239 - FROM THE FLOOR OF TRUE BELIEVERS OF COMIC FESTIVAL 2020!

Back from their travels, the ACP gang break down their recent convention going trips, share some audio from the shop floor and talk about the amazing work and people you see on the indie comic show circuit!

Great stuff to check out this week -  True Believers Comics Festival 2020, Sarah Millman, NPC Tea KS, Sara Dunkerton, Mulp, Dan Whitehead, Rich Carrington, Sarah Gordon, The Wicker Owl burning, Atomic Hercules KS,  Thought Bubble Festival, Kelly Crimson: Psychic Punk, Count Crowley Reluctant Midnight Monster Hunter

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238 - ANGOULEME AND COMICS FROM EUROPE! (W / IRINA POLIANINA)

Comics events are about to kick off big time, and this week the gang talk about the major one that is happening in France, the Angoulême Festival. Its a mecca of art, storytelling and more and who better to talk about what it is and what's there than Irina from Europe Comics! There’s plenty of talk about the event, some great books to look out for in the next few months and plenty of other great stuff. Mix that with some great indie comic recommendations and its another show not to be missed!

Great stuff to check out this week -  Europe Comics, Angoulême Festival, True Believers Comics Festival 2020, Atomic Hercules KS, Galaxy Grappling Alliance KS, Heads KS, ELCAF, Thought Bubble Festival, The Protector 1, The Last Sheriff 6, Human Beings

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233 - OUR FAVOURITE COMICS OF 2019!

As the year ends, it's time for the ACP gang to look back over the past twelve months in the world of comics and pick out their favourites of the year to recommend once again. Not only was it almost impossible to narrow that done to one pick, but the ACP listeners also joined in and we read out their choices too. What that means is that this is a show with an endless list of names, titles and shows that you're going to be adding to your wishlists. ENJOY!

Vince's PicksOuter Darkness, Daniel Warren Johnson, Garth Ennis, TKO Studios, Thought Bubble 2019, Zoe Thorogood

Dan's Picks
Our Final Halloween, Dave Kennedy, John Tucker, Fair Spark Books, True Believer 2019, iPad Paperlike Screen Cover

Tony's Picks
In Waves, Enrico Marini, Jon Hickman, Europe Comics, NCS Fest, Cliff Cumber

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232 - ILLUSTRATION, MODERN ART AND PROMOTING COMICS! (W / PEONY GENT)

This week Vince and Tony are joined by creator and artist in residence at the House of Illustration, Peony Gent. They talk about her work, working for No Brow, her new artist residency and more. Theres also some great indie recommendations and a bit of listener audio from on high!

Great stuff to check out this week - Peony Gent, Park Bench Kensington, Uxbridge Road, No Brow Press, The House of Illustration, Thought Bubble, Internet Crusader, Avery Hill Publishing, The Sons of El Topo , Archaia Comics, Breaklands, Justin Jordan

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228 - THE THOUGHT BUBBLE 2019 SHOW!

This week the gang talk about their Thought Bubble 2019 experience and have a raft of interviews to showcase their adventure over the weekend!

Great stuff to check out this week - Thought Bubble 2019, Dave Kennedy, Tales of Science Fiction, Al Davison, James Lawrence, The Legend of La Mariposa, The Knifepoint Horror Anthology, Luke Halsall, The Anomaly Squad, Jane Sayer, The Belles, Pete Taylor, Seven Sagas of Silverbeard, Michael Lomon, Nikki Draws, Alan Henderson, The Penned Guin, Umar Ditta, Lad: The Homecoming, Dave Clifford, 7 Shades: Hells Belles, Chip Collective, Living with Cancer, Amanda Eleanor Tribble, Mega City Podcast, Bam Comic Art and Zine Fair!

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227 - RECOMMENDAPALOOZA!

After a long Thought Bubble weekend, the three amigos sit around to recommend a whole bunch of indie comics and creators you should check out, talk about some big comic shop news, youtube videos, dramatic readings and generally have a jolly old time in the name of comics!

