Best Comic Book Beginners Podcasts (2025)

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Supercommunicators | 2. How to Communicate Without Words 28:37

1M ago28:37

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Why is it that we can tell someone “I’m totally fine!” and they instantly know we’re not? Gestures, facial expressions, tone of voice, and other subtle nonverbal cues play a huge role in how we connect with one another. In this episode, host Charles Duhigg explores how we communicate without words, including a deep dive into the visual and tonal cu…

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Supercommunicators | 1. How to Talk to Anyone 32:22

1M ago32:22

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Why are some people able to talk with just about anyone—about almost anything? One answer may lie in the questions we ask—and how deeply we ask them. Stick with us here… In this episode, host Charles Duhigg examines why deep questions are so powerful and how to ask them in everyday life. He talks to Nick Epley, psychology professor at the Universit…

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A Working Farewell and What We’ve Learned 48:09

8M ago48:09

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This week, hosts June Thomas, Isaac Butler, and Ronald Young Jr. reflect on the best tips, tools, and words of wisdom from the past four years of Working. They bid farewell to the show, to the listeners, and discuss the lessons that stuck with them and changed the way they work. They also save time at the end to reply to some heartwarming listener …

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Working Overtime: Saying Goodbye 21:35

8M ago21:35

21:35

On this, the final episode of Working Overtime, hosts Ronald Young Jr. and June Thomas share some last bits of advice on how best to leave a job! Ronald has been let go, quit jobs, and switched gears in every possible way. June has moved across countries and allowed turning points in her life to be catalysts for moving on from certain work. Both of…

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An Artist’s Guide to ADHD and Getting Stuff Done 51:36

8M ago51:36

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This week, host Ronald Young Jr. talks to Andy J. Pizza, an illustrator and creator of children’s books who’s also the host of the Creative Pep Talk podcast. In the interview, Andy explains what it’s like to be a working artist with ADHD, and he shares some strategies that have helped him channel his attention, accomplish tasks, and evolve in his c…

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How a Big Band Leader and Composer Wrangles All the Moving Parts 54:02

8M ago54:02

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This week, host Isaac Butler talks to composer and bandleader Darcy James Argue, who fronts the 18-piece big band jazz group Secret Society. In the interview, Darcy talks about the thought processes that go into his compositions, like how his interest in mathematician Alan Turning inspired a track on the group’s most recent album Dynamic Maximum Te…

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Working Overtime: Transitioning From One Project to the Next 25:22

8M ago25:22

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On this week's episode of Working Overtime, hosts Ronald Young Jr. and June Thomas get into the weeds on in-between time and pivoting from one job to the next. June is at the tail end of the promotional tour of her book, while Ronald is gearing up for a new season of his podcast Weight For It. How do you take the final steps of wrapping up one proj…

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The Founder of a Life-Changing Writers’ Retreat 42:49

9M ago42:49

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This week, host June Thomas talks to author and poet Judith Barrington about her knack for memoir writing and about a retreat called Flight of the Mind that she ran with her partner for 17 years. In the interview, they discuss what makes good memoir writing, what Flight of the Mind meant to women writers, and how to get the most out of writing retr…

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Smart Money Podcast: How to Navigate Income Swings in a Creative Career 31:05

9M ago31:05

31:05

It's an off-week for Working Overtime, so we're presenting a special bonus episode from the Smart Money podcast! Smart Money features real-world advice to help people make better decisions about their money. In today's episode, a jazz saxophonist talks about navigating the financial ups and downs of a career in the arts. If you like this episode, a…

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How a TV Writer Keeps the Ideas Coming 48:07

9M ago48:07

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This week, host Ronald Young Jr. talks to Mike Gauyo, a TV writer and creator whose credits include the beloved series Insecure and Ginny and Georgia. In the interview, Mike shares his process for thinking of new ideas for shows, refining those ideas over time, and pitching them to industry gatekeepers. He also talks about being from an immigrant f…

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Working Overtime: Surviving the Book Release Process 33:40

9M ago33:40

33:40

June Thomas recently published her book A Place of Our Own: Six Places That Shaped Queer Women’s Culture, and on this episode of Working Overtime co-host Isaac Butler asks her what went into the release and its promo-campaign. The weeks leading up to a release can be long and exhaustive, with questionnaires, blurb requests, and audiobook recordings…

