Podcasts by Pop!Whiz!Bang!
A podcast about the theory, process, and tools behind the comics you love!
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Pop!Whiz!Bang! Hiatus Announcement 7 - 19 - 19 from 2019-07-19T14:05:25
We are taking a break! We will return sometime soon with new topics, new guests and tons to talk about!
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Pop!Whiz!Bang! Episode 43- A2CAF And Class from 2019-07-12T21:04:12
Today we talk about our recent trips to A2CAF in Ann Arbor, MI and teaching a week-long comics class at CCA.
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Pop!Whiz!Bang! Episode 42- Friends With Boys from 2019-07-05T16:53:17
Today we are talking about Faith Erin Hicks' wonderful 2012 book, 'Friends with Boys'.
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Pop!Whiz!Bang! Episode 41-CAKE 2019 from 2019-06-28T14:41:41
Patrick was at CAKE 2019 for the first time, so we gave it a good run down! Never been to the show before? This is a pretty good primer.
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Pop!Whiz!Bang! Episode 40-Anya's Ghost from 2019-06-21T15:42:24
This week we return to the work of Vera Brosgol, in a coming of age story with an obsessed ghost, a surly protagonist, and a message about what we really want and who we really want to be.
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Pop!Whiz!Bang! Episode 39- Alaska Robotics and VanCAF 2019 from 2019-06-14T13:00:36
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.
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Pop!Whiz!Bang! Episode 38-Small Favors from 2019-06-07T13:00:05
Episode 38 is all about 'Small Favors' by Colleen Coover, a sexy, sexy comic that is also tons of fun. Justin Hall is back with us talking about one of his all-time favorites.
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Pop!Whiz!Bang! Episode 37- Justin Hall and Erotic Comics from 2019-05-31T13:00:07
Episode 37- Justin Hall, comic historian, Fulbright scholar, and all-around excellent human joins us to talk about erotic comics. We talk about why erotic comics are overlooked in academia, the pow...
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Pop!Whiz!Bang! Episode 36- On A Sunbeam from 2019-05-24T13:00:07
Our book review today is the collected webcomic 'On a Sunbeam' by Tillie Walden! A powerhouse cartoonist delivering huge star-scapes, intimate characters, and small moments on a huge scale. We are...
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Pop!Whiz!Bang! Episode 35- Jack Baur Libraries And Comics from 2019-05-17T13:00:09
Berkeley librarian Jack Baur joins us to talk about comics in the library, how they are bought, how workshops and programming around comics come to be, and just about every other topic as well.
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Pop!Whiz!Bang! Episode 34- Cleopatra in Space from 2019-05-10T17:29:56
Thien Pham is back with us as we discuss the first volume of Mike Maihack's 'Cleopatra in Space'.
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Pop!Whiz!Bang! Episode 33- Thien Pham from 2019-05-03T16:07:12
We interview Thien Pham and talk about everything from publishing your first book to self publishing with the help of the building maintenance guy. Other highlights include the perils of working wi...
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Pop!Whiz!Bang! Episode 32- The Adventure Zone: Here there be Gerblins from 2019-04-26T13:00:09
Today we talk about the comic adaptation of 'The Adventure Zone: Here there be Gerblins' written by the McElroy Brothers and Clint McElroy and illustrated by Carey Pietsch. We talk about the diffi...
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Pop!Whiz!Bang!- Episode 31 DINK Denver 2019 from 2019-04-19T16:29:59
This week we talk our latest convention, DINK Denver 2019. We talk about the unique aspects, pro's and con's, the cool swag we got, and the cool people we met.
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Pop!Whiz!Bang! Episode 30- El Deafo from 2019-04-12T13:00:04
Cordelia McGee-Tubb is back in the studio with us, talking about one of her absolute favorites (and ours too)'El Deafo' by Cece Bell. We talk about being an awkward kid, Bell's brilliant cartooning...
