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The podcast where the best in the small press comics scene make one hell of a big noise! The Awesome Comics Podcast is a podcast where the best and brightest in the world of small press and independent comic books get their time to shine. You’ll find out about books you’ve never heard of but you will love. Theres great informative interviews with creators, full of helpful tips for any aspiring comic book creator just starting out. Theres also a ridiculous amount of humour running throughout. Listen, laugh and leave us a review to let us know what you think!
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Monday Apr 11, 2016
Monday Apr 11, 2016
This week Sian Jefferson joins the gang to talk about her great webcomic The Book of Fey, her influences, the task of writing Fantasy comics and her own journey into making comics. Theres lots of great talk about creating and hosting webcomics, interacting with that audience, 'secret' projects and the merits (or lack of) of the film Cockneys vs Zombies. Also Sian reveals her opinions on noses, Vince busts out Carry On Film noises, Dan doesn't heed his own advice and Tony keeps trying to drop bad jokes into the show.
PLUS This episode we announce the first casualties in the first ever AWESOME GAMES!! Who will survive? Well the answers may surprise you and you'll just have to listen to find out!
Mentioned in this episode are: Sian Jefferson, The Book of Fey, Sians Tumblr, Patience, Daniel Clowes, The Poor Bastard, Joe Matt, Rising Sand, Ty Dunitz, Jenn Lee, Hark! A Vagrant, Kate Beaton, The Heart of Time, Sarah Millman, Back Issue Magazine, Spying with Lana, Creature Tech, Heroes Run 2016, Pipedream Comics, A Place to Hang Your Cape, Down the Tubes
Monday Apr 04, 2016
Monday Apr 04, 2016
This week the ACP gang are joined by Kris Carter, creator of the time travelling cop with a koala sidekick Bruce Outback! Kris tells us all about how the idea came to be after a drunken night out, his experience as a colourist for IDW and so much more. It's a fun chat, and theres also some great talk about books, projects and events you need to check out and a discussion about digital rewards on kickstarter. Also Vince uses the word lovely so much he almost becomes Miss Marple , Dan throws out some classic comedy zingers and Tony threatens to eat crisps on-air.
PLUS this is the episode where we announce the combatants for the first ever AWESOME GAMES!! 48 small press characters will go into the arena, and only one will come out... who will survive? Well you'll just have to listen to find out!
Mentioned in this episode are: Kris Carter, Bruce Outback, Bruce Outback Kickstarter, Lou Scannon, Attic Studios, Fantasy Sports, Papercuts and Inkstains 4, Sliced Quarterly 2, Preacher, Charlie Fights, Liberty: The Deception Kickstarter, Herobear and the Kid, XKCD, XKCD What If?, Charles PI Kickstarter, The Disease Kickstarter, Autism All Stars, Pipedream Comics, A Place to Hang Your Cape, Down the Tubes
Monday Mar 28, 2016
Monday Mar 28, 2016
With lots of comic news, movies and general debate happening recently this week Vince, Dan and Tony decided to take time to answer some listener questions and spend some quality time together alone. This leads to talk about comic movies and tv shows (NO SPOILERS), the origin story of the awesome comics podcast and Superted vs Bananaman! Theres also some great small press comics you need to check out and as an added extra, the trio decided to pick out a personal fave from the world of mainstream comics too. Its a show packed full of comic talk with a dose of ridiculous (and occasionally rude) humour, so check it out!
