Diversity Issues Podcast

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enJune 14, 2019

2.9: Alters

In this Episode, we talk about Alters from Aftershock comics. Alters is about a young trans woman named Charlie. In the first volume, she is comic to accept her true self and has superpowers which manifest. She finds herself dealing with both transitions. In the second volume she is a more established hero dealing with coming out, and learning to connect with a poor black mother who is developing powers of her own. In this episode, we talk about various issues from trans representation to the fact that the author is a cis man writing the story of a trans woman.

Hosted and Produced by:

Robyn McGlotten & Tracy Holt

Music from https://filmmusic.io:
"Beauty Flow" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Instagram: @Diversity.Issues.Podcast

Twitter: @div_iss_pod

enJune 02, 2019

2.8: Horror Comics

This week we are diving into Horror comics. We talk about three comics that showcase diverse characters and/or themes. We talk about MCMLXXV and Infidel from Image Comics as well as Abbot from BOOM! They are fantastic reads and made for some great discussion!

Hosted and Produced by:

Robyn McGlotten & Tracy Holt

Music from https://filmmusic.io:
"Beauty Flow" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Instagram: @Diversity.Issues.Podcast

Twitter: @div_iss_pod

https://www.shadeauxpublicradio.com/pvstv/

enMay 05, 2019

2.7: Star Trek Waypoint with Derek and Josh from PVSTV

We are huge Star Trek fans, so we had to do a Star Trek episode at some point. We talk about the comic anthology Waypoint which has stories from the first five Star Trek Series. For this episode, we are joined by our friends Derek and Josh who are two of the stars of The People vs Star Trek Voyager podcast from Shadeaux Public Radio.

Here are places you can find out more about their podcast:

Twitter: @PvSTVpodcast

Back in March, we were on their podcast as guests. That episode can be found here:

https://www.shadeauxpublicradio.com/pvstv/2019/3/16/case-36-remember

Hosted and Produced by:

Robyn McGlotten & Tracy Holt

Music from https://filmmusic.io:
"Beauty Flow" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Instagram: @Diversity.Issues.Podcast

Twitter: @div_iss_pod

enApril 21, 2019

Review: Fairlady: The Case of the Blue Rock

By: Robyn McGlotten

The war has ended and soldiers must find a way to reintegrate into society. Jenner Faulds works as private security and also freelances as a private investigator. When the story opens she is on a case to locate an alleged embezzler who has absconded with a sizable sum from a very irate employer. Her investigation begins in the Feld, a mid-size village that has presumably built up in the aftermath of the war. The town exists inside the remnants of destruction of a creature or machine that is as yet unknown (and at this juncture, unimportant) to the reader. We know that Jenner is a former soldier who disguised herself as a man in order to fight in the war. It’s obvious as she moves from place to place and person to person that she has picked up various skills and (possibly various traumas) during her time in battle. The story progression also showcases Claudia Balboni’s expansive art style which shines in landscapes, structures and creature form.

Most of this issue is spectacular world building and writer Brian Schirmer drops us into a moving narrative. There is little to no exposition to give us a sense of the Heartland’s history or the explicit effects of the war. We learn through Jenner and her partner Oanu’s interactions with townsfolk more about how life and people exist now than what got them this way. Discovering more about the past of Jenner, Oanu and the Heartlands, will likely unfold in step with the eventual resolution to the mystery that is the Case of the Blue Rock.

Writer: Brian Schirmer
Artist: Claudia Balboni
Colorist: Marissa Louise

http://jeremywhitley.com/

enApril 15, 2019

2.6: Jeremy Whitley: Live from Oak City Comicon 2019

Jeremy Whitley has written for major publishing houses Marvel, Dynamite and IDW. We got to sit down with him at NC Comiccon Raleigh Oak City to talk about his current series Unstoppable Wasp and Rainbow Brite and his creator owned series, Princeless, which is published by Action Labs.

https://twitter.com/jrome58

http://princelesscomic.tumblr.com/

Hosted and Produced by:

Robyn McGlotten & Tracy Holt

Music from https://filmmusic.io:
"Beauty Flow" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Instagram: @Diversity.Issues.Podcast

Twitter: @div_iss_pod

enApril 07, 2019

Bonus 2.b: Mental Health in Comics with Matt Connor MD

Matt Connor is a Psychiatrist, an organizer for NC Comicon and huge comic book fan. He consulted on The Unstoppable Wasp about the mental health of Nadia. We talked to Matt ahead of our next episode will be an interview with Jeremy Whitley, writer of The Unstoppable Wasp recorded Live from NC Comicon Raleigh (Oak City Comicon).

