LESS THAN LIVE is a bi-weekly podcast about comics from all angles. Join New York Times best-selling comic creator Kate Leth as she discusses the world of comics and what she's been up to lately. Kate answers questions from listeners and she interviews her friends and favourite creators in the comic industry. So join her on this journey into geek culture!
LESS THAN LIVE with KATE OR DIE 029 - Middlest Brother™
Kate sits down with the amazing TRAVIS McELROY, co-host of just about every damn podcast on the internet, but most famously: MY BROTHER, MY BROTHER AND ME and THE ADVENTURE ZONE. Kate and Travis talk about the inner workings of The Adventure Zone, the joys of podcasting, his good bud Lin-Manuel Miranda, novels, D&D, getting recognized in public, being a positive force, watching movies on a plane, good reviewing, finding your Green Lantern AND SO MUCH MORE! THIS IS US ON TWITTER! LOOK AT US ON FACEBOOK!</
6/13/2016 • 1 hour, 40 minutes, 45 seconds
LESS THAN LIVE with KATE OR DIE 028 - Nashville
WE ARE BACK FROM THE GRAVE! HIATUS TIME IS OVER! Kate now lives in L.A. and interviews Brittney Williams, the artist of MARVEL's PATSY WALKER A.K.A. HELLCAT. The sound quality is not recording studio quality on this episode, but we are gonna get all mic'd up for the next episode!! We're dustin' off the cobwebs, y'all! THIS IS US ON TWITTER! LOOK AT US ON FACEBOOK! TURNS OUT WE ARE ON STITCHER AS WELL! ITUNES, YOU ASK? YES
5/18/2016 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 12 seconds
LESS THAN LIVE with KATE OR DIE 027-Sexy Enemies
Kate moves from the frozen tundra of Canada to the balmy breezy L.A. life, but before she does, she interviews the delightful Noelle Stevenson
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1/19/2016 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 53 seconds
LESS THAN LIVE with KATE OR DIE 026 - SECRET CONVERGENCE ON INFINITE PODCASTS
This special episode is part of a crossover that spans 9 different comic book podcasts! Guests include: Elle Collins from "Into It With Elle Collins", Al Kennedy of 'House To Astonish',and Graeme McMillan of 'Wait, What?' Check out The Guardian's article about the crossover!
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11/9/2015 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 13 seconds
LESS THAN LIVE with KATE OR DIE 025 - TALES FROM THE CLOWN MOTEL
In this spooktacular episode, Kate interviews Christopher Sebela, writer of HIGH CRIMES, DEAD LETTERS and current resident in A CLOWN MOTEL....that's right a clown motel......in the middle of nowhere.....by a grave.....and an abandoned mine... it's just the worst/best. Oh yah...and guess who is writing HELLCAT for MARVEL now?!!?!!?!?!?!
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10/20/2015 • 1 hour, 30 minutes, 45 seconds
LESS THAN LIVE with KATE OR DIE 024 - Aliens and Clown Motels (Live From Topatocon 2015!)
Kate and the crew take it on the road to do their first ever live recording of LESS THAN LIVE! Kate talks to 'Squirrel Girl' artist Erica Henderson at Topatocon 2015 in Easthampton MASS, USA!!! We had a delightful time, dammit!
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9/29/2015 • 54 minutes, 39 seconds
LESS THAN LIVE with KATE OR DIE 23- AUNT MAN
It feels like we've been gone forever! We're back!!!! In this action-packed episode, Kate let's you know what she's been up to (quite a bit), her latest recommendations AND talks to POWERUP! co-creator Matt Cummings!
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8/19/2015 • 1 hour, 34 minutes, 38 seconds
LESS THAN LIVE with KATE OR DIE 022- TO INFINITY, AND....BATMAN!
Kate gives us a POWER UP-date! Then, she chats with the amazing Scott Snyder, multiple Eisner Award/Stan Lee Award receipient and writer of DC's BATMAN!!! The conversation takes a left turn into the Magic Kingdom and doesn't let up for over an hour! This is one of our most favourite interviews of all! Scott is a damn delight!!!!
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7/9/2015 • 1 hour, 40 minutes, 27 seconds
LESS THAN LIVE with KATE OR DIE 021 - NORWEGIAN BLACK METAL
It's LESS THAN LIVE's 1 year anniversary AND it's also GOTHAM ACADEMY's Becky Cloonan's birthday!! We share our very special days together!! Guest Appearances by everyone....don't tell Kate, she has no idea! It's a surprise!!!!!
