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Bitches on Comics is a bi-weekly podcast where S.E. Fleenor and Monika Estrella Negra talk to your fave LGBTQ+ folks and women in comics, speculative fiction, and pop culture! In recognition of our unique perspectives and welcoming nature, we’ve been named a “Best Comic Book Podcast” by Book Riot, Screen Rant, Comic Book Herald, and Comic Book Couples Counseling.

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Recent Hosts, Guests & Topics

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S.E. Fleenor Monika Estrella Negra

Previous Guests

Sarah H. Cho
Sarah H. Cho is an author and screenwriter known for her work in the realm of erotic psychological thrillers. She is the creator of the book 'CAMGIRL', which explores themes surrounding sex work and mental health, emphasizing the importance of narratives written by sex workers themselves. Sarah has also contributed to television, working on shows such as 'The Girl from Plainville' on Hulu and 'Them, Season 2' on Amazon. Her work often addresses critical social issues, including Asian fetishization.
Maria Dong
Maria Dong is an author known for her work in speculative fiction, particularly in the genres of science fiction and horror. She has gained recognition for her novel 'Psychopomp', which explores themes of debtors' prisons and societal issues through a psychological thriller lens. Maria is also active in discussions surrounding marginalized storytelling and has previously appeared on the Bitches on Comics podcast, showcasing her insights and experiences in the literary world.
Erika Hardison
Erika Hardison is a cultural journalist and the founder of Fabulize magazine. She is known for her contributions to the comic book industry, particularly for her work on 'A Taste of Venus,' which is featured in the anthology 'WE BELONG: The All-Black, All-LGBTQ+ Sci-Fi and Fantasy Comics Anthology,' nominated for the Ignatz Awards in 2024. Additionally, she has created the comic 'Entanglement' in 'Noir is the New Black' and adapted 'Telephone' by Erykah Badu for 'Afrofutures.' Hardison is also working on an upcoming book titled 'SO YOU THINK YOU KNOWSTATIC (SHOCK),' which explores the impact of Static Shock on comic culture.
Tananarive Due
Tananarive Due is an acclaimed author and screenwriter known for her contributions to the horror genre. She has received numerous accolades, including the American Book Award, Bram Stoker Award for Best Novel, Shirley Jackson Award, and World Fantasy Award. Due's works often explore themes of race, identity, and the supernatural, with notable titles such as 'The Reformatory' and her werewolf one-shot 'Moon Dogs: The Horizon Experiment'. In addition to her writing, she teaches a virtual Black Horror course and co-hosts the 'Lifewriting: Write for Your Life Podcast' with Steven Barnes.

Topics Discussed

Sarah H. Cho CAMGIRL sex workers mental illness Asian fetishization film manga Alan Moore Maria Dong Psychopomp scifi psychological thriller horror debtors' prison marginalized storytelling Erika Hardison Fabulize magazine A Taste of Venus WE BELONG Ignatz Awards Entanglement Noir is the New Black Telephone Erykah Badu SO YOU THINK YOU KNOWSTATIC Static Shock Queen Latifah Charmed Buffy Black History Month Tananarive Due The Reformatory screenwriting Moon Dogs: The Horizon Experiment horror fiction action
Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on Bitches on Comics.

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Episode 199: I will fight until I die featuring Sarah H. Cho Plus, an update!

Hosts
S.E. Fleenor Monika Estrella Negra
Guests
Sarah H. Cho
Keywords
Sarah H. Cho CAMGIRL sex workers mental illness Asian fetishization film manga Alan Moore
Welcome to the final episode of the season! We end on a real high note in this insightful conversation featuring Sarah H. Cho! Sarah discusses her erotic psychological thriller CAMGIRL, getting into the importance of stories about sex workers written by sex workers, depicting mental illness, and fighting against Asian fetishization. Plus, film! Manga! Some Alan Moore love! And more! After we wrap with Sarah, stick around for Bitches on Bitches on Comics, the section of the podcast where Monika and S.E. recap the season and update listeners on what lies ahead!

Follow Sarah H. Cho on Instagram @sarah.h.cho

Pick up your own copy of Camgirl from AWA.

And make sure to check out the TV shows Sarah worked on: The Girl from Plainville (Hulu) and Them, Season 2 (Amazon).

You can sign up for the not-very-frequent Bitches on Comics newsletter on our website. Follow Bitches on Comics on Bluesky and you can learn more about host Monika Estrella Negra at: http://audresrevenge.weebly.com You can learn more about host S.E. Fleenor at http://sefleenor.com and follow them on BlueSky. Follow our Sound Editor Kate on Twitter. Show us some love by giving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, PodChaser, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Support us by joining our Patreon Community at http://patreon.com/queerspec .

Keep in touch with us, check out our curated listening lists, and see what were up to by visiting our website: BitchesOnComics.com

We hope you will make a donation to Red Canary Song. Red Canary Song is a grassroots organization of Asian and migrant sex workers and massage workers, organizing transnationally. Their efforts are based in mutual aid and base-building and we support their critical work to decriminalize sex work and affirm the rights and dignity of sex workers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode 198: Fight even if you know you're gonna lose featuring Maria Dong

Hosts
S.E. Fleenor Monika Estrella Negra
Guests
Maria Dong
Keywords
Maria Dong Psychopomp scifi psychological thriller horror debtors' prison marginalized storytelling
Maria Dong returns to the podcast to discuss her new scifi psychological thriller/horror Psychopomp--out now! We discuss writing a book about a debtors' prison on the moon, the unfortunate timeliness of the subject matter, and fighting even if you know you’re gonna lose. Plus, eat the rich! Marginalized storytelling! And Many More Topics.

