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SBS Hmong - SBS HmongKoom txoos Hmoob tuaj nyob teb chaws Australia tau 50 xyooTau muaj lub koom txoos ua kev zoo siab rau Hmoob tuaj nyob tau 50 xyoo ntawm Australia. Lub koom txoos no yog ua coj los nco txog thawj 8 tus tub kawm uas tau pab tsim Hmoob community kom zoo li tam sim no, tham txog tias seb Hmoob lub neej zoo li cas tam sim no lawm thiab yog ib feem ntawm teb chaws Australia no yuav ua dab tsi ntxiv rau yav pem suab. Tau muaj tej nom tswv xeev (Jacinta Allan) xa lus mus koom, muaj Victoria Multucultural Affairs tus coj thiab tau muaj Labor tus nom Greenvale...
2025-12-2120 min
Deconstructing ComicsChris Ryall on "Daredevil: Born Again"
Daredevil: Born Again, by Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli, is one of those comics stories that continues to attract attention decades after it was published. Chris Ryall, co-founder and current publisher at Image imprint Syzygy Publishing, is the author of a new book on that story. He talks with Koom in this episode about the arc’s religious symbolism, Ben Urich as the story’s magic ingredient, and more.
Mazzucchelli art for Marvel Fanfare #40 (Oct 1988) cover, as seen on Koom’s wall
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2025-12-171h 03
Deconstructing Comics#860 Chris Ryall on "Daredevil: Born Again" Daredevil: Born Again, by Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli, is one of those comics stories that continues to attract attention decades after it was published. Chris Ryall, co-founder and current publisher at Image imprint Syzygy Publishing, is the author of a new book on that story. He talks with Koom in this episode about the arc's religious symbolism, Ben Urich as the story's magic ingredient, and more. Mazzucchelli art for Marvel Fanfare #40 (Oct 1988) cover, as seen on Koom's wall Coppola loan application Chris: Daredevil: Born Again; An...
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SBS Hmong - SBS HmongYour first steps to engaging with Indigenous Australians - Ntau cov txheej txheem thaum pib pab kom sib cuag tau nrog neeg txum timConnecting with Indigenous Australia can be daunting for a newcomer to the country. So, where do you start? We asked Yawuru woman Shannan Dodson, CEO of the Healing Foundation, about simple ways to engage with First Nations issues and people within your local community. - Cov kev sib cuag nrog Australia tej neeg txum tim yeej yog tej yam txhawj heev rau tej neeg tuaj tshiab rau lub teb chaws no. Yog li ntawd ne, ho yuav pib qhov twg tuaj? Peb thiaj tau nug Shannon Dodson uas yog ib tug poj niam neeg txumtim caj ceg neeg Yuwuru thiab...
2025-12-1208 min
SBS Hmong - SBS HmongWeekly wrap: Muaj neeg txum tim tas sim neej coob rau lub caij raug nom tswv ceev tsegMuaj neeg txum tim tas sim neej coob heev rau lub caij raug nom tswv ceev tseg, Meskas raug liam tias nyiag Venezuela ib lub nkoj thauj roj, Iceland yuav tsis koom lub koom txoos 2026 Eurovision Song contest, muaj neeg xav tias Australia cov kev txwv tsis pub tej hluas siv social media siv tau hauj lwm zoo, Florida yog lub xeev ob uas tsim cai teev lub koom haum Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) tias cuam tshuam nrog Hamas, Australia thiab Meskas lub rooj sab laj txog Indo-Pacific cov kev ruaj ntseg, tus neeg tua hav zoov kub hnyiab...
2025-12-1115 minDeconstructing ComicsJason Shiga: Choosing his own path
Jason Shiga is creator of the four-volume series Demon as well as many interactive comics. This week, Koom interviews Jason about his page layout strategy, his connections to Adrian Tomine, the pros and cons of comics where the reader gets a choice of paths through the story, his intriguing new project, and more.