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How a Stand Up Comedian’s Sense of Humor Evolves 52:41

9M ago52:41

52:41

This week, host Isaac Butler talks to Dina Hashem, a stand-up comedian and writer for The Daily Show whose recent special is called Dark Little Whispers. In the interview, Dina discusses her reliance on inspiration rather than a formal writing process, her experiences in comedy roast battles, and the fact that her standards for good comedy keep get…

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Writing the Two-Author Novel 52:27

9M ago52:27

52:27

Host June Thomas speaks with authors Rachel Dodes and Lauren Mechling about their new novel, The Memo and their collaborative writing process. The pandemic took its toll on everyone, but for Mechling and Dodes, it became a time to collaborate via a Google Doc. They spewed ideas and paragraphs onto the same page, editing each other’s output in real …

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Working Overtime: Revisiting Your Resolutions 28:05

9M ago28:05

28:05

It's halfway through the year, and hosts June Thomas and Isaac Butler are putting themselves back under the microscope to see which of their New Year's resolutions they’ve stuck with and which they’ve let peter out. June still wants to work more sustainably, and Isaac comes clean about his lapsed French studies. They get into routines that have tru…

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A Newspaper Comic That Shows a Changing America 52:29

10M ago52:29

52:29

This week, host Ronald Young Jr. talks to Darrin Bell, creator of the syndicated newspaper comic strip Candorville. In the interview, Darrin explains how hard it was to get Candorville picked up for syndication and how all newspaper comics artists face an up-hill battle to get published. He also talks about his routine for creating new strips every…

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An Author’s Mission to Make Her Readers Belly Laugh 54:33

10M ago54:33

54:33

This week, host Isaac Butler talks to Sally Franson, the author of two novels: A Lady’s Guide to Selling Out and the brand new release Big in Sweden, which was inspired by her real-life experience as a contestant on a Swedish reality competition show. In the interview, Sally digs into the challenges of writing her second novel and the realizations …

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Working Overtime: How to Ease Back into Work After Losing a Loved One 22:21

10M ago22:21

22:21

Hosts Ronald Young Jr. and Isaac Butler delve into coping with emotional trauma and the challenge of returning to work afterward. Following a death in his family, Ronald grapples with his grief while feeling overwhelmed by the backlog of work. Isaac, having faced his own unexpected personal struggles, explains that part of the return process is acc…

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How to Photograph a Hardcore Punk Show 48:31

10M ago48:31

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This week, host June Thomas talks to Jim Saah, a photographer who documented D.C.’s legendary hardcore punk scene in the 1980’s and 90’s. In the interview, Jim explains how he fell in love with punk music in high school and soon started photographing bands like Minor Threat and Fugazi. He also discusses the chaotic environments he had to work in, a…

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How One of the Best Podcast Sound Designers Executes a Vision 50:16

10M ago50:16

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This week, host Ronald Young Jr. talks to John DeLore, a podcast editor and sound designer who’s been in the industry since its heyday. He’s produced hugely popular shows for companies like Gimlet and Stitcher, and now he runs his own production company, Starlight Diner Studio. In the interview, John breaks down his sound design process, shares tip…

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Working Overtime: How to Get Back into Books 26:31

10M ago26:31

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For this week’s episode of Working Overtime, hosts Ronald Young Jr and Isaac Butler are joined by writer Elisa Gabbert for a discussion of reading and rediscovering a love of books. Gabbert is the author of Any Person is the Only Self, a new collection of essays on art, culture, and reading habits. Gabbert delves into some of her reading practices …

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A New Kind of “Live Documentary” Honors the Temporary 56:41

10M ago56:41

56:41

This week, host Isaac Butler talks to Sam Green, a documentary filmmaker who has pioneered a new kind of performance called “live documentary,” which involves presenting ideas and images on-stage, accompanied by live music. In the interview, Sam explains why he started designing his films this way and why the temporary nature of these performances …

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How a Colonial Williamsburg Actor Humanizes History 50:00

