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Comic conventions are an integral part of being a small press creator, and this week marks the first time we talk to one of the hard working folk behind the events. Shane Chebsey, the man behind the Shrewsbury Comic Arts Festival and ICE events, joins the ACP crew to talk about thejoys and perils of organising comic events. Theres talk of getting pro guests for events, the responsibility of convention organisers, people selling prints of other peoples characters and so much more. Its a great insight into the behind the scenes of event organising! Theres also talk of some awesome books you need to check out, Last of the Summer Wine, Dan brings out his pop culture guns, Vince expresses himself everywhere and Tony compares his hair to a golden waterfall. PLUS theres also some serious kazoo action. How can you miss that?!

Mentioned in this episode are: Shane Chebsey, Shrewsbury International Comic Arts Festival, ICE Comic Con 2016, Smallzone, Monologue, SJ McCune, One Punch Man, Doc Dino, Tom Ward, Chris Welsh, The Opportunity, Tom Volley, Leamington Comic Con Small Press Factor, The Complete Harlem Heroes, Regret, Kristo, Sam Read, Goldtiger

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David Broughton, the creator of thesci-fi horror adventure series Shaman Kane joins the awesome pod this week to talk about the series, his influences, the monetary side of self publishing and his experiences at shows like Lawgiver. TheresalsoLOTS of talk about 2000ad and its amazing fanzines, the Mighty Boosh and the anger inducing topic of people selling prints of major IP run through a photoshop filter. Plus Vince gloats over the result of a twitter poll, Dan announces some great goodies he's offering to retweeters and Tony catches up on the time he missed by talking about tons of comics!

Mentioned in this episode are:David Broughton,Shaman Kane,Martillo,Spectre Show,Zarjasz,Dogbreath,The Survivors,Cinebook,Wasteland Paradise,Hillbilly,Eric Powell,Zarjasz Summer Special,Unfamiliar Skies Kickstarter,Rachael Smith Patreon,Bess,I Drank Holy Water,Nom: the Demon Eater,Paul Tonner, Thimble - Button Press Publications,The Disease,Hellbound Media,Space Girl,Travis Charest

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This week Daniel Warren Johnson, insanely talented creator of the epicsci-fi webcomic 'Space Mullet' (and nominee for nicest person in comics) joinsVince and Dan to talk about his adventures in creating his webcomic, his amazing Star Wars fanfic comic 'Green Leader' hisinfluences and how he got started in comics. It's a fun episode jam packed with awesome info for comic creators. Also as Tony is off on a well deserved vacation, Dan and Vince hold the fort and catch up about their recent comic adventures, including the new Vanguard issue and Cardiff Comic Expo. Also DWJ exposes his comic making facade, Dans makes acontroversial statement about a cartoons theme song and Vince talks about some genius insults he recently received. It's an episode not to be missed!

And by the power ofgrey skull, make sure you stick around after the end credits too!

Mentioned in this episode are:Daniel Warren Johnson,Space Mullet,Green Leader,Ghost Fleet,Daniel Warren Johnsons website,11 O'Clock Comics with Daniel Warren Johnson,Past the Last Mountain,Comics Experience,Dexters Half Dozen,Dead Star Publishing,Kaijumax,Zander Cannon,Oni Press,Paper Cuts and Inkstains 5,Madius Comics,The Art of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe,Ryan Stegman,Figure Drawing: Design and Invention

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Marc Laming, our 'celebrity friend' and one of the superstar artists working on the new Star Wars: The Force Awakens adaption, pops on to talk about what its like working with such a huge franchise, drawing Harrison Ford, how the creative teams work to make a comic adaption a visually different experience andmore. Theres also talk of Marc's experience working on Planet of the Apes, finding comics in your newsagent when you were young, the joy of European comics and SO much more.Also everyone misses Dan, Marc loses the will to live drawing rocks, Vince tries to avoid any questions about his personal life and Tony announces he has a beaver costume. Make of that what you will.

PLUS theres also an interview with the writer of Boom Studios 'Turncoat' Alex Paknadel and creator of 'Hel Hunter' Dan Charnley from Lancaster Comics Day!

