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Latest podcast episodes about Lynn Johnston

Catholic Spirit Radio 89.5 & 92.5
Being Catholic #348

Catholic Spirit Radio 89.5 & 92.5

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2024 57:45


In this episode of "Being Catholic with Bob and Lynn Johnston" on Catholic Spirit Radio, Bob has a quiz for Lynn and producer Jon.

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Catholic Spirit Radio 89.5 & 92.5
Being Catholic #347

Catholic Spirit Radio 89.5 & 92.5

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2024 57:45


In this episode of "Being Catholic with Bob Johnston" on Catholic Spirit Radio, Bob and Lynn Johnston discuss the Presidential Debate and how our country is divided.

Stray Casts Outdoor Cartoon Television Bass Fishing Talk Show

This is the May 22, 2024 episode of Stray Casts Outdoor Cartoon Television.  Tonight, We are joined by Bassmaster Elite Series Champion Cory Johnston, and stopping by the legend himself Lynn Johnston, and Bassmaster Elite Series Anglers Chris Johnston and Jeff Gustafson #fishing  #bassnation #podcast 

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Catholic Spirit Radio 89.5 & 92.5
Being Catholic #343

Catholic Spirit Radio 89.5 & 92.5

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2024 57:45


In this "Being Catholic" episode on Catholic Spirit Radio, hosts Bob & Lynn Johnston discuss diversity, unity, and weak Bishops.

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Catholic Spirit Radio 89.5 & 92.5
Being Catholic #342 Unfolding Grace and Redemption in Unlikely Places

Catholic Spirit Radio 89.5 & 92.5

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2024 56:01 Transcription Available


In an incredibly poignant episode of "Being Catholic" on Catholic Spirit Radio, hosts Bob & Lynn Johnston delve into the intricate concept of faith revival, especially during extremely challenging situations. He ingeniously likens this phenomenon to life sprouting in deserts when nourished by 'Living Water', painting a powerful picture of resilience and hope. The episode takes the listeners through a journey where they come across rich testimonies and personal narratives. This includes a captivating story of an atheist's return to Christianity, an event sparked by an unexpected dismissal of a religious film. The conversation also touches on the significant role of mothers in shaping an individual's belief system, assuaging parental guilt tied to their children's spiritual choices. The host emphasizes that the seeds of faith sown during childhood often blossom at their own pace, sometimes unfolding in surprising ways.

Catholic Spirit Radio 89.5 & 92.5
Being Catholic #341 Politics, Religion and the State in a Catholic Context

Catholic Spirit Radio 89.5 & 92.5

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2024 56:21 Transcription Available


Dive into this thought-provoking conversation in an episode of "Being Catholic" on Catholic Spirit Radio with Hosts Bob and Lynn Johnston. They warmly illuminate how power dynamics play out in politics and the Catholic Church. Leveraging the theoretical perspective of the United States Constitution, Bob outlines how the founding fathers intended to delineate government control and citizen power. This discourse addresses the relentless struggle for power within politics and religion and investigates how such dynamics affect everyday citizens. The remarkable role of the Catholic Church is highlighted as an influential entity separate from the state, an aspect leading to the evolution of Western civilization. The conversation will arm you with invaluable insights into the power dynamics at play in state politics and the Catholic faith while instigating contemplation about the world around us. Tune in and enrich your understanding as we extrapolate how, in absence of a united Church, Western civilization could potentially crumble.

Catholic Spirit Radio 89.5 & 92.5
Being Catholic #340 Balancing Faith and Governance in Modern Society Part 2

Catholic Spirit Radio 89.5 & 92.5

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2024 55:43 Transcription Available


Welcome to a thought-provoking episode of 'Being Catholic with Bob & Lynn Johnston on Catholic Spirit Radio'. This episode delves deep into the controversial topic of White Christian Nationalism, punctuating through the myths and presenting the raw facts. Listen as the hosts critically examine various perspectives and viewpoints on this complex issue. Basing the discussion on Kenneth L. Woodward's article in 'First Things Magazine', titled 'The Myth of White Christian Nationalism', the hosts provide a comprehensive analysis of the topic. They also contend with the apparent politicization of the term and expose how it's frequently used by progressive leftists as a weapon against ideological opponents.

