Episode 4 - Gene Luen Yang

(self-portrait by Gene Luen Yang)

For our fourth episode, award-winning cartoonist Gene Yang talks to us about his critically acclaimed-graphic novel, American Born Chinese, as well as his various upcoming projects and just how much fun it is to work with Thien...every day. We also discuss new comics with cartoonist Josh Frankel, and share our thoughts about agents and bigtime publishers hitting the alternative comics industry. It's another action-packed, fun-filled hour (actually hour and 20 minutes)!

Episode 3 - Trevor Alixopulos

(watercolor postcard by Trevor Alixopulos)

In this episode, cartoonist Trevor Alixopulos chats with us about his latest book, "The Hot Breath of War", his tips on proper pen nib usage, and the allure of Santa Rosa architecture. We also discuss new comics with our favorite New Comics Wednesday beat reporter-cartoonist Josh Frankel. But before all that, Thien and Rina give a brief preview of the 2008 Alternative Press Expo (APE) as well as analyze the winner of this season's Project Runway. Prick up your ears in amazement!

Episode 2 - Renée French

(Bunny No.1 by Renée French)

In this episode, Thien and Rina have the huge honor of talking comics, Battlestar Galactica, and Formula One racing with the amazing cartoonist and children's book illustrator, Renée French. We also talk Euro comics and Love and Rockets with New Comix Wednesday reporter and cartoonist Josh Frankel. Before all of that though, we first share thoughts about the Minx comics line and the definition of a "Comics Darling". Have a listen!