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Graphic Policy Radio

A podcast at the intersection of comics nerd media and movements for social change. Elana Levin interviews comics artists, writers, critics, historians and also activists, organizers who love comics and pop culture.

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01:14:00

Marvel Comics the Untold Story, As Told to Graphic...

Graphic Policy Radio ·

2017/12/05

Learn everything you ever wanted to know about the history of the business of Marvel Comics! Today we’re interviewing author Sean Howe, author of Marvel Comics the Untold Story. “In the early 1960s, Marvel Comics introduced a series of bright-costumed superhero characters—including Iron Man, the Hulk, Thor, the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, Daredevil, and the Amazing Spider-Man—that would evolve into a modern American mythology for millions of readers. Over the last half-century, these characters have

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01:21:00

Harassment in the Comics Industry. We Talk to a Lawyer.

Graphic Policy Radio ·

2017/11/21

Harassment is a long standing crisis in the comics industry -- and despite brave voices speaking out, rarely have harassers suffered any consequences. Mainstream reporting on the open secret of sexual harasser Eddie Berganza has finally lead to his firing and now more stories of harassment are coming to light. We think it's time to talk to a lawyer-- an employee rights attorney. We'll not only be discussing some of the high profile harassment cases in the comic industry but also what folks need to

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01:26:00

Discover Star Trek Discovery with Graphic Policy Radio

Graphic Policy Radio ·

2017/11/14

Star Trek Discovery has wrapped up the first half of its first season and we're diving in to discuss the controversial addition to the Star Trek universe. What did that cliffhanger mean? Is the show too dark? What's it saying about the state of the world? And why isn't this on television!? We're talking all of that and more when we're joined by guest Sarah Rasher. Sarah Rasher began their Starfleet career by founding their high school's Star Trek club, which doubled as a Gay-Straight Alliance. Now,

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01:27:00

Graphic Policy Radio Goes to the Movies for Thor:...

Graphic Policy Radio ·

2017/11/10

Graphic Policy Radio heads to the movies to discuss the latest entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Thor: Ragnarok! The film is dominating the box office with it's action, visuals, and humor, but beneath it all is a film that has very interesting things to say about such issues as colonialism and refugees. We'll talk about and of course its Jack Kirby inspired aesthetics with guest Brandon David Wilson. Brandon David Wilson, a Los Angeles-based filmmaker and lecturer at UCLA and Columbia

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01:05:00

Katie Schenkel Talks Moonlighters and Supernatural...

Graphic Policy Radio ·

2017/10/31

High-achieving college student Renee gets bitten by a werewolf, and things take a turn for the weird. She ends up with the Moonlighters: Monster Helpers for hire! Made up of Meg (Were-Huskie), Sue (Were-Akita), and Felipe (Were-Corgi), they have to take supernatural odd-jobs to pay for textbooks, ramen, and *gulp* rent! (Please hire them). Written by Katie Schenkel with art by Cal Moray, and published by Space Goat Productions, Moonlighters is an indie comic series you should be checking out this

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01:18:00

Copra -- If Suicide Squad was an Art Comic

Graphic Policy Radio ·

2017/10/24

What if the Suicide Squad was an art comic? That's one of the best ways to describe Michel Fiffe's Copra, one of the best superhero comics being published today. On this brand new episode of Graphic Policy Radio we'll be talking to Fiffe about the series and his success in independent publishing. Michel Fiffe is the creator of two critically acclaimed titles: the action series Copra published by Bergen Street Press and the quasi-neorealistic Zegas, newly collected by Fantagraphics. He’s written

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01:03:00

Over the Garden Wall Special with author of The Art...

Graphic Policy Radio ·

2017/10/19

Official Fall ritual: rewatching the award winning animated special Over the Garden Wall. And now you can do it with the experts. Dark Horse has released a book: The Art of Over The Garden Wall. The book is a complete tour through the development and production of the animated masterpiece, containing hundreds of pieces of concept art and sketches, and a comprehensive look at the show’s breathtaking production art. Also includes commentary from creatorsPatrick McHale and Nick Cross, interviews with

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01:15:00

Graphic Policy Radio Talks New York Comic Con,...

Graphic Policy Radio ·

2017/10/10

Graphic Policy Radio is back to discuss all the latest comic news! It's been a bit since both Brett and Elana have been on the show together and they're catching up on New York Comic Con and more. Expect discussion about Marvel and Northrop Grumman, NYCC, the latest comic news, and so much more in a potluck episode that'll take you through a whirlwind of geekdome. We want to hear from you too! Tweet us the stories you want us to cover and discuss during the show and of course your thoughts! You can

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01:19:00

Tackling Marvel Netflix The Defenders

Graphic Policy Radio ·

2017/09/19

The Defenders was supposed to be Marvel and Netflix's biggest hit yet: a team up series bringing togehter Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist. But the results have been divisive: some fans hate it, some found it fun. Find out where our comics reading film critics fall in that debate and what we'd like to see more of from Marvel Netflix. Host Elana Levin (@elana_brooklyn on twitter) is joined by Brandon David Wilson, a Los Angeles-based filmmaker and educator. He has directed numerous

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00:57:00

We're Talking Mine! The Comic Anthology Supporting...

Graphic Policy Radio ·

2017/09/12

Mine! is a comic collection that celebrates the amazing work of Planned Parenthood and personal empowerment. It includes stories about healthcare, personal experiences and empowerment, done in genres as historical, dramas, science fiction, fantasy, superhero, and satirical stories. Joining Graphic Policy Radio are Molly Jackson and Joseph Corallo to talk about this Kickstater project, one you should be backing! Mine! features an impressive roster of creative talent of over 100 creators and you

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01:19:00

Dr Sheena Howard and David Walker Talk Catalyst...