A Special Presentation, or Alf Will Not Be Seen Tonight
A Special Presentation 234: A Storm in April

A Special Presentation, or Alf Will Not Be Seen Tonight

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 81:00


Once again, we're spending some time with Canada's favorite sons: The Foobs! Lynn Johnston's For Better or For Worse has an animated special all about the birth of April! What's the deal with April? Let's investigate!

Catholic Spirit Radio 89.5 & 92.5
Being Catholic #339 Balancing Faith and Governance in Modern Society

Catholic Spirit Radio 89.5 & 92.5

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 56:06 Transcription Available


In this episode of Being Catholic with Bob and Lynn Johnston on Catholic Spirit Radio, an in-depth exploration is conducted into the multifaceted relationship between Catholicism and Americanism. Uncover the clashes and common ground between these two powerful entities and their influence on contemporary society. Bob airs his perspectives on religious freedom, reflects on the failed attempts by John Courtney Murray to reconcile Americanism with Catholicism, and assesses the intensifying conflict between secular humanism and Christianity, particularly Catholicism. Listeners will discover the controversial concept of Christian Nationalism, as Bob analyzes an article from the National Catholic Register that expands upon this idea. This contributes to the increasing narrative that Christian Nationalism intends to impose theocratic rules on the United States, replacing democracy with 'Christo-fascism'. This episode prompts listeners to consider the poles of faith and governance, and the view that secular governance often constitutes an attack on Christian values. Also discussed is an upcoming Spring Fundraiser planned by Catholic Spirit Radio, which aims to raise $50,000 to ensure the continued broadcasting of the station for the rest of the year. Highlighted, too, are the extraordinary efforts of the FIRE Foundation of Central Illinois in supporting students with significant disabilities to attend parochial schools. This underlines the commitment of Catholic organizations towards fostering a more inclusive society. Delve into this engrossing exploration of the conflicts between Catholicism and Americanism and their subsequent impact on society. This episode is stimulating, informative, and immensely relevant to current global happenings.

A Special Presentation, or Alf Will Not Be Seen Tonight
A Special Presentation 232: The Folks Behind the Funnies [3 of 3]

A Special Presentation, or Alf Will Not Be Seen Tonight

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 45:16


Did you know that there are folks behind the Funnies? It's true! This 2018 documentary talks to all the big names: Lynn Johnston, Mell Lazarus, Mort Walker, Scott Adams, Etc, to learn all about what it takes to be a folk behind a funny. But you gotta listen to the notes that they're NOT playing!

A Special Presentation, or Alf Will Not Be Seen Tonight
A Special Presentation 231: The Folks Behind the Funnies [2 of 3]

A Special Presentation, or Alf Will Not Be Seen Tonight

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 71:08


Did you know that there are folks behind the Funnies? It's true! This 2018 documentary talks to all the big names: Lynn Johnston, Mell Lazarus, Mort Walker, Scott Adams, Etc, to learn all about what it takes to be a folk behind a funny. But you gotta listen to the notes that they're NOT playing!

Catholic Spirit Radio 89.5 & 92.5
Being Catholic #338

Catholic Spirit Radio 89.5 & 92.5

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2024 57:45


In this episode of Being Catholic, Bob and Lynn Johnston discuss the book: True Confessions by Francis X. Maier. https://www.amazon.com/True-Confessions-Voices-Faith-Church/dp/1621646246

A Special Presentation, or Alf Will Not Be Seen Tonight
A Special Presentation 230: The Folks Behind the Funnies [1 of 3]

A Special Presentation, or Alf Will Not Be Seen Tonight

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 60:55


Did you know that there are folks behind the Funnies? It's true! This 2018 documentary talks to all the big names: Lynn Johnston, Mell Lazarus, Mort Walker, Scott Adams, Etc, to learn all about what it takes to be a folk behind a funny. But you gotta listen to the notes that they're NOT playing!