6/30/2015 • 1 hour, 27 minutes, 19 seconds
LESS THAN LIVE with KATE OR DIE 020 - RYAN GORGEOUSFACE
Kate interviews the amazingly talented Declan Shalvey, co-creator and artist of IMAGE comic's new title INJECTION. As always, Kate keeps you up to date on what she's been up to, where's she's going and what she's been reading!!!
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00:00 - 00:46 - INTRO
00:46 - 03:46 - OPENER
03:46 - 05:17 - CON WRAPUP
05:17 - 11:11 - WHAT'S KATE READING?
11:11 - 12:49 - COMIXOLOGY
12:49 - 1:22:31 - INTERVIEW
1:22:31 - 1:24:20 - CLOSER
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5/29/2015 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 21 seconds
LESS THAN LIVE with KATE OR DIE 019 - Long Live The Queens
Kate interviews Shuster Award winner Kurtis Wiebe, writer of Image Comics' RAT QUEENS and the upcoming PISCES! Kate talks all about her new super NSFW variant cover for the upcoming SEX CRIMINALS #12!!! On the opposite end of the spectrum, Kate reveals more about her new all-ages comic POWER UP!!!!! Kate also reveals
5/13/2015 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 14 seconds
LESS THAN LIVE with KATE OR DIE 018 - "You know, the farmer?"
Kate interviews Jeffrey Cranor, co-writer of the podcast phenomenon : "Welcome to Night Vale" and they talk about touring with Night Vale and insight into the new 'Welcome to Night Vale' NOVEL!!! Also, Kate unveils a new partnership between the podcast and ComiXology! Now, listeners are able to check out and purchase comics that are recommended on the show just by visiting comiXology.com/lessthanlive !!!
4/24/2015 • 1 hour, 28 minutes, 53 seconds
LESS THAN LIVE with KATE OR DIE 017 - Aggressively Feminine
Kate talks about her new superhero series 'Power Up!' and interviews Paulina Ganucheau, artist of Dark Horse's new 'Zodiac Starforce'!!!! It's been awhile, but our show is BACK!!!! Thanks so much for tuning in!!! You're all a delight!
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4/9/2015 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 51 seconds
LESS THAN LIVE with KATE OR DIE 016 - Finangling
Kate keeps you up to date with what she's been up to and what she's been reading. Interview with Ming Doyle and Ollie Masters, creators of Vertigo's 'THE KITCHEN'!! LESS THAN LIVE now has t-shirts and Kate sings a gosh-darn country song about it...YEEE-HA!!!!!!
2/26/2015 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 4 seconds
LESS THAN LIVE with KATE OR DIE 015-Squirrel Power
In this week's episode, Kate interviews Ryan North & Erica Henderson, the creative team behind MARVEL'S smash sensation:<a style="color: #1155cc; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;" href="http://marvel.com/comics/issue/52780/the_unbeatable_squirrel_girl_2015_1" target="_b
2/13/2015 • 1 hour, 25 minutes
LESS THAN LIVE with KATE OR DIE 014 - Brimping Together
SUPER-SIZED EPISODE! Kate has left L.A. and is back in the frozen hell-tundra that is Nova Scotia in February. Kate gives you a look into what she's been up to, and what she's been reading, but the real nuts & bolts of THIS episode is a hilarious interview between Kate, Howard The Duck writer and <a style="color: #1155cc; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;" href="https://d138hkes00e90m.cloudfront.net/release_im
2/4/2015 • 1 hour, 34 minutes, 39 seconds
LESS THAN LIVE with KATE OR DIE 013 - Better Known Clowns
Lucky Episode #13!! It's the first show of 2015 and we are pulling out all the stops! A brand new contest! A brand new contest song! Comic recommendations! Twitter questions! ANNND a delightful interview with Cohen Edenfield AKA Twitter's Cohen is a ghost, who Buzzfeed awarded the <span style="
1/6/2015 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 46 seconds
LESS THAN LIVE with KATE OR DIE 012 - Season's Readings
Happy Holidays! Can you believe we're now a dozen podcasts old!?