11M ago50:00

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This week, guest-host Kristen Meinzer talks to Stephen Seals, an actor and historical interpreter at Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia. In the interview, Stephen breaks down his process for researching and portraying Revolutionary War double-agent James Lafayette, a notable Black American whose story is seldom told. Stephen explains what it’s like …

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Working Overtime: Storing and Revisiting Your Old Ideas 23:34

11M ago23:34

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For this week’s episode of Working Overtime, hosts June Thomas and Ronald Young Jr dive into the work of PKM (Personal Knowledge Management) and the different means of gathering one's thoughts. June, a PKM evangelist, breaks down some of the many apps and processes for collating one’s notes into an organized web of insights and connections. She als…

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A Master Class in Character Description 49:42

11M ago49:42

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This week, host Ronald Young Jr. talks to writer Emma Copley Eisenberg about her new novel Housemates, which features a burgeoning friendship between two artists who decide to road trip across Pennsylvania together. In the interview, Emma explains how her nonfiction writing and her interest in history influenced this new work of fiction. She also t…

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Working Overtime: Money Advice for Freelancers 36:57

11M ago36:57

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This week on Working Overtime, host Isaac Butler talks to AJ Ayers, a personal finance expert who specializes in helping creative people manage their money better. In the interview, AJ offers tips on everything from retirement accounts and taxes to homeownership and family planning. Do you have questions or advice of your own about the creative pro…

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A Broadway Hit That Defies Genre 51:54

11M ago51:54

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This week, host Isaac Butler talks to Justin Peck, a dancer and choreographer who helped create the hit Broadway show Illinoise, which is based on a classic album with a similar name by Sufjan Stevens. In the interview, Justin breaks down how he adapted Sufjan’s album into a narrative dance piece, with clear characters and storylines. He also talks…

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Working Overtime: When Life Gets in the Way 22:28

11M ago22:28

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For this week’s episode of Working Overtime, hosts June Thomas and Ronald Young Jr, unpack how to deal with life’s unexpected challenges and their effect on your work. A car accident, a sick child, or even a bad breakup can seem to be a bolt from the blue when you’re not expecting it. Currently, Ronald and his family are caring for his sick mom, an…

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A Classic Opera Gets an Overdue Update 48:34

11M ago48:34

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This week, host June Thomas talks to Francesca Zambello, artistic director of the Washington National Opera. In the interview, Francesca discusses the process of creating a brand new ending for Puccini’s unfinished final opera Turandot, from recruiting a composer and librettist to deciding on the visual language of the show. She also talks about he…

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Spoilercast: Bloodshot 22:35

12M ago22:35

22:35

Released April 2020 Our Patreon is no longer accepting new members Vin Deisel's passion project that isn't about family. Do we love it or hate it?

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Retro Review: Lost In Space (1998) 32:50

12M ago32:50

32:50

Even though CJ and Brian are sick we're here to break down this movie. Will this be a truly awesome adventure or will this be a ship headed toward disaster?

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A Much-Needed History of Queer Women’s Spaces 47:09

12M ago47:09

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This week, host Ronald Young Jr. talks to June Thomas about her new book A Place of Our Own: Six Spaces That Shaped Queer Women’s Culture. In the interview, June explains what it was like to bring journalistic rigor to a world that’s close to her heart. She also discusses her pivot to full-time book writing, the importance of passing history to fut…

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Spoilercast: Sonic 24:08

12M ago24:08

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Released March 2020 Our Patreon is no long accepting new members Gotta go fast! This family movie is making waves at the box office. But does that mean the nerds like it?

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Spoilercast: Playing with Fire 25:22

12M ago25:22

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Originally released in February 2020 Our Patreon is not accepting new members Josh and Brian enjoy this silly kids movie and CJ seems unable to find any joy in it. This is an episode that will soon become a classic.

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Spoilercast: X-Men Dark Phoenix 35:25

12M ago35:25

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Released in July 2019 Our Patreon is not accepting new members It's the end of an era and this movie limped all the way to the finish line. Was there any redemption for this film? Did it rise from the ashes? Find out now!

