• Episode 176 - A Roundtable about the art of Hunt Emerson.
    Jun 28 2025

    This week Tony is re-joined by Eamonn Clarke and Alan Henderson to talk about the artist that The Comics Journal calls 'The foremost underground style artist in the UK'.

    The boys discuss all Hunt's various projects from all areas of publishing - from 'The Fortean Times', to 'The Beano', his work for Knockabout Press and even his long running strip for 'Fiesta Magazine'. Truly a man of the people.

    You can follow Eamonn at 'The Mega City Book Club' by clicking here. And you can go buy some Penguin-based comics from Alan by visiting his store right here.

    Many thanks for listening.

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Episode 175 - Johnny Cannon and Influences in Comics.
    Jun 21 2025

    This week comics cartoonist, podcaster and scholar Johnny Cannon joins Tony to chat about all things comics with an emphasis on what influences us as comics makers.

    Be warned - We get pretty deep and dance off in all directions.

    Big thanks to Johnny - you can find all his comics by clicking on this link. You can also have a listen to his own comics podcast 'In Full Disclosure' right here.

    Many thanks for listening.

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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • Episode 174 - Clarke and Esmond on Scarfe!
    Apr 28 2025

    This episode Tony is re-joined by the host of the Mega City Book Club Eamonn Clarke to talk about the third cartoonist in their Trilogy (of sorts) the legend that is Gerald Scarfe.

    This giant of cartooning, animation, stage design and more is discussed in detail. Plus mention of a few cocktails sipped at his London bar.

    Not one to be missed.

    Don't forget to go listen to some more histories of comics, mostly British ones, at the Mega City Book Club by clicking right here.

    Many thanks for listening.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Episode 173 - Tribute Press - 5 years and a Kickstarter.
    Mar 7 2025

    This week Adam and Tony discuss five whole years of Tribute Press and launch the Spring catalogue Kickstarter live on the air.

    You can also back this by going to this handy link!

    Listen out for the post credits audio to a fellow Tribute chap who called in but wasn't answered!!!

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    36 mins
  • Episode 172 - A Christmas Chat with Alan, Santa and Curt Swan.
    Dec 11 2024

    This week Tony is re-joined by his buddy Alan Henderson to chat all things DC Comics Presents #67.

    In this issue Superman teams up with Santa to fight the rather creepy Toyman. The boys talk Curt Swan and the tradition of Santa in comics from the last eighty years. Alan also gives us some tips on his favourite books of the year.

    Have a listen and let us know your thoughts.

    You can find Alan here at his Penned Guin site. His comics make great gifts for the season.

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Episode 171 - Grim Scary Tales with TBH Comics.
    Oct 27 2024

    On the new episode I welcome the guys from TBH Comics to dig into the makings of their new Horror Comics Kickstarter - Grim Scary Tales: New Nightmares.

    This is a great one to learn about what goes into both a horror comics anthology and how to work that pesky Kickstarter algorithm.

    Have a listen to Kieron Squires, Damian Edwardson and Dan Butcher on their comics insights and a few blue jokes along the way.

    And a BIG thanks to Dave Sim for the intro this week.

    Many thanks for listening.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Episode 170 - Giles, Eamonn and a University.
    Oct 26 2024

    This week myself and Eamonn talk about the cartooning genius that was Giles. We also take a trip to The University of Kent and meet with Christine who took us through their extensive collection from the man, the cartoonist, the farmer, the sailor, the humourist that is a British Institution.

    You can discover the brilliance of this archive for yourself by visiting them online here.

    You can also see a website post on the visit with Eamonn here.

    And don't forget to head over to the Mega City Book Club podcast for more of the same!

    Many thanks for listening.

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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • Episode 169 - A Final Cut with Cliff and Ian.
    Oct 10 2024

    This month Tony is joined by two comics artists to discuss Charles Burns and his recent comic Final Cut.

    The excellent double-act of Cliff (Tony Osmond is a Movie Star) Cumber and Ian (Hellbreaker) Ashcroft sit down and do a deep dive on what works and what doesn't in this new release. We are humbled to have two great artists discuss this landmark work.

    You can find Cliff over at his Substack here and Ian over at his Patreon right here. Both more than worth subscribing to!

    Many thanks for listening.

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    1 hr and 49 mins