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*Theme Music: Chartsmasher – Dial Up* chartsmasher.bandcamp.com/releases specialdudescomix.bigcartel.com/ HO! HO! HO! Get ready because not even distance can stop the TCS crew from having their Christmas party and catch up. We delve into what we have been reading this year and what we would consider out favourites of 2020. There is also a bit of general chatter as always but we mainly stick to the comics this time surprisingly. It’s been a funny old year and we even had a bit of a break near the tail end of it to recharge and bank some more episodes. We have had to adapt to the new way of doing the show but we have plowed on and continued to enjoy talking comics and having you all listen. So thank you. A very Merry Christmas to you all and a Happy New Year. Cheers! Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @thatcomicsmell Get us on… Soundcloud: tinyurl.com/y8vzeh3c Spotify: tinyurl.com/y2qtu2cs YouTube: tinyurl.com/yajnxcno Apple Podcasts: tinyurl.com/hwbqxab Podbean: tinyurl.com/yxvecykj and most places you find podcasts. Don’t forget to Like, Share, Subscribe, Rate & Review. Thanks again for listening and supporting the podcast The Best of The Spirit (Will Eisner) Pulp (Ed Brubaker, Sean Philips) Blazing Combat (Archie Goodwin, plus many artists) Once and Future (Kieron Gillen, Dan Mora) La Casa [The House] (Paco Roca) Kent State (Derf Backderf) What We Don't Talk About (Charlot Kristensen) New Gods (Jack Kirby) Journey to the Surface of the Earth (Fraser Geesin) Sarararara (Olivia Hicks) Star Jaws (Robin Barnard) Star Trek The Enterprise Logs (Gold Key) Atomic Hercules (Adam Falp, Tony Esmond) Tony Esmond is a Movie Star (Cliff Cumber, Tony Esmond) Firepower (Robert Kirkman, Chris Samnee) Homunculus (Joe Sparrow) The Junction (Norm Konyu) What We Mean By Yesterday (Ben Marra) Follow Me In (Katriona Chapman) V For Vendetta (Alan Moore, David Lloyd) Apollo (Mike Collins, Matt Fitch, Chris Baker) Graphic Biography of Malcolm X (Randy DuBurke, Andrew Helfer) The Three Jokers (Geoff Johns, Jason Fabok, Brad Anderson)
*Theme Music: Chartsmasher – Dial Up* chartsmasher.bandcamp.com/releases specialdudescomix.bigcartel.com/ [Visit our pals over on the Comic Art Festival Podcast today. Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode] https://comicartpodcast.wordpress.com/ This time on the podcast we get real. Like, really real. Yes, we are getting down, deep and dark by covering some “Heavy Comics” That doesn’t mean we can’t have a good laugh along the way though. We have a little catch up, Mke has a little technical issue at the start and we gain an echo. Disclaimer! We did actually gain an echo near Nando’s books. There was a slight problem and we couldn’t get rid of it. It’s barely noticeable, but just so you folks know going in. It’s already heavy enough without the sound going that way as well. This and all the usual comics chat on… That Comic Smell! Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @thatcomicsmell Get us on… Soundcloud: tinyurl.com/y8vzeh3c Spotify: tinyurl.com/y2qtu2cs YouTube: tinyurl.com/yajnxcno Apple Podcasts: tinyurl.com/hwbqxab Podbean: tinyurl.com/yxvecykj and most places you find podcasts. Don’t forget to Like, Share, Subscribe, Rate & Review. Thanks again for listening and supporting the podcast Barefoot Gen (Keiji Nakazawa) Essex county (Jeff Lemire) Hip-Hop Family Tree (Ed Piskor) Persepolis (Marjane Satrapi) Illegal (Eoin Colfer, Andrew Donkin, Giovanni Rigano) March (Congressman John Lewis, Nate Powell, Andrew Aydin) Lighter Than my Shadow (Katie Green) My Friend Dahmer (Derf Backderf) Suffragette (Mary Talbot, Kate Charlesworth, Bryan Talbot) King (Hoe Che Anderson) Malcolm X for Beginners (Bernard Aquina Doctor) Apollo (Chris Baker, Matt Fitch, Mike Collins) Lulu and Mitzy: Best Laid Plans (S. Eddy Bell) Eightball #23 (Dan Clowes) Maus (Art Spiegelman) Charley's War (Pat Mills, Joe Colquhoun) Rosalie Lightning (Tom Hart) Heavy Metal (Various) Raze (Claire Spiller) Anxiety Me (Nicole Bates) Decomposition (Steven Ingram) Barking (Lucy Sullivan) Blue is the Warmest Colour (Julie Maroh) In Waves (Aj Dungo) My Friend Dahmer (Derf Backderf) Heroes For Hope: X-Men (Various Greats) Heroes Against Hunger (Various Other Greats) Teen Titans (Marv Wolfman, George Perez) Green Lantern/Green Arrow (Denny O'Neil, Neal Adams) Superman/Batman #26 (Sam Loeb, Various) Heroes (Various Marvel, Alex Ross Cover) Amazing Spider-man #36 (Strazinsky, John Romita Jr) Fax from Sarajevo (Joe Kubert) The Silence of our Friends (Nate Powell, Mark Long, Jim Demonakos) Close to the Heart (Megan Sinclair, Various) Chernobyl: The Zone (Natacha Bustos, Francisco Sanchez) Wrinkles [Arrugas] (Paco Roca) Wired up Wrong (Rachael Smith) Stand in Your Power (Rachael Smith) The Tale of One Bat Rat (Brian Talbot)
This week we talk about survivor type by Stephen King, Red Cigarette by Matt Fitch, and Husbands & Wives by Woody Allen!