And if you're a fan of childish poop jokes then stay tuned for a classic bunch of out takes that will have you rolling in the aisles!!

Mentioned in this episode are: Marc Laming, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Planet of the Apes, Corinna Bechko Gabriel Hardman, Dan Charnley, Alex Paknadel, Turncoat, Sp4rx, Wren McDonald, NoBrow Press, PI Charles, Josh Sherwell, Jordi LeFebre, Les Beaux Etes, Dargaud, Underpants, Alex Potts, Samurai Slasher II, Mike Garley, Locke Key, Joe Hill, Indeh

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We made it episode 50, so this week Vince, Dan and Tony talk about a subject that been creating a bit of a buzz in the small press community recently - the current role of comic conventions. Theres discussion about some great shows that focus on comics, and other not-so-comic-centric shows that are courting controversy amongst creators. Theres plenty of rambling to be had as the conversation goes in all directions, as well assome amazing books talked about, exciting news about Vanguard and a chat with its creator and so much more!Also Dan uses the word 'Robust' to great effect, Vince goes a little bit Last of the Summer Wine and Tony fights with wind once again.

PLUS as an extra treat, Tony talked with the brilliant Bob Fingerman, creator of Minimum Wage. Its a fascinating insight into the mind of one of the best independent creators around.

Its out longest show yet - so sit back, get comfortable and get ready for some comics!

Mentioned in this episode are:Bob Fingerman,Minimum Wage,Dead Singers Society,Theos Therapy,Cornelius Crumpet and the Great Moon Robbery,Vanguard, Cliches of Predestination,Retroblade,The Fix,Comichaus Kickstarter,Victorian Bare Knuckle League

Great articles you should read about our topic of the week:Sam Webster 'Putting the Con inComicCon',Nicola Vincent Abnett 'I do enjoy a good comic con',Comic Conventions.co.uk,

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This week the Awesome Pod gang are joined by Gareth A Hopkins, the creator of the abstract sequential comic book The Intercorstal. He talks about how the creation of this unique book came to be, the creators who have have advised him, his experience helping out at LSCC and so much more. Theres also talk about Chewbacca Mom, Lancaster Comics Day and a whole bunch of brilliant comics get talked about. Plus Dan tells a nipple story, Vince undergoes more character assassination and Tony gets heat stroke.

Mentioned in this episode are: Gareth A Hopkins, The Intercorstal,The Intercorstal Kickstarter, Mantra, Chum, Ryan K Lindsay, Above the Clouds, Melissa Pagluica, Generous Bosom, Breakdown Press, Sleeping Dogs, Fraser Campbell, Southern Bastards, Firekind

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The minds behind Dead Canary Comics, Chris Baker and Matt Fitch join the gang this week to talk about how they started in indie publishing, the impressive books they've released so far and the awesome books they've got coming up. Theres talk about MCM London, interacting with other creators at cons, the reactions to recent big companystory lines and so much more. It's a jam packed comic filled show.

PLUS the epic finale of the Awesome Games 2016 is here, and Emily Owen gives us another dramatic reading of how the final moments played out. The winner will surprise you!

AND If all thatisn'tenough theres an exclusive interview with Christian Wildgoose, artist of Porcelain, who has some amazing things on the horizon.

Mentioned in this episode are: Dead Canary Comics, Reddin, Conor Boyle, Frogman, Squirm and Learn, Lets Play Murder, Last Driver, Shaky Kane, Geis, Alexis Deacon, No Brow Press,Kitaru: Witch Hunter,Pump Action Sunset, Merrick the Sensational Elephantman, Throwaway Press, Mates, Scott Wrigg, Preacher, Chronicles of Wormwood, Christian Wildgoose

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Buckle your seat belts folks because Kevin Bieber, one of the creators behind Man vs Rock, the craziest and most hilarious small press books ever created joins the gang this week. He talks about how the book came to be, the reaction the book has had since its release and so much more. Seriously, theres SO much more. Theres also chat about negative reactions to movies, Trump, how everyone in England knows each other, Howard the Duck and theres also hints to the exciting projects the ACP gang are working on currently. Plus Dan does his best to stay alive after an uber busy weekend, Vince announces a love for freebies and Tony describes what he would look like as the new James Bond.

