In which Stuart asks Barry Nugent the question; Why Comics?... This episode, Stuart is joined by Barry Nugent (Geek Syndicate), to talk comics (with some tangents into the films & TV they inspired) and answer the big question... Recommendations - Planetary , DC: The New Frontier , Half Past Danger , Queen & Country , Velvet LINKS; UNSEEN SHADOWS - Twitter @Unseen_Shadows - Website GEEK SYNDICATE - Twitter @GeekSyndicate - Website - Facebook STUART - Twitter @TokenNerd - Facebook TROOBS -...
Oct 16, 2019•2 hr 37 min•Ep. 87
In which Stuart asks Sara Dunkerton the question; Why Comics?... This episode, Stuart is joined by Sara Dunkerton (MULP), to talk comics and answer the big question... Recommendations - Maus , Elmer , Blacksad , Grandville , Mouse Guard , Beasts Of Burden , Beast Hunting Battle Badgers , Brian Talbot: Grandville and the Anthropomorphic Tradition LINKS; SARA - Twitter @saradunkerton (also Instagram ) - Facebook - Blogspot MULP - Twitter @mulpcomic - Website PAWS FOR THAWT - Instagram @pawsforthaw...
Sep 25, 2019•2 hr 9 min•Ep. 85
In which Stuart asks Russell Mark Olson the question; Why Comics?... This episode, Stuart is joined by Russell Mark Olson (Gateway City), to talk comics and answer the big question... Recommendations - Corpse On The Imjin! , Harvey Kurtzman , EC Comics , Joe's Bar , Torpedo , Slots , Pup & Grumpicorn & Matt Hardy LINKS; RUSSELL - Twitter @russell_m_olson - website - Facebook - Instagram STUART - Twitter @TokenNerd - Facebook TROOBS - Website - Twitter @OKTrueBelievers - Facebook NERDS - ...
Sep 11, 2019•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 84
In which Stuart asks Nick Prolix the question; Why Comics?... This episode, Stuart is joined by the mighty Nick Prolix (Slang Pictorial, Cockney Kung-Fu), to talk comics and answer the big question... Recommendations - The Seven Sagas Of Silverbeard , John Tucker , Atom Agency , Owen Sherwood/The Incredible Plight Of Tony Featherneck LINKS; NICK - Twitter @nickprolix , Instagram , Website STUART - Twitter @TokenNerd - Facebook TROOBS - Website - Twitter @OKTrueBelievers - Facebook NERDS - Facebo...
Sep 04, 2019•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 83
In which Stuart asks Vince Hunt the question; Why Comics?... This time, Stuart completes his trilogy of Awesome Pod hosts and is joined by Vince Hunt (The Red Mask From Mars, The Awesome Comics Podcast) to talk about his love of comics and more, all stemming from that one question. Recommendations - EAGLE , BATTLE , STORM FORCE , GARTH ENNIS PUNISHER, TKO COMICS , OUTER DARKNESS , CINEBOOKS , EUROPE COMICS LINKS; VINCE - Twitter @jesterdiablo ACP - Podbean - Twitter @theawesomepod - Facebook - B...
Aug 21, 2019•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 81
In which Stuart asks Sarah Millman the question; Why Comics?... Stuart is joined by Sarah Millman (NPC Tea/Heart Of Time) to talk about creating comics, working as a freelancer, the convention experience and more, all stemming from that one question. Recommendations - Jen Wang , Shaun Tan , Nyankees , Yotsuba , Stephanie Seed LINKS; SARAH- Patreon - Twitter @Heart_of_Time - NPC Tea 7 KickStarter STUART - Twitter @TokenNerd - Facebook TROOBS - Website - Twitter @OKTrueBelievers - Facebook NERDS -...
Aug 07, 2019•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 79
In which Stuart is joined by Iz McAuliffe & Tony Esmond to talk comic cons... For this Special Nerds episode, Stuart is joined by Iz McAuliffe (CICE) and Tony Esmond (ACP) to talk about the UK Comic Convention scene. We talk the highs, lows and all the stuff inbetween. SHOUT OUTS; Nottingham Comic Con , Leamington Comic Con , New York Comic Con , Oldham Comic Con , Thought Bubble , Not Another Comic Con , BAM! , Hackney Comic & Zine Fair LINKS; TONY- Website - Twitter @Ezohyez NOBROW - W...
Jul 31, 2019•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 78
In which Stuart asks Dan Butcher the question; Why Comics?... Stuart is joined by Dan Butcher (Vanguard/The Awesome Comics Podcast) to talk about creating comics and more, all stemming from that one question. Recommendations - Invincible , Kingdom , Rachael Smith , Reckless Hero & John Tucker LINKS; DAN- Website - Twitter @VanguardComic ACP - Podbean - Twitter @theawesomepod - Facebook - Big Cartel STUART - Twitter @TokenNerd - Facebook TROOBS - Website - Twitter @OKTrueBelievers - Facebook ...
Jul 17, 2019•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 76
In which Andy and Stuart talk about music to draw to... Andy returns to the NerdCave to talk about the music they listen to when they draw, talk a little about some of the films they've seen recently (spoilers for Avengers Endgame and Bumblebee) and answer the question; "where the hell has Andy been?!!!" Title Music - Who My Tryna Fool by Ruth's Curtain Shout-Outs for; Project Hoax KickStarter , BAM! , Clerks , Too Much Coffee Man , Ultimate Spider-Man , Hearts Beat Loud , What We Do In The Shad...
