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Episode 48: In this episode, Cathy and remus discuss the on-going teacher shortage in the United States. We discuss various theories on why teachers to leave the profession, such as burnout, student behavior, and moral disagreement. What is the shortage, where is it happening, and why? (Note: There are occasional audio hiccups in this episode, sorry about that, my microphone is dying. It’s not you, it’s me.) Contact: Email, Twitter, Instagram For episode citation: https://comicarted.com/blog/2022/2/3/drawing-a-dialogue-episode-48

Episode 47: In this episode, Cathy shares her newly published book chapter, Comic Art Ed! Making Comics is for Everyone! She discusses the art education approach to K-12 comic book lesson development through five different pedagogical values: teamwork, ideation, literacy, self-actualization, and fun. Cartooning combines drawing and writing into its own unique learning and creating form. This chapter synthesizes the past decade of Cathy’s work helping develop the pedagogical field of making comics in the art classroom! For episode citation: https://comicarted.com/blog/2022/12/2/drawing-a-dialogue-episode-47

Episode 46: What is the PhD process like? In this episode, remus updates us on their PhD progress, specifically sharing how the qualifying exam goes and how dissertations are written. Cathy shares why she stopped at a master’s degree. Why get a PHD? What is it for? Let’s talk about it! For episode citation: https://comicarted.com/blog/2022/11/4/drawing-a-dialogue-episode-46

Episode 45: How can a drawing be transgender? Cathy and remus are joined by special guest Fi Stewart-Taylor to talk about the representation of transgender people in comics. Fi talks about what representation and inclusion is, including research into early webcomic trans representation before “the transgender tipping point.” For episode citation: https://comicarted.com/blog/2022/9/2/drawing-a-dialogue-episode-45

Episode 44: In this episode, remus discusses the way queer AIDS activists used art and comics as part of their activism during the the 1980s-1990s. They specifically talk about four art projects: the AIDS memorial quilt, work by activist group Gran Fury, the comics anthologies “Strip AIDS” and “Strip AIDS USA,” and David Wojnaworicz's “7 Miles A Second.” For episode citation: https://comicarted.com/blog/2022/8/5/drawing-a-dialogue-episode-44

Episode 43: The common definition of BL, the acronym for Boys Love, is “a genre consisting of male-male romantic fictions created by women and for women in Japan, previously known as yaoi.” But is it only women? Cathy and remus discuss the history, contemporary status, and transformative power of BL manga for queer representation, using the awesome expert panel hosted by The Japan Foundation NY as citation: “Boys' Love: The History and Transformation of BL in Asia.” Join us! For episode citation: https://comicarted.com/blog/2022/7/1/drawing-a-dialogue-episode-43

Episode 42: A chatty episode, remus and Cathy have a conversation catching up about life! remus shares where they are in regards to academia, new jobs and healing, and Cathy talks about finding balance. Also, are they making comics right now or what?! For episode citation: https://comicarted.com/blog/2022/6/3/drawing-a-dialogue-episode-42

Episode 41: In this episode, Cathy shares her graphic novels of the year! Cathy served as a judge for the LA Times Book Prize in the Graphic Novel/Comics category, and will be talking about the nominees and winner, as well as a few other favorites that didn’t make the list. Let’s talk about some good comics! For episode citation: https://comicarted.com/blog/2022/5/6/drawing-a-dialogue-episode-41

Episode 40: In this episode, remus shares how to do your own research! Learn best research practices, what’s up with academic publishing, and where to get your information… for free heheh. For episode citation: https://comicarted.com/blog/2022/4/1/drawing-a-dialogue-episode-40

Episode 39: Special guest Ross Hernandez join Cathy and remus to talk about how capitalism shapes the creation of comic books. We learn about different forms of labor, art’s relationship to capitalism, and how the comic book industry mashes these worlds together. Where are we right now, and what are our next steps forward? Capitalism is dying, and we should let it die. For episode citation: https://comicarted.com/blog/2022/3/4/drawing-a-dialogue-episode-39

Episode 38: In this episode, remus and Cathy introduce and discuss queer theory. remus shares the history of queer theory and how it can be used as a framework for thinking about comics and beyond! For episode citation: https://comicarted.com/blog/2022/2/4/drawing-a-dialogue-episode-38

Episode 37: Spurred by the recent media attention for the ban of her graphic novel The Breakaways, Cathy leads a discussion with remus on the value of sports in K-12 schools, House Bill 25 in Texas, and the rights of transgender student athletes. For episode citation: https://comicarted.com/blog/2021/12/3/drawing-a-dialogue-episode-37

Episode 36: In this episode, remus and Cathy discuss how ableism manifests in comics culture and shapes all our lives. Definitions of accessibility versus accommodations are shared, as well as discussion about disability justice in comics and schools. For episode citation: https://comicarted.com/blog/2021/11/5/drawing-a-dialogue-episode-36

Episode 35: In this episode, Cathy and remus use the work of scholar Tema Okun to look at how white supremacy culture has imbedded itself in our everyday lives, and share how together we can antidote and circumvent its characteristics with anti-racism work. For episode citation: https://comicarted.com/blog/2021/10/1/drawing-a-dialogue-episode-35

Episode 34: Cathy + remus are back! They talk about teaching during the pandemic, and the past, present and exciting future for Drawing a Dialogue. Thank you for your patience! For episode citation: https://comicarted.com/blog/2021/9/3/drawing-a-dialogue-episode-34

Episode 33: Cathy + remus share their favorite comics that influenced their own art. Cathy talks about 2000s zines + indie comics. remus talks about manga + Homestuck. Additionally, they both touch upon the stresses of being an educator during a pandemic. For episode citation: https://comicarted.com/blog/2020/10/23/drawing-a-dialogue-episode-33

Episode 32: Cathy + remus talk about the way propaganda has historically shaped the dominate United States way of thinking. remus discusses the propagandistic role of comics and superheroes in proliferating violent vigilanteism. Cathy discusses how history was taught with propagandistic intention, + shares ways the art classroom can illuminate historical context. For episode citation: https://comicarted.com/blog/2020/7/10/drawing-a-dialogue-episode-32

Episode 31: In this episode, Cathy + remus talk about police abolition, and what comics are capable (and NOT capable) of doing. Comics as an activist tool are discussed, as well as ways educators can work to eliminate police presence in schools. Solidarity forever. Black lives matter. For episode citation: https://comicarted.com/blog/2020/6/3/drawing-a-dialogue-episode-31

Episode 30: In this episode, Cathy + remus document the teaching + learning transition to distance learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Public university, private school + public school approaches are discussed based on public statements + personal impact. remus presents mutual aid pedagogy work + possibilities for disability justice, + Cathy provides updates on the Providence Public School state takeover + their pandemic response. For episode citation: https://comicarted.com/blog/2020/5/8/drawing-a-dialogue-episode-30

Episode 29: Cathy + remus discuss the contemporary role libraries play in the popularity of young adult graphic novels. remus discusses how libraries have changed their attitudes toward comics, moving from crusaders to advocates. Cathy talks about the new graphic memoirs Fights by Joel Christian Gill and Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe. She discusses the possibilities these books hold for educators + young adult readers, + using comics as a tool to approach difficult topics. For episode citation: https://comicarted.com/blog/2020/4/3/drawing-a-dialogue-episode-29