In this episode, we are going to get to know how Ngozi Ukazu became Ngozi Ukazu.

In 2013, Ngozi created called Check, Please! The webcomic follows vlogger and figure-skater turned ice-hockey player Eric "Bitty" Bittle as he enters college.Bitty deals with hockey culture, toxic masculinity, as well as his identity as a gay man. Oh, he also bakes delicious pies.

In 2018, First Second brought Ngozi’s Check, Please! To print and the book became a massive success!

Please note that this interview was recorded some months ago BEFORE I knew just what I should be doing with my microphones. I considered re-recording the interview but there is just something magical about learning of a friend’s history in the moment.

Let’s get to know Ngozi Ukazu!