Reading in the Gutter
Reading in the Gutter (www.readinginthegutter.com) is a podcast that attempts to bridge the space between comics and education. We aim to have thoughtful discussion with students, teachers, parents, administrators, librarians, and researchers about comics and roles they can place in classrooms and other learning contexts. We seek to share research, resources, pedagogy, and curriculum focused on comics with interested stakeholders that is theoretically sound and empirically vetted.
Cover art by Dani Kachorsky
Podcasting since 2019 • 15 episodes
Reading in the Gutter
Latest Episodes
Using graphic novels to enhance memoir units with Lexie Vanderveen
In this episode of Reading in the Gutter, Dani speaks with Lexie Vanderveen, a high school English teacher, about using graphic novels to hance existing memoir units. This discussion includes helpful strategies, shared successes, ...
September 01, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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36:51
Graphic novels, literature circles, and social justice with Dr. David Low...
In the final episode of Season 2, Dani chats with Dr. David Low, a comics and graphic novel scholar whose research focuses on issues of identity and social justice. David shares how he came to be a comics scholar, why he believes comics have a ...
June 30, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:04:44
Creator Spotlight: J. Gonzo discusses creating comics, being a Chicano artist, and using his comics in the classroom...
In this episode, Dani chats with J. Gonzo about his career as a comic book artist and author. He shares his experiences as Chicano artist and discusses the importance of representation in the comics medium. Additionally, he shares his views on ...
May 31, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:08:54
Teachers' reflections on teaching Gareth Hinds' graphic novel adaptation of The Odyssey...
Host Dani Kachorsky welcomes high school English teachers Shelby Stringer and Amanda Molitor to Reading in the Gutter to reflect on their experiences teaching Gareth Hinds' graphic novel adaptation of The Odyssey. The three te...
April 30, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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43:23
Teaching 'Maus' for the first time: Challenges, successes, and future directions
In this episode of Reading in the Gutter, Dani chats with Brooke Feldman-Cryan, a high school English and Theater teacher, about her experiences teaching the graphic novel Maus for the first time. Brooke shares her motivation ...
March 31, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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29:19