Hosted and Produced by:

Robyn McGlotten & Tracy Holt

Music from https://filmmusic.io:
"Beauty Flow" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Instagram: @Diversity.Issues.Podcast

Twitter: @div_iss_pod

https://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/news/a46179/laverne-cox-interview-trans-is-beautiful-nyfw/

enMarch 31, 2019

2.5: #TransIsBeautiful

This episode is named for the hashtag started by Laverne Cox. In this episode, we review some comics featuring trans characters and trans creators. We have two that we included for their educational content and for the experiences of trans people that are presented. The other two are created for entertainment but feature trans characters prominently and are good examples of trans representation.

Laverne Cox speaking about #TransIsBeautiful

https://www.colorlines.com/articles/laverne-cox-genesis-her-transisbeautiful-movement

Trans Charities:

https://southernequality.org/resources/transinthesouth/

https://marshap.org/

https://www.twocc.us/

https://www.lambdalegal.org/

https://transgenderlawcenter.org/legalinfo

Trans and gender non-conforming folk to follow on social media

Twitter

Devin Michael Lowe
Kat Blaque (You Tube)
Raquel Willis
Munroe Bergdorf

Instagram

ALOK
DeeTrannyBear
Munroe Bergdorfs

Facebook

Trans Women of Color Collective
Assigned Male Comics

Hosted and Produced by:

Robyn McGlotten & Tracy Holt

Music from https://filmmusic.io:
"Beauty Flow" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Instagram: @Diversity.Issues.Podcast

Twitter: @div_iss_pod

enMarch 24, 2019

2.4: Man-Eaters

For this episode, we talk about Man-Eaters by Chelsea Cain. Man-Eaters presents a world where young women turn in to large vicious cats during their periods. It provides great commentary on the problems with how we think and talk about young women and their bodies in our society.

Hosted and Produced by:

Robyn McGlotten & Tracy Holt

Music from https://filmmusic.io:
"Beauty Flow" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Instagram: @Diversity.Issues.Podcast

Twitter: @div_iss_pod

enMarch 10, 2019

2.3: Diverse Romance Part 2

We're back with part 2 of our romance episode. In this episode, we continue our romance conversation. Romance can come in lots of different forms. Some of the relationships we discuss are same sex, interracial, age gap, and non-monogamous relationships. If you haven't heard part 1, we recommend you listen to it first.

Comic Links:

Hosted and Produced by:

Robyn McGlotten & Tracy Holt

Music from https://filmmusic.io:
"Beauty Flow" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Instagram: @Diversity.Issues.Podcast

Twitter: @div_iss_pod

enFebruary 24, 2019

2.2: Diverse Romance Part 1

This is our first episode under a new format we're trying where we talk about multiple comics under a topic rather than a single comic. In this episode, we talk romance! Romance can come in lots of different forms. Some of the relationships we discuss are same sex, interracial, age gap, and non-monogamous relationships. This one ended up running long so we made it two episodes. Look for part 2 in two weeks!

Comic Links:

Hosted and Produced by:

Robyn McGlotten & Tracy Holt

Music from https://filmmusic.io:
"Beauty Flow" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Instagram: @Diversity.Issues.Podcast

Twitter: @div_iss_pod

enFebruary 10, 2019

Bonus 2.a: Illogicon 2019 Fan Interviews

At Illogicon, we took the opportunity to talk to some congoers. This is some of what they had to say.

Hosted and Produced by:

Robyn McGlotten & Tracy Holt

Music from https://filmmusic.io:
"Beauty Flow" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Instagram: @Diversity.Issues.Podcast

Twitter: @div_iss_pod

enFebruary 03, 2019

2.1: Saga Live from Illogicon 2019!

In this episode, we talk Image Comics legendary comic Saga by Brian K. Vaughan with art by Fiona Staples. We are kicking off season 2 and recorded live from Illogicon 2019, a local Sci-Fi/Fantasy comic in the Raleigh/Durham NC area. Saga is not only a great comic with an exciting story but also has plenty of diverse characters and provided us with lots of talking points.

We'd also like to thank our friend, and author Michael G. Williams for helping us with recording. Check out his new book A Fall in Autumn from Falstaff books.