Great stuff to check out this week - Tomb of the White Horse, Surrealsville, Park Bench Kensington Park, Lad: The Homecoming, Starblazer, Franktober, Count Crowley, Starblazer, Rocks, Money Shot

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225 - 2019 HALLOWEEN SPECIAL! (W / ARTNINETWO)

It's that time of year again when the ghouls come out to play, the creatures of the nights emerge from the darkness, and the ACP spend a show talking about horror for the yearly Halloween Special! This time around they are joined by Damian and H of ArtNineTwo studios to talk about all things horror comics, field questions from listeners, recommend some awesome indie comics and Dan Butcher reveals his narration chops when announcing the latest competition guest!

Great stuff to check out this week - ArtNineTwo, Damian Edwardson, Pencilling the J, Pre-Mortis, Fiends of the Eastern Front, Arkham Asylum, The Forbidden Brides, Shane Oakley, In Waves, AJ Dungo, Women Do Not Creep by Daylight, Vera Greentea, The Living and the Dead, Fantagraphics, Thought Bubble 2019

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223 - GET READY FOR THOUGHT BUBBLE 2019! (W / CHLOE GREEN)

With the mighty Thought Bubble Festival 2019 mere weeks away, the ACP focus on what to expect from the show with one of the group of awesome people organising the event, Chloe Green! Theres chat of the new venues, events happening during the weekend and also talk of other conventions too. We've got con fever!!

Great stuff to check out this week - Thought Bubble 2019, Thought Bubble Twitter, New York Comic Con 2019, Lakes Comic Festival 2019, Comixology, Travelling Man, Illustrate in Mind, Rok the God KS, The Last Sheriff KS, Nottingham Comic Con 2019 KS, Americana, Luke Healy, Mooncop, Tom Gauld, Reaper, The Stand, Trap, Matthew Burnait, Dargaud

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222 - COMIC TALK AND LEAMINGTON COMIC CON 2019!

This week it's some good old fashioned comic talk and interviews from the floor of Leamington Comic Con 2019. Not only that but there's the John Wagner/Dan Cornwell panel (moderated by the great Olly MacNamee) too!

Great stuff to check out this week - Leamington Comic Con 2019, Hellbound Media, Adam Falp, Darrel Forpe, Kev Couling, Thought Bubble 2019, Skyscraper KS, Slugfest, Rok the God, Alex J. Brady, Al Snows Toxic Fandom interview

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213 - THE COMIC MAKING PROCESS: WRITING! (W / DAVID HINE)

The first show in the ACP's special 'The Comic Making Process' series kicks off in grand style, as the gang talk the writing process with David Hine (Sonata, XMen, Spawn). They talk about writing different kinds of projects, indie publishing and so much more. Plus theres (mostly) recommendations for your reading and the usual Awesome Pod comic book fun!

Great stuff to check out this week - David Hine, Sonata, The Marked, Thought Bubble, Nice, Hackney Comic and Zine Fair, Deaths Head, Death Wish, Batman: The Night Walker

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169 - THOUGHT BUBBLE, EUROPE COMICS AND THE WORLD OF JOHN TUCKER! (W / JOHN TUCKER)

Its a bumper episode this week as not only do the gang have a guest but there’s an exclusive interview from Thought Bubble! The gang are joined by comic book humour machine John Tucker for a riotous chat about his work, methods and his  first year on the convention circuit. Theres hilarity, laughs and also thought provoking chatter tucked in there somewhere along with yet more fantastic indie book recommendations. If that wasnt enough theres a great interview with Irina of Europe Comics, taken at Thought Bubble 2018!