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Pop!Whiz!Bang! Episode 29- Accessbility in Comics from 2019-04-05T13:00:02
Pop!whiz!Bang! Episode 29- Accessibility in Comics with Cordelia McGee-Tubb. We talk about different ways comics can be accessible to people with vision impairments and how those methods affect s...
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Pop!Whiz!Bang! Episode 28- All - Star Superman from 2019-03-29T13:00:02
We take on a comic that is a challenge for both of us and only do a so-so job of staying objective. Maybe less than so-so, but when you are talk about All-Star Superman by Grant Morrison and Frank ...
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Pop!Whiz!Bang! Episode 27 - Convention Prep from 2019-03-22T13:00:09
Today we are talking about getting ready for a convention; what to bring, tips on etiquette, and table set ups. Check out our Instagram for some examples: https://www.instagram.com/pop_whiz_bang/
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Pop!Whiz!Bang!Episode 26- The Prince And The Dressmaker from 2019-03-15T13:00:08
We are joined by Lauren Davis to talk about the lovely Jen Wang book: 'The Prince and The Dressmaker'. Lively linework, incredible color choices, beautiful draftsmanship and a narrative about who ...
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Pop!Whiz!Bang! Episode 25- Applying to Conventions from 2019-03-01T21:56:17
Today we talk to Lauren Davis who helps organize SF ZineFest about applying to conventions, what goes into a standard application, what you should include and what maybe to leave out.
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Pop!Whiz!Bang! Episode 24-Courtney Crumrin and the Night Things from 2019-03-01T14:00:43
Today is a book review and the first volume of Ted Naifeh's gothy teen book 'Courtney Crumrin' is up! If you think having a new friend eaten by a goblin or babysitting a changeling that's sitting i...
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Pop!Whiz!Bang! Episode 23-Printing Your Comics from 2019-02-22T14:00:05
Pop!Whiz!Bang! Episode 23- No matter how you made your comic, if you want to sell it at a convention or to friends, eventually you will have to print it. We talk about home printing, your local cop...
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Pop!Whiz!Bang Episode 22-Fetch from 2019-02-15T14:00:05
Memoir gets us thinking about stories from our own lives, but after all that we talk about the spectacular 'Fetch' by Nicole Georges, a powerful cartoonist with lovingly crafted pages and sharply w...
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Pop!Whiz!Bang! Episode 21- Teaching Comics to Kids from 2019-02-08T14:00:05
Thinking about teaching a comics class or workshop for kids? We have some tips based on our experiences to help keep the classroom under control, design your classes, and hopefully give you the con...
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Pop!Whiz!Bang! Episode 20- GB Tran-Writing and Planning for Visuals from 2019-02-01T14:00:35
Our first guest is in the house and tapping the table (you'll get it, there are some taps) but it's all worth it because GB Tran is an amazing cartoonist that is dropping all kind of knowledge on h...
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Pop!Whiz!Bang! Episode 19- Rickety Stitch from 2019-01-25T14:19:04
This week we talk about the first volume of a book we both love: Rickety Stitch and The Gelatinous Goo-The Road to Epoli. Perfect for kids, but gnarly enough for adults, with some wonderful cartoo...
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Pop!Whiz!Bang! Episode 18-Emanata from 2019-01-18T14:41:04
Today we talk that magical comic element that makes all the movement, sounds, and smells possible. Well, better anyway. Emanta! We talk about the lines and squiggles that make comics speak!
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Pop!Whiz!Bang! Episode 17-Spider-man: Into the Spider-verse from 2019-01-11T14:12:17
Pop!Whiz!Bang! Episode 17-Spider-man: Into the Spider-verse. We talk about the amazing comic references and tools in the new animated film, as well as the spectacular storytelling elements. We lov...
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Pop!Whiz!Bang! Episode 16- Tips for Starting a New Comic from 2019-01-04T14:00:25
This week we highlight our favorite tips for starting a new comic. Some are good for everyone and a couple are for beginners, but we all could use a reminder about the basics from time to time (es...
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Pop!Whiz!Bang! Episode 15- Holiday Wish List Materials from 2018-12-21T14:00:35
You are still shopping!!!? Good! Because we have some more recommendations, this time stuff for the comic creator in your life (which might be yourself). Some materials, some things that make the ...
