Sinopsis
Podcast by The TradeWaiters
Episodios
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eps. 61: TCAF/VanCAF 2019
09/08/2019 Duración: 01h21minIt's Twenty-Nine-Zine! The TradeWaiters went to a bunch of Canadian conventions this year and brought back their favourite indie gems to share. In this episode we talk about: "Doors" by the Donut Collective "Giant's Well" by Scott A. Ford "When I Arrived at the Castle" by Emily Carroll "Conseal Don't Feel" by Ciil "Counting Sheep" by Rhael McGregor "Sobek" by James Stokoe "Hey, I Don't Mean to Be Condescending or Anything, But We're Friends, You Don't Need to Be Afraid of Me" by Victor Martins "Lamp Comic" by Gil Goletski "Called Into Being: A Celebration of Frankenstein" edited by Megan Purdy "Ghost Lookers" by Christian Haruki Lett "Recharge!" by Christine "Once Upon a Time" by Chhaya Nara "Aurora Borealice" by Joan Steacy "Meat and Bone" by Kat Verhooven and many more.
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eps. 60: "Laid Waste" by Julia Gfrorer
17/07/2019 Duración: 50minThere’s soil and gloom in the black death. Jess, Jon, Jeff, and Jam read "Laid Waste" by Julia Gfrorer, a tragedy set during the plague. We talk about the end of the world and what it’s like to live through it (or not). Music by Sleuth. Our next episode will be our 2019 TCAF/VanCAF roundtable.
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eps. 59: "Come Prima" by Alfred
01/07/2019 Duración: 51minJoin us on a road trip (through masculinity). "Come Prima" by Alfred is a story about two estranged brothers dealing with death, war, shame, and their own frailty. Jam, Jeff, and Jess finally get a chance to read some more bande dessinee, and it leads to a whole lot of big discussions. Music by Sleuth. Our next episode will be "Laid Waste" by Julia Gfrorer.
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eps. 58: "The Calvin & Hobbes 10th Anniversary Book" by Bill Watterson
12/03/2019 Duración: 01h09minIs Calvin a reflection on the inner child? This is one of many questions raised as we read "The Calvin and Hobbes Tenth Anniversary Book" by Bill Watterson. Calvin and Hobbes are a big part of comics past and present. We reflect on the nostalgia, the history, and the craft of one of the greatest newspaper comics of all times. Music by Sleuth. Our next episode will be on "Come Prima" by Alfred.
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eps. 57: "Batwoman: Elegy" by Greg Rucka & J.H. Williams III
18/02/2019 Duración: 48minThere are two mysteries in this book, and we solve them both. Jam, Jon, and Jeff read "Batwoman: Elegy" by Greg Rucka and J.H. Williams III, and it sparked a lot of good discussion. We talk about reasons to be a superhero, how to write in an extended universe, and the gulf between art and script. Join us as we solve the mystery of who Alice is, and why this book is structured the way it is. Music by Sleuth. Our next episode will be on "The Calvin and Hobbes Tenth Anniversary Book" by Bill Watterson.
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eps. 56: "A Bintel Brief" by Liana Finck
21/01/2019 Duración: 54minIt’s real-talk, 1906-style. For today’s episode, Jam, Jon, Jeff, Jess, and Kaye read "A Bintel Brief: Love and Longing in Old New York" by Liana Finck. This unusual memoir takes the advice column from a hundred-year-old Yiddish newspaper and translates it into comics. It’s a unique window into a bygone age, as well as a personal journey through the author’s heritage. It sparked a lot of conversation amongst our group. Music by Sleuth. Our next episode will be on "Batwoman: Elegy" by Greg Rucka and J.H. Williams III.
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eps. 55: "Archie" Vol. 1&2 by Waid, Staples, Wu, and Fish
22/12/2018 Duración: 01h02minArchie has continuity now?? For today’s episode, local Archie expert Kathleen Jacques joins us as we read "Archie" Volumes 1 and 2, the reboot written by Mark Waid and drawn by Fiona Staples, Annie Wu, and Veronica Fish. We discover who has never read an Archie comic before, how the reboot reads to long-time fans, what the deal is with the #lipstickincident, and how this version of Archie compares to a certain TV series. Music by Sleuth. Our next episode will be on "A Bintel Brief" by Liana Finck.
