King Cat Comics creator John Porcellino visits the show to talk comics, punk, & Buddhism. He is interrupted during our interview by Producer Ponyo barking after a child. Cartoonist & friend to the show Liz Prince also jumps in the studio to talk about senior citizen drama, comics show politics, & how to prepare to sell your wares. Much drama this week. Tune in!
Oct 06, 2017•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 41
Today we break form to give you the long scoop on getting to meet every shark from the ABC show, Shark Tank, and the big surprise at which one I liked the most. Featuring guests Jill Soloway & Isaac Soloway-Strozier.
Sep 29, 2017•29 min•Ep. 40
Illustration, Professional Practices, the Hazards of Perfectionism and MORE with “Skim” & “This One Summer" co-author Jillian Tamaki. Check out her new book “Boundless” with Drawn & Quarterly. BONUS: series regular Morgan brings us some new & interesting foods to try.
Sep 22, 2017•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 39
Arts consultant Beth Pickens joins NJG for advice about activism, social media, art, support, and life during fascism. (@bethpickensconsulting) Then series regular Morgan returns with vegan food bars for a taste test extravaganza!!' Tune in.
Sep 15, 2017•47 min•Ep. 38
Aug 11, 2017•14 min•Ep. 37
Emil Ferris (author of My Favorite Thing Is Monsters) joins me in front of a live CCA audience for an educational talk about writing, witchcraft, and the magnet that lives inside of you. Tune In.
Aug 04, 2017•39 min•Ep. 36
Today we answer your listener questions about LOVE. Jessica Lanyadoo is an internationally respected Astrologer and Psychic Medium who has been in private practice with clients all over the world since 1995. She is a triple capricorn, and you can find her horoscopes and more at lovelanyadoo.com .
Jul 28, 2017•49 min•Ep. 35
Today on the podcast, we are graced by the presence of fat activist, author, and lecturer VIRGIE TOVAR. We talk about fat positivity, changing culture, femininity, class issues, breaking up with diet culture, and MORE. Plus advice! Do not miss this. Find her at VirgieTovar.com
Jul 21, 2017•48 min•Ep. 34
Today on the show, cartoonist Lucy Knisley (French Milk, Relish) joins me to talk productivity, autobio boundaries, and cartooning while raising and infant. PLUS, Productivity Coach & Cartoonist Alec Longstreth (Basewood, Phase 7) talks comics & checks in to tell us how his comics preparedness worked once his daughter came into this world.
Jul 14, 2017•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 33
A smorgasbord episode! How to be a cool feminist guy, Shark Tank, misogyny, food reviews, punk week, Lisa Vanderpump, Dog stories and MORE.
Jul 07, 2017•51 min•Ep. 32
Today we go to San Francisco for a live panel I did with mothers of underground feminist comics, Trina Robbins, Lee Marrs, and Mary Wings. We talk about feminism, comics history, Wonder Woman, resistance in the T***p era, and intersectionality. This was recorded at Root Division. I also continue my conversations about Beija Georges in a chat about her voice with Magic Hour Astrology's Brandie Taylor.
Jun 30, 2017•53 min
I'm joined by Original Plumbing Magazine co-founder Rocco Kayiatos for rapid fire advice on love, health and social media. PLUS: Beija Stories! Dawn Riddle reminisces about my largely unfriendly dog, the star of Fetch, Beija Georges.
Jun 23, 2017•37 min
Cartoonist Gabrielle Bell joins the podcast today to answer questions about autobio, her new book, and what it's like to date a cartoonist. Tune in!
Jun 16, 2017•28 min
Trina Robbins is a pioneers of women's comics. She drew the first out lesbian comic in the U.S., she put out the first all-female comics anthology (now collected in "The Complete Wimmen's Comix" by Fantagraphics), she has written Wonderwoman comics, a zillion books, and is a female cartoonist herstorian!!! I'm thrilled to rebroadcast our interview from 2016, recorded before the sentient cheetoh took office.
Jun 09, 2017•43 min
Today we are joined by guest taster Morgan for Banza, Miracle Noodles, Face masks, bubbly water controversy & vegan ally-ship. THEN! Guest Brandie Taylor advises someone in a long term intrigue affair.
Jun 02, 2017•41 min
Today we talk about comics, the Simpsons, and do Pee Wee's Playhouse puppet impressions with "Over Easy" author Mimi Pond. You can pre-order her book "The Customer is Always Wrong" now!
May 26, 2017•56 min
Today, Transparent writer/producer Our Lady J joins the podcast to talk Hollywood, advice, breaking out of uniqueness and MORE. Then! resident witch Brandie Taylor (Magic Hour Astrology) gives a lesson in healing through abundance. A very Oprah episode (
May 19, 2017•48 min
Jill Soloway joins Nicole to talk femininity, I Love Dick, Hollywood advice, and MORE!
May 12, 2017•48 min
Teeccino, Sprouted Nut Butter, Yin Yang Carrots and more with very special guest, Morgan.
May 05, 2017•18 min
Julia Wertz of Fart Party & the New Yorker joins Nicole for a talk about abandoned buildings, art & autobio ethics. But first! Series regular Morgan is back to give advice on handling a hard roommate situation.
Apr 28, 2017•48 min
This week we talk to cartoonists Mary Wings & Roberta Gregory about art, aging, love, publishing in the 1970s and MORE. We also get hot tips on comics from Sophie Yanow, AK Summers, Khale McHurst, & Leanne Fransen.
Apr 21, 2017•40 min
Today we are joined by author Michelle Tea for high quality advice about dating, age, reading, the news, chronic pain and MORE!
Apr 14, 2017•51 min
Nicole's self care advice, a top ten, and "Who Had the Worse Dog" with guest Brandie Taylor. This is a short episode as we take a breather after 60 in a row!
Apr 07, 2017•12 min
Cartoonist Liz Prince joins us for a master class in comics. We answer your questions about pacing, backgrounds, big projects, technology, redundancy, lettering AND MORE. Essential for up-and-coming artists and geezers alike!
Mar 31, 2017•50 min
Comics journalist and Nib editor Eleri Harris joins me today to talk journalism, where to get the best news, the time we were roommates, and professional advice for cartoonists. PLUS Nicole's snack corner, a rant about tabbouleh & MORE.
Mar 24, 2017•43 min
Comedian Sabrina Jalees visits the Sagittarian Studio to eat no-bake cookies, talk about race, comedy, coming out, having an orgasm on Transparent, and MORE! sabrinajalees.com
Mar 17, 2017•57 min
Today we answer some advice about choosing a dog based on breed & age, Nicole tells you about a pizza-like dinner item, and Caroline Paquita of Womanimal & Pegacorn Press comes to the studio to talk punk medical myths, zines & more!!!
Mar 10, 2017•57 min
It's prune time! This week we try many beverages, talk LA vegan restaurants, give advice on life & send back food with Rocco Kayiatos, Beth Pickens, and Katy Davidson.
Mar 03, 2017•53 min
Feb 24, 2017•32 min
Amos Mac is a photographer, producer, writer and co-founder of trans male print magazine, Original Plumbing. You can see him on The Trans List, streaming on HBO on-demand now!
Feb 17, 2017•52 min