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Illustrator and creator Sarah McIntyre is this episodes guest. Sarah has a huge back catalogue of books and comics for children from the Kevin series she creates with writer Philip Reeve to her most recent book, Don't Call Me Grumpycorn which she wrote and illustrated. Sarah discusses her career and the processes she goes through in creating her books as well as some great advice for getting started. More importantly we discuss her hats, as they are just awesome. Tom reviews Neurotic Fiction by Joe Stone and Mike and Pete reach the penultimate episode of their Comic Genre World Cup series. Nikki and Ian review Gamayun Tales 2 by Alexader Utkin plus have a look at the brand new That Comic Smell Comic which will be released very soon by the That Comic Smell Team. We have a show sponsor. Buy Small Press Online is the brand new comics marketplace! Looking for a place to purchase the latest in what small press has to offer? Or are you a creator looking to build an online store? Then this site is just right for you. Head over to buysmallpress.com and start exploring today. Thank you for listening. http://www.comicartpodcast.uk Twitter: @comicartfestpod Facebook: Comic Art Podcast Instagram: ComicArtPodcast Also on YouTube Find all about the festival at http://www.comicartfestival.com Logo designed by Pete Taylor at http://www.thismanthispete.com Contributions by Mike Williams (@CthulhuPunk) Pete Taylor (@thismanthispete) and Tom Stewart (@thatcomicsmell). Music used with permission by Alfie Rackley

Its Christmas and to celebrate Mike and Pete decided to challenge the whole podcast team to give them our Comic Fantasy Stocking Fillers so we did. We all got together for a good old Skype call (none of that Zoom nonsense for us). The fantasy stocking fillers we covered were: 1. Superpower 2. Hairstyle 3. Hideout/base 4. Pet 5. Weapon 6. Sidekick 7. Catchphrase 8. Vehicle 9. Tech/Magic item/gadget 10. Costume 11. Theme tune 12. Team (to join) So please do enjoy our festive episode which was a riot to do. We wish everyone a Merry Christmas a a much better 2021. Thank you, as ever for listening. Thank you for listening. http://www.comicartpodcast.uk Twitter: @comicartfestpod Facebook: Comic Art Podcast Instagram: ComicArtPodcast Also on YouTube Find all about the festival at http://www.comicartfestival.com Logo designed by Pete Taylor at http://www.thismanthispete.com Contributions by Mike Williams (@CthulhuPunk) Pete Taylor (@thismanthispete) and Tom Stewart (@thatcomicsmell). Music used with permission by Alfie Rackley

We return to discuss Only Yesterday, a Ghibli movie written and directed by Isao Takahata and was released in 1991. Listen to what Nikki and Ian got from the movie, which is surprisingly two very different view points. Music: Easy by Crowander

Pete and Mike are joined by comic writer, artist and all round great guy Mark Hughes to battle it out in the first of the semi finals of their Genre World Cup. This time they discuss the genres of zombies and superheroes. Surely an obvious winner here? Listen and find out. Thank you for listening. http://www.comicartpodcast.uk Twitter: @comicartfestpod Facebook: Comic Art Podcast Instagram: ComicArtPodcast Also on YouTube Find all about the festival at http://www.comicartfestival.com Logo designed by Pete Taylor at http://www.thismanthispete.com Contributions by Mike Williams (@CthulhuPunk) Pete Taylor (@thismanthispete) and Tom Stewart (@thatcomicsmell). Music used with permission by Alfie Rackley

As we enter into another UK lockdown, the Comic Art Festival Podcast brings back Mike and Pete having a good old chat with Gustavo Vargas. Gustavo, who is best known for his Peruvian cyber punk comics, currently has PUNO live on kickstarter. He chats to Mike and Pete about this comic and what influences his work. Tom is back this time recording whilst walking and discussing the comic Holly by Steven Ingram. Ian and Nikki have a chat too including discussions on comics Murder Volume 1 by John Tucker, Haru Part 2 by Joe Latham, Biscuits Assorted by Jenny Robins and the 1st Marvel Warhammer 40k comic, Marneus Calgar by Keiron Gillen and Jacen Burrows. They also have a look at what Thought Bubble has coming up for their online comic convention taking place on the 14th and 15th November. Thank you for listening. http://www.comicartpodcast.uk Twitter: @comicartfestpod Facebook: Comic Art Podcast Instagram: ComicArtPodcast Also on YouTube Find all about the festival at http://www.comicartfestival.com Logo designed by Pete Taylor at http://www.thismanthispete.com Contributions by Mike Williams (@CthulhuPunk) Pete Taylor (@thismanthispete) and Tom Stewart (@thatcomicsmell). Music used with permission by Alfie Rackley