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Shigabooks.com
Demon vol. 1
Koom:
Killing Shakespeare
Koom interviewed on TV about the book
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Deconstructing ComicsJason Shiga: Choosing his own path Jason Shiga is creator of the four-volume series Demon as well as many interactive comics. This week, Koom interviews Jason about his page layout strategy, his connections to Adrian Tomine, the pros and cons of comics where the reader gets a choice of paths through the story, his intriguing new project, and more. Jason: Shigabooks.com Demon vol. 1 Koom: Killing Shakespeare Koom interviewed on TV about the book Brought to you by: Face the Music ELO podcast Our supporters on Patreon
2025-12-101h 25SBS Hmong - SBS HmongTuesday news: Victoria cov kev thov txim rau nws tej neeg txum timTas sim neej vim xov tooj siv tsis tau triple zero call, tsoom fwv Australia tej kev siv nyiaj, Thaib thiab Cambodia cov kev tsis haum xeeb ciam teb, av qeeg ntawm teb chaws Japan, tsoom fwv xeev Victoria cov kev thov txim rau nws tej neeg txum tim, Australia thiab Meskas tej nom tswv tham txog kev ruaj ntseg, cov kev yuav lub tuam txhab Warner Brothers Discovery, tej neeg ntiav tsev nyob tej nyiaj superannuation, Cob tsib thiab Japan cov kev koom tes lagluam yeeb yaj kiab, Nplog cov kev dim ntawm cov teb chaws muaj kev txhim...
2025-12-0907 min
SBS Hmong - SBS HmongWeekly news: Yuav nplua tej social media platforms $50 million yog tsis txwv Australia tej me nyuam sivTej tuam txhab social media ntau lub yuav raug nplua ntau caum million dollars yog tsis txwv Australia tej me nyuam, Israel cov kev koom 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, Tus neeg Israel txhawb nqa kom tawm tsam nrog Hamas tas sim neej, High Court txiav txim kom tsoom fwv Northern Territory them tej nqe ntiav tsev kim tsis raug cai rov qab rau neeg txum tim, EU npaj tsim cai siv kom siv tau Russia lub Central Bank tej nyiaj pab tiv thaiv Ukraine thiab tsim kev thaj yeeb, UN tej neeg tuaj txheeb seb puas yog Australia muab tej neeg...
2025-12-0512 minSBS Hmong - SBS HmongWeekly news: Cov kev tim tsum xeev Victoria tej tswv yim rau txim rau tej me nyuam li tej lausTus coj ntawm lwm pab nom teb chaws xav siv nuclear tsim hluav taws xob siv, hau xeev Victoria tsis lees tias nws lub tswv yim rau txim hnyav rau tej me nyuam yaus tsis zoo rau nws, tsev dawb tsis lees paub Democrats tej xov xwm tshiab txog Jeffrey Epstein, Syria tus coj ntsib Meskas tus President Donald Trump thawj zaug, UN tau xam tias ntiaj teb tej tswv yim txo emission tam sim no yuav pab txo tau tej cua tsis huv txog 12 feem pua, thawj pwm tsav Albanese hais tias cov kev muab tus tsoom fwv Whitlam...
2025-11-1415 minSBS Hmong - SBS HmongThursday bulletin: Liberals tsis siv nws tsab cai net zero policyTsev dawb tsis lees paub ib co ntaub ntawv tshiab txog Jeffrey Eptein thiab hais tias cuav xwb, xeev Victoria tsim tau Australia thawj tsab cai Treaty nrog neeg txum tim siv, thawj pwm tsav hais tias lwm pab nom teb chaws tsis lees paub tej teeb meem huab cua pauv hloov thiab tsis lees paub tej science, Australia thiab Indonesia cov kev koom tes tub rog, Japan cov kev ruaj ntseeg, teev tshuaj kho cancer ntshav nrog PBS,...
