Sagittarian Matters

Episode #89-JULIA WERTZ!!! plus Advice & Bodily Misfortune!

Today on the podcast, a live taping from my "In conversation" with Julia Wertz, moderated by E.T. Russian as part of Short Run Comics Festival in Seattle. BUT FIRST, some comedy, some bodily misfortune, & advice about boundaries. 

Enjoy.

Episode #88-GEMMA CORRELL! Plus Advice w/ Rocco Kayiatos!!

This week, we welcome Ponyo's great friend Gemma Correll to the podcast. Gemma is an illustrator, cartoonist, writer, and lover of pugs. In our first on-air lesson, Gemma taught NJG how to draw a pug (she's the originator of PUGS NOT DRUGS), try Hi-Chew candy, and more! 

We also have advice on defriending this week, with friend to the show, Rocco Kayiator (Original Plumbing). 

 

 

Episode #87-LESLIE STEIN!!!

Autobio cartoonist Leslie Stein joins us in Brooklyn, NY to discuss her new book "Present", dayjobs, bringing joy to your work, freedom and pushing the form of comics. TUNE IN. 

Episode #86-EILEEN MYLES!!! + Flame Con & Isaac Soloway Strozier

Today we welcome back poet & novelist Eileen Myles to tell a dog story in honor of their new book Afterglow: A Dog Memoir. PLUS live reporting from Flame Con in NYC with friend to the show Isaac Soloway Strozier. Stay tuned. 

 

Episode #85-KAIA WILSON LIVE! w Lacy Davis, Brandie Taylor & MORE.

It's our first live show! with Kaia Wilson (Team Dresch), Lacy Davis (Liberation Barbell), & Brandie Taylor (Magic Hour Astrology). 

 

Recorded at the Armory in Portland, Oregon, co-sponsored by Urban Cheesecraft. 

Episode #84-ANDERS NILSEN! & Baby Snack Taste Test w Morgan!!

Friend to the show Morgan brings some vegan baby snacks to our test kitchen, to mixed reviews.

THEN,

Ignatz-winning artist/author Anders Nilsen joins Nicole & Ponyo to talk about Money, Dating, Monkeys, Healthcare, Representation and MORE. He is the author of 8 books, including Big Questions, Don’t Go Where I can’t Follow, and the recent comic, Tongues. 

Episode #83-JOHN PORCELLINO! Liz Prince! plus DOG DRAMA!!

King Cat Comics creator John Porcellino visits the show to talk comics, punk, & Buddhism. He is interrupted during our interview by Producer Ponyo barking after a child. 

 

Cartoonist & friend to the show Liz Prince also jumps in the studio to talk about senior citizen drama, comics show politics, & how to prepare to sell your wares. 

 

Much drama this week. Tune in! 

Episode #82-SHARK TANK with Jill Soloway & Isaac Soloway-Strozier!!

Today we break form to give you the long scoop on getting to meet every shark from the ABC show, Shark Tank, and the big surprise at which one I liked the most. Featuring guests Jill Soloway & Isaac Soloway-Strozier.

Episode #81-JILLIAN TAMAKI & Morgan Food Reviews!

Illustration, Professional Practices, the Hazards of Perfectionism and MORE with “Skim” & “This One Summer" co-author Jillian Tamaki.

Check out her new book “Boundless” with Drawn & Quarterly.

BONUS: series regular Morgan brings us some new & interesting foods to try. 

Episode #80-BETH PICKENS & VEGAN (punishment)FOOD REVIEWS!

Arts consultant Beth Pickens joins NJG for advice about activism, social media, art, support, and life during fascism. (@bethpickensconsulting)
Then series regular Morgan returns with vegan food bars for a taste test extravaganza!!' Tune in.