Podcast Episode 12: Comics and Mental Illness

January 20, 2014

Comics about mental illness are surprisingly common, both personal narratives and fiction, and in this podcast we take a look at a range of them. We take a look at some of the best and look at whether they can be useful to people dealing with mental illness. We also look at some recent releases, and talk a worrying amount of nonsense.

Films about Finnish Radiation

Into Eternity

Pretentious douchenozzle books about "literature":

Sweets you probably will not enjoy

Arsch mit Ohren

Podcast Episode 6 - Kids' Comics

August 31, 2013

As any number of hacks will tell you, comics aren't just for kids anymore. But have things gone too far the other way? What are the good kids' comics? And who better to talk about that than three people who are not and do not have children? No one, that's who.

If you're feeling like spending some money, please consider supporting the Cartozia Kickstarter, or picking up the Music by Programmers album, which includes tracks by the composer of our them music, Chris Whitworth, Funds raised support maths and computer education at Bletchley Park and the National Computer Museum.

Comics we covered this week:

Podcast Episode 3: What Comics Should You Give New Readers?

July 9, 2013

This week we decide what the best books to introduce newcomers to comics. Handy stuff! Don’t worry though, because there’s petulance and swearing aplenty. And quite a lot of talk about OhJoySexToy.com. That bit's a little vile, so maybe jump forward a bit from about 20 minutes in if you're a delicate sort. Smelling salts in hand, we press on.

A quick reminder: if you like our theme music, electronic music, or supporting good causes the Music By Programmers album has more tracks from the composer of our theme, Chris Whitworth. And it's for charidee.

Mentioned in this week’s show:

The “What to read” books: