Drawing a Dialogue

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