2025-11-1313 minSBS Hmong - SBS HmongIndigenous sport in Australia: Identity, culture and legacy - Neeg txum tim cov kev sib tw ntawm Australia: Cim thawj, kab lis kev cai thiab keeb kwmIndigenous Australian athletes have long inspired the nation, uniting communities and shaping our identity. Olympian Kyle Vander-Kuyp and Matildas goalkeeper Lydia Williams are two such Indigenous athletes that have shaped our national identity. Their stories show the power of sport to foster inclusion, equality, and pride for future generations. - Pib txij li cov kev ncaws pob mus txog rau cov kev sib tw khiav, Australia tej neeg txum tim tej neeg sib tw yeej sib cuag nrog ntau yam kab lis kev cai thiab tej zejzog, ua ke no los kuj pab peb tej cim thawj haiv thiab. Tsis...
2025-09-2517 minDeconstructing Comics"Almost Sunset": Wahab Algarmi on growing up Muslim in AmericaThis week, Koom interviews Wahab Algarmi, author of Almost Sunset, a graphic novel about a Muslim American boy’s search for balance between his family traditions and the demands of life in Middle School. Koom and Wahab discuss their international family backgrounds as well as the merits or demerits of 1990s Image comics! Almost Sunset on … Continue reading #849 “Almost Sunset”: Wahab Algarmi on growing up Muslim in America
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Deconstructing Comics"Almost Sunset": Wahab Algarmi on growing up Muslim in America This week, Koom interviews Wahab Algarmi, author of Almost Sunset, a graphic novel about a Muslim American boy's search for balance between his family traditions and the demands of life in Middle School. Koom and Wahab discuss their international family backgrounds as well as the merits or demerits of 1990s Image comics! Almost Sunset on Amazon Brought to you by: The Quick and the Dad Our supporters on Patreon
2025-08-271h 14Deconstructing Comics"More Weight": Ben Wickey talks Salem witch trialsBen Wickey has created a graphic novel, More Weight: A Salem Story, that gives us a very deep dive into the Salem witch trials: why they happened, who was to blame, and how the city has dealt with their legacy. This week Koom gets the scoop on what inspired Ben, why his art style seems … Continue reading #848 “More Weight”: Ben Wickey talks Salem witch trials
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Deconstructing Comics#848 "More Weight": Ben Wickey talks Salem witch trials Ben Wickey has created a graphic novel, More Weight: A Salem Story, that gives us a very deep dive into the Salem witch trials: why they happened, who was to blame, and how the city has dealt with their legacy. This week Koom gets the scoop on what inspired Ben, why his art style seems to vary depending on what point in the past he's writing about, and more. More Weight: A Salem Story on Amazon.com Brought to you by: Checkered Past podcast Our supporters on Patreon
2025-08-201h 27SBS Hmong - SBS HmongXaus koom txoos GarmaTau muaj Australia tus coj ntawm cov neeg txum tim Warlpiri thov kom Australia tus thawj pwm tsav 'kom los pab ua ib yam dab tsi coj los xaus cov xwm txheej tua neeg txum tim npog nroj ntsuab'.
2025-08-0515 minDeconstructing ComicsJim Shooter interviewFLASHBACK! Jim Shooter, who was Marvel Editor-in-Chief from 1978 to 1987, passed away on June 30. He wrote a number of comics published by Marvel (including the original Secret Wars series) and by a number of other companies. Two years ago, Koom interviewed Shooter to find out what he thought about Marvel in its current … Continue reading #780 Jim Shooter interview
2025-07-1629 min
Deconstructing ComicsJim Shooter interview FLASHBACK! Jim Shooter, who was Marvel Editor-in-Chief from 1978 to 1987, passed away on June 30. He wrote a number of comics published by Marvel (including the original Secret Wars series) and by a number of other companies. Two years ago, Koom interviewed Shooter to find out what he thought about Marvel in its current incarnation, get his recollections of Frank Miller and Ann Nocenti's respective starts in the comics industry, hear his theory that the nursery rhyme "Little Miss Muffet" can be a tool to teach good writing, and more. We re-present the interview this week in observance of h...
