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This year our panelists returned to their first convention in a very long time, VanCAF 2022, and walked away with some books worth sharing. We discuss "Prince of Cats" by Ronald Wimberly, "Mmm Syrup" and "Prayer of the Ninth House" by Tajliya Jamal, "Swim Team" by Johnnie Christmas, "Science Ghost" by Christian Haruki Lett, "You Can't Get There from Here" by Shannon Kao, "Where Have You Been?" by Ivana Filipovich, "Nothing Can Possibly Go Wrong" by Prudence Shen and Faith Erin Hicks, "The Year 50 Project" by Jason Turner, and "Our Little Secret" by Emily Carrington. We also get into the past and future of comics conventions and comics infrastructure, cosplay, -bounding, and Comics Prom. There's a lot to talk about! Music by Sleuth. Our next episode will be on "Mare Internum" by Dershing Helmer
This week Jam, Jeff, and JD read "Yotsuba&!" by Kiyohiko Azuma, for a breath of fresh air and a story with the lowest stakes imaginable. We get into reliving childhood, the importance of a good translator, top tier comedic pacing, and ask who this comic is actually supposed to be for (Is it us? Is it made for us three?) We're not going to ignore some of the gross ecchi, but we'll also have a hard time not just laughing all the way through the episode. Music by Sleuth. Our next episode will be on VanCAF 2022.
Unnamed Australian gentleman enjoys his Sneaky Dragon mug! This could be you! Hola, Sneakers! Welcome to Episode 547 episode of Sneaky Dragon – the podcast where it's not at! This week: too clean; SD promises; look who's taxing; nerd rays; pop quiz; VanCAF society; selling it to the kiddies; art isn't cheap; don't take it […]
Estamos celebrando el inicio de una nueva era, y que mejor manera que comentarlo con los amigos. Hoy hacemos un programa especial en dos partes con las buenas gentes de cartas y aventuras, que han venido a contarnos sus opiniones del nuevo anime y la nueva era de vanguard. Pero no acaba aquí la cosa, si no que ¡nosotros también hemos colaborado en su programa!. No os perdáis la otra parte de este especial en el podcast Cartas y Aventuras. La otra parte: https://anchor.fm/cartasaventuras/episodes/Vanguard-OverDress-y-una-mirada-hacia-atrs-Crossover-con-VanCaf-e10igjd
La salida de Vanguard OverDress está a la vuelta de la esquina, y hablamos sobre que nos parece esta nueva etapa de este gran TCG. Aunque para este episodio no estamos solo, sino que nuestros amigos de Asturias Stands del podcast VanCafé nos acompañan. Os animamos escuchar la segunda parte de este episodio en su podcast https://www.ivoox.com/2x07-enter-the-crossover-o-animada-conversacion-audios-mp3_rf_69758981_1.html, donde les acompañamos para hablar del anime de Vanguard OverDress. Si quieres estar al tanto de nuestras aventuras en los TCG's, nos puedes encontrar en: Twitter: https://twitter.com/cartasaventuras Instagram: https://www.instragram.com/cartasaventuras Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cartasaventuras Discord: https://discord.gg/EFssuzB Telegram: https://t.me/cartasaventuras
VanCAF 2020 was held online, due to the world being in its current state, and so the TradeWaiters panel we pitched them became an online event as well. I present to you "Reading Deeply," on how to get the most out of your comics reading experience. The audio quality on this one isn't great, sorry. Some of us (me) didn't think to get high quality microphones before a pandemic made new cameras and mics impossible to acquire. Our primary examples for this episode are: "Scott Pilgrim" and "Seconds" both by Bryan Lee O'Malley "V for Vendetta" by Alan Moore and David Lloyd "Berlin" by Jason Lutes "Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind" by Hayao Miyazaki and "Persepolis" by Marjane Satrapi Music by Sleuth Our next episode will be the one we recorded with Faith Erin Hicks on the first two volumes of "Drifting Dragons" by Taku Kuwabara.
This week, we are talking to the inimitable Junko Mizuno about her work, process, and inspiration. We discuss her comics Pure Trance and Little Fluffy Gigolo Pelu (Last Gasp,) as well as the importance of staying true to one's self when creating stories and characters. This episode was for VanCAF, and for more digital programming, check out #CANCAF, which is a group effort promoting the programming and events from all the comics festivals in Canada. Junko's website: https://www.mizuno-junko.com/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/saltandhoneypod
This week, we're joined by comics writer Matt Fraction, probably best known for his run on Marvel's Hawkeye, as well as Sex Criminals and Casanova (Image Comics.) In this episode, we talked to him about what went into the planning and process of his new book with Elsa Charretier, November (Image.) November also features colors by Matt Hollingsworth and lettering by Kurt Anken. This episode was for VanCAF, and for more digital programming, check out #CANCAF, which is a group effort promoting the programming and events from all the comics festivals in Canada. Twitter: http://twitter.com/saltandhoneypod
Doug talks to award winning graphic designer, illustrator and comic creator, Haley Boros about VanCAF, comic anthologies, dogs, robots and more! Follow Haley: http://www.haleyboros.com/Follow Doug: https://twitter.com/dougvandelayFollow the Show: https://twitter.com/vanxvancastFollow the Cave Goblin Network: http://twitter.com/cavegoblinsFind more podcasts and friends of the network at cavegoblins.comCheck out our podcasting host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free, no credit card required, forever. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code cavegoblins for 40% off for 4 months, and support Van x Van and the Cave Goblin Network.
