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    #52 Hark! Kate Beaton
    A conversation with cartoonist Kate Beaton
    Jesse Brown
    Host & Publisher
    Kevin Sexton
    Producer
    Jordan Cornish
    Producer

    This episode originally aired on October 12, 2014.

    Cartoonist Kate Beaton is an exemplary weirdo. Her webcomic about Canadian historical figures and literary ephemera has gained a global following of one million monthly readers. She has published an acclaimed book and her work has appeared in The New Yorker, but she still is largely a self-published online creator. Jesse tries to learn her secrets.

    The episode is brought to you by Endy, the Public Service Alliance of Canada, Sock Club, and listeners like you. Please consider becoming a monthly supporter on Patreon.

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