2025-07-1629 minSBS Hmong - SBS HmongCauses and consequences: Do we all have the capacity for hatred? - Tej chiv keeb thiab tej teeb meem: Puas yog peb sawv daws muaj peev xwm ntxub lwm tus?In this new series, Understanding Hate, we unpack the forces driving division, and ask what it takes to protect social cohesion. - Nyob rau SBS Examines cov xov xwm tshiab hais txog 'Cov kev totaub txog kev sib ntxub' - Understanding Hate no, peb mus txheeb seb yog tim dab tsi ua rau muaj kev sib tawg tswj, thiab nug tias seb peb ho yuav pov puag cov kev sib koom npoj li cas.
2025-07-1505 minSBS Hmong - SBS HmongFirst Nations representation in media: What’s changing, why it matters - Tab tom muaj dab tsi pauv hloov rau neeg txum tim cov kev nthuav xov xwm thiab vim li cas thiaj tseem ceeb?The representation of Indigenous Australians in media has historically been shaped by stereotypes and exclusion, but this is gradually changing. Indigenous platforms like National Indigenous Television (NITV) and social media are breaking barriers, empowering First Nations voices, and fostering a more inclusive understanding of Australia’s diverse cultural identity. Learning about these changes offers valuable insight into the country’s true history, its ongoing journey toward equity, and the rich cultures that form the foundation of modern Australia. Understanding Indigenous perspectives is also an important step toward respectful connection and shared belonging. - Raws li keeb kwm ua tau pom lawm...
2025-06-2615 minSBS Hmong - SBS HmongPab nom koom tswj tawg tim tsis pom zoo nrog Nationals tej caiPab nom Nationals tau qhia tias tim Liberals tsis pom zoo nrog nws tej cai qee yam nws thiaj tsis xav koom tsim pab nom koom tswj...,
2025-05-2211 minDeconstructing ComicsDrawn & Quarterly and Canadian comicsFLASHBACK! This week a wide-ranging discussion between two Canadians, Koom and Ian, about comics in Canada. The talk centers on Montreal-based publisher Drawn & Quarterly, and two books from their catalog: Michel Rabagliati’s 2005 book Paul Moves Out, and the latest from Jillian Tamaki, Boundless. Also, some deep background on the history and people behind … Continue reading #559 Drawn & Quarterly and Canadian comics
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Deconstructing Comics#559 Drawn & Quarterly and Canadian comics FLASHBACK! This week a wide-ranging discussion between two Canadians, Koom and Ian, about comics in Canada. The talk centers on Montreal-based publisher Drawn & Quarterly, and two books from their catalog: Michel Rabagliati's 2005 book Paul Moves Out, and the latest from Jillian Tamaki, Boundless. Also, some deep background on the history and people behind Toronto comics shop The Beguiling. (Originally published August 7, 2017) Brought to you by: The Quarter-Bin podcast Our supporters on Patreon
2025-04-231h 49SBS Hmong - SBS HmongHow to vote in the federal election - Yuav xaiv nom li cas ntawm cov kev xaiv tsa tsoom fwv teb chawsOn election day the Australian Electoral Commission anticipates one million voters to pass through their voting centres every hour. Voting is compulsory for everyone on the electoral roll, so all Australians should familiarise themselves with the voting process before election day. - Hnub xaiv tsa tsoom fwv teb chaws Australia tshiab (tim 3 lub 5 hlis ntuj 2025) ntawd ces, Australia lub koom haum tswj kev xaiv tsa (Australian Electoral Commission - AEC) yeej yuav tau los pab tej neeg xaiv nom txog li 1 million tus ntawm tej chaw xaiv nom txhua txhua ib teev twg. Thiab cov kev xaiv nom yog ib...
2025-04-0415 minSBS Hmong - SBS HmongCov kev nqua hu kom muaj kev koom npojTom qab tau muaj tej xwm txheej ntau yam tawm tsam nrog tej neeg Jews tej zejzog ntawm Melbourne thiab Sydney thiab cov kev muab neeg Jews ib lub tsev teev hawm hlawv ntawm Melbourne ces tau muaj tej coj ntawm cov pawg ntseeg thiab tej coj ntawm tej zejzog Jewish thiab Islamic tau tawm los nqua hu kom lawv tej zejzog no los koom tes ua ke tim kev thaj yeeb.
