The Comix Claptrap

Adrian Tomine - Season 9, Episode 6

comixclaptrap@gmail.com (The Comix Claptrap) — Sun, 02 Aug 2020 23:42:00 +0000

The crew chats with Adrian Tomine about his wonderful new book The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Cartoonist, plus finding a life-comics balance, and the late, great Richard Sala. We very much recommend The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Cartoonist: https://drawnandquarterly.com/loneliness-long-distance-cartoonist

Comics I Love: Recent Reads

comixclaptrap@gmail.com (The Comix Claptrap) — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 06:53:00 +0000

A quick look at some comic books Josh has recently enjoyed. HOT COMB by Ebony Flowers: https://drawnandquarterly.com/hot-comb (The Comix Claptrap interview with Ebony Flowers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ncXk...) CRIME WORLD #5 by David King available at: http://gentlebooks.com/ EGG CREAM by Liz Suburbia available at: http://www.czapbooks.com/product/egg-... https://store.silversprocket.net/coll... THE PUERTO RICAN WAR by John Vasquez Mejias available at: https://www.johnvasquezmejias.com/ MARCH by John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, and Nate Powell available at: http://www.topshelfcomix.com/catalog/...

Ebony Flowers - Season 9, Episode 5

comixclaptrap@gmail.com (The Comix Claptrap) — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 06:51:00 +0000

We talk to cartoonist Ebony Flowers about her critically-acclaimed debut HOT COMB, what she's working on now, her "old boss" Lynda Barry, the intersection of academia and art, and more. Get HOT COMB: https://drawnandquarterly.com/hot-comb Ebony Flowers's New Yorker comic: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/20... Ebony Flowers on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ebonydraws

Comics I Love: Recent Reads

comixclaptrap@gmail.com (The Comix Claptrap) — Fri, 03 Jul 2020 06:46:00 +0000

A quick look at some comic books that Josh has recently enjoyed. AUTOMA by Charles Forsman available at: https://www.patreon.com/chuck Our interview with Charles Forsman is at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pu1BX... Not sure if FOR ART'S SAKE by Noah Van Sciver is available for purchase at the moment but you can follow the artist at: http://www.instagram.com/noahvscomics UNSMOOTH by E.S. Glenn available at: https://floatingworldcomics.com/shop/... The NOW anthology edited by Eric Reynolds available at: https://www.fantagraphics.com/series/...

T Edward Bak - Season 9, Episode 4

comixclaptrap@gmail.com (The Comix Claptrap) — Sat, 27 Jun 2020 06:44:00 +0000

FINALLY the Claptrap buddies have ensnared cartoonist T Edward Bak! We talk with him about his new book NOT A PLACE TO VISIT, his work on 18th century naturalist Georg Wilhelm Steller, how to condense libraries of info into the perfect set of lines on paper, and when to add a dash of autobio. Get the book from Floating World: https://floatingworldcomics.com/shop/... Bak's website: http://www.tedwardbak.com Bak's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/toddedwardbak

Summit of the Buddies #1

comixclaptrap@gmail.com (The Comix Claptrap) — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 23:25:00 +0000

The Claptrap goes guestless to check on each other in these tough times. Comics we've been reading, comics we've been making, trying to stay sane in quarantine isolation, and more.

Rina Ayuyang Instagram: @rinayay
Thien Pham Instagram: @thiendog
Josh Frankel Instagram: @jfhimself

Charles Forsman - Season 9, Episode 3

comixclaptrap@gmail.com (The Comix Claptrap) — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 20:33:00 +0000

The Claptrap crew chats with cartoonist Charles Forsman (THE END OF THE FXXXING WORLD, I AM NOT OK WITH THIS, REVENGER, AUTOMA) about comics process, collaboration, Netflix, Patreon, skateboarding, and more.

NOTE: We recorded this interview on May 22, 2020. Since then, we have been rocked by disturbing events in our country which have reminded us how crucial it is to tell our stories and to make our voices heard in whatever way we can, including comics, arts and writing. The Comix Claptrap supports Black Lives Matters, the protests, and ending police violence.

Charles Forsman's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/chuck

Comics I Love - the Oily Comics of 2013

comixclaptrap@gmail.com (The Comix Claptrap) — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 20:21:00 +0000

Josh blabs about being inspired by publisher Oily Comics and the mini-comics they mailed to subscribers in 2013.

Comics I Love - Ghost Ship #1 by Jon Lewis

comixclaptrap@gmail.com (The Comix Claptrap) — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 20:05:00 +0000

Trying something new for the Claptrap, showing off some comics we love. In this episode Josh gabs about Ghost Ship #1 by Jon Lewis.