Kate returns from weeks in Los Angeles, but with absolutely no discernible tan whatsoever! NONE MORE GOTH! Kate pulls out all the stops with her Christmas recommendations and even categorizes the books by age-appropriateness for the consumer (live impromptu Christmas recommendation song!) Interview with the amazing-beyond-words Jill Pantozzi, Editor in Chief of The Mary Sue, the nexus of pop culture and the uncharted universe!
12/17/2014 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 18 seconds
LESS THAN LIVE with KATE OR DIE 011 - Into The West!
This week Kate is in L.A. and she co-hosts the show with comic book/Kate Leth aficonado and writer of HAVEN ORIGINS: Jeremy Lambert! They discuss what they've been up to in L.A., answer your twitter questions, and talk about new releases.... and drunken Starfox barrel-rolls!
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12/8/2014 • 54 minutes, 40 seconds
LESS THAN LIVE with KATE OR DIE 010 - Double Digits
Holy Moly! It's EPISODE 10 already!!! Kate gives you the low-down on where she's been since the last episode and what she's been reading, lets you in on the show's new PATREON campaign, and interviews the insanely prolific Marguerite Bennett, writer for MARVEL, DC COMICS and BOOM and possessor of an amazing laugh! Oh yah, and did we mention that Kate's <span style="font-size: 13px; border: 0px; font-family: 'He
11/13/2014 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 36 seconds
LESS THAN LIVE with KATE OR DIE 009 - Less Than ALIVE with Kate AND Die
All Halloween Spooktacular!!! Kate gets some very scary comic recommendations from her amazing friends in the industry and gets very special on-air recommendations by Joe Hill! Con round-ups for both New York Comic Con and DICE<span style="color: #222222; font
10/22/2014 • 1 hour, 27 minutes, 32 seconds
LESS THAN LIVE with KATE OR DIE 008 - Draculas!
Kate is gearing up for Ireland, but before she goes, she gives us a peak into what she has been working on and reading! Then, Kate interviews Brenden Fletcher, co-writer of DC's soon-to-be-launched 'Gotham Academy' and 'Batgirl' reboot. They discuss all things bat, including almost every iteration of Dracula movie ever made!!!
9/23/2014 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 59 seconds
LESS THAN LIVE with KATE OR DIE 007 - BFITW
Kate's on the road this week, doing the show live from Memphis, Tennesee with her special guest co-host, and Best Friend In The World, Chris Haley, co-creator of: "Let's Be Friends Again"
9/15/2014 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 34 seconds
LESS THAN LIVE with KATE OR DIE 006 - Back to School
In this episode, Kate gives her fall-friendly reading recommendations, announces her new webcomic, and interviews 'Questionable Content' creator Jeph Jacques!
9/3/2014 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 10 seconds
LESS THAN LIVE with KATE OR DIE 005 - Geek Girl Squad
Kate announces her new 'Adventure Time' graphic novel "BITTER SWEETS", recommends fun summer graphic novels, gets 'Batman' recommendations from her roommate, and catches up with geek girl-hero Sam Maggs to talk about comics, feminism, and 'Guardians Of The Galaxy'!
8/12/2014 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 45 seconds
LESS THAN LIVE with KATE OR DIE 004 - Super Best Friends Club
In this episode, Kate gets back from NYC and gives her comic recommendations, answers twitter questions and talks to MARVEL artists JAKE WYATT, KRIS ANKA, KEVIN WADA aka: The Super Best Friends Club (minus Babs Tarr)
7/31/2014 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 13 seconds
LESS THAN LIVE with KATE OR DIE 003 - Bosozuko!
In this episode, Kate discusses her two recently announced projects: Fraggle Rock and Edward Scissorhands!!! Kate interviews artist Babs Tarr, recently announced as part of the new Batgirl creative team at DC. Also, Kate sings.
7/17/2014 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 54 seconds
LESS THAN LIVE with KATE OR DIE 002 - Lumberjerks
In this episode, Kate discusses HeroesCon, Bravest Warriors, and interviews Lumberjanes co-creators Brooke Allen & Grace Ellis. Bears make a guest appearance.
7/3/2014 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 16 seconds
LESS THAN LIVE with KATE OR DIE Episode 01
LESS THAN LIVE is a bi-weekly podcast about comics from all angles, hosted by New Yorks Times Bestselling comic creator Kate Leth.