Catholic Spirit Radio 89.5 & 92.5
Being Catholic #337

Catholic Spirit Radio 89.5 & 92.5

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2024 57:45


In this episode of Being Catholic, Bob and Lynn Johnston discuss issues in the church and what we can do. https://www.thecatholicthing.org/2024/02/28/toward-a-confessing-church/ https://ignatius.com/authors/francis-x-maier/ https://www.thecatholicthing.org/2024/02/26/candid-catholicism/  

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Catholic Spirit Radio 89.5 & 92.5
Being Catholic #336

Catholic Spirit Radio 89.5 & 92.5

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2024 57:45


In this episode of Being Catholic, Bob and Lynn Johnston discuss controversy in the Church: Feducia Supplicans and capital punishment.

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BC Today from CBC Radio British Columbia
Is B.C.'s wine industry in trouble? | For Better or For Worse author's new book

BC Today from CBC Radio British Columbia

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 52:47


Uncorking the B.C.-Alberta wine wars: Okanagan Wine Club manager Lindsay Kaisaris joins us to discuss how smaller wineries are caught in the middle between the provinces' latest skirmishes. In our second half, we speak with ground-breaking cartoonist and writer Lynn Johnston about her celebrated "For Better or For Worse" syndicated comic strip and how she created a new universe with Alottabots for her new children's book series.

Catholic Spirit Radio 89.5 & 92.5
Being Catholic #335

Catholic Spirit Radio 89.5 & 92.5

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 57:45


In this episode of Being Catholic with Bob and Lynn Johnston, Bob discusses more about just war theory.

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Catholic Spirit Radio 89.5 & 92.5
Being Catholic #334

Catholic Spirit Radio 89.5 & 92.5

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2024 57:45


In this episode of Being Catholic with Bob and Lynn Johnston, Bob reads a war story from Chronicles magazine and discusses just war theory. https://chroniclesmagazine.org/columns/sins-of-omission/the-marine-corps-answer-to-james-bond/

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Catholic Spirit Radio 89.5 & 92.5
Being Catholic #333

Catholic Spirit Radio 89.5 & 92.5

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2024 57:45


In this episode of "Being Catholic with Bob and Lynn Johnston", we discuss Fiducia Supplicans. https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_ddf_doc_20231218_fiducia-supplicans_en.html https://www.ncregister.com/news/fiducia-supplicans-and-a-church-divided  

LMFM 11-1 Podcasts
Wednesday 31st of January 2024

LMFM 11-1 Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 48:56


Breaking bad star discovers he has connections to royalty, Careful now down with that sort of thing Ted fest returns. They have an Oscar nomination and an Emmy nomination between them make up artist Lynn Johnston and Costume designer Eimer Ní Mhaoldomhnaigh discuss their 30 year career working in Irish film and their collaboration establishing an artists collective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Catholic Spirit Radio 89.5 & 92.5
Being Catholic #332

Catholic Spirit Radio 89.5 & 92.5

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2024 56:14 Transcription Available


In this enlightening episode of "Being Catholic with Bob and Lynn Johnston", we explore the topic of Sola Scriptura.

Go Fact Yourself
Ep. 123: Listener Tournament Finals: Lyn Fortman & Patrick Parker

Go Fact Yourself

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 93:19


This podcast is made possible by our beloved MaxFun Members and is part of the annual #MaxFunDrive! To find out how you can contribute to the show and earn great gifts for as little as $5 a month go to Maximumfun.org/join. Plus, listen to find out how YOU could be a guest on Go Fact Yourself!And… Join Helen & J. Keith on Twitter for an “Ask Us Anything” on Wednesday, March 29 at 1pm PT (4pm ET). @gofactyourpod It's a beautiful day in the #MaxFunDrive – The latest edition of Go Fact Yourself!Get ready for the conclusion of our first-ever Listener Tournament, welcoming our two finalists to this special episode of the podcast.Lyn Fortman learned a lot about herself during the pandemic. After a great deal of introspection, she discovered more about her gender identity, that she's happy to share in the hopes that it helps others along their journey. Lyn will tell us about her career as a corporate recruiter and why she's proud to advocate for colon cancer screenings.Patrick Parker considers himself an all-purpose blerd (a portmanteau of “Black nerd”). If there's something to be nerdy about– from comics, to RPGs, to pro-wrestling and more, chances are that he's at least dabbled. Patrick will explain his goal to achieve his masters in social work, and why he so enjoys being a stay-at-home dad.Our guests will answer trivia questions about funny families and notable neighbors.Areas of ExpertiseLyn: The Crossfit Games, the comic strip For Better or For Worse, and Jimmy Pardo's Never Not Funny podcast (seasons 14 to current).Patrick: The movie A Christmas Story, Black superheroes from Marvel Comics, and the TV show “Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.”What's the Difference: Minute MaidWhat's the difference between being the adjectives “minute” and “miniature”?What's the difference between a housekeeper and a cleaning person?Appearing in this episode:J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongLyn FortmanPatrick ParkerWith Guest ExpertsLynn Johnston: creator of the comic For Better or For Worse.David Newell: actor best known for his role as Mr. McFeely on “Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.”Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Live show engineer is Dave McKeever.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Seeing our upcoming live shows in LA by YOU!

