Best ALIA Podcasts (2025)

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124 Our Favourite Reads of the Year 41:06

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For the final episode of 2025 the ALIA Graphic committee gathers to discuss our favourite comics of the year. Luke talks about Ginseng Roots by Craig Thompson, Gachiakuta by Kei Urana and The Strange Tales of Oscar Zahn by Tri Vuong. Sabina talks about Hairy Holes Book 2 by Brenton E McKenna, BS #1 Short Stuff 2020-2025 by Bruce Mutard and Kusama P…

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Benny Bingo & the EvangeliKids 1:17:04

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Send us a text On this episode we are joined by the incredibly sweet and talented Hugh Walker who shares his journey of deconstruction from being a Southern Baptist Christian. We learn all about god's "infinite" love, except for all of those pesky terms and conditions*** (God is so Psalty) Tune in to find out why a really good crepe or some spicy h…

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Skydiving with Jesus in a Baby Bjorn 50:41

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Send us a text It's time for part 2 of the Jezzo episode and surprise! You get two episodes this week. We get to hear all about their exciting upcoming project: "Ovary acting": a buddy comedy, musical, feature length film, starring Joel and Mezzo! Self directed, produced, written, and shot on Iphone 6. They teach women how to emotionally regulate t…

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I Don't Want to Mansplain, But... 1:00:00

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Send us a text In this episode, we’re joined by the hilarious Joel and Mezzo from the Bad Bible Debates podcast! For those of you who aren’t familiar with them, we apologize in advance, it might be a little or a lot hard to follow... But we promise, it’ll be entertaining (as long as you aren't easily offended) We dive into everything from merman ba…

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So, is God a Gay Witch? 48:58

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Send us a text In this magical episode, we fight through some cursed or possibly possessed recording software to conjure up some great examples of how Christianity and witchcraft are pretty goddamn similar. And if the recording seems a little glitchy, just blame God, because we did our best (which obviously is NEVER good enough for that narcissist)…

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123 Making Nonfiction Comics with Eleri Harris and Shay Mirk 47:39

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Shay Mirk and Eleri Harris are award-winning graphic journalists and longtime editors of the critically acclaimed graphic journalism website and publication The Nib. They have recently published Making Nonfiction Comics, an excellent book that combines comics, prose, interviews, infographics and so much more. The book is the perfect field guide to …

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God is a Neckbeard 1:31:10

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Send us a text On this episode, we sit down with the amazing Mr. Trust aka TrustButVerify on TikTok and YouTube! He opens up about growing up in a deeply religious environment, his struggles through his faith crisis, and his thirteen+ (yes, we lost count) cover-to-cover readings of the Bible. We’re huge fans of his TikTok lives, where he debates an…

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122 November Roundup 37:04

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In this mont's roundup Iurgi and Gabby go through some of their recent reads, news and new exciting titles. 02:04 Recent reads: Gabby: The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza by Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris Kindred Dragons by Sarah Mansinga Sword of the Champion by Eric Lide Iurgi: One Punch Man by One, Yusuke Murata Superman: The Last Days of Lex Luthor …

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Burning Sage and Burning Bridges 1:31:16

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Send us a text This week on the pod we are joined by the stunning and hilarious Christina Carol who we discovered on Tiktok live and immediately became huge fans! We love an outspoken educated woman who takes no shit and looks good doing it. We are calling out everyone from Joel Osteen to Grandma- no one is safe. Find out why pastor's kids are the …

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Caitlyn Jenner is a Vomit Flavored Jelly Bean 1:08:08

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Send us a text Shakira law, Republicans crashing Grindr, and the corporation, uh we mean... the church...of Latter Day Saints has way too much fucking money! The three of us come (somewhat) prepared with surprise, random topics and as per usual, hilarity and a lot of cussing ensues! Enjoy! Or don't...it's a free country (for now). Support the show …

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How old were you when you were born? 1:17:08

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Send us a text On this episode we are diving into the other half of our amazing host Alia's religious journey! We tackled the Mormonism in episode 2 and now we are getting the scoop on all things growing up as a Pentecostal child! So grab your Buddy Barrel, fill it with the flesh of Jesus (or carb of your choosing), sit back and relax as we talk dr…

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Let's Get Naked with Britt Hartley 1:41:22

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Send us a text Don't make it weird! If you’re not already following Britt Hartley, you’re seriously missing out. She’s like a bad ass gps for finding your way through the spiritual world without running into all the outdated and patriarchal bullshit that is brewing in most organized religious institutions. Britt shows us how to capture all the good…

