News items from DIY Arts

Douglas Holgate joins John and Jo in the studio. With a CV as long as your arm and an impressive array of books published Douglas discusses where it all began, going to art school, being a professional illustrator/cartoonist and working with an army of different Australian and international comics writers. A great dynamic cartoonist with real flair for all ages work, Douglas was a pleasure to talk to. www.skullduggery.com.au This is the 2nd last program to air at 3CR. Come along on the 28th January to Batman Park in Northcote for the final ‘live’ recording of TheComicSpot. Hope to see you there.File Download (59:13 min / 24 MB)

Jo and John are joined by two great guests Gregory Mackay and David Pope. Gregory discusses his world weary Fancis Bear creation, being published in France and creating his works and on the line from Canberra is political cartoonist for the Canberra Times David Pope discusses his cartoons, his influences and the current state of the game. Both were great guests. Enjoy. www.gregorymackay.com, www.scratch.com.auFile Download (59:20 min / 24 MB)

Ryan Lindsay of the Beginnings Anthology and EJ ‘Filka’ Zyla join Jo and John on TheComicSpot. Ryan gives us the lowdown on how the crowd funded anthology got off the ground and the aspirations and community that led to it’s establishment. EJ discusses her beautiful zines and how she strives to create art without influence. A full and illuminating show. Enjoy. :: :: File Download (59:23 min / 24 MB)

It’s our 2011 end of year favourites! John, Jo and Bernard remember the year gone by and talk of their favourite Australian cartoonists, comics, comic related events, discoveries and hopes for 2012. TheComicSpot listeners and former guests chip in via the tweetfacing technologies to add their two cents too. Only afterwards did John think of around ten more things he didn’t mention that he should’ve!!File Download (59:05 min / 27 MB)