Jon Lewis comics for sale at Uncivilized Books: https://uncivilizedbooks.com/authors/lewis-jon/

Lisa Brown - Season 9, Episode 2

comixclaptrap@gmail.com (The Comix Claptrap) — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 20:03:00 +0000

The buddies talk to cartoonist Lisa Brown about her wonderful, heart-shattering, new book The Phantom Twin. Also: her other new book, Long Story Short: 100 Classic Books in Three Panels. Plus: circus life, Thien snacking, pencils vs inks, and, of course, the prevailing circumstance.

Lisa on Instagram: @lisabrowndraws

Gene Yang and Lark Pien - Season 9, Episode 1

comixclaptrap@gmail.com (The Comix Claptrap) — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 19:58:00 +0000

Hey buddies! We're back and on a platform that everyone seems to be using these days. We know it's a crazy time and we're happy to be together again and talk to amazing cartoonists particularly ones who are coming out with books and aren't able to promote them in person. To kick off The Comix Claptrap - Zoom Edition, we welcome Gene Yang who just released his new book Dragon Hoops, about the Bishop O'Dowd High School boys basketball team's winning season. Cartoonist and our pal, Lark Pien, who was the colorist for the book and has collaborated with Gene on other books also joins in our always lively discussion! (Season 9, Episode 1)

Nick Abadzis - Season 6, Episode 1

comixclaptrap@gmail.com (The Comix Claptrap) — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 17:30:00 +0000

It's been too long, and the new year has turned everyone's personalities in the Claptrap studios upside down! Thankfully we have Brit cartoonist, Nick Abadzis' soothing voice to calm us down (and ease the ringing in our ears from Thien's selection of intro music. He edited the podcast this time!) Nick leads us in an engaging and thoughful conversation about his comic strip, Hugo Tate now collected by Blank Slate Books, thoughts on the rise in popularity of British comics in the U.S., his move to NY, TV sitcoms, and his exciting upcoming project that involves Orson Welles! Also new comics with Josh! What a difference a year makes! We've missed you and we're so happy we're together again!

P.S. Errata Stigmata - Nick's book was released in May 2012, not 2013, HA! And the new season of the Comix Claptrap is season 6, not season 7, but who cares! Enjoy!

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The Comix Claptrap Live Recording (at APE)

comixclaptrap@gmail.com (The Comix Claptrap) — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:36:00 +0000

photo by BasicGeometry

Rina, Thien and Josh recorded the Comix Claptrap live at the 2011 Alternative Press Expo (APE). Here is a recording of what ensued. As usual, the sound quality is not the best, but why would we do things differently just because it's live, right? Our guests were Mike Dawson (Troop 142), Scott Campbell (Zombie in Love), Levon Jihanian (Danger Country) and Esther Pearl Watson (Unlovable). Listen as we talk about their current and upcoming projects, intersecting art and comics-making, thoughts on the APE show, and the experiences with youth organizations. It was fun so you should listen!

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Comix Claptrap LIVE! at APE

comixclaptrap@gmail.com (The Comix Claptrap) — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:57:00 +0000

Make sure to check out the ALTERNATIVE PRESS EXPO (APE) in San Francisco this weekend! Thien, Rina and Josh are going to do a LIVE show on Saturday at 2pm. Details are below. If you won't be able to attend, we'll have a recording of it posted on this blog soon!

The Comix Claptrap...LIVE
October, 1 -Saturday, 2:00pm !

Co-hosts Rina Ayuyang and Thien Pham record an episode of their enlightening, riotous, and controversial podcast, The Comix Claptrap LIVE at APE! At this live taping, Rina and Thien will be interviewing 4 artists who are making waves in the comics scene today: Mike Dawson (Troop 142), Scott Campbell (Zombie In Love), Levon Jihanian (Danger Country), and Esther Pearl Watson (Unlovable). Now in their fourth season, Rina and Thien have interviewed comics artists in the indie comics scene about their work, creative processes, and experiences in the industry. Each show has included New Comics Wednesday beat reportage from fellow cartoonist Josh Frankel, and new favorite segment, The Comix Cranktrap, where they crank-call a well-known cartoonist listed in their Rolodex. This panel promises to be total mayhem!

ALTERNATIVE PRESS EXPO

October 1-2, 2011
Concourse Exhibition Center
San Francisco, CA
http://www.comic-con.org/ape/index.php

Welcome to the Claptrap!

comixclaptrap@gmail.com (The Comix Claptrap) — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:35:00 +0000

Trust me, you want to listen to this! You DEFINITELY want to listen to this!

It's THE COMIX CLAPTRAP!

Cartooonists Rina Ayuyang and Thien Pham take time out to talk shop and discuss topics and issues concerning comics and the small press world. Each podcast is highlighted with New-Comics-Wednesday beat reportage from fellow cartoonist Josh Frankel and topped off with an exclusive interview with some fine cartoonist who is willing to bare their soul to us! (Or at least talk about ink nibs.)

Stay tuned to this site for the inaugural podcast where we talk about the Ignatz award nominees, Lynda Barry, the Schultz museum, multi-colored Hulks, and discuss autobio with a very special guest!