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Working Overtime: Keeping the Faith 26:47

12M ago26:47

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For this week’s episode of Working Overtime, hosts June Thomas and Isaac Butler are joined by author Justin Taylor, to discuss the process behind his new novel, Reboot. Taylor published numerous short pieces, as well as a memoir, during the years he spent writing this novel, yet it took multiple iterations before this book felt right. Later they sh…

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Spoilercast: Spider-Man Far From Home 37:09

12M ago37:09

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Released in August 2019 Our Patreon is not accepting new members Is this the best Spider-Man Movie ever? The nerds will tell you!

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Spoilercast: Aladdin (2019) 40:37

12M ago40:37

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Originally released June 2019 Patreon is no longer accepting new members. Believe me when I say that this isn't the most divisive episode we have ever done. Brian and CJ are on complete opposite ends of the spectrum on this movie. This conversation is a doozy... buckle up!

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Spoilercast: Captain Marvel 28:49

12M ago28:49

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Originally released in March 2019 Our Patreon is no longer accepting new members. The newest movie in the MCU. Set in the 90's! Is this movie a marvel or a dud?

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Retro Review: 10 Things I Hate About You 29:33

12M ago29:33

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Originally released in January 2019 Our Patreon is no longer accepting new members. The nerds talk about a classic! Does it still give us all the feelings it did when we 1st saw it?

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The Evolution of One of Scotland’s Best Indie Bands 52:53

12M ago52:53

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This week, host Isaac Butler talks to Tracyanne Campbell, lead singer of the Scottish indie band Camera Obscura. In the interview, Tracyanne discusses the process of getting the band back together after a decade-long hiatus and the songwriting work that went into their new album Look to the East, Look to the West. She also talks about the humor and…

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Spoilercast: Punisher (Season 2) 25:39

12M ago25:39

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Originally released in February 2019 Our Patreon is no longer accepting new members The nerds break down the HIGHLY anticipated second season of the Netflix MCU show.

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Spoilercast: Bandersnatch 27:22

12M ago27:22

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Originally released in January 2019 Our Patreon is no longer accepting new members The nerds watch Netflix's interactive Black Mirror episode.

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Spoilercast: Vice 19:47

12M ago19:47

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Originally released in January 2019 Our Patreon is no longer accepting new members. Josh and CJ talk about the biopic of Dick Cheney.

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Spoilercast: Bummblebee 28:10

12M ago28:10

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Originally released in January 2019Our Patreon is no longer accepting new members.Will this be robots punching other robots or just another disappointment?

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Spoilercast: Peppermint 37:11

12M ago37:11

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Originally Released on October 2018Our Patreon is no longer accepting new members.You voted so we went to the movies and saw Peppermint...."She has love in her heart, snow in her eyes, and peppermint in her blood."

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Spoilercast: A Star is Born 33:21

12M ago33:21

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Originally released in October 2018 Our Patreon is no longer accepting new members. You voted and we saw it CJ was against this movie. Will he change his mind? Josh was very excited about this movie. Did it live up to the hype? Brian isn't an emotional person when he is watching movies. Will this warm his heart? Find out!…

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Podcast Update! 1:23

12M ago1:23

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We miss you all and we're still here! We're going to spread our new releases out more however, we're dropping all our Patreon content for FREE! Thanks for being awesome listenerds.

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Writer Anne Lamott’s Difficult Personal Truths 53:53

12M ago53:53

53:53

This week, host June Thomas talks to the prolific writer Anne Lamott, whose latest book is called Somehow: Thoughts on Love. In the interview, Anne discusses the origin of her new book, the challenges of writing deeply personal memoirs, and the importance of writing groups. After the interview, June and co-host Isaac Butler discuss Anne’s “bird-by-…

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Working Overtime: Staying Accountable To Yourself 29:07

1y ago29:07

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For this week’s episode of Working Overtime, hosts June Thomas and Isaac Butler, chew over accountability and how to stay disciplined while working without a supervisor. Both hosts grew up procrastinating through their school years, but they discovered the importance of deadlines and turning work in on time through their respective careers. They al…

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Interviews That Get to the Point 50:10

1y ago50:10

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This week, host Ronald Young Jr. talks to Anna Sale, host of the podcast Death, Sex & Money, which recently joined Slate after a brief hiatus. In the interview, Anna explains her process for conducting the powerful and vulnerable interviews that her podcast is known for. She also talks about her early career as a politics reporter, her tips for mak…

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