2024-12-1210 minSBS Hmong - SBS HmongCountry-led design in Australian cities: what is it and why does it matter? - Cov kev koom txhim kho Australia tej nroog yog dab tsi thiab vim li cas thiaj tseem ceeb?Country is the term at the heart of Australian Indigenous heritage and continuing practices. The environments we are part of, carry history spanning tens of thousands of years of First Nations presence, culture, language, and connection to all living beings. So, how should architects, government bodies and creative practitioners interact with Indigenous knowledge when designing our urban surroundings? - Lub teb chaws yog ib lo lus tseem ceeb rau Australia tej neeg txum tim tej puav pheej thiab pab kom muaj cov kev ua tej kab lis kev cai ntawm lub teb chaws ntawd txuas ntxiv. Tej ib puag ncig...
2024-11-1718 min
Deconstructing ComicsChester Brown interview: "Paying for It," the movie Chester Brown's work has come up on this show a number of times over the years. We've discussed Ed the Happy Clown, Louis Riel, and Paying for It. He's actually published 10 graphic novels since 1989, some of which are collections of his comics series. In connection with the recent premiere of the movie version of Paying for It at the Toronto International Film Festival, our own Koom got a chance to interview Brown for this week's show! Check out Koom's novel, Killing Shakespeare Brought to you by: The Quarter-Bin podcast Our supporters on P...
2024-10-021h 33SBS Hmong - SBS HmongTej tuam txhab technology yuav tsum los tshem tej duab liab qab tawmAustralia lub koom haum eSafety Commission tau qhia tias tej tuam txhab technology li Meta yuav tsum tau los tshem tej me nyuam yaus tej duab liab qab tawm thiab muaj caij txog tim 1 lub 2 hlis ntuj xyoo 2025 los qhia tias seb lawv tau ua dab tsi los pab daws tej teeb meem no...,
2024-07-2407 minSBS Hmong - SBS HmongWhat were the Australian Wars and why is history not acknowledged? - Australia tej tsov rog yog tsov rog dab tsi thiab vim li cas thiaj tsis lees paub tej keeb kwm no?The Frontier Wars is a term often used to describe the more than 100 years of violent conflicts between colonial settlers and the Indigenous peoples that occurred during the British settlement of Australia. Even though Australia honours its involvement in wars fought overseas, it is yet to acknowledge the struggle that made it the country it is today. - Tsov rog 'Frontier Wars' ces los ib lo lus siv coj los piav txog tej kev sib ntaus sib tua thiab kev kub ntxhov uas tau tshwm sim muaj ntawm tej neeg tuaj nam nias liaj ia teb chaws thiab neeg txum...
2024-05-2321 minSBS Hmong - SBS HmongThe importance of understanding cultural diversity among Indigenous peoples - Qhov tseem ceeb ntawm cov kev nkag siab txog neeg txum tim tej kab lis kev cai ntau yamUnderstanding the diversity within the First Nations of Australia is crucial when engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and building meaningful relationships. - Cov kev nkag siab txog ntau tsav neeg txum tim sib txawv ntawm teb chaws Australia yog tej yam tseem ceeb heev thaum koom nrog Australia tej neeg txum tim Aboriginal thiab Torres Strait Islander thiab xav tsim kom muaj cov kev sib raug zoo tseem ceeb.
2024-03-2117 minSBS Hmong - SBS HmongCov lus xaus ntawm lub rooj sab laj ASEAN-Australia Special Summit 2024Tau muaj tej tsoom thawj coj ntawm lub koom haum ASEAN tau tuaj koom lub rooj sab laj 50 ASEAN-Australia Special Summit tim 4-6 March 2024 ntawm nroog Melbourne thiab kuj tham txog ntau yam tseem ceeb.
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