Talkingbooksandstuff's podcast
Episode 196 - Lynn Johnston

Talkingbooksandstuff's podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023 31:00


Lynn Johnston is a Canadian cartoonist and author, best known for her newspaper comic strip For Better or For Worse. She was the first woman and first Canadian to win the National Cartoonist Society's Reuben Award. 

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Comic Shenanigans
Episode 930: A Conversation with Lynn Johnston

Comic Shenanigans

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2021 73:17


Welcome to the Comic Shenanigans Podcast! For the 930th episode, Adam Chapman welcomes to the show LYNN JOHNSTON! Adam and Lynn discuss the celebrated comic strip FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE, the recent series of collections from IDW's LIBRARY OF AMERICAN COMICS, her friendship with Charles "Sparky" Schulz and much more! This episode was originally recorded on December 1 2021.

Aack Cast by Jamie Loftus
Aackt 4: The Pages Around Cathy, Part 2

Aack Cast by Jamie Loftus

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 38:25


In part two of Jamie's exploration into who shared the American funny pages with Cathy Guisewite, we take a look at the artists chronicling the experiences of the boomer and Gen X crowd day to day along with her -- Gary Trudeau of Doonesbury, Aaron McGruder of The Boondocks, Alison Bechdel of Dykes to Watch Out For, and Lynn Johnston of For Better or For Worse. Tell your moms! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mildly Interesting
Antiques - TMI 63

The Mildly Interesting

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 37:02


“Not being able to sleep is terrible. You have the misery of having partied all night… without the satisfaction.” — Lynn Johnston, Canadian Cartoonist --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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Comic Shenanigans
Episode 848: A Conversation with Kurtis Findlay

Comic Shenanigans

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 54:04


Welcome to the Comic Shenanigans Podcast! For the 848th episode, join Adam Chapman as he welcomes back to the show KURTIS FINDLAY (previously appeared on episode 800). KURTIS discusses working on For Better or For Worse: The Complete Library for IDW's LIBRARY OF AMERICAN COMICS.  We discuss working with Lynn Johnston on the reprint series. how the project came to be, and much more! This episode was originally recorded on February 3 2021. Download it now!

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The Fellowship of the Geeks Podcast
At Least Scrounge Up Bail Money - Week of 12/8/20

The Fellowship of the Geeks Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2020 122:21


The Fellowship is pleased to present our discussion of the 1965 animated short A Charlie Brown Christmas. It's that time of year, gang, and we've got plenty of lockdown time to watch some holiday classics. And this one is a particular favorite of ours, though we have some opinions about some of the others. Plus our usual tangents galore and our comics picks of the week.   Announcements: We found a way to do our monthly meetups - on Discord! Come hang out with us in the voice channel on the 4th Saturday of the month; details on Facebook & Twitter & the Events tab on our website We're super excited to announce our partnership with ComicBooks For Kids. Details on the website (and you should be listening to hear more, too

Blockhead: a tribute to Charles Schulz’ “Peanuts”

