THE AWESOME COMICS PODCAST

THE AWESOME COMICS PODCAST

The Awesome Comics Podcast

Episodes 100
Avg. Duration 1h 58m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.9 (27)
Since Jul 2024
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
99%
Hosting
feed.podbean.com

About This Podcast

The podcast where the best in the small press comics scene make one hell of a big noise! The Awesome Comics Podcast is a podcast where the best and brightest in the world of small press and independent comic books get their time to shine. You’ll find out about books you’ve never heard of but you will love. Theres great informative interviews with creators, full of helpful tips for any aspiring comic book creator just starting out. Theres also a ridiculous amount of humour running throughout. Listen, laugh and leave us a review to let us know what you think!

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Recent Episodes

Episode 571 - Talking About the Saint of Comics!

Jun 08, 2026 1h 47m

A classic adventuring rogue returns to the pages of comics this week, as Simon Templar aka 'The Saint' returns. To talk about the character, the pulpy origins and its new modernisation are the Green…

Episode 570 - Hot Comics and even Hotter Talk!

Jun 01, 2026 1h 51m

Get yourself a cold one and sit back with us as the three amigos as we discuss some hot topics and ask some hard questions, all in the name of loving comics! Expect chat about free pull lists, small…

Episode 569 - Crafting Big Action Indie Comics!

May 25, 2026 2h 5m

This week we travel to a world of giant mechs, complicated person arcs, story twists and epic non stop action. That world is the backdrop of Sokyo X, and we were lucky enough to chat to its creator…

Episode 568 - Finding Comfort in Comics!

May 18, 2026 2h 27m

It's an EPIC one this week as the pod trio sit back in the ACP towers and talk about a number of topics, especially the grand topic of 'what are our comfort comics?'. Expect some unexpected picks…

Episode 567 - 50 Years of Hunt Emerson Comics!

May 10, 2026 1h 59m

As an indie and small press show, its only fitting that this week we talk to one of the great of UK underground comics, and all round legend of the scene Hunt Emerson! From his new retrospective…

Episode 566 - Do I Look Like a Joke to You?

May 04, 2026 2h 12m

What makes a comic funny? What should you think about when crafting a humour comic? What on earth would you think if you met a man with a steamroller for a head? Are face huggers friendly? Well those…

Episode 565 - What do you do when The Machine is Broken?

Apr 27, 2026 1h 58m

After appearing in the recommendation of last weeks show, 'The Machine is Broken' gets the spotlight even more as its creator Jared Sarnie joins us this week to talk about his work, influences,…

Episode 564 - What Format is best for Comics?

Apr 20, 2026 2h

Big comic, little comic or webcomic? Whats best for you? Well we talk about that and more this week, and joining us is the creator of 'Republik', Jay Horner. The conversation flies From his own work,…

Episode 563 - Going in Blind... and Bagged!

Apr 13, 2026 2h 8m

This week the three amigos hang out in ACP Towers and talk about buying comics sight unseen because of creators and the new 'hotness' in comics that is Blind Bags! There is a live opening of an issue…

Episode 562 - When is it a good time to Scratch?

Apr 06, 2026 1h 52m

This week we talk to all round comics entrepreneur and champion of comics Shane Chebsey to talk about his own publishing endeavours, stories and the exciting new indie comic show Comics Assemble! We…

Episode 561 - Storytelling, Spies and Mental Health!

Mar 30, 2026 1h 50m

This week we had a chance tot talk to Nick Goode about his writing and his brilliant comic 'SUSSEX', about the traumatic experiences of a spy in WWII. Its a wonderful conversation about storytelling,…

Episode 560 - Gary Groth talks 50 Years of Fantagraphics!

Mar 23, 2026 1h 46m

In 2026 one of the champions of comics publishing, the mighty Fantagraphics, celebrates 50 years of publishing and who better to talk about the past, present and future with us than Gary Groth…

Episode 559 - Breaking the Grid with Jesse Lonergan!

Mar 16, 2026 1h 41m

This week we're joined by breakout comics creator Jesse Lonergan (Drome) to talk about all things artwork, comics narrative, influences, artistic process and what its like being a ten year overnight…

Episode 558 - Can you Weaponise Nostalgia?

Mar 09, 2026 2h 12m

Step back into the time machine this week as we talk about the glory days of weeklies comics and the IPs that inspired an entire generation of creators. Joining us is Ian Matthews (Razarhawk, Truck…

Episode 557 - Is this the Galaxies Greatest Comic?

Mar 02, 2026 2h 13m

This week we do something that we've never done before on the ACP. We read, rate and talk in-depth about the latest issue of 2000AD! Does it hook in new readers? Are the stories killer? Is Judge…

Episode 556 - The Three Amigos Decompress Themselves Again!

Feb 23, 2026 1h 47m

This week in the ACP Towers the three pod hosts step up to talk about all things comics like only they can. We talk about the value of online 'how to make comics' courses, decompression storytelling,…

Episode 555 - The Extreme Sport of Long Box Diving!

Feb 16, 2026 1h 48m

This week we're talking about the fine art of delving into comic long boxes, finding forgotten gems, flipping books and then chronicling the odd, wild ride of it all - and who better than the creator…

Episode 554 - Comics, Drugs and Rock and Roll!

Feb 09, 2026 1h 45m

Steve Lafler is a veteran indie and underground comics with a fantastic catalogue of books, and with another two books releasing in 2026 we had a good fortune to chat to him about those, his work…

Episode 553 - Going to The Pass with Katriona Chapman

Feb 02, 2026 1h 35m

This week one of our fave creators Katriona Chapman (Follow Me In, Breakwater) joins us to talk about the creation of her new book 'The Pass', out now from Fantagraphix! From subtle character work,…

Episode 552 - Do Comics Turn You On or Off?

Jan 26, 2026 2h 16m

What draws you to comics and what would stop you from picking them up? Thats what we at the ACP tackle this week, and joined by the legend behind ACP Recommends, Craig Shields. Its a drive into…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does THE AWESOME COMICS PODCAST have?

THE AWESOME COMICS PODCAST has published 100 episodes since July 2024, covering topics in Animation & Manga, Arts.

Is THE AWESOME COMICS PODCAST still active?

THE AWESOME COMICS PODCAST is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 1h 58m.

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