It's Twenty-Nine-Zine! The TradeWaiters went to a bunch of Canadian conventions this year and brought back their favourite indie gems to share. In this episode we talk about: "Doors" by the Donut Collective "Giant's Well" by Scott A. Ford "When I Arrived at the Castle" by Emily Carroll "Conseal Don't Feel" by Ciil "Counting Sheep" by Rhael McGregor "Sobek" by James Stokoe "Hey, I Don't Mean to Be Condescending or Anything, But We're Friends, You Don't Need to Be Afraid of Me" by Victor Martins "Lamp Comic" by Gil Goletski "Called Into Being: A Celebration of Frankenstein" edited by Megan Purdy "Ghost Lookers" by Christian Haruki Lett "Recharge!" by Christine "Once Upon a Time" by Chhaya Nara "Aurora Borealice" by Joan Steacy "Meat and Bone" by Kat Verhooven and many more.
In this post-hiatus episode, Ardo and Yash discuss their TCAF and VanCAF experiences, and Yash talks about news that's not quite new. Then they spent the rest of the episode talking about Spider-Man: Far From Home. 16:49 - Spider-Man: Far From Home spoilers The logo was designed by Nick Hanover. The theme song and break music is from Haris Qureshi’s song Give AF. You can find his album here. Everything mention in the episode can be found on Goodreads. You can also find the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @PutABlurbOnIt.
This is a recording from our live panel that took place at VanCAF 2019. We talked with Hwei Lim, Emma Rios, and Marian Churchland about their processes for developing stories and comics, as well as what inspires them. Thanks, VanCAF! Twitter: http://twitter.com/saltandhoneypod Hwei Lim: http://twitter.com/madaoba Emma Rios: http://twitter.com/emmartian Marian Churchland: https://marianchurchland.com/
Tune in as Allie and Tory interview published comic artist, Esther Chen, about her work and experience at VanCAF. After that, Jaiden Dembo, who's completing her masters in publishing, talks about some graphic novels she loves. Learn tips about where to send your comics, and what to read next. Keep in touch with us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilikeyourdresspodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilikeyourdresspodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ILYDPodcastSupport the show (https://t.co/jj8lhGwWLm?amp=1)
It's been a few, so let's look back at some more conventions we attended this spring! Specifically: Alaska Robotics Mini-Con and Comics Camp and VanCAF.
Sloane and Leslie are back and catching up post Vancouver Comic Arts Festival! We talk about new books and good comic shows. Twitter: http://twitter.com/saltandhoneypod
What's VanCAF? Good question! We'll tell you! Listen to Allie and Tory talk all about famous graphic novelists and why you shouldn't judge a book by it's cover (Trust us!) They also discuss the loot that they got from the Comic Arts Festival, a yearly event that showcases published and unpublished artists and novelists. Keep in touch with us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilikeyourdresspodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilikeyourdresspodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ILYDPodcastSupport the show (https://t.co/jj8lhGwWLm?amp=1)
Anyone can be a comics reader. That’s an oft-repeated theme on the TradeWaiters. And it became the guiding mantra of our first-ever LIVE episode, recorded at this year’s VanCAF. On “How to Hook Your Friends on Comics,” Jon, Jeff, Jam, and Jess will share four books that YOU can use to get more people reading comics, and offer some advice on what hooking someone on comics really means. Our picks this week were: the "Elephant and Piggie" and "Pigeon" books by Mo Willems "Bone" by Jeff Smith "Yotsuba&" by Kiyohiko Azuma and "Acme Novelty Library" #18 by Chris Ware Music by Sleuth. Our next episode will cover "Fante Bukowski" by Noah Van Sciver
Get down with the magical commune. This episode Jon, Jess, Jeff, Jam, and Kaye read "The Witch Boy" by Molly Knox Ostertag, and it was a universal favourite. "The Witch Boy" is a middle grade graphic novel about magic, gender roles, and defeating dragons. Our panelists also reveal their cat-sonas and talk about the Scholastic book order forms. Music by Sleuth. Our next episode will be our fiftieth anniversary edition, recorded live at VanCAF 2018!
This episode was intended for the first week of May but thanks to TCAF, VANcaf and the start of Ramadan, Ardo and Yash were swamped! Have no fear! They're releasing both May episodes before the month ends starting with this one! It's their first host only episode in a while. They discuss book related news which includes brief thoughts on Infinity War and HarperCollins Canada's Frenzy Presents event. Then they chat about what they're reading, this year's Canada Reads and the re-reading experience. Episode Timecodes News (0 - 10:35) Books we've read, currently reading and will read (10:35 and onwards) Conversation on re-reading (13:09 - 17:31) The Marrow Thieves and Canada Reads 2018 (24:08 - 34:58) The logo was designed by Nick Hanover. The theme song and break music is from Haris Qureshi’s song Give AF. You can find his album here. Everything mention in the episode can be found on Goodreads. You can also find the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @PutABlurbOnIt.