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121 October Roundup 1:00:37

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In the October Roundup, Iurgi and Luke start by talking about the treaty going ahead in Victoria and their love o f horror. 4:40 Luke gives a rundown of what’s happened this month 06:24 Iurgi and Luke discuss their recent reads: Iurgi: The Knives by Ed Brubaker and Sean Philips Godzilla: Skate or Die by Louie Joyce The Veracity Trap by Chip Kidd, M…

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Knitting Cult Lady: Knot Today, Fascism. 1:28:28

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Send us a text Content Warning - Brief mention of murder, suicide, child abuse and SA If you or a loved one needs mental health resources, please dial 211 or visit 211.org Whether it be telling the story of being born into the infamous Children of God cult, breaking through barriers in the United States Army, or knitting a dress while teaching us h…

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Brainworms, Beef Tallow, and Boss Babes 59:23

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Send us a text Back in our day, crunchy people were liberals that smelled like patchouli and wore birkenstocks. When did republican moms in prairie dresses and maga hats take over?? Weird. In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into the (greased with beef tallow) crunchy-to-alt right pipeline: Autism, Tylenol, MLM cults, bad science, and really ba…

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No Jesus Snakes for Jezebel 1:03:26

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Send us a text Today our anonymous guest Jezebel shares her story of growing up with Pentecostal Oneness: a fringe sect of the Pentecostal church where the teachings on "spiritual connections" (aka church sanctioned marital affairs) started with dance and prayer partners and ended with "adultery is totally fine as long as you don't spill your seed …

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LET THE BODIES HIT THE... CEILING? 1:17:34

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Send us a text It's the most wonderful time of the year! No, not Christmas silly... It's the Rapture! And it's definitely, totally, actually, happening this time. For real. (The other hundred times it was supposed to come were just like... God's version of a fire drill, to get you ready of course!) So come on white Jesus, stop being a bum baby dadd…

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120 September Roundup 23:21

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In the September Roundup podcast (yes, we do realise we're in October already) Mia and Gabby discuss their recent reads, then discuss some of the latest news and their favourite picks from this month's crop of new titles. 02:00 Recent reads: The umbrella academy vol. 1, Hulk teach, Neopets, Inked 07:12 News 12:50 New titles: Monster Blood (Goosebum…

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Live Fast, Die Shiny 1:57:13

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Send us a text In this episode we get to sit down with the incredibly talented Callie Crofts! Singer, songwriter, and bassist of Die Shiny: An edgy and outspoken electro pop group with dreamy synths and a core of queerness, activism, and religious deconstruction. From a devout mormon upbringing to embracing their queer identity, Callie shares with …

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Honey, the (Thai) Land! 1:26:16

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Send us a text Brittany Tribulski takes us on a world tour of her spiritual resume: Mormonism, Scientology, Buddhism, and Ouija boards... oh my! We get to hear her sincere and wild journey through religion and how she came out the other side: happier, gayer, and fiercer than ever! ***Content warning for our listeners: At the 27 minute mark of this …

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119 Comics Librarianship in academia and graphic medicine with Jane Burns 44:21

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In the third episode of the Comics Librarianship series Iurgi sits down with Jane Burns, an experienced lecturer, researcher, published author and public speaker. Jane is a member of the Executive Council of the Library Association of Ireland and has been awarded Fellowship status by the LAI for contributions to the development of the profession an…

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Unholy Hunny 1:11:44

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Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Cassie Flynn to hear her deconstruction story! After finding initial comfort in a Quaker community, her shift to evangelicalism brought both spiritual highs and disillusionment. An internship at a mega church exposed her to manipulative teachings, eventually prompting her to leave the church altogeth…

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Our Brother in Godlessness 1:30:21

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Send us a text In this episode we are having a Godless crossover! Girls Gone Godless meets the Godless Guide (as he goes by on tiktok), John Telyea! We get to hear his incredible journey from growing up deeply religious and eventually becoming a pastor of over 10 years (with a master's in divinity!) to where he is now, a hilarious anti-theist educa…

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Get outta here Baldy! 1:30:22

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Send us a text Our unholy trinity of hosts sit down for an unstructured and unhinged conversation about the ridiculous stories in the bible. That's it! Noah's Ark? Jonah and the whale? David and his trusty bag of 200 foreskins? Weird, dude. Support the show https://linktr.ee/girlsgonegodless

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Curiosity killed the Christianity 1:12:37

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Send us a text L.J. Ferguson, a secular author shares her story from a deeply religious upbringing and her path to Pentecostalism, and then eventually- atheism! Lisa discusses her challenging early life experiences, the indoctrination she faced, and what life experiences helped shape who she is and how she discovered the flaws in religion. We delve…

