In this episode, Avery Hill Publishing’s Ricky Miller talks to George Wylesol about the cultural influences on his work in comics. He picks a favourite books, film, video game, TV shows and piece of music to discuss.

Our theme tune is an excerpt from 'Against' by Harlow Family Group and is used with kind permission.

In this episode, Avery Hill Publishing artist Lizzy Stewart (Walking Distance/Lights, Planets, People!) talks to Owen D. Pomery about his upcoming graphic novel The Hard Switch. They have a fascinating discussion about Owen’s creative process and his love of world-building, kiosks, and B-movies.

Our theme tune is an excerpt from 'Against' by Harlow Family Group and is used with kind permission.

In this episode we talk to Briggs about their newly-released graphic novel adaptation of Macbeth, and Ricky also tries out a new podcast format in this one! He asks Briggs to name a favourite film, piece of music, book, comic and TV show, and they discuss how these may have influenced Briggs's work and creativity over the years.

Our theme tune is an excerpt from 'Against' by Harlow Family Group and is used with kind permission.

In this episode we talk to Tillie Walden in honour of the five year anniversary of the release of her hugely successful graphic novel On a Sunbeam.

We chat with Tillie about the early origins of the comic, we go deep into some parts of the story and characters, and we even speculate about a potential sequel! (Spoiler alert - it's probably not going to happen.)

In this episode we talk to Ellice Weaver, the creator of Big Ugly. We talk world-building, being part of a cartooning couple, and loving your characters!

Our theme tune is an excerpt from 'Against' by Harlow Family Group and is used with kind permission.

In this episode we talk to Nicole Goux, the creator of Pet Peeves. We talk storytelling, manga, the struggle to make things… and writing embarrassing songs in college!

Our theme tune is an excerpt from 'Against' by Harlow Family Group and is used with kind permission.

In this episode we talk to Shanti Rai, the creator of Sennen. We talk mythology, anthropology and comic art... plus how chronic illness has affected Shanti's creative processes.

In this episode we talk to Tom Humberstone, the creator of Suzanne which came out last week. We do a deep dive into ideas about storytelling and writing, and find out about Tom’s early small press work creating (among other things) the well-loved UK comics anthology Solipsistic Pop.

Our theme tune is an excerpt from 'Against' by Harlow Family Group and is used with kind permission.

In this episode we talk to Taki Soma, the creator of Sleeping While Standing which comes out in July 2022. We talk about why Taki loves editing, the balance of darkness and humour in her writing, and how she narrowly avoided a career in advertising.

In this episode we talk to George Wylesol, who’s book ‘2120’ has just come out. We discuss how he arrived at his unique, dark and compelling style of storytelling, and his journey through the three books he’s published with Avery Hill.