Sagittarian Matters

Arts consultant Beth Pickens joins me to discuss practical tips & survival techniques for artists during these harsh political times. Bonus: she weighs in on cartoonists, negotiating your worth and MORE.

Today's advice spectacular features Rocco Kayiatos (OP Magazine) and cartoonist Vanessa Davis (Spaniel Rage, Make Me A Woman) discussing codepency, being a grown up, and the importance of art in these troubled times. Tune in!

Today we share a blast from the past with punk feminist Beth Ditto. She jumps in and gives advice on grace, accepting praise, self esteem, self hatred, polyamory, and MORE. 

Enjoy some post-election despair and comics talk with "Fun Home" and "Dykes to Watch Out For" creator Alison Bechdel!!!

Jibz Cameron (DYNASTY HANDBAG) & resident witch Brandie Taylor here for healing & revolution today on the podcast!

Silas Howard is an award winning director, writer, and filmmaker. You may know him from the show Transparent, the band Tribe 8, or from the film By Hook or By Crook, but he has done so many things! Look him up. We talked about the tortoise featured on Transparent, trans representation in the media, how being a punk informs his process and MORE. This episode brought to you by barking dogs.

Today we talk about taking up space, imposter syndrome, changing careers  & mission statements with Rocco Kayiatos (OP Magazine/ Transparent). I'm also joined by series regular Morgan to talk VEGAN LOBSTER MAC & Black Bean Noodles.

Today we talk Botox, cat shit coffee, carrot dogs, and more with writer  Michelle Tea, and Food expert Morgan.

Today we have Aubree & Jordan, the couple who shocked America by choosing a burned down shack as their dream-home on Tiny House Hunters. I also give rapid fire advice alone & with cartoonist Liz Prince, and try Golden Milk with Morgan Grundstein Helvey.

Today we are joined for advice on artistic and personal success with musician Corin Tucker. Guest producing by a dog named Cam.

Today we have new advice & reviews with podcast regulars Beth Ditto & Morgan. THEN, our best-of continues, with our favorite gay words with Lesbian Lexiconographer Stevie Ann, and a story about Original Plumbing's Rocco Kayiatos getting beat up in Montana. Tune in!

Today we present a Best Of Episode of Sagittarian Matters, with clips from Dame Darcy, Eileen Myles, and Ian Mackaye. But first! Nicole talks with her senior citizen friend Bea Neal and gets called stupid. Enjoy!

Today I talk funerals, drawing out the (autobio) bones, and how to "make it" in comics with cartoonists Liz Prince & Gabby Schulz. Bonus: We finally get to the bottom of What It's Like to Date a Cartoonist, AND discover what The Scariest Thing In The World is. Tune in.

 JD Samson joins me this week to discuss creative lives, failure, food & more.

Today we are visited by "Pregnant Butch" author AK Summers &  "Butch is Not a Dirty Word" creator Esther Godoy to discuss queer masculinity, pregnancy, ugliness, visibility and MORE. They are a Leo and an Aquarius, respectively. Plus: the return of food reviews with Morgan Grundstein Helvey!!! Tune in.

Today Nicole is joined for  advice on Punk fashion, kissing, cunnilingus, class issues and more by author Michelle Tea!!!

Lorelei Lee is an actor, screenwriter, activist and adult film star. She writes an advice column called “Ask Lorelei: Advice from a Feminist Porn Star” , and joined Nicole to talk about writing, negotiating, lubricant, dealing with trolls, dealing with jerks, No on 60, and MORE!!! I promise you will get some excellent advice from this episode.

First, Morgan Grundstein Helvey returns to the podcast to sample & discuss (potential aphrodisiac) Mushroom Coffee. Then, an interview with JOHN JENNINGS! John Jennings is an Eisner winning scholar, artist, and curator. On this episode, we talk about his upcoming graphic novel adaptation of Octavia Butler's "Kindred", race & representation in comics, and his award-winning book "The Blacker the Ink: Constructions of black identity in comics and sequential art".

LESBIAN BED DEATH with Jessica Lanyadoo & Lex Vaughn. Jessica Lanyadoo is an internationally respected Astrologer and Psychic Medium who has been in private practice with clients all over the world since 1995. She is a triple capricorn, and you can find her horoscopes and more at lovelanyadoo.com.   Graham and Diane are a codependent shut-in couple helmed by Lex Vaughn. Graham is a homemade doll given to Diane by her drifter uncle, Uncle Rummy. They’ve recently broke through their fear and are now doing comedy on the buffet circuit and are doing interviews with celebrities like Peaches and MEN. http://www.funnyordie.com/lexvaughn

Today I travel to Oakland to discuss bangs, editing, tattoos, chickens, and writing with Mariko Tamaki. She is a writer who collaborated with illustrator Jillian Tamaki on the books "Skim" and "This One Summer". Mariko has also written the novel "Saving Montgomery Sole", and some comics for the Ninja Turtles & Tomb Raider. AMONG OTHER THINGS. She does a lot. Please enjoy this hilarious time with us. (photo by Kyle Lasky. Her bangs do not currently look like this.) marikotamaki.com