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A comics podcast by cartoonists Katie Skelly and Sally Madden. Support the show and get bonus episodes at patreon.com/thicklinespod.

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Latest Episodes

Full episode at patreon.com/thicklinespod.

Sally quizzes Katie using only content sourced from Goodreads. Plus: a trip to Stuart Ng Books, why you should see Stars on Ice, and much more.

Catch Sally at FLOP in Minneapolis, MN on May 23 & 24: http... more

Katie and Sally return to discuss I Ate the Whole World to Find You by Rachel Ang (Drawn & Quarterly, 2025). Featuring: Goodreads mania, Camus, and Sue/Emily. Enjoy the show!

Read "Thalassophobia" by Rachel Ang: overland.org.au/previous-iss... more

Full episode at patreon.com/thicklinespod.

Katie and Sally talk MoCCA, Marc by Sofia, and "Kookie" issues 1 and 2 by John Stanley and Bill Williams (Dell, 1962).

Read Kookie: lastofthespinnerrackjunkies2.blogspot.com/2017/06/kookie-by-joh... more

Katie and Sally are joined by Brian Baynes (Bubbles Fanzine, Bubbles Con, Brian's Books) to discuss Nobody's Fool: The Life and Times of Schlitzie the Pinhead by Bill Griffith (Abrams, 2019).

Follow Brian on Instagram: www.instagram.com/bub... more

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Recent Guests

Brian Baynes
Creator of Bubbles Fanzine and Bubbles Con
Bubbles (fanzine)
Episode: 173 - Step Right Up with Brian Baynes
Cara Gormley
Visual artist and recording artist, co-host of the podcast Adventure Services
Adventure Services
Episode: 161 Arrugas/Wrinkles by Paco Roca with His Name Was Dusk PART ONE
Siobhán Gallagher
Author and Cartoonist
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Episode: 159- Make Me a Woman with Siobhán Gallagher
Mattie Lubchansky
An award-winning American artist and cartoonist.
Episode: 158 The Far Side by Gary Larson with Mattie Lubchansky
Frances Cordelia Beaver
Cartoonist, filmmaker, and musician
Episode: 151- The Pervert with Frances Cordelia Beaver
Molly Colleen O'Connell
Artist and comics historian, author of Pebbles and The Shriekers.
Episode: 150- Surfing The Crimson Wave with Molly Colleen O'Connell
Anya Davidson
Esteemed cartoonist and professor at the School of the Arts Institute of Chicago
School of the Arts Institute of Chicago
Episode: 147 - The Charming Bad Man Industrial Complex with Anya Davidson
Julius Mordecai Pinckes
Painter, printmaker, and multidisciplinary artist
Episode: 147 - The Charming Bad Man Industrial Complex with Anya Davidson
Em Crank
Comic book enthusiast and fan of indie comics
Episode: *TEASER* 146 - Boots on the Ground: SPX 2024

Hosts

Katie Skelly
Co-host of Thick Lines; cartoonist with a focus on comics critique and authorial work.
Sally Madden
Co-host of Thick Lines; cartoonist with deep insights into comics history and artists.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 117 ratings
  • Make your bed, read comics and listen to Thick Lines. The hosts have introduced me to very different comics from the big two. But still some love for the capes

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Monibolis
    3 months ago
  • The best podcast on comics

    Katie and Sally love comics and it shows. The only comics podcast not wrapped up in nostalgia. Very smart. A++

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MarlysMaybonne
    Canada3 years ago
  • Primo Comics Pod

    Thick Lines is one of if not *the* premium comics podcasts out there, especially for fans of indie comix and manga. It’s one of the few sources of comics analysis that is insightful and fun. Katie and Sally are truly a gift.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AwfulQuiet
    United States3 years ago
  • MY FAVE COMICS POD!

    KATIE AND SALLY ARE THE BEST I WILL NEVER MISS AN EP!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HAHAYEAHOK
    United States3 years ago
  • Perfect Podcast for adults who turned on by comic books, but may be turned off by comic shops

    The Thick Lines podcast, hosted by Katie Skelley and Sally Madden, is a delightful haven for non-pretentious comic book fans. What sets this podcast apart is the infectious enthusiasm of its hosts, who bring a genuine love for comics to every episode. Katie and Sally's approach is refreshingly down-to-earth and relatable, devoid of any pretentiousness that might alienate casual fans.

    Their discussions are infused with humor, making even complex comic book themes accessible and enjoyable. The h... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    has sex with songs
    United States3 years ago

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The hosts' passion for comics shines through in every episode.

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159- Make Me a Woman with Siobhán Gallagher
Q: How did you first come into Vanessa Davis' work?
I think I must have come across her work on Tumblr around 2010.
159- Make Me a Woman with Siobhán Gallagher
Q: Siobhán, will you tell us a little bit about your book?
It's called Full of Myself, a graphic memoir that tackles body image and the influences of pop culture on women's self-perception.
*TEASER* 159- Dilbert with Mattie Lubchansky
Q: What inspired you to become the creator of Dilbert?
The idea that a 50-year-old man would post a photo of his abs to win a fight on Twitter tickled me in a way that I could not shake.
158 The Far Side by Gary Larson with Mattie Lubchansky
Q: What advice do you have to give to young cartoonists like me?
Start and finish something. Don't get too precious about it, just create.
158 The Far Side by Gary Larson with Mattie Lubchansky
Q: What's your current favorite comic book?
Lubchansky mentioned 'Watchmen' as a basic favorite and 'Boy Island' as something they recently enjoyed.

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A lively comics-focused discussion featuring two cartoonists who dissect single-issue books, graphic novels, and broader pop-culture history through a feminist, artist-led lens. Episodes mix rigorous analysis of art design, narrative structure, and ethics with personal anecdotes, author histories, and cross-promotional moments from conventions and industry events. Noteworthy are deep dives into less mainstream works, thoughtful handling of sensitive subjects, and a collaborative, down-to-earth vibe that makes complex comics topics approachable for both casual readers and industry professionals.

A standout element is the duo's dual vantage as practitioners and critics, which often leads to practical takeaways for creators and brands alike, ... more

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