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118 Comics Librarianship and Graphic Medicine with Matt Noe 1:11:46

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In this second episode of the Comics Librarianship series Iurgi sits down with Matthew Noe, who is the Lead Collection and Knowledge Management Librarian at Harvard Medical School, an instructor for the University of Kentucky and Library Juice Academy, and a Trustee for the Worcester Public Library. He is a former President for the American Library…

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Shiny Happy Queers 1:52:08

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Send us a text In this episode, Mica Ringo (ze/zir) star of "Shiny Happy People: A Teenage Holy War" (streaming on prime now!) sits down with us godless girls to delve more into zir story of leaving a mega cult behind and epicly taking it down with them. We get to hear about the harrowing experiences within the cult, detailing the daily life, the e…

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A Very Demure Motorboating 1:03:56

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Send us a text In this episode one of our hosts' Mom- Jackie, shares her journey of healing from trauma, her experiences growing up in a large Mormon family, and the impact of high-demand religion on mental health. We learn about her rebellion against the beliefs instilled in her, the importance of self-empowerment, and her current spiritual belief…

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God Bless America and Nowhere Else 1:12:13

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Send us a text In this episode of Girls Gone Godless, these unfiltered friends delve into the complex and culty world of Christian Nationalism in America. They explore its historical roots (Surprise surprise it's the White Puritan's fault again?!) and discuss how these ideologies have evolved over time and into the political force it is today. The …

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117 July Roundup 33:00

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In this month's roundup Marissa and Mia go through their latest read, recent news and new graphic novels. 01:26 Recent reads: Marissa: Nimona / N D Stevenson Julienne Nothing Special I Killed the Main Character vs Extra’s Academy Survival Guide Mia: Gender Queer My brother’s husband volume 1 13:56 News: Image Comics Jim Shooter, the force behind Ma…

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Touched By An Angel Moroni (At The Strip Club) 1:22:57

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Send us a text In this episode, Alia shares her profound journey from growing up in one religion to converting to Mormonism and eventually leaving the faith. She discusses the community and support she found within the church, the strange practices such as baptisms for the dead, and the challenges faced by women in the church. Alia also addresses h…

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Raccoons Ate My Placenta! 49:36

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Send us a text Welcome to the very first episode ever of Girls Gone Godless. Alia, Christina and Noë are an unholy trinity of friends who are here to unravel the threads that organized religion has intertwined into society. In the inaugural episode, the hosts discuss their diverse backgrounds and experiences with religion, the challenges of leaving…

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116 June Roundup 38:57

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In this month's roundup Iurgi and Marissa go through the latest news, PD and new graphic novels. 01:30 Recent reads: Marissa: Stars in Their Eyes by Jessica Walton, Aśka Webtoons, so many webtoons The Curie Society by Heather Einhorn, Adam Staffaroni, Janet Harvey, Sonia Liao Nevermoor has a French graphic novel adaptation! But no English edition y…

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115 Creator Chat with Gavin Aung Than of Creature Clinic 57:25

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In this creator chat, Iurgi catches up with Gavin Aung Than, the creator of Zen Pencils, Super Sidekicks, Baa Baa Black Belt and now Creature Clinic which out through Figment in Australia and First Second for the rest of the world. Creature Clinic is the world’s finest and only hospital for mythical beings where everyone from trolls and unicorns, t…

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114 Creator Chat with Rachel Ang 38:32

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In this creator chat, Rachel Ang discusses her new graphic novel I Ate the Whole World to Find You. The discussion covers how Rachel got interested in comics, their time working in libraries, inspiration for the stories on I Ate the Whole World to Find You, and Rachel recommends three graphic novels. To stay up to date and for the full roundup of n…

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113 May Roundup 45:37

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In this month's roundup, James and Luke discuss the comics, graphic novels and manga they've read recently: Luke: Ghost in the Shell Volume 1, Banned Book Club. James: My Favorite Thing is Monsters Volume 2, I Ate the Whole World to Find You. 18:08 James and Luke discuss some of the news: Boom! Studios' comics will no longer be available on Comics …

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112 April Roundup 42:16

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In this month's roundup, Iurgi and Mia discuss the comics, graphic novels and manga they've read recently: Mia: The strange case of Harleen and Harley and Check, Please volume 1. Iurgi: Haikyu, Demon Slayer, Apothecary Diaries, Blade Runner 2039. 09:13 Iurgi and Mia discuss some of the news: Awards (CBCA and Aurealis Awards) The final (we hope) dec…