Well 2020 has been a bit, well average to say the least, however the Lakes International Comic Art Festival managed to put smiles on every comic lovers face with a wonderful online festival of comics. In this episode Ian and Nikki are joined by contributors Mike and Pete to discuss the weekend and the events that took place. You can catch up on all the videos from the weekend at www.comicartfestival.com. Also in this episode hear our new sound as we prepare for 2021's festival, so get prepared and pop the 15th to 17th October 2021 in your diary. Thank you for listening. http://www.comicartpodcast.uk Twitter: @comicartfestpod Facebook: Comic Art Podcast Instagram: ComicArtPodcast Also on YouTube Find all about the festival at http://www.comicartfestival.com Logo designed by Pete Taylor at http://www.thismanthispete.com Contributions by Mike Williams (@CthulhuPunk) Pete Taylor (@thismanthispete) and Tom Stewart (@thatcomicsmell). Music used with permission by Alfie Rackley

In an extra epsiode Mike and Pete look over the Comic Art Festival Live 2020 schedule and talk about what they're excitied for in a Mutterdowns preview. Enjoy! Thank you for listening. http://www.comicartpodcast.uk Twitter: @comicartfestpod Facebook: Comic Art Podcast Instagram: ComicArtPodcast Also on YouTube Find all about the festival at http://www.comicartfestival.com Logo designed by Pete Taylor at http://www.thismanthispete.com Contributions by Mike Williams (@CthulhuPunk) Pete Taylor (@thismanthispete) and Tom Stewart (@thatcomicsmell). Title Music used with permission: Don’t Fool Yourself by Pop Noir

Ian and Nikki are back after a hiatus which we discuss in this episode. The main feature however is a preview of the upcoming Comic Art Festival Live, hitting the internet on the 10th and 11th October 2020. Find out more about the free online comic event at www.comicartfestival.com. Tom is also on the episode looking at a load of kick starters currently ongoing and reviews Murder Vol.1 by the ever amazing John Tucker. We also review on the podcast Blackwood by Hannah Eaton and Back, Sack & Crack (& Brain) by Robert Wells who can be found on the LICAF Virtual Comics Clock Tower. Thank you for listening. http://www.comicartpodcast.uk Twitter: @comicartfestpod Facebook: Comic Art Podcast Instagram: ComicArtPodcast Also on YouTube Find all about the festival at http://www.comicartfestival.com Logo designed by Pete Taylor at http://www.thismanthispete.com Contributions by Mike Williams (@CthulhuPunk) Pete Taylor (@thismanthispete) and Tom Stewart (@thatcomicsmell). Title Music used with permission: Don’t Fool Yourself by Pop Noir

It's a review juggernaut of an episode in which I brought in the rest of the TCS crew to join me. So it's just over 2 hours long. We review everything from the latest Avery Hill Publishing releases, a Tribute Press title, Russel Mark Olson Art books & more. To V for Vendetta, Buck Rogers, Firepower and our personal reads. There is also chat on That Comics Smell's recent comic anthology announcement and some of our personal projects. Hope they just keep the place tidy before we get back! Unruly boys! Brought to you by: Tom Stewart Fernando Pons - @thatcomicsmell David Robertson - @fredeggcomics Mike Sedakat - @MikeSedakat Thank you for listening. http://www.comicartpodcast.uk Twitter: @comicartfestpod Facebook: Comic Art Podcast Instagram: ComicArtPodcast Also on YouTube Find all about the festival at http://www.comicartfestival.com Logo designed by Pete Taylor at http://www.thismanthispete.com Contributions by Mike Williams (@CthulhuPunk) Pete Taylor (@thismanthispete) and Tom Stewart(@uramyx). Title Music used with permission: Don’t Fool Yourself by Pop Noir

Well Ian and Nikki are sorting out ‘real life’ things so Mike and Pete have taken over the episode and continue the Comic Genre World Cup quarter finals. This time it’s Post Apocalyptic comics versus Horror comics and they have brought in a guest to help in the form of the gentleman that is Tony Esmond. Thank you for listening. http://www.comicartpodcast.uk Twitter: @comicartfestpod Facebook: Comic Art Podcast Instagram: ComicArtPodcast Also on YouTube Find all about the festival at http://www.comicartfestival.com Logo designed by Pete Taylor at http://www.thismanthispete.com Contributions by Mike Williams (@CthulhuPunk) Pete Taylor (@thismanthispete) and Tom Stewart(@uramyx). Title Music used with permission: Don’t Fool Yourself by Pop Noir