EPISODE · Mar 21, 2025 · 52 MIN
Dana Simpson (Phoebe and Her Unicorn)
from Dollar Bin Bandits · host Dollar Bin Bandits
Junior Bandit Penelope makes her debut in this interview with the Phoebe and Her Unicorn maestro, Dana Simpson! What began as a webcomic called "Heavenly Nostrils" in 2012 has evolved into a syndicated phenomenon with over a dozen books in the series, garnering comparisons to Calvin and Hobbes. Dana's comics journey began with her earlier webcomic Ozy and Millie, which ran for a decade and is collected in two books of its own. In this episode, Dana shares insights into her creative process, the unexpected success of Phoebe, and how she balances writing for both children and adults with her distinctive brand of humor. She even breaks some big news about the future of her most famous creation!You can follow Dana on her website at danasimpson.com or on Bluesky @danacorn.bsky.social and follow Phoebe and Her Unicorn on Go Comics or by picking up the latest collection in bookstores everywhere.Support the show___________________Check out video versions of this and other episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits!If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you found this episode. And if you really like this podcast, become a member of the Dollar Bin Boosters on Patreon: patreon.com/DollarBinBoosters.You can follow us @dollarbinbandits on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky, or @DBBandits on X. You can email us at [email protected].___________________Dollar Bin Bandits is the official podcast of TwoMorrows Publishing. Check out their fine publications at twomorrows.com. ___________________ Thank you to Sam Fonseca for our theme music, Sean McMillan for our graphics, and Pat McGrath for our logo. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Dana Simpson (Phoebe and Her Unicorn)
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