Great stuff to check out this week: John Tucker, Tuckers Podcaster Delight Bundle, Europe Comics, Thought Bubble, Gunshow, Paul Moore, Todd Oliver, Andy Barron, Charles H. Raymond, Killtopia, Dave Cook, BHP Comics, Signatur, Jennie Gyllblad, 1999, Noah Van Sciver, Overlord KS, Little Heroes Just Giving Campaign, Bristol Comic and Zine Fair, Nottingham Comic Con, 

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168 - COMICS, QUESTIONS AND MORE COMICS!

It's just Vince and Tony this week, recording a show early that is stuffed to the gills with amazing comic recommendations for listeners to check out and add to their wishlists. There’s also some great questions and more.

Great stuff to check out this week: 32 Kills, Mike Garley, Andy Clift, Comichaus, Saga Volta Vol 1, Europe Comics, Ahoy Comics, The Wrong Earth,  7 Shades, Deadstar Publishing, Realm of the Damned: SIgnum Draconis, Pye Parr, NoBrow Comics, Kingdom, Erol vs Evil, Darrel Thorpe,  Pipedream Comics, Down the Tubes, Thought Bubble Festival 2018

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167 - COMIC ARTWORK, PORTFOLIO AND KIA WORDSMITH! (W / IAN ASHCROFT)

This week Vince, Dan and Tony speak to an indie comics newcomer who is going to explode onto the scene with the Accent UK book 'Kia Wordsmith', Ian Ashcroft. They talk a lot about art processes, comic book and illustration influences and discuss the world of the portfolio review. There’s also a delve into the dreamscape world of Kia Wordsmith, its future, conventions and more. Plus there’s also room for some amazing comic book recommendations as always.

Great stuff to check out this week: Ian Ashcroft, Dave West, Kia Wordsmith, Accent UK, Andy Bloor, Jae Lee, Hilda Trailer, 32 Kills, Erol vs Evil, Captain Cosmic KS, Matt Garvey, The Devil in Disguise, Western Noir, Kristina Baczynski, Retrograde Orbit, Avery Hill Publications, The Jettisons - All Time Top 3 Podcast, Pipedream Comics, Down the Tubes, Thought Bubble Festival 2018

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166 - NEXUS, BADGER, COMICS AND PROSE WITH MIKE BARON!

The Awesome Pod got a chance to talk about one of the legendary names in independent comics, Mike Baron (Nexus, Badger) this week, and the gang talk about his extensive list of credits, his writing philosophy, how he began his comics career with Steve Rude, moving to prose and more. There’s also talk about some recent comic events, upcoming events and some brilliant comic recommendations.

Great stuff to check out this week: Mike Baron, Steve Rude, Nexus, Badger, Banshees, Nexus Animated Short, NICE, Comic Mart, Thought Bubble, Charles Raymond, Death Inc, Martin Simpson, The Needleman, Wine and Zine, Wine and Zine Anthology, John Tucker, Adrift

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165 - AN AWESOME WHAT IF SELECTION!

Its just Vince, Dan and Tony tonight and they take on the task of pitching character arcs suggested by the Awesome Pod listeners! That leads to some interesting character discussion as 3 lifelong comic fans go to town on characters they love. Theres also some great indie book recommendations, bad segways and more.

Great stuff to check out this week: Silver Surfer, Aaron Rackley, Punisher, , D.R. and Quinch, Judge Dredd, Kia Wordsmith, Ian Ashcroft, NoBrow, Thought Bubble, Mahoneys, Hard Line Comics, Richard Carrington, A Walk Through Hell, Luisa, Humanoids

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159 - PITCHING YOUR COMICS TO PUBLISHERS! (W / DAVE WHITE)

This week the ACP gang begin their in-depth look into the world of comic book pitches, and are joined by returning guest Dave White of Avery Hill Publishing! Together they discuss the do's and don'ts of pitching your graphic novel to an indie publisher, discuss things to think about when putting your project together, the importance of communication and so much more! There's also a brilliant range of books to check out, chat about recent comic events and as always plenty of laughs to be had.