Mentioned in this episode are:Man vs Rock,Man vs Rock on twitter,Katzine,Kat Nicholson,Brethren Born,Jon Laight,Level 8 Comics,Close 2 Immortality,The Happiness Agent,James Grimlee,Watchmen,Samurai Slasher 2 Kickstarter,The Grime 2 Kickstarter,The Salon of Rejects,Michael Llomon,Mhairi Braden,Monstrosity,Zak Simmonds-Hurn,Twisted Doodles,Twisted Doodles (twitter)

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If you love our Intro/Outro music, then check out the brilliant Chad Fifer and more of his musical badasseryatwww.chadfifer.bandcamp.com

The awesome Hunger Games theme by James Newton Howard can be foundhere

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This week Monty Nero, creator of the acclaimed super powered comic Death Sentence joins the gang to talk about all things comics. He tells us how the series came to be, what its like working with artists, his experiences with conventions all over the world and so much more! Theres also chat about Frank Miller, Jack Kirby, Comica Comiket, and the books talked about this week are dark, twisted, fantastical, violent, abstract and all amazing.Also theres talk of how cheap Vince is, Tonys Double-Denim look and what body part Dan likes writing into things.

PLUS Emily Owen brings us thepenultimate reading of the Awesome Games, and as we get closer to finding a winner, the action gets brutal. Who will survive this week? Listen now to find out!!

Mentioned in this episode are:Monty Nero,Death Sentence,Death Sentence: London, Mike Dowling,Martin Simmonds,How to Survive in the North,Luke Healy,No Brow Press,The Legend of Luther Strode,Tradd Moore,Justin Jordan,Land of the Witching Hour,Todd McCollugh,Sleeping Dogs,Cabal Comics,The Intercorstal,Gareth A Hopkins,The Intercorstal Kickstarter,Victorian Bare Knuckle League,Treehouse,Ashling Larkin

Check out our good friends atA Place to Hang Your Cape,Pipedream Comics,Down the Tubes

If you love our Intro/Outro music, then check out the brilliant Chad Fifer and more of his musical badasseryatwww.chadfifer.bandcamp.com

The awesome Hunger Games theme by James Newton Howard can be foundhere

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Kirk Campbell, one of the minds behind the brilliant anthology 'Dirty Rotten Comics' joins the ACP gang to talk about the series, how it came to be, the amazing creators that have contributed and so much more. It's a great chat about a series you must check out. Of course, the conversation goes in all directions and Kirk lowers himself to the hosts level (bless him) as they talk about creating comics purely for digital reading, free comic book day shenanigans, hipsters, hoovers and so much more. PLUS Dan makes histriumphant return, Vince puts on his sensual voice and Tony accuses one of the hosts of cosplaying as acrustyseaman.

PLUS another round of the Awesome Games dramatic results readings takes place as ACP fave Emily Owen tells us all who got horribly murdered this week. Good fun for all the family!

Mentioned in this episode are:Dirty Rotten Comics,Meanderings,Throwaway Press,Monkey vs Robot,James Kolchalka,The Fist,Jordan Kroeger,Alternative Free Comic Book Day Bundle,Box 13,Box 13 digital edition,David Gallaher,Steve Ellis,Filmish,Edward Ross,Super Graphic,Five 2 One Magazine,Brian Michael Bendis' Words for Pictures,The Coffin,Will Eisner Champion of the Graphic Novel,Pipedream Comics,A Place to Hang Your Cape,Down the Tubes

If you love our Intro/Outro music, then check out the brilliant Chad Fifer and more of his musical badasseryatwww.chadfifer.bandcamp.com

The awesome Hunger Games theme by James Newton Howard can be foundhere

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Twitter:@theawesomepod Vince:@jesterdiablo Dan:@Vanguardcomic Tony:@Ezohyez