Episode 1757 - SPX: Rumi Hara!

Jimmy attended Small Press Expo (SPX) on the weekend of September 12-13th. A fantastic small press comics show held in Bethesda, MD each year. He got 10 interviews there with: Rachael Smith, Rumi Hara, Kasey Iris, Jennifer Hayden, Natalie Norris, Robin Ha, CK Gormally, Sarah Becan, Mike Dawson and Brian "Box" Brown. Come back over the next few weeks to hear all of those interviews. In this episode, you'll hear Rumi Hara. They chat about her new mini-comics, previous work, living in Japan, teaching and more.

Jimmy attended Small Press Expo (SPX) on the weekend of September 12-13th. A fantastic small press comics show held in Bethesda, MD each year. He got 10 interviews there with: Rachael Smith, Rumi Hara, Kasey Iris, Jennifer Hayden, Natalie Norris, Robin Ha, CK Gormally, Sarah Becan, Mike Dawson and Brian "Box" Brown. Come back over the next few weeks to hear all of those interviews. In this episode, you'll hear Brian "Box" Brown. They chat about his new book FOREVR, previous work, fave toys/toons, working with Marc Maron and more.

Jimmy attended Small Press Expo (SPX) on the weekend of September 12-13th. A fantastic small press comics show held in Bethesda, MD each year. He got 10 interviews there with: Rachael Smith, Rumi Hara, Kasey Iris, Jennifer Hayden, Natalie Norris, Robin Ha, CK Gormally, Sarah Becan, Mike Dawson and Brian "Box" Brown. Come back over the next few weeks to hear all of those interviews. In this episode, you'll hear Jennifer Hayden. They chat about her new book WHERE THERE'S SMOKE, THERE'S DINNER: CONFESSIONS OF A CARTOONIST COOK, Fred Astaire, a trip to Copenhagen and more.

Jimmy attended Small Press Expo (SPX) on the weekend of September 12-13th. A fantastic small press comics show held in Bethesda, MD each year. He got 10 interviews there with: Rachael Smith, Rumi Hara, Kasey Iris, Jennifer Hayden, Natalie Norris, Robin Ha, CK Gormally, Sarah Becan, Mike Dawson and Brian "Box" Brown. Come back over the next few weeks to hear all of those interviews. In this episode, you'll hear Mike Dawson. They chat about his new book THE HIDDEN DOMINION OF GEORDIE JAMES, podcasting, inspirations from kids and more.

Jimmy attended Small Press Expo (SPX) on the weekend of September 12-13th. A fantastic small press comics show held in Bethesda, MD each year. He got 10 interviews there with: Rachael Smith, Rumi Hara, Kasey Iris, Jennifer Hayden, Natalie Norris, Robin Ha, CK Gormally, Sarah Becan, Mike Dawson and Brian "Box" Brown. Come back over the next few weeks to hear all of those interviews. In this episode, you'll hear Robin Ha. They chat about her new book INSTANT NOODLES AND BEYOND: A COMIC BOOK WITH RECIPES FOR SOUPED-UP RAMEN, MAC & CHEESE, AND MORE, fave noodle meals, upcoming projects and more.

Jimmy attended Small Press Expo (SPX) on the weekend of September 12-13th. A fantastic small press comics show held in Bethesda, MD each year. He got 10 interviews there with: Rachael Smith, Rumi Hara, Kasey Iris, Jennifer Hayden, Natalie Norris, Robin Ha, CK Gormally, Sarah Becan, Mike Dawson and Brian "Box" Brown. Come back over the next few weeks to hear all of those interviews. In this episode, you'll hear Sarah Becan. They chat about her book LET'S MAKE COCKTAILS, fave drinks, Pokemon and more.

Jimmy had the absolute honor to interview the legendary John Cusack! Cusack wrote a fantastic new graphic novel called MOMO. Set in 1972, it's a wild road-trip full of satire, criminals, conspiracies, aliens, the supernatural, a French silent film star, Howard Johnson's, explosions, laudanum, Jackie Gleason and more! Yeah, wild! Jimmy and John talk about the book, some of the real life characters, how true the story is, his chemistry w/ the book's artist Ignacio Noe, growing up as a Gen Xer, a silly fan interaction, how he feels about that Peter Gabriel song, his next graphic novel w/ Noe and beyond. Jimmy also pitches a genius idea for a GROSSE POINT BLANK sequel. An utterly delightful and fun chat! Many thanks again to Cusack for taking the time. 

Jimmy attended Small Press Expo (SPX) on the weekend of September 12-13th. A fantastic small press comics show held in Bethesda, MD each year. He got 10 interviews there with: Rachael Smith, Rumi Hara, Kasey Iris, Jennifer Hayden, Natalie Norris, Robin Ha, CK Gormally, Sarah Becan, Mike Dawson and Brian "Box" Brown. Come back over the next few weeks to hear all of those interviews. In this episode, you'll hear CK Gormally. They chat about their book EVERYTHING IS FINE, I'LL JUST WORK HARDER: CONFESSIONS OF A FORMER BADASS, being a biology professor, nerding out on research and more. 

Jimmy attended Small Press Expo (SPX) on the weekend of September 12-13th. A fantastic small press comics show held in Bethesda, MD each year. He got 10 interviews there with: Rachael Smith, Rumi Hara, Kasey Iris, Jennifer Hayden, Natalie Norris, Robin Ha, CK Gormally, Sarah Becan, Mike Dawson and Brian "Box" Brown. Come back over the next few weeks to hear all of those interviews. You'll hear Jimmy's new friend Kasey Iris in this episode. She talks about her debut graphic novel GHOUL, her beginnings in art, fave Filipino foods, K-pop and more!

Jimmy attended Small Press Expo (SPX) on the weekend of September 12-13th. A fantastic small press comics show held in Bethesda, MD each year. He got 10 interviews there with: Rachael Smith, Rumi Hara, Kasey Iris, Jennifer Hayden, Natalie Norris, Robin Ha, CK Gormally, Sarah Becan, Mike Dawson and Brian "Box" Brown. Come back over the next few weeks to hear all of those interviews. You'll hear Jimmy's old pal Rachael Smith in this episode along with Jimmy's recap of the show.