Guess what?! We’re finally back from our conference and so the series of PCA specials is over. And so we return to business as usual and talking about the cultural significance of current pop culture. And this week we had an annual tradition that if you know about it you might be somewhat excited about it. And if you’re not excited… well, chances are you’ve never even heard of it. BUT, we believe we can turn you around on it and why it’s important. And so, this week, Mav and Wayne are joined by returning guests Henry Arrambide and Michael Luxemburg of TechnoPoverty to talk about Free Comic Book Day, an annual event that occurred last weekend where comic book stores across America give away free comic books. The name is pretty descriptive. But, we’re arguing there’s more to ti than that. Free Comic Book Day, and comic book stores in general are an important instantiation of Robert Putnam’s concept of third spaces pioneered by his book Bowling Alone.
Did you go to Free Comic Book Day? Do you think third spaces are important? Do you not know what we’re talking about at all? Listen to this week’s episode and then let us know your thoughts in the comments.
Citations and Links:
- Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community by Robert Putnam
- Free Comic Book Day website
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