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PODCAST

The Art of Comics

Jaws and Paul Duffleld

Join Jaws and Paul Duffield, two comic creators, as they host a cozy comics club and chat about a new comic each episode. Next episode’s comic will always be announced so you can read along.

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00:48:54

Episode 22 - Q&A 2023

The Art of Comics ·

2023/12/24

In this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone answer listener questions and look back at a year full of incredible comics!Join us for a new season in 2024, when we'll be kicking off the year discussing Birdking by Daniel Freedman and CROM, so if you want to read along with us, pick up a copy!To support the podcast and access the AoC Podcast Discord, you can join Jaws' Patreon

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00:51:34

Episode 21 - IT'S LONELY AT THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH

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2023/12/15

In this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone discuss Zoe Thorogood's very very relateable autobiographical comic, IT'S LONELY AT THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH.Some content warnings up front, the comic and the podcast go deep into discussions about mental health, depression and suicidal ideation - there's a full description at the beginning of the podcast. As usual, this is an in-depth discussion, and there'll be spoilers for the story and content of the

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00:41:01

Episode 20 - Seconds

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2023/12/01

In this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone discuss Bryan Lee O'Malley's cautionary comedy comic, Seconds.As usual, this is an in-depth discussion, and there'll be spoilers for the story and content of the comic, so you might want to pause now, read the book and listen once you've had your own reaction. The episode is designed to work regardless of whether you've read it or not, so if you don't mind spoilers, dive right in!Next episode we'll be

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00:06:02

Episode 19 - Recommendations

The Art of Comics ·

2023/11/17

Due to some unexpected life things, this episode is a brief intermission, in which Jaws recommends a range of great comics for you to try, many of which we intend to talk about in full in future episodes!Full list:Thirsty Mermaids by Kat Leyh Lore Olympus by Rachel Smythe My Lesbian Experience with Loneliness by Nagata Kabi Hungry Ghost by Victoria Ying She Loves to Cook and She Loves to Eat by Sakaomi Yuzaki My Love Story written by Kazune Kawahara and drawn by Aruko I am a Hero by Kengo Hanazawa

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00:43:50

Episode 18 - A Guest in the House

The Art of Comics ·

2023/10/31

In this Halloween special episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws Stone discuss Emily Carroll's new horror opus, A Guest in the House.Content Warning: discussion of horrific themes and issues of identity - full list at the beginning of the episode.As usual, this is an in-depth discussion, and there'll be spoilers for the story and content of the comic, so you might want to pause now, read the book and listen once you've had your own reaction. The episode

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00:37:18

Episode 17 - The Man Who Came Down the Attic Stairs

The Art of Comics ·

2023/10/20

In the this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws discuss the haunting short horror comic, The Man Who Came Down the Attic Stairs, by Celine Loup.Content Warning: discussion of postpartum depression and miscarriage.As usual, this is an in-depth discussion, and there'll be spoilers for the story and content of the comic, so you might want to pause now, read the book and listen once you've had your own reaction. The episode is designed to work regardless

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00:52:53

Episode 16 - PTSD Radio

The Art of Comics ·

2023/10/06

In the this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws discuss the inventively creepy horror manga, PTSD Radio, by Masaaki Nakayama.Content Warning: discussion of disturbing images in general, especially ones involving hair.As usual, this is an in-depth discussion, and there'll be spoilers for the story and content of the comic, so you might want to pause now, read the book and listen once you've had your own reaction. The episode is designed to work

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00:58:05

Episode 15 - The Prince and the Dressmaker

The Art of Comics ·

2023/09/22

In the this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws discuss the queer Parisian period fairy-tale, The Prince and the Dressmaker, by Jen Wang.Even for us, this one's an extra-deep and personal discussion that covers themes of identity, and as usual there'll be spoilers for the story of the comic too, so you might want to pause now, read the book and listen once you've had your own reaction. The episode is designed to work regardless of whether you've read

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00:50:30

Episode 14 - Rodesha and the Mountain Troll

The Art of Comics ·

2023/09/08

In the this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws discuss the lyrical short story, Rodesha and the Mountain Troll, Illustrated by Bailie Rosenlund and written by Kari Lynch.It's a deep discussion, and there'll be spoilers for the story and themes of the comic, so you might want to pause now, read the book and listen once you've had your own reaction. The episode is designed to work regardless of whether you've read it or not, so if you don't mind

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00:40:31

Episode 13 - The Media that Made Us Part 2

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2023/08/25

In the this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, we go freeform, as creators Paul Duffield and Jaws take a deep dive into the media that made them, from comics to film and beyond.It's a deep discussion, covering all sorts of different titles and creators, but it's relatively spoiler-free in comparison to a typical episode!We only got half way through our lists, so next episode we'll be doing part two and covering even more media!To support the podcast and access the AoC Podcast