Part 2 of the Lynn Johnston interview! Lynn talks about her friendship with Charles Schulz and his response to Farley’s death, as well as  some of the many other groundbreaking( & sometimes heartbreaking) storylines in her long-running comicstrip,”For Better or For Worse”! for more about Lynn Johnston and “For Better or For Worse”: fborfw.com @fborfw_official on Instagram to support the podcast visit: patreon.com/geoffgrogan

Blockhead: a tribute to Charles Schulz’ “Peanuts”

Lynn Johnston on Blockhead! Need I say more? One of the greatest cartoonists of the last 50 years talks with Geoff about her life, career and her ground-breaking and beloved syndicated comicstrip, “For Better or For Worse”.  find “For Better or For Worse” at : www.fborfw.com @Fborfw_official on Instagram

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All Things Book Marketing
Insights Into Working with a Literary Agent

All Things Book Marketing

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 40:24


In this episode, we talk to literary agent Lynn Johnston about how authors can work with agents, what they can do to get noticed and published and other tips and tricks including the importance of platform, social media and author websites. Lynn talks about trends she is seeing and we can can expect publishers will seek in 2020.

All Things Book Marketing
Insights Into Working with a Literary Agent

All Things Book Marketing

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 40:24


In this episode, we talk to literary agent Lynn Johnston about how authors can work with agents, what they can do to get noticed and published and other tips and tricks including the importance of platform, social media and author websites. Lynn talks about trends she is seeing and we can can expect publishers will seek in 2020.

The Marie Forleo Podcast
308 - I Made a Mistake: What to Do When You've Said Something Stupid

The Marie Forleo Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2019 5:33


Have you made a mistake and said something stupid that you now regret? We've all been there. In this episode, you'll learn how to apologize when you've made a mistake, and how you can avoid goofing up in the first place. https://www.marieforleo.com/2013/01/made-a-mistake/ An apology is the superglue of life. It can repair just about anything. - Lynn Johnston via @MarieForleo

Tobin Tonight
Lynn Johnston: For Better Or For Worse

Tobin Tonight

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 43:25


   In this weeks episode of Tobin Tonight, Tobin talks to Canadian Great, Lynn Johnston about her career as a cartoonist. She discuss her struggles, her early success and of course the comic strip that started off in newspapers and became a television show in syndication, "For Better or For Worse" .    She talks about her tough relationship with her mom, and the backlash she caused by creating a gay character and killing off the dog in the comic. It's really quite the episode.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mr. Media Interviews by Bob Andelman
1140 Lynn Johnston, cartoonist, "For Better or For Worse" 2019

Mr. Media Interviews by Bob Andelman

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2019 54:53


2019: On any given day, “For Better or For Worse” could be funny, sweet, bittersweet or hauntingly dramatic – just like life in my own family or yours. Perhaps nothing about the strip was more shocking than the day in 2008 that cartoonist Lynn Johnston announced she would no longer be producing new strips but would be re-releasing the original from day one, with occasional fixes to continuity and timeliness. Would that even work? It has and it does--the strip appears in 2,000 newspapers in 23 countrie

Editor and Publisher Reports
2 New York Times whistleblower controversy; cartoonist Lynn Johnston interview