“Hello, old friend” We were minus one Miles for the session due to VANCAF, but we carried on like the dedicated players we are. It turns out, that was a giant mistake. Who knew that Miles/Vondal was the much needed voice of reason in the […]
In recognition of the release of the complete Neil the Horse Collection from Conundrum Press, my good friend Brandon Graham sat down with Neil’s creator, Katherine Collins for a live conversation about her work. Brandon and I both think the … Continue reading →
I got the chance to sit down with cartoonist Marcelino Truong while he was in Vancouver at VanCAF to promote his latest book, Such a Lovely Little War. It’s a memoir of his childhood living in Vietnam during the escalation … Continue reading →
Hosted by Sloane Leong and recorded at the Vancouver Comics Art Festival – From the magically urban to the ancient and otherworldly, this panel will explore a large body of work from a diverse range of contemporary cartoonists whose stories … Continue reading →
Kentucky cartoonist Ben Sears joined me and Brandon Graham to talk about his comics during his visit to Vancouver for Vancaf. Ben’s got a couple of books from Koyama press, the latest being Volcano Trash. His comics have a great … Continue reading →
We sit down with the legendary John Porcellino, creator of King Cat Comics and one man comics distro under the Spit And A Half banner. King Cat is one of the longest continually published mini comics in existence, with 77 issues since 1989! John just dropped the new issue, which is full of John's great brand of animal stories. He also just published a collection of Jenny Zervakis' mini comics called Strange Growths, and we talk about her work and what drove this inveterate self-publisher to become a publisher of other artists. PLUS: Mike and Zack talk about Delaware Punch! Progress with projects! And a VANCAF scene report!
We sit down with the legendary John Porcellino, creator of King Cat Comics and one man comics distro under the Spit And A Half banner. King Cat is one of the longest continually published mini comics in existence, with 77 issues since 1989! John just dropped the new issue, which is full of John's great brand of animal stories. He also just published a collection of Jenny Zervakis' mini comics called Strange Growths, and we talk about her work and what drove this inveterate self-publisher to become a publisher of other artists. PLUS: Mike and Zack talk about Delaware Punch! Progress with projects! And a VANCAF scene report!
What happens when two cartoonists go for smoothies and talk comics. While Becca Tobin was in town for Vancaf, occasional Inkstuds co-host Brandon Graham met up with her talk about her great comics and paintings. Becca has a book from … Continue reading →
Episode 17 is our “CAF” episode! Join Jon, Jeff, Kathleen, Angela, and special guest Sfé R. Monster as they share some of the best new comics they found at TCAF and VanCAF 2016. In this episode our panelists talk about: "When You Grow Up" by Ma’at Crook, "My Sister’s Voice" by Alexis Sugden, "Clear Quartz" by Joamette Gil, "(Tr)Eat Yoself" by Wai Khan, "Before the Snows Come" by Kat Verhoeven, "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" by Hunter S. Thompson & Troy Little, "Friends and Food Stories" by Joslin Chan, Roberta Chang, and Sylvia Chan, "Desolation" by Jade McGilvray, "Journey to Oz" by Arianna Mao, "Four Fables" by Maëlle Doliveux, "Sky Gods" by Leda Zawacki, "Don’t Talk to Me or I’ll Set Myself on Fire" by Jane Mai & An Nguyen, "Hotel Positano" by Levi Hastings, "Agents of the Realm" by Mildred Louis, "Sad Boy Comix" by Mike Dawson, "Version 002" by Jake Wyatt, "Late Bloomer" by Maré Odomo, "Twins" by Kiku Hughes, "The Nameless City" by Faith Erin Hicks, and "Escargoteric" by Johnny Herber. Music by Sleuth. Our next book will be "Dykes to Watch Out" For by Alison Bechdel.
Production note: For the first 10 minutes, Spike sounds like she's in a tin can. This is a problem we've since fixed, but there was no way to up the quality this time. Sorry! We're back! For real! In this episode we answer some listener mail and talk about, among other subjects, pitches, taxes, impostor syndrome, and a subject of seething, passionate disgust. See you next week! Also be sure to see Amanda and Kel at Vancaf!
In episode 16 Jon, Jeff, Kathleen, and special guest Jess Pollard continue the discussion of "Nausicaa of the Valley of Wind" by Hayao Miyazaki with volume 2 (or the second half, depending on what printing you have). The TradeWaiters get philosophical as this manga master-work leads us down roads to nihilism, zen buddhism, relativism, absolutism, pacifism, and existential terror. Welcome to funny books, everybody. Music by Sleuth. Our next book will be "Dykes to Watch Out For" by Alison Bechdel, but our next episode will be an afterword on TCAF and VanCAF 2016, coming out on June 10th.
While Zac Gorman was in Vancouver for Vancaf, Brandon and I were able to meet up with him for some comics chatting. Zac’s work includes his Magical Game Time web comic and the Costume Quest book and Rick and Morty … Continue reading →