HeyJaredThe British Football Comic Podcast
Join Matt, Gull, Paul, Neil and Ian as they take you back to the classic British football comics, from the 50's to the present time with stories such as of course "Roy of the Rovers", "We Are United" from the pages of "Champ", the "Football Picture Story Monthly" series and…
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50 years of the "Roy of The Rovers" comic! | Ep 141 (opens the original)
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On September 20th 1976 the very first "Roy of The Rovers" comic was published by IPC Magazines, dated 25th September. In this show we celebrate that launch which further catapulted Roy of The Rovers into being a household name within British popular culture. We also look back and celebrate the people behind the launch including of course it's architect, it's first editor the legendary Barrie Tomlinson. We are also honoured to be joined by the artist of "Roy of The Rovers" in that first issue, th
Mark Towers - creator of the "Roy of The Rovers" website | Ep 140 (opens the original)
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In this special show we meet Mark Towers, "Roy of The Rovers" archivist and creator of the official "Roy of The Rovers" website back in the late 90's...it's great hearing about how Mark got into the comic and also how he created and ran the website. He also met with a lot of the creators and has some really interesting stories to tell..enjoy!
The Roy of The Rovers comic season 1988/89 | Ep 139 (opens the original)
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In this weeks show our Time-Traveller Golden Ian recalls the 1988/89 season in the "Roy of The Rovers' comic...what were his favourite stories this season? which ones didn't impress? and what did the merger with 'Hot-Shot" mean for the comic? We also do a Collectors Corner and hear about Bygone Berrigan's recent "continental" purchase from an old friend of the pod...enjoy! Running order 1. Social Media feedback (Melvin's Musings) 2. Roy of The Rovers comic 1988/89 season 3. Collectors Corner
The Roy of the Rovers comic season 1987/88 | Ep 138 (opens the original)
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This week we carry on Time Traveller Ian Golden's review of the "Roy of the Rovers" weekly comic seasons with a look at 1987/88. We also cover our attendance at Barrie Tomlinson's memorial event and the release of two exciting books, Ian's very own ROTR@50 and the new Football Picture Story Montly "Best of" covering "We Are United".....plus all the social media feedback from the last two shows! Running order: 1. Social Media feedback from last two shows 2. Barrie Tomlinson's memorial event 3. Ro
We meet Bob Bond, comic book artist! | Ep 137 (opens the original)
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In this episode we have the pleasure and honour of meeting Bob Bond, the artist and illustrator who did the fabulous caricature work which appeared in "The Valiant" "Tiger" and "Scorcher" during the late 60's and across the 70's, which we'd often also see in "Roy of The Rovers" Summer specials and annuals. He talks about his whole career including being inspired by meeting the great "Eagle" comic and Dan Dare artist Frank Hampson in 1950 and his work post the comics. He's a lovely man and it was
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