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eps. 54: "Why Art?" by Eleanor Davis
04/11/2018 Duración: 42min"Why Art?" by Eleanor Davis is a meditation on what art means for the artist and for society. This surreal story isn’t one that can be easily pinned down, but it is complex and insightful, and Jess, Jam, Jeff, and kgros will spend some time unpacking it with you. Read it, listen in, and decide if you want it on YOUR fantasy football curriculum vitae. Music by Sleuth. Our next episode will be on "Archie" volumes 1 & 2 by Mark Waid, Fiona Staples, and Veronica Fish.
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eps. 53: "The Complete Persepolis" by Marjane Satrapi
29/09/2018 Duración: 54minComics are the closest thing to the experience of remembering. "The Complete Persepolis" is Marjane Satrapi’s memoir of growing up in Iran, living through the Iranian Revolution and the Iran-Iraq War, moving to Europe alone at fourteen, and returning home to a country she barely recognized. It’s one of the best comics ever made, and now you can listen to the TradeWaiters gush about it for an hour. Music by Sleuth. Our next episode will be on "Why Art?" by Eleanor Davis.
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eps. 52: "I Kill Giants" by Joe Kelly & JM Ken Niimura
03/09/2018 Duración: 59minToday’s episode is about unreliable narrators. Also it’s about "I Kill Giants" by Joe Kelly and JM Ken Niimura. Barbara is a troubled middle schooler who may or may not kill giants, and Jess, Jon, Jeff, and Jam have a lot to talk about as we dive into this story. Unless we don’t. We might decide to talk about pastel goths vs. soft bois instead. There may be a movie adaptation of this book, which you may have heard of, but we haven’t seen it so we can’t say. Music by Sleuth. Our next episode will be on "The Complete Persepolis" by Marjane Satrapi.
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eps. 51: "Fante Bukowski" by Noah Van Sciver
07/08/2018 Duración: 59minIt’s like Goofus without Gallant. For this episode we read "Fante Bukowski" by Noah Van Sciver, a short, indie graphic novel about a failed writer who is basically the worst. Check out the book and then listen in to find out what Jess, Jon, and Jeff thought about it. We’ve got plenty of good writers’ tips to share, like don’t die, and manage your moose anger. Music by Sleuth. Our next episode will be on "I Kill Giants" by Joe Kelly and JM Ken Niimura.
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eps.50: Live at VanCAF 2018: How to Hook Your Friends on Comics
16/07/2018 Duración: 45minAnyone can be a comics reader. That’s an oft-repeated theme on the TradeWaiters. And it became the guiding mantra of our first-ever LIVE episode, recorded at this year’s VanCAF. On “How to Hook Your Friends on Comics,” Jon, Jeff, Jam, and Jess will share four books that YOU can use to get more people reading comics, and offer some advice on what hooking someone on comics really means. Our picks this week were: the "Elephant and Piggie" and "Pigeon" books by Mo Willems "Bone" by Jeff Smith "Yotsuba&" by Kiyohiko Azuma and "Acme Novelty Library" #18 by Chris Ware Music by Sleuth. Our next episode will cover "Fante Bukowski" by Noah Van Sciver
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eps. 48: "The Prince and the Dressmaker" by Jen Wang
18/06/2018 Duración: 53minListen in as Jon, Jess, Jeff, Jam, and Kaye read "The Prince and the Dressmaker" by Jen Wang. This book is a stunning piece of cartooning and an instant classic. It’s a fairytale-esque historical drama about a genderfluid prince and his fashion designer slash muse slash confidante. TradeWaiters episodes have been sparse in the last few months, which Jon would like to apologize for, so to make up for it for the next while episodes will be released every other week until we’re caught up. Music by Sleuth. Our next episode will be on "The Witch Boy" by Molly Knox Ostertag.