Editor and Publisher Reports

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2019 56:20


Here’s what you’ll find in the latest edition of Editor & Publisher Magazine’s official podcast, “E&P Reports,” hosted by Bob Andelman (“Mr. Media”): interview with “For Better or For Worse” cartoonist Lynn Johnston; Poynter senior media writer Tom Jones on The New York Times’ decision to release details about The White House whistleblower’s identity; and the week’s top headlines from E&P Editor-in-chief Nu Yang. • E&P News Headlines presented by Editor-in-Chief Nu Yang Related story links: "Jamal Khashoggi Murder ‘Happened Under My Watch,’ Saudi Crown Prince Tells PBS" (Washington Post): https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2019/opinions/global-opinions/jamal-khashoggi-one-year-later/ "In Leaked Audio, Mark Zuckerberg Rallies Facebook Employees Against Critics, Competitors, and the U.S. Government" (Verge): https://www.editorandpublisher.com/news/in-leaked-audio-mark-zuckerberg-rallies-facebook-employees-against-critics-competitors-and-the-u-s-government/ • Breaking News: Tom Jones, senior media reporter for the Poynter Institute, talks about The New York Times controversial decision to publish identifying details about The White House whistleblower whose report led the House to began an impeachment inquiry. Related story links: "Blowing the whistle on the whistleblower" (The Poynter Report): https://www.poynter.org/newsletters/2019/did-the-nytimes-do-the-right-thing-in-its-whistleblower-coverage-plus-clinton-on-trump-and-why-sinclair-isnt-bothered-by-trumps-fake-news/ " The New York Times Was Right to Unmask the Whistleblower" (Politico): https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2019/09/26/new-york-times-whistleblower-trump-ukraine-228529 "I Am Part of the Resistance Inside the Trump Administration" (The New York Times): https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/05/opinion/trump-white-house-anonymous-resistance.html  • Bob Andelman interviews Lynn Johnston, cartoonist, about the 40th anniversary of her daily comic strip "For Better or For Worse"’s remarkable run. Related story links: "For Better or For Worse" official website: https://www.fborfw.com "Lee Salem, Champion of Quirky Cartoonists, Is Dead at 73" (The New York Times): https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/18/business/media/lee-salem-dead.html  Subscribe to daily headlines from Editor & Publisher Magazine: https://EditorAndPublisher.com And please subscribe to this podcast for a new E&P Reports podcast every week! It's free! For more newsmaker conversations with E&P Reports host Bob Andelman, please check out his long-running podcast, “Mr. Media Interviews,” at https://MrMedia.com . Thanks for watching; thanks for listening.

Classic Comics Cavalcade
An Interview with Lynn Johnston, Creator of the Classic 'For Better or For Worse'

Classic Comics Cavalcade

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2019 59:49


Every once in a while you get to meet one of your heroes and they turn out to be even more wonderful than you expected. Lynn Johnston is one of the great newspaper cartoonists of her era. The creator of the classic "For Better or For Worse:", a most delightful and humanistic strip, joined me for a most delightful and humanistic chat which left me smiling for hours after we spoke. I don't want to spoil this at all but suffice it to say that Lynn was one of my favorite interview subjects ever. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/classiccomics/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/classiccomics/support

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Classic Comics Cavalcade
Kurtis Findlay on "For Better or For Worse", the Library of American Comics, and some classic comics picks

Classic Comics Cavalcade

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2019 57:20


Vancouver-based editor, podcast host and fellow comics lover Kurtis Findlay joins Jason this week to discuss Lynn Johnston's brilliant classic comic Strip For Better or For Worse, which Kurtis is assembling and editing for the Library of American Comics. Jason and Kurtis also discuss his work for the LOAC before launching into a discussion of some comics they will have to trade with each other someday when they finally meet up. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/classiccomics/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/classiccomics/support

Time With Flora
EP7: I Am Sorry

Time With Flora

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2019 30:05


Lynn Johnston said that “An apology is the super glue of life. It can repair just about anything”. After a recent personal experience of having to say "I am sorry', this podcast briefly explores the themes - Apology and Forgiveness. The TIME-WITH-FLORA podcast is available on Anchor, Spotify, Apple, Google, Castbox and other popular podcast platforms. TIME-WITH-FLORA is a Headway Point production. FOLLOW US us on Instagram @timewithflora OR go to https://linktr.ee/timewithflora --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/time-with-flora/message

Fun Ideas Podcast
Fun Ideas Podcast #15 - Kurtis Findlay

Fun Ideas Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2018 79:23


Kurtis Findlay, author of the book "Chuck Jones: The Dream That Never Was", editor of the complete reprinting of Lynn Johnston’s "For Better or For Worse", and various other projects for the Library of American Comics joins host Mark Arnold on this episode.