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111 Creator Chat with Greg and Nick of One Path 56:09

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In this creator chat sit down with Greg Broadmore and Nick Boshier, who have created One Path, together with Andy Lanning, a brutal and epic comic book series. The first of four volumes is out through Mad Cave. Greg Broadmore is an artist, writer and game director from New Zealand with lots of film credits in his career including: Peter Jackson’s T…

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110 Creator Chat with Karen and Jake of Inked 28:48

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Karen Wasson is a children’s author based in Melbourne. Jake Minton is an illustrator based in Byron Bay. Together they have created Inked, a middle grade graphic novel adventure of a fish, or maybe we should say octopus, out of water. It’s also a story about friendship and finding your own path. Inked is the first graphic novel from Hardie Grant’s…

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109 March Roundup 48:07

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In this month's roundup podcast Luke and Iurgi start with a discussion of their recent reads. Then: 15:34 A discussion of some news including: ALIA Graphic Notables coming up, new graphic novels by Australian creators, cartoonist R.E. Burke's arrest in the U.S. and consequences of the situation in the U.S. for comic cons and book tours, a new comic…

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108 Reflecting on Comics Librarianship with Amie Wright 1:10:05

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The field of comics librarianship is growing and evolving and that’s what we want to explore in a few special episodes, talking in-depth with comics librarians. ALIA Graphic was created as a group five years ago. And right from the start we established contact with the American Library Association’s Graphic Novels and Comics Roundtable. A group tha…

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107 February Roundup 39:06

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We're back in 2025 and start the year with a roundup of news and new titles from December, January and February. Marissa and Luke discuss the Angouleme festival, Diamond going bankrupt, the best titles of 2024, their favourite picks from the latest crop of new titles and what they've reading lately. For more information and to check out the full ro…

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106 Wrap Up 2024 28:39

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James, Gabby, and Marissa look back at the what ALIA Graphic has achieved this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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105 Comics and Libraries: The Pros and Comic Cons 58:19

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In this episode we present the recording of our most recent webinar. Are you thinking of hosting a comic event at your library? Join us as we hear from those who have run these programs before and what tips and tricks to look out for. We hear from five speakers from four library services that have run comic con events. Each of the speakers gives a …

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104 Libraries and Your Local Comics Store with Greenlight Comics and Kings Comics 1:21:13

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In this creator chat James meets with Dan from Greenlight Comics in Adelaide and Angelo from Kings Comics in Sydney to talk about their comics stores work with libraries and what they can offer to libraries. This is a wide ranging conversation that explores for them to partner with libraries as suppliers, what makes it appealing for libraries to wo…

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103 November Roundup 23:15

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In this month's roundup Marissa and Luke share their recent favourite reads: The Road: a Graphic Novel Adaptation by Manu Larcenet and Cormac McCarthy Wolvendaughter by Ver Bloom by Kevin Panetta and Savanna Ganucheau Raybearer, Redemptor, and The Maid and the Crocodile by Jordan Ifueko, which aren't graphic novels but would make great adaptations …

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102 Creator Chat with Dean Rankine 45:58

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In this creator chat James sits down with Dean Rankine, a comics artist and writer who won a Ledger Award in 2015 for Itty Bitty Bunnies: Saves X-Mas and the Stan Cross Award in Book illustration in 2020. He's the artist behind Magda Szubanski's Timmy the Ticked Off Pony and most recently he has published Death Metal Elves, with his characteristic …

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101 October Roundup: Add to Your TBR 29:03

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In this month's roundup Jade and Mia discuss their recent favourite reads: Tabby by Stephen Kok, PR Dedelis Eight Billion Genies by Charles Soule, Ryan Brown Escape From St Hell: My Trans Teen Life Levels Up by Lewis Hancox Spy x Family by Tatsuya Endo Roaming by Jillian Tamaki, Mariko Tamaki Then they discuss: The Harvey Awards with the double win…

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100 We celebrate 100 episodes! 22:50

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We started ALIA Graphic Novels and Comics in February 2020. The first episode of our podcast was published in March 2020 as the world prepared to go into lockdown and it's been a whirlwind ever since. We've been publishing monthly roundups of news, resources, webinars and new titles published since March 2020. We created our podcast feed and publis…

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99 Laura J Carroll of Making the Shrine Creator Chat 1:01:54

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In this creator chat Laura J. Carroll discusses her first graphic novel: Making the Shrine. Laura is a writer and visual artist living in Naarm (Melbourne). She's also a proud unionist and the extended covid lockdowns brought her back to drawing. Three years later she has published a graphic novel that explores the making of the Shrine of Remembran…