Yegs And Bacon

This week, the man at the epicentre of abuse we experienced back in May has returned... and is trying to sue comics professional, editor, store owner and publisher Mark Waid. Or is it... Chris Waid he's after? Traffic and weather is by Devin R. Bruce Yegs & Bacon theme music by Apocalypse Kow.

On this week's show, Danica and Brandon are hitting up the Edmonton Expo, and talking a little bit how going to a convention can be tough when you run a comic shop. The Yegs & Bacon theme song is by Apocalypse Kow - and traffic and weather is by Devin R. Bruce.

Welcome back to Yegs & Bacon! On this week's show, we're talking about how a lot of recent awards have finally been recognizing the amazing work of marginalized folks - and how we all need to be better at listening, instead of talking. The Yegs & Bacon theme song is by Apocalypse Kow - and traffic and weather is by Devin R. Bruce.

It's the triumphant return of YEGS & BACON! Danica and Brandon talk about everything that happened in the past month - including the online harassment our shop received, as well as the break in - and about the importance of action when it comes to standing against regressive attitudes. Yes & Bacon theme music by Apocalypse Kow.

There's gotta be a catch, right? Well, there is. But not so much for YOU. Danica and Brandon explain. Theme music by Apocalypse Kow.

Yes. It can. Brandon is solo this week, to talk about Action Comics #1000 and the dangers of dwelling on nostalgia. Intro music is by Apocalypse Kow.

This week, we're talking about pre-ordering comics... and an innovative new program that... really shouldn't be innovative. But here we are.

With more and more digital content available for comics at remarkably great prices... where does the future of physical comics lie? The answer may surprise you. All this, plus traffic and weather from Devin R. Bruce - and our amazing theme song by Apocalypse Kow

On this week's show, we're talking about Marvel's "Fresh Start" and how line wide relaunches aren't ALWAYS a good idea.

This week, we're looking at clouds in our coffee, clouds in our coffee and talking about representation. Fun fact! More people deserve it. Theme music by Apocalypse Kow

You wouldn't think we'd have to warn the world that Nazis are back, but here we are. Theme music for Yegs and Bacon is by Apocalypse Kow.

The biggest threat to the comics industry? Diamond - the ONLY comics distributor. But how??! Why???! Listen and find out! Theme music for Yegs and Bacon is by Apocalypse Kow.

After a short (retail based) hiatus in December, Yegs and Bacon is back to talk about positive and negative ways to build a community. Theme music for Yegs and Bacon is by Apocalypse Kow.

On this week's show, Danica and Brandon talk about comic book adaptations, and the right way to react to things you enjoy, and dislike.

On this week's show, we're diving into the deep end and talking about harassment in the industry. It's there. Don't pretend like it isn't. A note: we recorded this before Eddie Berganza got fired from DC. Finally.

The comic book industry has long been reliant on single issues... but can that possibly continue? And for how long? Danica and Brandon explore the future of single issue comic books on this edition of YEGS AND BACON. All this, plus traffic and weather from Devin R. Bruce - and our amazing theme song by Apocalypse Kow

Welcome back to a brand new season of YEGS AND BACON! On this week's episode - is the comic book industry doomed? Yes! Or... no? Maybe. Danica and Brandon discuss what needs to change if comic shops want to see tomorrow, and they have the math to prove it. All this, plus traffic and weather from Devin R. Bruce - and our amazing theme song by Apocalypse Kow Show Notes: Comics and Graphic Novels Succeeding in the Book Market Comic Sales in Comic Shops Down in 2016, Up In Book Stores Overall Comic Shop Market Down Significantly from 2016

Gooooood morning Edmonton! Grab your coffees or your general morning beverage of choice, because YEGS AND BACON is here! On this week's PREVIEW show, we give our statement of purpose, ad talk about the days ahead. You want some feminism and general mindfulness in your comics culture? Then you've come to the right place. Yegs and Bacon's theme music is by the incomparable Apocalypse Kow. You should give them money, because they are wonderful.

Featuring the audio from the second part of our Gender Is Not A Genre: LGBTQ Representation in Pop Culture panel from May 28th, 2016 - co-presented with WTF+YEG PANELISTS Allison Paige is a queer artist who makes comics and mistakes with equal enthusiasm. With her collaborator Amber Noelle, Allison recently self-published Whispering Ash: Ophelia, the first instalment of a regency-era horror series. Her comic Work/Life Balance, with writer Steve Foxe, will be in the upcoming Oath Anthology of New Heroes. Follow her work at rabbitcourage.com! ----- Devon Elizabeth Bryce (BA, MA, BEd) I'm a teacher at an Outreach School, where I spend my days convincing people that 'alot' isn't a word, having engaging conversations about books, and spreading the joy of good grammar. In my off hours, I enjoy trail running and eating Oreos, though not usually at the same time. My caffeine of choice is Tea. Earl Grey. Hot. I believe that true learning is messy and sometimes uncomfortable, which, really, describes many aspects

Featuring the audio from the first part of our Gender Is Not A Genre: LGBTQ Representation in Pop Culture panel from May 28th, 2016 - co-presented with WTF+YEG PANELISTS Allison Paige is a queer artist who makes comics and mistakes with equal enthusiasm. With her collaborator Amber Noelle, Allison recently self-published Whispering Ash: Ophelia, the first instalment of a regency-era horror series. Her comic Work/Life Balance, with writer Steve Foxe, will be in the upcoming Oath Anthology of New Heroes. Follow her work at rabbitcourage.com! ----- Devon Elizabeth Bryce (BA, MA, BEd) I'm a teacher at an Outreach School, where I spend my days convincing people that 'alot' isn't a word, having engaging conversations about books, and spreading the joy of good grammar. In my off hours, I enjoy trail running and eating Oreos, though not usually at the same time. My caffeine of choice is Tea. Earl Grey. Hot. I believe that true learning is messy and sometimes uncomfortable, which, really, describes many aspects o