Zine It Together

So you’re saying anything can be a zine?We decided to record an “intro to zines” episode, geared towards people who have never made a zine before or are looking to try a new zine form.There’s no prompt new prompt this episode, but we hope some of the zines we discuss will inspire you to make something of your own! We also share an incredible zine made by one of our listeners, based on the prompt “Make your own monster.”A few of the zines featured in this episodeFemstatic Zine, edited by Charissa Lucille (https://www.instagram.com/femstatic/)Pity Party Issue 3 (https://www.wizd-az.com/store/p25/PityParty3.html)Happy Sad Times 4, by Rachel Curry (https://www.instagram.com/currycheeks/)Transitioning & Attractiveness, by Birch Rosen (https://www.birchrosen.com/home/t-and-a)Connect with our hosts:Josephine Jaye: https://www.instagram.com/illunispress/Timothea Haider: https://www.instagram.com/littlepatchofhell This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit zineittogether.substack.com

When the world thinks you’re a monster - maybe being a monster is actually something good?After a month off, we’re excited to share our interview with Kayla Shaggy, a Navajo zinester and comic creator. Kayla has been self-publishing zines and comics since 2016. You’ll hear us chat with her about lesbian vampires, anti-colonialist kaiju, and big floofy dogs. This episode’s prompt is “Make your own monster.” Alternatively, make a zine featuring yourself as a monster…We’d love to see what you all create! Share your zines with us by emailing [email protected] or by messaging us at @zineittogether on instagram.Connect with our hosts:Josephine Jaye: https://www.instagram.com/illunispress/Timothea Haider: https://www.instagram.com/littlepatchofhellCheck out Kayla Shaggy:Website: https://www.kaylashaggy.gallery/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/triplejeopardyproductions/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/triplejeopardyproductionsSome of Kayla’s Favorite Zines:Rez Bot by Damon Begayhttps://www.wizd-az.com/store/p502/RezBotZine.htmlReally just anything by Damon Begayhttps://www.instagram.com/day_day_mon/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit zineittogether.substack.com

Every year, zinesters in Phoenix hold a celebration of zines called Phoenix Zine Fest. The event, hosted by Wasted Ink Zine Distro, brings together zinesters from across the US.Instead of an interview with just one zinester, in this episode we’ll be speaking to a whole lot of people. We’ll bring you right along into the fest, and then we’ll share a few of the zines we picked up that we really enjoyed. This episode’s prompt is: “Make a love letter to your community.”We’d love to see what you all create! Share your zines with us by emailing [email protected] or by messaging us at @zineittogether on instagram.Connect with our hosts:Josephine Jaye: https://www.instagram.com/illunispress/Timothea Haider: https://www.instagram.com/littlepatchofhellFind out more about Phoenix Zine Fest:https://www.wizd-az.com/phxzinefest.htmlZinesters and artists you’ll hear from:Theo QuestShelby RinkeJay ArmentaAsterisk PressDamon BegayThere SpaceLore/tta LeMasterZines we picked up at Zine Fest:Betty Knockers Art - Swimsuit calendar girl series (March 2023)Shut Eye Press - In A Place Like This Baevy - Matchbook DivinationsTKH Studios - Coloring Space ZineChisken Nougat Press - Moxie, a Quick TTRPGFuerte Arts Movement - Rent is too high, Corporate LandlordsI-4C Collaborative (Intersections of Civil, Critical, and Creative Communication Research Collaborative) - Critical Incoherencies This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit zineittogether.substack.com

Sometimes it can feel daunting just getting started on a new creative project. In our pilot episode, Theo Quest joins the show to tell us all to make zines even when you don’t think they’ll be good. Because if you never make bad art, how will you ever make good art?This episode’s prompt is: “Make something meant for a single person in 24 hours.”We’d love to see what you all create! Share your zines with us by emailing [email protected] or by messaging us at @zineittogether on instagram.Connect with our hosts and guests:Josephine Jaye: https://www.instagram.com/illunispress/Timothea Haider: https://www.instagram.com/littlepatchofhellTheo Quest: https://www.instagram.com/theoquest.jpg/Shout-outs in this episode:Phoenix Zine Fest is August 19th and 20th at the Nile Theater. Come say hi to all the amazing zinesters at the fest, including your hosts, Josephine Jaye and Timothea Haider.A few of Theo’s favorite zines:Good Days by Still Around Illustrationshttps://www.alisonstillaround.com/shop/good-days-zineFlushed Flamin Hot Red, a Flamin Hot Cheetos Poetry Collection by Off White Sheephttps://www.instagram.com/offwhitesheep_/Let’s Hang Out Soon by Shelby Rinkehttps://www.instagram.com/shelbyrinke/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit zineittogether.substack.com