Pick up your copy of Psychopomp: https://darkmattermagazine.shop/products/psychopomp

Learn more about Maria Dong at: https://www.mariadong.com/

Follow Maria on BlueSky at: https://bsky.app/profile/mariadongwrites.bsky.social

And don’t miss Maria’s first BoC interview: https://bitchesoncomics.com/episode-145-out-of-one-genre-and-into-another-featuring-maria-dong/

You can sign up for the monthly-ish? Bitches on Comics newsletter on our website. Follow Bitches on Comics on Bluesky and you can learn more about host Monika Estrella Negra at: http://audresrevenge.weebly.com You can learn more about host S.E. Fleenor at http://sefleenor.com and follow them on BlueSky. Follow our Sound Editor Kate on Twitter.

Show us some love by giving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, PodChaser, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Support us by joining our Patreon Community at http://patreon.com/queerspec

Keep in touch with us, check out our curated listening lists, and see what we’re up to by visiting our website: BitchesOnComics.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
0:00 1:10:21

Episode 197: Authenticity, love, and care featuring Erika Hardison

Hosts
S.E. Fleenor Monika Estrella Negra
Guests
Erika Hardison
Keywords
Erika Hardison Fabulize magazine A Taste of Venus WE BELONG Ignatz Awards Entanglement Noir is the New Black Telephone Erykah Badu SO YOU THINK YOU KNOWSTATIC Static Shock Queen Latifah Charmed Buffy
We are absolutely delighted to share this brand new interview with Erika Hardison, cultural journalist and founder of Fabulize magazine. We discuss Erika’s comics “A Taste of Venus” which appeared in WE BELONG: The All-Black, All-LGBTQ+ Sci-Fi and Fantasy Comics Anthology, nominated for best anthology at the Ignatz Awards for 2024, her comic "Entanglement" in Noir is the New Black, and her compelling adaptation of “Telephone” by Erykah Badu in Afrofutures. We also get into her upcoming book SO YOU THINK YOU KNOW…STATIC (SHOCK) and Static Shock’s indelible mark on comic.! Plus, we swoon over Queen Latifah, debate Charmed vs. Buffy (there was no winner), and so much more!

Follow Erika Hardison on BlueSky @rosasparks.bsky.social and learn more about and sign up for the newsletter at Fabulize Magazine.

Pick up your copy of Ignatz nominated We Belong: The All-Black, All-LGBTQ+ Sci-Fi and Fantasy Comics Anthology from Stacked Deck Press. Erika’s story “A Taste of Venus” is not to be missed!

Get your copy of Noir is the New Black and check out Erika’s “Entanglement.”

And don’t miss Afrofutures featuring Erika’s adaptation of “Telephone” by Erykah Badu.

You can sign up for the monthly-ish? Bitches on Comics newsletter on our website. Follow Bitches on Comics on Bluesky and you can learn more about host Monika Estrella Negra at: http://audresrevenge.weebly.com You can learn more about host S.E. Fleenor at sefleenor.com and follow them on BlueSky. Follow our Sound Editor Kate on Twitter.

Show us some love by giving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, PodChaser, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Support us by joining our Patreon Community at http://patreon.com/queerspec. Keep in touch with us, check out our curated listening lists, and see what we’re up to by visiting our website: BitchesOnComics.com

Please consider contributing to In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda, “a national-state partnership that amplifies and lifts the voices of Black women leaders to secure sexual and reproductive justice for Black women, girls, and gender-expansive people.” We support and appreciate their imperative work and hope you will join us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
0:00 1:06:33

Episode 196: The point is to fight back featuring Tananarive Due

Hosts
Monika Estrella Negra
Guests
Tananarive Due
Keywords
Black History Month Tananarive Due The Reformatory screenwriting Moon Dogs: The Horizon Experiment horror fiction action
We are absolutely delighted to return with a truly insightful, heartfelt, and funny Black History Month interview with American Book Award, Bram Stoker Award (Best Novel), Shirley Jackson Award, and World Fantasy Award winner Tananarive Due! Host Monika Estrella Negra and guest Tananarive Due discuss her novel The Reformatory, working in screenwriting, and her werewolf one shot: Moon Dogs: The Horizon Experiment. We also get into how horror fiction prepares us for horror realities, the importance of taking action, and so much more!

To learn more about Tananarive Due, visit her website at: http://www.tananarivedue.com or follow her on BlueSky. And, join her mailing list at tananarivelist.com

Learn more about her virtual Black Horror course: http://sunkenplaceclass.com

And make sure to tune into Tananarive Due and Steven Barnes' Lifewriting: Write for Your Life Podcast, starting with this discussion of writing The Reformatory.

You can sign up for the monthly-ish? Bitches on Comics newsletter on our website. Follow Bitches on Comics on Bluesky and you can learn more about host Monika Estrella Negra at: http://audresrevenge.weebly.com You can learn more about host S.E. Fleenor at sefleenor.com and follow them on Blue Sky. Follow our Sound Editor Kate on Twitter.

Show us some love by giving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, PodChaser, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Support us by joining our Patreon Community at http://patreon.com/queerspec . Keep in touch with us, check out our curated listening lists, and see what we’re up to by visiting our website: BitchesOnComics.com

Please consider contributing to In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda, “a national-state partnership that amplifies and lifts the voices of Black women leaders to secure sexual and reproductive justice for Black women, girls, and gender-expansive people.” We support and appreciate their imperative work and hope you will join us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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