Jul 03, 2019•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 74
In which Stuart asks John Tucker the question; Why Comics?... Stuart is joined by John Tucker (Adrift, Plan A/Plan B) to talk about creating comics and more, all stemming from that one question. Recommendations - Gunshow , Nedroid Picture Diary & Charles H. Raymond LINKS; JOHN- Website - Twitter @johntuckerart STUART - Twitter @TokenNerd - Facebook TROOBS - Website - Twitter @OKTrueBelievers - Facebook NERDS - Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 26, 2019•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 73
In which Stuart asks Tony Esmond the question; Why Comics?... For the first episode of our new series, Stuart is joined by Tony Esmond (NoBrow, The Awesome Comics Podcast) to talk about his love of comics and more, all stemming from that one question. Recommendations - In Waves & Kingdom LINKS; TONY- Website - Twitter @Ezohyez NOBROW - Website - Twitter @NobrowPress - Facebook ACP - Podbean - Twitter @theawesomepod - Facebook - Big Cartel STUART - Twitter @TokenNerd - Facebook TROOBS - Websi...
Jun 19, 2019•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 72
In which Stuart attempts to explain the 2 new Nerds Series... In this brief preview mini-episode, Stuart talks about - in his usual rambling way - his plans for the new upcoming Nerds Series, that will be launching soon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 11, 2019•8 min•Ep. 71
In which Stuart talks nonsense with Tony Esmond... While Andy is away, Stuart got together with The Awesome Comics Podcast's (and professional Steven Seagal lookalike) Tony Esmond, for a semi planned chat about Superman movies, comic book movies in general and a bit more. NOTE: The audio on the recording with Tony isn't great and breaks up in places due to some microphone issues. We'll try and get together with Tony again in the future, but hopefully it's listenable enough to get through, for th...
May 10, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 70
In which Andy and Stuart mostly talk drawing. Again... The Nerds are back to talk about finishing March Of Robots, making the switch to digital art, that Star Wars Trailer, Tim Burton's Batman at 30 and more. Title Music - Who My Tryna Fool by Ruth's Curtain KickStarter Shout-Outs for; Slang Pictorial , Blop , Brawler , The Lang Walk Hame , Late Knights , Pup & Grumpicorn , NPC Tea , Saffron Links - The Nerds Who Haunted Themselves: FACEBOOK Stuart: FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER Andy: FACEB...
Apr 19, 2019•2 hr 8 min•Ep. 69
In which Stuart & Andy talk drawing, robots and more... To celebrate the March drawing project 'March Of Robots', Stuart and Andy talk about their experiences so far, drawing in general, plus some robots, MCU and other nerdy chat in the usual rambling style you've come to expect. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 15, 2019•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 68
In which Stuart & Andy have a post Troobs 2019 debrief and talk about the falling out that neither of them noticed they'd had. They also talk Making Comics With Springworth, what they're working on next, answer some "listeners" questions and talk about the pros & cons of taking part in drawing projects.Expect the usual incoherent ramblings of two over tired nerds, trying to say profound things through the prism of idiocracy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 22, 2019•2 hr 16 min
In which Stuart and Andy see out the series and the year with some picks for their highs of 2018.Join two exhausted Nerds as they try to remember the stuff that happened to them in the last 12 months, in the usual rambling manner you've come to love/put up with when you have nothing else to listen too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 23, 2018•1 hr 17 min
In which Stuart & Andy didn't have anything planned so they opened the floor to listeners questions...Fall for our click baiting description that they reveal their deepest and darkest secrets as they answer questions about Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Plugholes & Assassinations vs Murder! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 02, 2018•2 hr 2 min
In which Stuart & Andy talk drawing...Whilst Stuart hides himself away from the vengeful wrath of Gary Busey, he and Andy celebrate Sketchtember with another drawing special and talk about why they draw, making money from art, pushing yourself to create and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 28, 2018•1 hr 59 min
In which Stuart & Andy reflect on the Troobs Summer Variant, Stuart's trip to the DC Exhibition & Harry Potter Studio Tour, James Bond, selling sketch pages and more (plus Stuart rejoices over the end of The Big Bang Theory - the misery is almost over). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 24, 2018•1 hr 35 min
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Jul 24, 2018•1 hr 59 min
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Jun 10, 2018•1 hr 37 min
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Apr 24, 2018•2 hr 1 min
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Mar 28, 2018•1 hr 26 min
In which Stuart and Andy discuss their 4th attempt at putting on The True Believers Comic Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse, the launch of Tales From Beyond Infinity & the I Am Zoot sketchbook Robots And Other Stuff, 1.5 Editions and the TBCF Future.We've also fixed that annoying hum that was under the last few episodes, although you can hear Andy scribbling with a pencil at certain points!Music: Who My Tryna Fool? by Ruth's Curtain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...
Feb 23, 2018•1 hr 27 min
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Jan 21, 2018•1 hr 32 min
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Dec 31, 2017•1 hr 37 min
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Jul 26, 2017•1 hr 27 min
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Jul 07, 2017•1 hr 36 min
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