Mentioned in this episode are: Dirty Rotten Comics, Miss Melee, XCT - Xtreme Champion Tournament, Bob Fingerman, Bronx Heroes, The Pull List, First Comics, Badger, All Star Superman, Avengers Arena, Avengers Undercover, Pipedream Comics, A Place to Hang Your Cape, Down the Tubes
Monday Mar 21, 2016
Monday Mar 21, 2016
This week Jennie Gyllblad, super busy Swedish comic book artist and the mind behind the good natured filth 'Jenitales' joins the ACP crew and throws the show into the best kind of chaos. She talks about how her new NSFW comic project came to be, her path to becoming a full time comics artist, running a Patreon and SO much more. It may be one of the funniest shows yet, and we earn the 'explicit' label as Jen becomes the first guest to use the term 'Lady Garden', Dan tells a story about a sexy interactive robot, Vince gets picked on so much he forgets how many pro artists we've had as guests and Tony finally gets the conversation about furries he's always wanted - which ends up with everyone picking out what animal they would be. Yep, this episode is definitely for mature audiences. Especially the immature ones who are prepared to laugh a lot.
Mentioned in this episode are: Jennie Gyllblad, Jens Website, Jenitales, 'The Green Fairy' from Jenitales, Skal, Jens 'Skal' Patreon Page, Vigor Mortis, Vigor Mortis Patreon Page, Tortured Life, T Pub, Octal Comics, Out of Time, Little Ego, Cognition KS Shit Flingers: Bestiary KS, Reckless Hero Artbook, Mystery Circus, Hel Hunter, Dan Charnley, Paul Rainey, Book of Lists, Blue is the Warmest Colour, Minimum Wage, Airboy, Pipedream Comics, A Place to Hang Your Cape, Down the Tubes, Staceys Parlour charity 24 hour podcast
Monday Mar 14, 2016
Monday Mar 14, 2016
This week the ACP gang are joined by the creator of Bertie Bear, and super nice guy, Andy W.Clift to talk about his comics, his influences, his work as a flatter for Marvel and so much more! Not only that, but the group discuss some upcoming movies, seemingly joke less newspaper strips and also theres a great conversation about the representation of disability in comics. Seriously, theres loads of great topics covered in this one. Plus theres some amazing books that you have to check out, Dan tells us about his life drawing escapades, Vince claims he will dance for a sale and Tony tries to accuse Andy of being a Furry.
Mentioned in this episode are: Andy W.Clift, Bertie Bear, Sgt Steel: Allied Avenger, Samurai Slasher, Dead Universe Publishing, Bounce Comics, Bubbles O Seven Kickstarter, The Activity, Mitch Gerards, Marc Laming, Mike Garley, Mike Stock, Matthew Dooley, Ballwatching, Karma Police, Kelly Williams, Paradox Girl, At War with Yourself, Handicape, Deer Editor, Deer Editor Kickstarter, Ryan K.Lindsay, Ghostbusters Comics, Orbital Lifedrawing Class, Pipedream Comics, A Place to Hang Your Cape, Down the Tubes
Monday Mar 07, 2016
Monday Mar 07, 2016
It's an epic show this week, as Vince, Dan and Tony are joined by british comics titan Pat Mills and boy do they all have one hell of a time. The conversation goes far and wide as the guys talk about tales of 2000ad, the lore and legends of Slaine, Pats unique take of superheroes in the cult classic Marshal Law and the untapped mine of gems that is the European graphic novel market. Thats only the tip of the iceberg too. Seriously, theres so many great stories and fantastic knowledge jammed into this episode it might give you a nosebleed! Plus, as always, theres also some great books and events you need to check out too, so get yourself comfortable and soak in 2 hours plus of awesome comic book conversation!
Mentioned in this episode are: Pat Mills, Millsverse, Futureshock! The story of 2000ad , Matt Smith, John Hicklenton Billardanelli, Rebellion Publishing, Defoe, Slaine, Glenn Fabry, Simon Davis, The Brutania Chronicles 2, Tain, Marshal Law, Kevin O'Neil, Nemesis the Warlock, Spain Rodriguez, Requiem Vampire Knight, Valerian, Cinebooks, Comixology, Commando Comics, Centrala, Friends, K Michael Russell Colouring Tutorials, Aaargh! It's War: The Best War Comic Art, Story by Robert McKee, Pipedream Comics, A Place to Hang Your Cape, Down the Tubes
Monday Feb 29, 2016
Monday Feb 29, 2016
After a few weeks of con fever, artist extraordinaire Alfie Gallagher joins Vince, Dan and Tony to talk about his 3 issue series Charlatan Tales, his work and influences and the exciting projects he's got coming next. The gang also discuss events using the term comic con and having no comics, have a nice little reminisce about London Super Comic Con (including Dan and Tony's Mike Zeck moment) and so much more! Plus theres more amazing books for you to check out, Dan continues to recover from LSCC, Vince briefly loses his rag and Tony genuinely uses the term 'dig it'.
