an uncomfortable situation—in the service of his former captor, Twelve-Toe Maggie. Will he break the magical tie that binds him to the twelve-toed witch or will the wielder of the Devil's Cleaver be at her service forever? THE FORGOTTEN ISLAND Directors: Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado Writers: Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado Production Company: DreamWorks Animation Release Date: September 25, 2026 Best friends Jo and Raissa stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them to Nakali, a fantastical island that's filled with magical creatures. When they discover that the memories of their entire friendship are the price for returning home, they try to find a way to leave the island before they forget each other forever. TRADE DISCUSSION DRIVE Creator: Dave Kellett Drive is a space opera that takes place in the year 2401. The strip tells the story of the second Spanish Empire—a galactic empire—and its war with a race called "The Continuum of Makers". The story follows the crew of the Machito, who have been press-ganged into a unique mission by an emperor they despise. As the storyline advances, their mission ripples out in ways neither they nor the Emperor could imagine, to impact the fate of both warring races. https://www.drivecomic.com/ Join the conversation We'd love to hear your thoughts on any of this week's topics. At Major Spoilers, we strive to create original content that you find interesting and entertaining. Producing, writing, recording, editing, and researching require significant resources. We pay writers, podcast hosts, and other staff members who work tirelessly to provide you with insights into the comic book, gaming, and pop culture industries. Help us keep Major Spoilers strong. Become a Patron (and our superhero) today. If you know someone who loves comics, share this post and episode with them! Share

A reading of the day's syndicated Comic Strips

A reading of the day's syndicated Comic Strips

The fallout over ComicStripBandsAtoZGate continues after episode guest Jason Torchinsky files a formal complaint with the Rocklopedia Fakebandica Human Resources Department.

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

When the Charles is away, the cats will play. If by "play" you mean "talk about fake bands from newspaper comic strips whose names start with N-Z." You meant that, right?

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

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

Dave and Brad return from the 80th Annual National Cartoonists Society Conference and Reuben Awards with stories to tell! They look back on ComicLab LIVE and a private tour of the newly redesigned Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum! Then it's on to the Reuben Awards, where Mark Tatulli finally won the Reuben Award after years of nominations. But some of the best moments happened between the scheduled events. Brad gets the chance to sit down with 95-year-old cartooning legend Mort Gerberg and hear stories about the golden age of magazine cartooning — including an incredible story about a newly arrived Sergio Aragonés taking Manhattan by storm. Jim Davis shares the story behind Garfield's famous suction-cup dolls, along with his surprisingly strict 25-word rule for writing the strip. And the farewell brunch turns into an exchange of sketches, original art, and some wonderful reminders of why cartoonists come back to this event year after year. Finally, an old collection of America's “best college cartoonists” offers an unexpected lesson about making a career in comics: You don't have to start out at the front of the pack. You just have to keep going. ON THIS WEEK'S SHOW... • ComicLab LIVE at the NCS Conference • The newly redesigned Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum • Which original would you save from a museum fire? • The Reuben Awards • Katie Cook and Mark Tatulli take home awards • Lunch with Dave and Eileen Blazek • Brad's conversation with Mort Gerberg • Mort's stories about Sergio Aragonés • Jim Davis on writing Garfield • The accidental origin of the Garfield suction-cup doll • Rick Kirkman and Jerry Scott • Original art at the farewell brunch • ComicLab listeners at the NCS • The NCS Cartoonist Showcase • Why persistence matters more than being the best 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

Thursday Comics #260from the Library of Graphic LiteratureSeptember 10th, 2026Welcome to the Grand Return of Thursday Comics and  issue #260 and one of those sweet megapixies of comic book media, Wallace Ryan and Dennis Osbourne!!!In this episode, Dennis is indisposed so I have seized control of the airwaves to blast the industry on Variant Comic Book Covers!!! They drive me crazy.Thursday Comics theme by Bill BrennanNO AI  SLOP USED in the production of Thursday Comics where you get REAL writers, artists and creators.TOO GOOD for AI!!!#thursdaycomics #comicbooks #graphic novels #omnibus #confessions #bookreviews #graphicnovelreviews #cats #ihatevariantcoversTHURSDAY COMICS Mailbox (Send us your comments)

A reading of the day's syndicated Comic Strips

Today I got a call from my boy Art Bellerose.  After months of harassing him to come do the podcast he thought he'd call out of the blue and I would say no and then he would be off the hook.  But I called that bastards bluff and told him I'd be at the studio in 20 minutes!There is no plan, no theme just two good old boys choppin it up talking some shit. I love this man and its always a pleasure to talk to him.  He is finally headlining the @comicstripwem on Sep 20th something we have both dreamed about doing since the day we met! You can also come see him on the Asylum @themoonyeg this Friday Sep 11 (never forget) as well as Sep 18+19 at yukyuks EdmontonThe Moon as all kinds of amazing shows coming up so go follow @themoonyeg so you don't miss out on any of the magic!

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

The Autopian's Jason Torchinsky joins us as we delve deep into the comics page, looking for fake bands and artists (and finding quite a few).

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

A reading of the day's syndicated Comic Strips

A reading of the day's syndicated Comic Strips

Alexei Sayle has spent a lifetime finding humour in anger, absurdity and the systems that shape us. Raised in Liverpool by fiercely committed communist parents, his childhood was filled with politics, protest marches and unusual cultural influences - from Soviet cinema to family trips behind the Iron Curtain.In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O'Brien sits down with the comedian, writer and actor to trace the path from a rebellious schoolboy and struggling art student to the incendiary force at the heart of alternative comedy. Alexei recalls discovering his voice at the Comedy Store, forging lifelong friendships with Rik Mayall, Adrian Edmondson, Nigel Planer and the Comic Strip generation, and becoming known for a furious on-stage persona that often bore little resemblance to the man offstage.He reflects on success, creative reinvention and the strange experience of falling out of fashion before returning to stand-up with a more personal, contemplative voice. Alexei also discusses his lifelong political activism, the ideals he inherited from his parents, and the tension between wanting to change the world and recognising the limits of protest.It's a funny, candid and deeply thoughtful conversation about comedy, conviction, reinvention and the complicated business of staying true to yourself.Find out more about How I've Tried to Change the World: By Walking Down the Middle of the Street Shouting by Alexei Sayle here Full Disclosure is a Global ProductionListen or watch every Friday on Global Player, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.

A reading of the day's syndicated Comic Strips

This week, having a very specific talent can lead to a dream job. It's how cartoonist John Rose got his foot in the door to draw the comic strip Snuffy Smith.  Also, there are dos and don'ts for treating poison ivy. And, a young, old-time musician wants to save her family's lost ballads.You'll hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia.