Drawing a Dialogue, Episode 40: Research
Cathy G. Johnson
In this episode, remus shares how to do your own research! Learn best research practices, what’s up with academic publishing, and where to get your information… for free heheh.
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Drawing a Dialogue, Episode 39: Capitalism + Comics
Cathy G. Johnson
Special guest Ross Hernandez join Cathy and remus to talk about how capitalism shapes the creation of comic books. We learn about different forms of labor, art’s relationship to capitalism, and how the comic book industry mashes these worlds together. Where are we right now, and what are our next steps forward? Capitalism is dying, and we should let it die.
Read MoreDrawing a Dialogue, Episode 38: Queer Theory
Cathy G. Johnson
In this episode, remus and Cathy introduce and discuss queer theory. remus shares the history of queer theory and how it can be used as a framework for thinking about comics and beyond!
Read MoreDrawing a Dialogue, Episode 37: Sports in School + the Rights of Trans Kids
Cathy G. Johnson
Spurred by the recent media attention for the ban of her graphic novel The Breakaways, Cathy leads a discussion with remus on the value of sports in K-12 schools, House Bill 25 in Texas, and the rights of transgender student athletes.
Read MoreDrawing a Dialogue, Episode 36: Ableism + Accessibility
Cathy G. Johnson
In this episode, remus and Cathy discuss how ableism manifests in comics culture and shapes all our lives. Definitions of accessibility versus accommodations are shared, as well as discussion about disability justice in comics and schools.
Read MoreDrawing a Dialogue, Episode 35: Fighting White Supremacy Culture
Cathy G. Johnson
In this episode, Cathy and remus use the work of scholar Tema Okun to look at how white supremacy culture has imbedded itself in our everyday lives, and share how together we can antidote and circumvent its characteristics with anti-racism work.
Read MoreDrawing a Dialogue, Episode 34: Where We Are
Cathy G. Johnson
Cathy + remus are back! They talk about teaching during the pandemic, and the past, present and exciting future for Drawing a Dialogue. Thank you for your patience!
Read MoreDrawing a Dialogue, Episode 33: Our Comic Influences
Cathy G. Johnson
Cathy + remus share their favorite comics that influenced their own art. Cathy talks about 2000s zines + indie comics. remus talks about manga + Homestuck. Additionally, they both touch upon the stresses of being an educator during a pandemic.
Read MoreDrawing a Dialogue, Episode 32: Propaganda
Cathy G. Johnson
Cathy + remus talk about the way propaganda has historically shaped the dominate United States way of thinking. remus discusses the propagandistic role of comics and superheroes in proliferating violent vigilanteism. Cathy discusses how history was taught with propagandistic intention, + shares ways the art classroom can illuminate historical context.
Read MoreDrawing a Dialogue, Episode 31: Abolish the Police
Cathy G. Johnson
In this episode, Cathy + remus talk about police abolition, and what comics are capable (and NOT capable) of doing. Comics as an activist tool are discussed, as well as ways educators can work to eliminate police presence in schools. Solidarity forever. Black lives matter.
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