AL and Shane are joined by Matt Fitch & Chris Baker, writers of one of the biggest graphic novels of the year, Apollo. A graphic novel that has been discussed by many over the last year, brings to you the real story of the humans that landed on the Moon during the Apollo mission. This book has received so much attention, that its hard not to ask the question. What is it about this book, that has kicked up such a fuss? Well find out on this episode of Comics Salopia Podcast. BTW Matt & Chris are pretty awesome
Apollo and other Space Adventures In a feature length episode looking at depictions of astronauts and close encounters on the comic book page to coincide with the imminent 50th anniversary of the first American Moon Landing, Alex Fitch talks to writers Matt Fitch and Chris Baker about their graphic novel adaptation of Armstrong and Aldrin’s […]
No, that is not a typo, Matt Fitch ran two hundred and seventy kilometers. Craig sat down with Matt and talked about his prep and execution of the Al Marmoom ultramarathon. A super humble guy, Matt talks us through how he got into running and the story of how he decided to take on the challenge of running 270km across 5 days. A fascinating story and a massively impressive achievement. Enjoy
*Looks at watch* Oh! It's time for a web comic! Scott is joined by Apollo creators Chris Baker and Matt Fitch, as well as new guest Joe Francis Totti to talk about their new web comic Our Land. And yet they spent most of the time talking about Brexit, Star Trek, and Akira. Focus? What's that? Check out Our Land! I mean, the link is right there. How could you not? Listen & Subscribe: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | PodBean | Podchaser | Podparadise | Listen Notes | Player.FM | RSS Follow us on: Twitter: @AP2HYC Instagram: @AP2HYC Facebook.com/AP2HYC YouTube.com/AP2HYCape Support us on Patreon.com/ap2hyc and get bonus content, merchandise, and more. Timecode: Brexit in Comics, Projects since Apollo, and Independent Publishing - 6:50 Our Land Format, Story, and Feedback - 25:55 Thought Bubble, Space Stories, and Final Thoughts - 50:00
Jimmy attended Thought Bubble Festival back in September and moderated 2 panels for SelfMadeHero. Here, you'll hear the panel he did for their graphic novel Apollo. On the panel were writers Chris Baker and Matt Fitch along with artist Mike Collins! A fun and informative panel! Hear all about how the comic came together and the collaborative process between the 3 creators. Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
It's one small step for a podcaster. One giant leap for podcast-kind. Okay, so the quote doesn't quite work here, but who cares? This week, Scott's talking with Chris Baker and Matt Fitch, the creators of a brand new graphic novel about three men who went to the moon. As you do. They go over the fantastic artwork by Mike Collins, the research required for telling the story on a technical and personal basis, and what exactly made Richard Nixon so adorably insane. I just want to hug him while he grumbles under his breath! Check out Apollo at SelfMadeHero! Listen & Subscribe: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | PodBean | Podchaser | Podparadise | Listen Notes | Player.FM | RSS Follow us on: Twitter: @AP2HYC Instagram: @AP2HYC Facebook.com/AP2HYC YouTube.com/AP2HYCape Support us on Patreon.com/ap2hyc and get bonus content, merchandise, and more. Timecode: Intro to Chris and Matt, Mike Collins, and Research - 01:05 The Spirit of America, Conspiracies, and Buzz Aldrin - 24:05 Scary Moon, One Small Step, and Final Thoughts - 43:01
This week we watch 2001, chosen by Matt Fitch, co-author of the fantastic new graphic novel Apollo, in stores now! We break down the film, Alex proposes an extra act break, and then when it comes to the all important ranking the pod erupts in all-out war. Not since Ghost in the Shell has a film proved quite so divisive. Will the gang manage to reach a ranking, or is a certain co-host so angry that this is the end of SFRS as we know it? Tune in for more drama than you can probably find in the film itself! NOTE: Sam's audio is busted at the start but sorts itself out about 18 minutes in, sorry about that! GIVE US 5 STARS ON ITUNES! (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/science-fiction-rating-system/id1200805447) Get in touch! (https://www.sciencefictionratingsystem.com/contact) Visit the Website! (https://www.sciencefictionratingsystem.com) See the list so far! (https://letterboxd.com/scifirating/list/science-fiction-rating-system-rankings/) And we're on Twitter (https://twitter.com/scifirating), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/scifirating/) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/scifirating/) too!