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01:08:09

Episode 12 - The Media that Made Us Part 1

The Art of Comics ·

2023/08/11

In the this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, we go freeform, as creators Paul Duffield and Jaws take a deep dive into the media that made them, from comics to film and beyond.It's a deep discussion, covering all sorts of different titles and creators, but it's relatively spoiler-free in comparison to a typical episode!We only got half way through our lists, so next episode we'll be doing part two and covering even more media!To support the podcast and access the AoC Podcast

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00:58:41

Episode 11 - Fake

The Art of Comics ·

2023/07/14

In the this episode, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws discuss Fake by Sanami Matoh, a classic manga from the Yaoi genre.Note: we discuss the first three volumes of this seven-volume manga, and the english edition (originaly published in 2003 by Tokyopop) is out of print, so may be hard to come by.In a lesser way than New York New York last episode, the book touches on a range of problematic themes. There is a more detail at the beginning of the show.We'll be taking a summer break, so the next episode

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01:19:55

Episode 10 - New York New York

The Art of Comics ·

2023/06/29

In the this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws discuss New York New York by Marimo Ragawa, a classic manga from the Yaoi genre.Note: we discuss the complete omnibus edition of this story in which volumes 1 and 2 are collected in book 1 and volumes 3 and 4 are collected in book 2.It's a heavy discussion, and the book touches on a large range of deeply problematic themes. There is a full list at the beginning of the show.Next episode we'll be discussing

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01:04:19

Episode 9 - An Introduction to Yaoi

The Art of Comics ·

2023/06/16

In the this episode, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws take a deep dive into the world and history of the Yaoi genre.Titles we cover in the podcast include:Takabatake Kashõ - Taishõ chich visionMari Mori - A Lovers’ Forest Hideko Mizuno - Fire!Keiko Takemiya, Ryoko Yamagishi and Moto Hagio - From the Year 24 GroupMaki Murakami - Gravitation Reibun Ike - Dick Fight Island Akimi Yoshida - Banana FishRanmaru Zariya - CoyoteIt's a deep discussion, and the genre can be problematic, touching on potentially

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00:55:40

Episode 8 - The Walking Man

The Art of Comics ·

2023/06/02

In the this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws discuss Jiro Taniguchi's meditative manga, The Walking Man.It's a deep discussion, and there'll be spoilers for the story and themes of the comic, so you might want to pause now, read the book and listen once you've had your own reaction. The episode is designed to work regardless of whether you've read it or not, so if you don't mind spoilers, dive right in!Next episode we'll be taking a deep dive into

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00:56:05

Episode 7 - Witch Hat Atelier

The Art of Comics ·

2023/05/19

In the this episode of The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws discuss the first volume of Kamome Shirahama's magical fantasy manga series, Witch Hat Atelier.It's a deep discussion, and there'll be spoilers for the story and themes of the comic, so you might want to pause now, read the book and listen once you've had your own reaction. The episode is designed to work regardless of whether you've read it or not, so if you don't mind spoilers, dive right in!Next episode, we'll be discussing

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01:12:28

Episode 6 - On a Sunbeam

The Art of Comics ·

2023/05/05

In the this episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws discuss Tillie Walden's slice-of-life-meets-science-fantasy comic, On a Sunbeam.It's a deep discussion, and there'll be spoilers for the story and themes of the comic, so you might want to pause now, read the book and listen once you've had your own reaction. The episode is designed to work regardless of whether you've read it or not, so if you don't mind spoilers, dive right in!Next episode we'll be

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01:06:12

Episode 5 - Step By Bloody Step

The Art of Comics ·

2023/04/21

In this episode, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws discuss Si Spurrier, Matias Bergara and Matheus Lopes' wordless fantasy comic, Step by Bloody Step.It's a deep discussion, and there'll be spoilers for the story and themes of the comic, so you might want to pause now, read the book and listen once you've had your own reaction. The episode is designed to work regardless of whether you've read it or not, so if you don't mind spoilers, dive right in!Next episode we'll be discussing On a Sunbeam by

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00:54:57

Episode 4 - Uzumaki

The Art of Comics ·

2023/04/07

In this episode, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws discuss Junji Ito's seminal horror comic. Content warning: discussion of disturbing images and extreme body horror.It's a deep discussion, and there'll be spoilers for the story and themes of the comic, so you might want to pause now, read the book and listen once you've had your own reaction. The episode is designed to work regardless of whether you've read it or not, so if you don't mind spoilers, dive right in!Next episode we'll be discussing Step

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00:51:20

Episode 3 - The Magic Fish

The Art of Comics ·

2023/03/24

In the third episode of the biweekly podcast, The Art of Comics, creators Paul Duffield and Jaws discuss Trung Le Nguyen's comic about a second generation American Vietnamese teenager, who helps his mother learn English through fairy tales while struggling to tell her about his sexuality.It's a deep discussion, and there'll be spoilers for the story and themes of the comic, so you might want to pause now, read the book and listen once you've had your own reaction. The episode is designed to work

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