Mentioned in this episode are: Alfie Gallagher, Alfie's Artwork, Charlatan Tales, Zarjaz, Aces Weekly, Ryan K. Lindsey, Chernobyl: The Zone, Centrala, The Book of Fey, Sian Jefferson, Knockout, SkyWolf, Sinners, Simon Birks, Roy Huteson Stewart, Fanzine Download Site, Save Our Souls Magazine, Wheres North From Here?, Marc Laming Sketchbook, Druid Investigations, Attic Studios, Van Nim, Phil Barratt, Pipedream Comics, A Place to Hang Your Cape, Down the Tubes
Wednesday Feb 24, 2016
Wednesday Feb 24, 2016
Monday Feb 22, 2016
Monday Feb 22, 2016
Nich Angell, creator of the action music odyssey '7String' and one of the mighty Big Punch Studios joins Vince, Dan and Tony to talk about his epic comic series and what lead to the creation of the Big Punch multiverse. Theres also discussions about world building, the use of music within sequential pages, adverts in comics and even epic sandwich card games. Plus theres the usual comic book banterfest with tons of brilliant books and events brought up, Vince reminisces about Thundercat crisps, Dan gets caught in a Vanguard loop and Tony announces he owns a kilt. Its another comic filled classic, so check it out now!
Mentioned in this episode are: Nich Angell, 7String, Big Punch Studios, The Heavenly Chord, Sandwich Masters, Arkensword Magazine, Wolf Country, Planet Jimbot, Reddin, Dead Canary Comics, Conor Boyle, Wildcats Vol.3, The Authority, Brandon Graham, King City, Cory Lewis, Sharknife, Phonogram, Orbital Comics, London Film and Comic Con, Dunfermline Comic Con, Nottingham Comic Con, DIY Art Market, Sinners 2 Kickstarter, Wolfmen, Andy Bloor, Accent UK, Dyna-Girl, Spiral, The Last Man, Pipedream Comics, A Place to Hang Your Cape, Down the Tubes, Emily's Syrian Art Auction
Monday Feb 15, 2016
Monday Feb 15, 2016
With the Awesome Comics Podcasts first ever exhibitor appearance just around the corner, what better time to talk comics, conventions and get hyped for the upcoming London Super Comic Con 2016! The gang are joined by the fourth Beatle Emily Own (Pup & Grumpicorn) to go through some do's and don'ts of conventions and mention some experiences that small press creators have had. Theres some cosplay talk, we run through some of the guests both big and small press we're looking forward to seeing and theres also plenty of the ridiculous ACP humour you've come to expect. Also Emily drops this weeks amusing fog horn edit, Dan vents about the amount of questions he received, Vince tells everyone his future album titles and Tony's pronunciation of falafel is positively Tokien.
Mentioned in this episode are: Emily Owen, London Super Comic Con, Dirty Rotten Comics, Sulk, Jeffrey Brown, Top Shelf Comics, Sex Pest Magazine, Dust Piggies, Dead Canary Comics, Lets Play Murder, Secret Gardens, Disconnected Press, T Pub, Twisted Dark, Dead Mob, Sarah's Scribbles, Sarah Andersen Illustration, Wart, Pipedream Comics, A Place to Hang Your Cape, Down the Tubes, Emily's Syrian Art Auction