Michael's Website

Hosted and Produced by:

Robyn McGlotten & Tracy Holt

Music from https://filmmusic.io:
"Beauty Flow" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Instagram: @Diversity.Issues.Podcast

Twitter: @div_iss_pod

https://www.facebook.com/groups/coloroffandom/?ref=br_rs

enJanuary 29, 2019

Bonus 1.c: Season 1 Wrap-up

We're wrapping up season 1. Here, we take a few minutes to sit down and talk about why we started the podcast and what we have planned for season 2.

We also give a shout out to The Color of Fandom of which we are both proud members. You can find out more here:

https://www.meetup.com/The-Color-of-Fandom/

Hosted and Produced by:

Robyn McGlotten & Tracy Holt

Music from https://filmmusic.io:
"Beauty Flow" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Instagram: @Diversity.Issues.Podcast

Twitter: @div_iss_pod

enDecember 10, 2018

1.13: Current Iss. #5: Fence

In this episode we talk about Fence from Boom! Box, by C.S. Pacat with are by Johanna the Mad. We had a lot of fun reading this one, and our conversation focuses largely on gender identity and gender expression, which this book is great for.

Hosted and Produced by:

Robyn McGlotten & Tracy Holt

Music from https://filmmusic.io:
"Beauty Flow" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Instagram: @Diversity.Issues.Podcast

Twitter: @div_iss_pod

enNovember 18, 2018

1.12: First Imp. #4: Relay and The Long Con

In this episode, Tracy talks about the first issue of Relay from Aftershock Publishing from writer Zac Thompson, artist Andy Clarke, and co-creator Donny Cates. Robyn covers the Oni Comic The Long Con by Dylan Meconis and Ben Coleman with art by EA Denich. Relay is a Philip K. Dick inspired sci-fi story, and The Long Con is a post apocalyptic comedy which takes place at the site of a major comicon.

Hosted and Produced by:

Robyn McGlotten & Tracy Holt

Music from https://filmmusic.io:
"Beauty Flow" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Instagram: @Diversity.Issues.Podcast

Twitter: @div_iss_pod

enNovember 05, 2018

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1.11: Current Iss. #4: Bingo Love

Bingo Love is a comic by Tee Franklin with art by Jenn St-Onge. It is a beautiful and sometimes tragic love story following two queer women of color. Bingo Love is a story about love, family, and aging. Bingo Love has humble beginnings as a kickstarter, but has received great reception and has been picked up by Image comics with more on the way.

Hosted and Produced by:

Robyn McGlotten & Tracy Holt

Music from https://filmmusic.io:
"Beauty Flow" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Instagram: @Diversity.Issues.Podcast

Twitter: @div_iss_pod

enOctober 21, 2018

1.10: Black Lightning Part 2

The CW premiered a Black Lightning series in 2017 which is hard hitting and touches on many social, political and economic issues. We couldn't resist doing an episode covering season 1 as we are coming up on the premier of season 2.

We are back for part 2 with our friends from the up coming Villain and Vinyl Podcast. If you haven't listened to part 1, be sure to check it out first.

Hosted and Produced by:

Robyn McGlotten & Tracy Holt

Music from https://filmmusic.io:
"Beauty Flow" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Instagram: @Diversity.Issues.Podcast

Twitter: @div_iss_pod

enOctober 07, 2018

1.9: Interview with Sanford Greene

For this episode, we interview artist Sanford Greene. Sanford has worked on titles from comic giants Marvel and DC including Wonder Girl, Legion of Super Heroes, Marvel Adventures, Runaways and Powerman and Iron Fist. The interview focuses primarily on the upcoming comic Bitter Root that he is creating with David Walker and Chuck Brown.

Bitter Root is available for preorder till Oct. 19th, and will hit stores in November.

Here's where you can find out more about Sanford and his work:

Twitter: @sanfordgreene

Instagram: @sanfordgreene

Facebook: @sanfordgreene

Sanford's web comic: 1000

Robyn McGlotten & Tracy Holt

Music from https://filmmusic.io:
"Beauty Flow" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Instagram: @Diversity.Issues.Podcast

Twitter: @div_iss_pod

enSeptember 30, 2018

1.8: Black Lightning Part 1

We also took the opportunity to bring in some friends from the up coming Villain and Vinyl Podcast. There was so much to talk about that this has become a 2 part episode!

Hosted and Produced by:

Robyn McGlotten & Tracy Holt

Music from https://filmmusic.io:
"Beauty Flow" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Instagram: @Diversity.Issues.Podcast

Twitter: @div_iss_pod