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eps. 47: "Battle Angel Alita" vol. 1&2 by Yukito Kishiro
16/05/2018 Duración: 57minIn today’s episode Jam, Jeff, Jon, and Kaye read the first two volumes of "Battle Angel Alita" by Yukito Kishiro. Join us in the bleak, dystopian future of this nineties manga where robot bodies are cheap but freedom is not. Spoiler alert: one of the Tradewaiters didn’t like this book, and another doesn’t like movies. Music by Sleuth. Our next episode will be on "The Prince and the Dressmaker" by Jen Wang.
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eps. 46: "Louis Riel" by Chester Brown
18/04/2018 Duración: 56minThe TradeWaiters read "Louis Riel" by Chester Brown, which gave us a chance not only to meet our Cancon quota, but to dive deep into Canadian history, as well as a discussion on biography and the journalistic integrity of the author. Canadians can look forward to feeling nostalgic over Expos 86 and 67, while listeners from away can look forward to finding out just how interesting (and how grim) Canadian history can get. Music by Sleuth. Our next episode will be on volumes one and two of "Battle Angel Alita" by Yukito Kishiro.
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eps. 45: "Castle Waiting" Vol. 2 by Linda Medley
17/03/2018 Duración: 52minIn today’s episode our panelists finish out the extant volumes of Linda Medley’s "Castle Waiting" with volume two. This volume answers questions about the Doctor, Simon’s father, and Jain’s childhood. We also discuss the most important parts of history, fairy tale endings, where we hope the series will go next, and cartoonist death pacts. Music by Sleuth. Our next episode will be on "Louis Riel" by Chester Brown.
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eps. 44: "Castle Waiting" Vol. 1 by Linda Medley
24/02/2018 Duración: 01h04minAfter much delay, we can finally bring you the first of our two episode series on Linda Medley’s "Castle Waiting." The whole team reunites to do a close reading of this indy darling, which takes some familiar fairy tales in new directions. We’ll talk about story structure, sense of place, bearded nuns, and the Heroine’s Journey. Hashtag France is real. Music by Sleuth. Our next episode will be on volume two of "Castle Waiting" by Linda Medley.
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eps. 43: "I Killed Adolf Hitler" by Jason
02/01/2018 Duración: 21minHappy 2018, time travelers. In this episode of the TradeWaiters, Jess, Jam, Jeff, and Jon read "I Killed Adolf Hitler" by the Norwegian cartoonist Jason. It’s a short episode for a short book, but it’s a book that isn’t quite what it seems. Have a listen and see for yourself. Music by Sleuth. Our next episode will be on volume one of "Castle Waiting" by Linda Medley.
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eps. 42: Holiday Giftisode 2017
04/12/2017 Duración: 01h04minOur TradeWaiters haven’t read a NEW comic this week, but we do have a bunch of OLD comics we’d like to talk about that might be new to you. If you’re looking for a comic to give away this holiday season, or a comic to give to yourself, Jess, Jon, Jam, and Jeff have some carefully selected favourites for every type of comics reader. This episode is unusually spoiler-free, so give it a listen! In this episode we talk about: "Laser Moose and Rabbit Boy: Disco Fever" by Doug Savage "Underground" by Jeff Parker and Steve Lieber "Fables" written by Bill Willingham "Meanwhile" by Jason Shiga "Persepolis" by Marjane Satrapi "Lumberjanes: To the Max Edition" by Allen, Ellis, Stevenson, and Watters "Batman: War on Crime" and "Superman: Peace on Earth" by Alex Ross and Paul Dini "Arsene Schrauwen" by Olivier Schrauwen "Minus" by Ryan Armand "Saga" by Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples "Skeleton Key" by Andy Watson "The Gorgeous Harbour" by Mr. Clement "Letters to an Absent Father" by Maré Odomo "A Drifting Life" by Yos
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eps. 41: "Princess Jellyfish" Vol. 2 by Akiko Higashimura
15/11/2017 Duración: 52minWelcome back for part two of our look at Akiko Higashimura’s "Princess Jellyfish." Jam, Jeff, and Jon have a lot to talk about for Volume 2 of this series, including our theories, hopes, and worries about where the story might be headed next. Also there’s an anime of this? But none of us have watched it, so our spoilers only cover Volume 2. Music by Sleuth. The book for the next episode is currently TBD!