Great stuff to check out this week: Dave White, Avery Hill Publishing, Avery Hill September Offer, A Projection, Permanent Press, Metroland, The Great North Wood, Tillie Walden, On a Sunbeam, Spinning, Katriona Chapman, Follow Me In, Retrograde - Orbit, Thought Bubble, The Comics Summit, Image Comics Submissions,  Oh S**t It's Kim and Kim, The Bog Road, Barry Keegan, Europe Comics, The Desert Star, The Day of Chaos, Judge Dredd: Trifecta

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117 - COMIC TALK AND REVIEWS APLENTY!

This week it's just Vince, Dan and Tony. One has been to Thought Bubble, one has sat on the Iron Throne, and one has a bad cold and feels sorry for himself - and all three want to talk nothing but comics!

Great stuff to check out this week: Thought Bubble 2017, Cog Life, Medisin Vol 1, Impossible, Markosia Comics, Carthago Adventures, No Brow, Dalston Monsterz, Babyteeth, Aftershock Comics, Sexcastle, Kyle Starks

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115 - WINE, ZINES & CREATIVE COLLECTIVES! (W / BRYONY EVANS AND CLAIRE SPILLER)

This week the ACP crew are joined by Bryony Evans and Claire Spiller, two parts of the new comics and art creative Wine and Zine! They talk about the benefits of creators coming together to make and market comics, the organisation process, gender swapping characters and so much more. Theres talk about Claires book 'Lost Light', Bryonys upcoming Dog Charity zine, Thought Bubble, Donkey Wine, Cat Cafes, bad google searches and everyone apologises to Claire's mum for their potty mouths. Its a fun episode not to be missed!

Great stuff to check out this week: Wine and Zine, Bryony Evans, Claire Spiller, Lost Light, Swap, Doggo Fanzine, Digby is a Wizard, Pollquest, India Swift, The Girl and the Glim, Good Comics, Tracht, Sub Diablo: King Crab Kebabs, Darrel Forpe, Thought Bubble 2017, Bristol Comic and Zine Fair, Nottingham Comic Con KS Anthology

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114 - FANTASY COMICS! (W / MD PENMAN)

This week the gang are joined by MD Penman (Eimurian Tales) to step into the epic world of the Fantasy genre! From the mighty Conan to the political world of Westeros, all things fantastical are discussed, from the challenge of creating these vast world, character design and more. Theres plenty of talk about Marks brilliant story 'Eimurian Tales' and his process of creating a unique character-driven fantasy world and artwork. Theres also more Game of Thrones talk than we've ever had before, a game of 'Is this Fantasy?', some great listener questions and also a bit of video game talk too!

Plus this week we have an amazing intro courtesy of Scott Psionic, check out his great work here!

Great stuff to check out this week: MD Penman, Eimurian Tales, The Waterbringer Vol 1, Vietnam Zombie Holocaust, Cult Empire Comics, Turok, Whispers in the Walls, Humanoids, Barbarian Lord, Mat Smith, By Chance or Providence, Becky Cloonan, The Marquis Inferno, Guy Davis, Berserk, Blade of the Immortal, The Legend of La Mariposa, Thought Bubble 2017, Nottingham Comic Con 2017, Nottingham Comic Con Charity KS Campaign

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CONVENTION SPECIAL - NCC AND THOUGHT BUBBLE 2016!!

Its an extra special convention... er... special, as the Awesome Pod has a plethera of convention audio joy to give you. First up is a couple of panels from Nottingham Comic Con 2016. A fantastic small press panel featuring the likes of Rachael Smith, Dan Berry, Chris Imber and Nick Prolix, and then the Awesome Pod panel itself, all about small press and why you should choose it.

If thats not enough, then check out some great interviews that come direct from the floor of Thought Bubble 2016! Emily Owen (Pup & Grumpicorn) managed to chat to some amazing creators about their new work and we've got the exclusive audio for you.

Its a jamboree of convention audio joy, so check it out!

Also, big shout out to the guys at Geek Force for recording the panel audio. Check them out!