Graphic Policy Radio ·

2017/08/08

Written by David Walker and Dr. Sheena C. HowardSuperb follows teenager Kayla Tate who is forced to move back to her hometown of Youngstown, Ohio where the mysterious superhero “Cosmosis” battles the supposedly-benevolent corporation Foresight. What makes the series unique is that the superhero, Jonah, has Down Syndrome and publisher Lion Forge is working with the National Down Syndrome Society on the portrayal of the character and will include educational material for readers. Joining Graphic

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01:04:00

Mirror Mirror II a Horror Anthology with Julia...

Graphic Policy Radio ·

2017/08/01

Editors Julia Gfrörer & Sean T. Collins have amassed some of the darkest talents within as well as outside of comics to create a wholly singular reading and visual experience. From masters of horror like Clive Barker to leading figures in altcomics such as Simon Hanselmann, this collection — focused on the intermingled themes of horror, ography, the Gothic, and the abject —Mirror Mirror II transcends the expectations of what a comics anthology can do. Mirror Mirror II features new and unpublished

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00:58:00

Interview with Rebecca Epstein, Author of "Gently...

Graphic Policy Radio ·

2017/07/18

We're talking with Rebecca "Rae" Epstein about her promising debut graphic novel Gently Murder Me. It's a diary comic about the inability to connect with the person one most wants to connect with in the modern, technology-filled world. Writer Rebecca Epstein’s words are enhanced by Kathryn Briggs’, Blakely Inberg’s, Edgar Vega’s, and Mary Safro’s varied and equally skilled styles in the first four volumes, which involve full diary entries. The fifth is a collection of illustrations done by 9

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01:28:00

Spider-Man: Homecoming: On diverse NYC, Public...

Graphic Policy Radio ·

2017/07/14

Graphic Policy discusses Spider-Man: Homecoming with two perfect experts for the job: Brandon Wilson and the Blerdgurl Karama Horne! Brandon Wilson is a Los Angeles-based filmmaker and educator. He's been a classroom teacher since 2005. He has directed numerous short films and two feature films, most recently "Sepulveda" http://www.sepulvedathemovie.com which he co-directed with his wife Jena English. "Sepulveda" has won awards at local festivals and is currently available for rent or purchase

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01:17:00

Chatting As the Crow Flies and Steven Universe with...

Graphic Policy Radio ·

2017/06/27

As the Crow Flies is a story about Charlie — a queer 13 year old girl who finds herself stranded in a dangerous place: an all-white Christian youth backpacking camp. It has been nominated for the Slate Cartoonist Studio Prize (2013), an Eisner Award (2014), and an Ignatz (2016), and won a Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators (2016). Creator Melanie Gillman joins graphic Policy Radio to discuss their webcomic as well as Steve Universe! Melanie Gillman is an Eisner- and Ignatz-nominated

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01:16:00

Talking There's Nothing There with Patrick Kindlon

Graphic Policy Radio ·

2017/06/20

Celebrity-socialite Reno Selleti doesn’t believe in very much beyond Instagram comments, hipster drugs, and the flash of paparazzi cameras, so when a friend invites her to an EYES WIDE SHUT-type party she goes along mostly for the lulz. But the joke doesn’t feel as funny when she realizes it’s an actual occult ritual, and suddenly she’s seeing things… horrifying apparitions trying to warn her. “RUN.” There's Nothing There is a stylish & hallucinatory thriller about losing yourself in the bright

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01:38:00

The State of LGBTQ Comics: A Roundtable

Graphic Policy Radio ·

2017/06/13

June is Pride Month so we're talking with some of our favorite LGBTQ comics critics about the current state of LGBTQ people in comics: on and off the page. Our guests: Desiree Rodriguez is a columnist and Editorial Assistant for Lion Forge Comics’ Catalyst Prime. Desiree also writes for The Nerds of Color and Women Write About Comics @boricuadesiree) Logan Dalton writes about comics and TV shows for sites like Graphic Policy and Nerds on the Rocks. Once he interviewed a vampire. He lives in the

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01:23:00

The Wonder Woman Movie: Sex, Race and Walking Away...

Graphic Policy Radio ·

2017/06/06

The Wonder Woman movie smashed expectations to become a huge hit. Graphic Policy discusses the blockbuster including it's portrayal of sexuality, race, world history and badass swords. Our guests: Keidra Chaney is the co-founder and publisher of The Learned Fangirl a website that amplifies marginalized voices in media criticism and fandom scholarship. Keidra is currently a strategist for the Culture Lab’s Cultural Pulse Project, which connects organizers and progressive changemakers with online

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01:02:00

Talking Coloring and Comics with Tamra Bonvillain

Graphic Policy Radio ·

2017/05/23

Have you ever wondered what a comic colorist does? We find out that and more with guest Tamra Bonvillain, one of the hardest woking people in comics. The focus when it comes to comics is often on the writers and pencilers, but there's so many more hard working people that work to bring us the entertainment we love. We'll find out about being a colorist in the comic industry as Bonvillain joins hosts Elana and Brett for a brand new episode of Graphic Policy Radio. Tamra Bonvillain is a professional

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02:00:00

Catalyst Prime & Comics Diversity with Guests...

Graphic Policy Radio ·

2017/05/16

"Diversity" has turned into a marketing buzzword in comics and few deliver that behind and on the page. Lion Forge Comics' new Catalyst Prime universe of comics is actually delivering that in every sense with new characters we've never seen and a group of creators who bring varied perspectives to the page. Talking about this exciting new universe are guests Christopher Priest, Joe Illidge, and Desiree Rodriguez. Christopher Priest is the legendary comic writer who has written for Marvel, DC,

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