Amber Carvan and Michael Camilleri join Jo and John on TheComicSpot. Michael to talk a bit about his works including ‘Itinerant Fighting Monk’ in the latest issue of Going Down Swinging and Amber to give us the lowdown on Comic Artist Rehab and how rules based practice helps her be creative. Bernard joins us on the phone to go through a whole swath of What’s Ons happening in the next week in Melbourne. Enjoy.File Download (56:01 min / 23 MB)

Rose Turtle Ertler chats about her ukulele tour “In Her Winter Kitchen” and cookbook “What do Ukulele Players Eat?” The anonymous creator of Plastic Knife Zine reads snippets from the zine and chats about plastic silver knives and all things ziney!File Download (35:23 min / 16 MB)

Comics writer Jen Breach and comics publisher Wolgang Bylsma join TheComicSpot. Jen came to comics relatively recently and has revelled in being able to cross genres, work with numerous collaborators and enjoy creative freedom. Here how 24hour comics can lead you to an addiction to the form. Wolfgang gives us an update of WA based Gestalt Comics’ recent publishing and convention activities, including a run in with Pauly Shore! have they no shame?File Download (55:08 min / 22 MB)

Three guests join TheComicSpot crew this episode. First we have Joseph – our now resident 9 year old reviewer – to talk about some Australian comics he’s enjoyed. Then artist Anna Brown joins us on the phone to talk about her photography/art project featuring portraits of underground cartoonists of Australia. And last but not least, Jules Faber El Presidente! of the Aust Cartoonists Assoc gives us an update of the new comics/graphic novel award at this years Stanleys. Bernard also reviews Oslo Davis’ new book collecting his Overheard strips from The Age. Wheew! A packed show.File Download (57:30 min / 23 MB)