Nest Sessions: Nick Thorburn on Underground Comics

About this episode

Nick Thorburn joins David and Rob to discuss his passion for underground comics and his musical career.

In this month’s Nest Session, David and Rob are joined in the studio by musician Nick Thorburn (Islands, the Unicorns, Mister Heavenly, The Creem) to discuss his love of underground comics and fulfilling his dream of publishing his own comic with legendary publisher Fantagraphics. Nick - originally from Canada - shares his thoughts on the US, and his music with bands like The Unicorns and Islands, before sharing his favourite homemade American snack, and some charming acoustic renditions of his music. Feedback: flightlessbirdchat@gmail.com The Cream: https://www.instagram.com/thecreeem/ Nick’s comic: https://www.fantagraphics.com/products/pear-shape Nick's book: https://www.fantagraphics.com/collections/nick-thorburn/products/penguins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: David Farrier, Rob

Guest: Nick Thorburn

Topics covered

• underground comics
• music
• publishing
• snacks
• acoustic music

Keywords

• Nick Thorburn
• underground comics
• Fantagraphics
• Islands
• The Unicorns
• acoustic music
• homemade snacks

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Fantagraphics, Islands, the Unicorns, Mister Heavenly, The Creem

Places: Canada, US

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