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The Virtual Memories Show

Gil Roth
Graphic Novels
New York City
Mental Health
Comics
Comics Journalism
Art
Creative Process
Kickstarter
Writing
Art and Artists
Adam Moss's Book
Precious Rubbish
Hurricane Katrina
World War II
Victory Parade
Climate Change
Josh Neufeld
Identity
Photography
Bob Dylan

A weekly conversation about books and life, not necessarily in that order.

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Latest Episodes

With her debut poetry collection, OFFERINGS FOR ORDINARY GODS (Clash Books), Ali Trotta brings myth, magick, tarot, and ritual to bear on the eternal & primal struggle of women. We talk about those roots and how tarot and ancient myth inspired her wo... more

Let's celebrate/commemorate America's independence with an amazing new double book, DECLARATION ILLUSTRATED / EMANCIPATION ILLUSTRATED (Drawn & Quarterly). R. Sikoryak rejoins the show to talk about adapting foundational American documents (verbatim!... more

After a 12-year Virtual Memoriesgap, Katie Skelly is back to celebrate her fantastic new graphic novel, HEAVEN (Fantagraphics)! But that's not all: she's also got the Bad Girl Tarot II (Kickstarter closing July 16, 2026), her horror comics anthology,... more

With his amazing new book, THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL: The Secret Prison History of American Music (WW Norton), author Colin Asher explores how the criminal justice system changed the course of twentieth century music. We talk about how Elmo Hope's Sounds ... more

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Recent Guests

Ali Trotta
poet, writer, editor, word nerd and unapologetic coffee addict
Clash Books (publisher)
Episode: Episode 684 - Ali Trotta
Bob Sikoryak
Cartoonist known for Constitution Illustrated, Declaration Illustrated
Drawn & Quarterly
Episode: Episode 683 - R Sikoryak
Katie Skelly
Graphic novelist and tarot deck artist, Heaven author
Phantographics ( Heaven ), Strega Sporca ( publishing )
Episode: Episode 682 - Katie Skelly
Colin Asher
Author of The Midnight Special, The Secret Prison History of American Music
WW Norton
Episode: Episode 681 - Colin Asher
Heather Cass White
Editor of The Man Who Read Everything, The Literary Letters of Harold Bloom
Yale University Press
Episode: Episode 679 - Heather Cass White
Paul Gravett
Comics historian, curator, publisher, and broadcaster
Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration; Queer As Comics; Kamika festival
Episode: Episode 678 - Paul Gravett
Luis Mendo
Artist and author based in Japan; founder of Mundo Mendo and Almost Perfect Residency
Mundo Mendo; Almost Perfect
Episode: Episode 677 - Luis Mendo
Benoit Denizet-Lewis
Author of You've Changed, The Promise and Price of Self-Transformation
William Morrow (publisher) / Emerson College (affiliate)
Episode: Episode 676 - Benoit Denizet-Lewis
Clare Carlisle
Philosopher and biographer; author of Transcendence For Beginners
King's College London
Episode: Episode 675 - Clare Carlisle

Host

Gil Roth
Host of The Virtual Memories Show

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 151 ratings
  • Love the Patrick McDonnell Interview!!

    I really enjoy listening to my favorite interview feat. Patrick McDonnell!!! I keep listening to it while I’m at work or even at home..5 STARS!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SisPanda
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fab game for the girls to be able to get a good

    I’m going back in a few weeks to see what I have done to help you out for me to do a few more work and

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    snitch Scots
    Australia3 years ago
  • Brilliant Interview

    With my inherent sense of dread at a peak these last years, I’ve been avoiding Kafka, but hearing this makes a plunge irresistible. All hail to translators who open the world up and to their advocates who bring them to our attention.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bechill59
    United States3 years ago
  • Brilliant Interview

    With my inherent sense of dread at a peak these last years, I’ve been avoiding Kafka, but hearing this makes a plunge irresistible.

    All hail to translators who open the world up and to their advocates who bring them to our attention.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bechill59
    United States4 years ago
  • A Must Listen

    To all those who appreciate the literary arts, this show is essential.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Julien_Sorel
    United States4 years ago

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audience notes high production quality and a strong mix of literary and comics topics
hosts are well-prepared, making guests feel at ease and discussions insightful
listeners praise thoughtful, in-depth conversations with authors and artists

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 684 - Ali Trotta
Q: How did Ali view the process of assembling the book from earlier works?
She described seeing her older poems in a new light, choosing pieces that fit into a larger arc and acknowledging that while she has grown, the earlier work still holds value, shaping the collection through interconnections and revised sequencing.
Episode 675 - Clare Carlisle
Q: What drew you to Spinoza as a central figure for Transcendence?
She describes Spinoza as a natural starting point because his idea of God as nature allows transcendence to be understood as expansion and connection rather than separation, which dovetails with her theme of interconnection and continuity between philosophy and everyday life.
Episode 675 - Clare Carlisle
Q: How did the lectures take shape and influence the book?
Carlisle explains that the lectures grew out of an invitation to present Natural Theology, and she used life-writing as a vehicle to make philosophical questions about God and existence accessible, shaping the book to echo the lecture form while keeping it readable for a general audience.
Episode 667 - Jonathan Sandler
Q: What challenges did you face while adapting your grandfather's story?
Sandler shares insights into the iterative process of creating the graphic novel and how he wanted to maintain authenticity while drawing inspiration from historical research.
Episode 667 - Jonathan Sandler
Q: How did your interest in comics evolve?
Jonathan Sandler discusses his early experiences with Tintin and Asterix, and how he did a comics course in 2017 that sparked more interest, eventually leading to the creation of The English Gi.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Virtual Memories Show

What is The Virtual Memories Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show offers in-depth, one-on-one conversations with authors, artists, and thinkers who sit at the intersection of literature, comics, and culture. Across episodes, listeners get thoughtful explorations of biographies, translations, graphic novels, and the ways personal history informs creative work. Guests range from biographers and translators to cartoonists and museum curators, with a strong emphasis on literary culture, the making of books, and the human stories behind art. The host is known for careful, prepared questioning, a warm interview style, and a knack for drawing out practical insights about publishing, storytelling, and curation. A notable throughline is the way personal memory and intellectual curiosity illuminate broade... more

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Recent guests on The Virtual Memories Show include:

1. Ali Trotta
2. Bob Sikoryak
3. Katie Skelly
4. Colin Asher
5. Heather Cass White
6. Paul Gravett
7. Luis Mendo
8. Benoit Denizet-Lewis

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