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    #38: Knit Your Parachute on the Way Down, with Thom Zahler

    January 9th, 2018 · 63 minutes

    David and Jason talk to artist and writer Thom Zahler, an independent creator for 15 years in independent comics, licensed comics, and animated television, about his journey from art school to freelancer to full-on free agent.

    Guest Starring: Thom Zahler

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