Mr. Media Interviews by Bob Andelman
850 Lee Salem, editor, Universal Press Syndicate

Mr. Media Interviews by Bob Andelman

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2018 28:56


From 2007: Lee Salem is a guy I’ve admired for many, many years. As the president and editor of Universal Press Syndicate, he is the man responsible for recognizing a slew of creative talent that impacted American pop culture and the funny pages over the last 30-plus years. The origins of Garry Trudeau and “Doonesbury,” Gary Larson and “The Far Side,” Bill Watterson and “Calvin and Hobbes,” Lynn Johnston and “For Better or Worse” and Cathy Guisewite and “Cathy,” all can be traced back

Very Special Television
Ep. 01 - SEASON 2 PREMIERE !!! - Beverly Hills 90210 - "U4EA" with special guest J. Lynn Johnston

Very Special Television

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2018 75:16


Beverly Hills 90210 “U4EA” November 14, 1991 The wait is over, Season 2 is finally upon us. The guys are joined by longtime friend of the podcast J. Lyn Johnston to review the legendary 90’s hit Beverly Hills 90210. This classic “drugs are bad” episode finds Brandon (Jason Priestly), Brenda (Shannen Doherty) and the gang finding their way to an “underground” warehouse party with the help of evil proto-P!nk biker bake Emily Valentine (Christine Elise). After exchanging an egg (trust me) to obtain directions to this Uber cool part-ay Emily buys fictional drug U4EA and slips Brandon a mickey in the hopes of lowering his inhibitions and getting closer as a couple. Turns out Brandon doesn’t like to be Cosby’d by his girlfriends and has a thing or two to say to Emily come morning. Also they were so hepped up that Dylan (Luke Perry) took Brandons keys, leaving the beloved ‘Stang in the seedy downtown warehouse parking lot only to be graffiti-tagged by violence gangs. Will Brandon forgive Emily? Will Steve (Ian Ziering) and Andrea (Gabrielle Carteris) make it to the party? Will Kelly (Jennie Garth) ever be called out for her vaguely racist self portraits? Join us to find out the answers to all these questions and more on the premier of Very Special Television Season 2!! Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes! www.facebook.com/VERYSPECIALTELEVISION/ www.instagram.com/veryspecialtelevision/ facebook: @veryspecialtelevision instagram: @veryspecialtelevision twitter: @BestMenMedia

The Great Big Beautiful Podcast
Episode 163: Lynn Johnston

The Great Big Beautiful Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2018 73:15


Today, we're taking a trip down memory lane with one of the all-time greatest newspaper comic strips, Lynn Johnston's For Better or for Worse. Johnston's strip ran from 1979-2008 and was a staple of the daily reading routine for millions of people and a few generations of comics fans. On this episode, we talk to Johnston about the new edition, looking back and reevaluating work she did 40 years ago, how the strip tackled serious and timely social issues, living in the cold pre-internet nowhere of northern Manitoba, and if it's possible to make a living as a cartoonist in 2018.

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Woodstock Booktalk with Martha Frankel
Episode 130 - April 2, 2017

Woodstock Booktalk with Martha Frankel

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2017 58:28


Martha's guests this week are Cara Hoffman, Lynn Johnston, Gail Straub, and Orli Auslander.

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The Pullbox Podcast
Interview: Lynn Johnston

The Pullbox Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2016 65:46


In this special episode, Kurtis sits down with legendary For Better or For Worse cartoonist Lynn Johnston over a cup of tea to discuss all things For Better or For Worse!

Zero Issues
Episode 54: For Better or For Worse Godzilla Butt

Zero Issues

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2016


Join the boys as they discuss their meeting with the legendary Lynn Johnston of “For Better or For Worse” fame (as well as the upcoming companion show at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery, “Unconstrained” – featuring Kyle, Merk, and other… Continue Reading →

Culture Wars with Jonathon Van Maren
For Better Or For Worse: Lynn Johnston Reflects

Culture Wars with Jonathon Van Maren

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2016 28:03


Lynn Johnston, a Canadian cartoonist, is best known for her newspaper comic strip For Better or For Worse. She was the first woman and first Canadian to win the National Cartoonist Society’s Reuben Award, and has been nominated for a Pulitzer. She joined Jonathon to discuss the world of cartooning, writing, and storytelling.

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Woodstock Booktalk with Martha Frankel
Episode 25 – March 15, 2015

Woodstock Booktalk with Martha Frankel

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2015 59:09


Martha Frankel’s guests this week are Chris Stein, Gail Straub, Lynn Johnston, Ann Hood and Kitty Sheehan.

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