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THE AWESOME COMICS PODCAST

The Awesome Comics Podcast
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The podcast where the best in the small press comics scene make one hell of a big noise! The Awesome Comics Podcast is a podcast where the best and brightest in the world of small press and independent comic books get their time to shine. You’ll find out about books you’ve never heard of but you will love. Theres great informative interviews with creators, full of helpful tips for any aspiring com... more

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Latest Episodes

As an indie and small press show, its only fitting that this week we talk to one of the great of UK underground comics, and all round legend of the scene Hunt Emerson! From his new retrospective collection '50 Years of Big Noses' currently being crow... more

What makes a comic funny? What should you think about when crafting a humour comic? What on earth would you think if you met a man with a steamroller for a head? Are face huggers friendly? Well those questions and more get answered this week as we ar... more

After appearing in the recommendation of last weeks show, 'The Machine is Broken' gets the spotlight even more as its creator Jared Sarnie joins us this week to talk about his work, influences, working with a publisher and the topic of handling a sen... more

Big comic, little comic or webcomic? Whats best for you? Well we talk about that and more this week, and joining us is the creator of 'Republik', Jay Horner. The conversation flies From his own work, reading recommendations and what its like working ... more

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Recent Guests

Hunt Emerson
Cartoonist with five decades in underground and independent comics
Zoop (retrospective crowdfund)
Episode: Episode 567 - 50 Years of Hunt Emerson Comics!
Jared Sarnie
Renowned graphic novelist, creator of The Machine is Broken
Episode: Episode 565 - What do you do when The Machine is Broken?
Jay Horner
brain behind Slam Comics and the graphic novel Republik
Slam Comics / Republik
Episode: Episode 564 - What Format is best for Comics?
Shane Chebsey
Creator, writer, event organizer, entrepreneur behind Scratch Comics
Scratch Comics
Episode: Episode 562 - When is it a good time to Scratch?
Nick Goode
Writer and creator of Sussex, a World War II espionage story
Self-published/Kickstarter project
Episode: Episode 561 - Storytelling, Spies and Mental Health!
Gary Groth
Founder of Fantagraphics; publisher and editor
Fantagraphics
Episode: Episode 560 - Gary Groth talks 50 Years of Fantagraphics!
Jesse Lonergan
Creator and artist of Mans Best, Ghost of Science Past, Planet Paradise, Arca and Drome
Independent comic creator
Episode: Episode 559 - Breaking the Grid with Jesse Lonergan!
Ian Matthews
Long-time ACP community member; creator of Truck Mutts
Truck Mutts
Episode: Episode 558 - Can you Weaponise Nostalgia?
Nate McDonough
Comics creator behind Grixly series and Long Boxes.
Episode: Episode 555 - The Extreme Sport of Long Box Diving!

Hosts

Vince Hunt
Host of The Awesome Comics Podcast; long-time indie comic creator/curator with deep ties to small-press and UK comics scenes.
Daniel Butcher
Co-host and creator advocate with a focus on indie publishing, conventions, and small-press community.
Tony Esmond
Co-host and humor-driven commentator; experienced in indie publishing and facilitating creator discussions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 153 ratings
  • Great comics podcast for fans

    Very fun podcast with three guys that know comics (they are creators themselves) who just chat and discuss various comic topics. Lots of small press guests too. Recommended if you have an eclectic taste in comics and want to hear about all sorts of genres/types of comics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gianci100
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Great listen

    Great bunch of hosts and interesting guests to make unmissable listening. They must be spending an insane amount of money because it seems like they have read every comic that’s been published. Also they are very dedicated with the podcast because each episode is out like clockwork!

    Highly recommend :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Q Ramzan
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • As Awesome as it Sounds

    Fantastic podcast that not only covers bigger mainstream comics but acts a voice for small press creators too. The “Three Amigos” regular hosts never fail to entertain with good natured banter and experts insights on comics big and small. A consistent stream of interesting and talented guests helps add spice to the sauce, and the podcast’s place as the centre of a vibrant community of fans and creators speaks volumes as to the respect and regard with which the show is held. Essential comics list... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tiny Danster
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Comic book lovers assemble!

    If you love comic books of any size, shape or format, then you need to check this podcast out! Great interviews and news and thoughts on the comic scene and the banter is exquisite.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Da Weave
    United States10 months ago
  • Spectacular as Always

    Another fine example of comics talk from the three amigos!! The usual mix of fascinating comics talk and ending in childish filth talk. Well done!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dansmonsters
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Listeners praise the show as essential for UK indie and small-press comics, with a loyal, knowledgeable trio and frequent guest variety.
Fans appreciate deep dives into indie titles and creator-focused conversations; community and creator support are recurring themes.
The banter is highlighted as a strength, balancing humor with thoughtful industry insights.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#201
United Kingdom/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#163
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Apple Podcasts
#28
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Apple Podcasts
#219
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Apple Podcasts
#238
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Apple Podcasts
#242
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Episode 567 - 50 Years of Hunt Emerson Comics!
Q: What was your early publishing experience like and how did underground press shape your career?
He describes starting with Arts Lab Press and Street Press, distributing through head shops, and learning distribution networks before mainstream channels existed.
Episode 567 - 50 Years of Hunt Emerson Comics!
Q: How did you first connect with Zoop and why now?
Zoop reached out speculatively about a project Emerson already had in progress, and the timing aligned with a retrospective book that fit the crowdfunding model well.
Episode 565 - What do you do when The Machine is Broken?
Q: What is The Machine is Broken about, in simple terms?
The book follows Lux, a young woman undertaking a journey in Zurich to use a high-tech euthanasia device, but the machine malfunctions, triggering a larger story about society, media, and human frailty.
Episode 561 - Storytelling, Spies and Mental Health!
Q: How did your personal experiences shape the storytelling and the visual approach?
Goode explains that the book weaves personal mental health experiences into a spy narrative, and collaboration with the artist Alvaro Molina brought a neon color palette and bold layouts to visually represent anxiety and trauma.
Episode 561 - Storytelling, Spies and Mental Health!
Q: Nick, what is Sussex?
Sussex is a psychological thriller that explores mental health within a World War II espionage framework, drawing on the author's own experiences with anxiety and depression.

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Recent guests on THE AWESOME COMICS PODCAST include:

1. Hunt Emerson
2. Jared Sarnie
3. Jay Horner
4. Shane Chebsey
5. Nick Goode
6. Gary Groth
7. Jesse Lonergan
8. Ian Matthews

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