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Pop!Whiz!Bang! Episode 14- Holiday Shopping List- Books from 2018-12-14T13:30:55
If you are shopping for a comic lover, casual interester, or someone that might be into comics, if they just read a couple, then we have the right show for you. Recommendations for readers of all ...
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Pop!Whiz!Bang! Episode 13- Paper from 2018-12-08T00:00
Look, paper isn't always at the top of the list when you think comics-making. But the list is usually written on some paper, so it's pretty dang important. We talk terminology, so you can buy the ...
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Pop!Whiz!Bang! Episode 12- Sheets from 2018-11-30T14:48:38
Today we take on the beautiful and cozy 'Sheets' by Brenna Thummler. Not every aspect of the book works for us though, so we talk about what we loved, what we didn't and what we think might help t...
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Pop!Whiz!Bang! Episode 11- Lettering and Speech Balloons from 2018-11-23T17:28:32
Sure, pictures are all fine and good, but comics love text-image relationships. That means words! We talk lettering tips, ways to make your speech bubbles look more polished and our own personal l...
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Pop!Whiz!Bang! Epiosde 10- Beautiful Darkness from 2018-11-16T13:44:28
Are you ready for this? 'Beautiful Darkness' by Fabien Vehlman and Kerascoet is a gorgeous but messed up book that we love and can't get enough of. We talk about the creators, the beautiful artwor...
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Pop!Whiz!Bang! Episode 9- Panels and Layout from 2018-11-09T14:48:40
Drawing your comic seems simple, but there are all these panels, where are you gonna put them? What's a panel anyways? We dig in to some theory and some process in today's episode.
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Pop!Whiz!Bang! Episode 8- Be Prepared from 2018-11-02T16:10:34
Do you want a story about an awkward kid? How about summer camp, missing hampsters, gross latrines, jerky kids, and midnight moose? Vera Brosgol's 'Be Prepared' has all of that and we try to talk a...
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Pop!Whiz!Bang! Episode 7- Scripting from 2018-10-26T12:47:47
We go more in depth on scripting a comic- how to generate ideas, what to include, writing for yourself vs. writing for an artist and a bunch of other useful tools for getting a comic script on the ...
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Pop!Whiz!Bang! Episode 6-Locke and Key from 2018-10-19T12:14:32
Another book review! Locke and Key is an amazing book, with great characters, amazing layouts, and chilling moments. We give an overview of the book and talk about some of its best moments.
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Pop!Whiz!Bang! Episode 5- Process Overview from 2018-10-12T12:14:13
How do you even make comics, anyways? We are going to blaze through the steps that most comics go through to get made! From writing to flatting, we are going to hit the essentials so we are all on...
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Pop! Whiz! Bang! Episode 4 - Bone Part 2 from 2018-10-04T16:21:06
Winter's Bone. The Lovely Bone. All good bones, but not as good as Jeff Smith's Bone! Episode 4 is part 4 of a conversation on Jeff Smith's 'Bone', an amazing work that Meggie and Patrick can't get...
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Pop!Whiz!Bang! Episode 3 - Bone Pt 1 from 2018-09-28T12:06:07
Let's talk about 'Bone' baby! Let's talk about hist-o-ree! Let's talk about self publishing, distributing, and drawing! Episode 3 is part 1 of a conversation on Jeff Smith's 'Bone', an amazing work...
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Pop!Whiz!Bang! Episode 2-Categories of Comics from 2018-09-21T13:00:56
In Episode 2 we are talking categories! What is the difference between a newspaper strip and a webcomic? Graphic novel vs trade paper back? Why does any of it even matter? We'll well ya! Today's bo...
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Pop!Whiz!Bang! Episode 1-What Are Comics? from 2018-09-21T12:37:13
Welcome to the first episode of Pop!Whiz!Bang!, a new podcast about theory and process around the comics you love. Today we tackle the ages old question: what are comics, anyway?
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