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Apr 2024
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Episode 433 - The Mafia Nanny w/ Violet ...

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On today's episode, Josh sits down with writer Violet Matter to discuss their webcomic series The Mafia Nanny. Join them as they breakdown the characters, plot, fanfiction, the preparation Violet went through before writing the series, double decker buses, their pitch to have WEBTOON send them across Europe for "research", and much more. 

We are looking for new cohosts! if you are interested in joining our team, please reach out to us on Instagram or via email at WUFcohosts@gmail.com.

Thank you to WEBTOON for helping to facilitate this interview. Download the app and read thousands of comics absolutely FREE!

 

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& check out The Mafia Nanny on WEBTOON today!

 

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Special Thanks to this week's sponsor Wild Bill's Soda! Enjoy crisp unique olde fashioned soda flavors anytime with Wild Bill's. Head over to drinkwildbills.com and use code FANDOM10 to get 10% off your purchase! 

 

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